Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-04
CITY NEW S.

CHURCH IMPRovEMENT-St. Nincent's Rom, an
Catholic Church, on Front street, which has been
closed during the past four months for repairs will
be opened for divine service tomorrow, Haydn's
Mass No. . one of the finest pieces of church music,
will be sung by the Lenschow Association, supported
by of the best amateurs, under the direction of
Prof Luchessi.
The Church has been almost entirely reftted, the
exterior having been painted drab color, and the
top of the steeple light green The interior is fin
ished in the most chasc style the predominant color
being what is known as mother of pearl the sides
being finished in oil. The ccntre-piece in the ceiling
represents the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and
is an admirably executed painting
The pilers have been giIded, and the panels of the
gallery are prnfusely ornamented with emblazoned
crosses which produce fine effect. The gas fixtures
have been modernized, and the pews repaired and
vanished, SO that the interior presents the appear
ance of new church. The sanctuary carpet is of
the richest pattern and of the finest quality of Brus
sells, being selected by council Of ladies of the
parish. The services tomorrow will be of special
character and collections will be taken to aid in de-
fraying the expenses of rcftting the edifce.
SCHUTzEN VEREIN.-This enterprsing German
association, at late meeting adopted new censt-
tuition and appointed the following officers to serve
the ensuing year: President, Major i. Blumenburg;
Vice President, DR.. Pape; First Shooting Master,
Charles Lemkuhl: Second Shooting Master, J. Kra-
mer: First Secretary, Jules Conrad; Second Sccre-
tary. J Gardner; Treasurer, j. j. Requardt; Comp
trocr Professor J. Knapp; Directors, C. Hesse, VIM.
Behr, l.. Muth, Ii. knefy and E. Lupus. The asso-
citation now numbers about three hundred members
Mayor Chapman, William Price, Esq, Samuel Nc
Cubbin, Esq, and George Appold, Esq, have been
elected honorary members. The association having
recently purchased the Stone Mount estate, the
BelAir road. will soon take possession thereof, and
it will hereafter be known the "SchutZen Park"
The association have disposed of their old grounds,
near the new park to Mr. Herbst, for $4,000.
RECOVERY OF THE BoDY OF Mr.. LowSDs.-Ths
gentleman whose mysterious disappearance has
ed so much anxiety to his friends well as specula
ton among the public, it now appears accident
ally drowned
On October 23d he was known to have been passen-
ger on the George Leary, from Fort Monroe to this
city, after which date nothing more heard of him
until yesterday, when his body picked up off
Sandy Point, about thirty miles from Baltimore, by
Captain Travis, of the schooner Samuel Henry, and
brought to the city. The body was so much swollen
and disigured as not to be recognizable, but mum
Der of papers the person of the deceased together
with his watch, &c. were sufficient to identify him.
Coroner Sparklin held inquest on the body, and
the jury rendered verdict of accidental drowning
His relatives took possession of the body and removed
it to his late residence on n. Front street.
BURGLARY.-0n Wednesday night an entrance was
effected by the into the dwelling of Mr. George
W. Morris on East Baltimore street, near Broadway
and several articles of wearing apparel carried Off
Suspicion falling upon discharged colored servant
woman of Mr.. Morris, warrant was placed in the
hands of Sergeants Taylor and Phillips for her arrest
On taking her into custody another charge was pre-
ferred against her by colored woman, Ann Ridge
way, for having stolen gold watch valued at Sl2O,
from her. Justice Whalen gave her hearing in the
latter case, but nothing learned of the watch
She was held on the former charge.
LARCENY IN THE CoUNTY.-B. T. Tarr and Taylor
Keene two men employed in the Hicks Hospital
were arrested on Wednesday by detective Grey
charged with stealing property from the hospital 1t
being first thought that all the property stolen
United States property, they were handed over to
United States Commissioner Hanan; but it afterwards
appearing that some of the goods stolen were owned
by individuals, the accused yesterday had hearing
before Justice Spicer, who committed them for the
action of the Baltimore County Court. The pro
perry consisted of five dozen spoons and lot of
books, which were recovered
FALSE PRETENCEs.-John Ingen, colored, was yes
terday arrested by Sergeant Stuck and officer Frost,
for obtaining sundry of money from colored fe
males false pretences. His habit to go to the
houses of colored people when he knew the men
were absent and tell the wife mother that her
husband or father in the station house, and that
it only requir ed small amount to get him released
The plan proved successful and resulted in the TEL
lows swndling more than twenty poor women out Of
sums varying from 50 to $40 He fully committed
by Justice Spicer
FUNERAL OF \ CLERGYMAN.-The obsequies of the
Rev. l.. l.. Smith. of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. and proprietor of the female seminary in
Mount Vernon Place. took place yesterday after
noon The services were conducted at the church of
the Ascension, Lexington street, Pine. Rev. G..
NJ Galloway offciated assisted by other clergymen.
A large number of friends followed the remains to
the place of interment.
ARMY AND NAVY VOTERS FROM New YoRK.-All
voters from the State of New York at present on
duty in or about this city, and belonging the army
or navy, will be glad to learn that the polls will be
regularly opened at Federal HILL on Tuesday, the
eth inst, at o'clock, to close at II NJ that all
will have an opportunity afforded to exhibit their
preferences in relation to the political issues about to
be decided in the Empire State.
SALE OF PRoPERTY.-Messrs. Gibson & Co., Auc-
tioneers, sold yesterday. on the premises lot of
ground on the north side of Madison avenue, near
Bidde street, having front of II feet and depth OF
$50 feet, improved by three story brick dwelling
with two story back building, stable, &c. subject to
an annual ground rent of $3.50. 1t was purchased
by Mr. John McClernand for $500.
ARRESTED on BENCH WARRANT.-Patrick Cuff
was arrested on Thursday by Sergeant Hand on
bench warrant, charged with larceny. He was re-
leased on bail for trial.
AssAULT-Bryan Mcguire, for assaulting Ann Ma
guire, No. l32 Dugan's wharf, was arrested by Off
rPeregoy and committed for trial by Justice Spcer