Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-11
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| IHh dREAT SOUTHERN MAIL ROCrE.-One Of tho
most striking indications of the revival Of trade and
travel with the South is the opening of continuous
lines of railroad from tho extreme North to the e
treme southery section of the country. Most promi
nent amonS these the grand line that leaves tho
city oil New Ork at A. NJ. and P NJ and going
ny way OF Philadelphia. this city and Washington
takes the Orange and Alexandria Virginia and Ten
nessee and East Tennessee and Georgia Railroads
ana conveys passengers through to Richmond Knox
vile tIenn,), Dalton, lGaj Nashville. Memphis,
Macon. Montgomery Mobile New Orleans and all
intermediate points. Passengers taking this route
viii save three hundred and fifty miles travel from
New York TO New Orleans, and four hundred to Mo
PiIe. Baggage checked through to all the above
PoA,s' i the announcement made in the notices of
ths line. what IA contrast with the condition of
things year ago Reference 10 our advertising
eouins VIII show the time ofdeparture of the trains
on the Washington Branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, and the time of departure from the
Nat'ohai tapiIai OF the trains on the Orange and
Alexandria roads
ATTEMPT TO Kill Az OFFICER. -prrirr tra nrogress
Of ball at the New Assembly Rooms on Thursday
nlght, an alteration occurred between Wm Meeter
'oHi r 1leeter, George Deayer and Charles Waite
'nyef' winch resulted in the two former assaultinR
and badly beating the two last named Officer For
resi- beng on hand attempted to arrest the assaulting
parties. VIM Meeter started TO run and ,nor the
50 iNA'.'it discharged n
pistol at him. but fortunately the ball missed its aim
officer johnson coming to the aid Of officer Forrest
they succeeded in arresing both of the Meters and
conveying them to the Central police station whore
they were locked up until morninr. when aftor ON
examination, Justice Spicer committed them for the
action OF the criminal court. John F. Meeter ia
charged with assaulting and beating John Daorer
only, while VIM. Meeter is charged with ossouItir
and beating both Deaver and Waltemyer. No charge
that our reporter learned of was made by the ofca
against Meeter.
ARRESTED BY THE PROyOsT MARSHALL c. Nob
bcrly, student of the University of MARYLAND
school Of Medicine, was arrested on Thursday even
ing, by order Of Brevet Brigader General WoolIev
Provost Marshal Of this Department, charged with
dlsoyaity and with violating an oath of allegiance
to the Government previously taken by him. Mob
berry resides near New Market Frederick county.
Md about thirty-seven miles from Baltimore, on the
Washington road. 1T is stated that on Thursday in
inc presence OF nearly all the students of the Uni
Nerslty. he declared himself Il rebel. wished every
- fankee might have his throat cut, and ex-
pressed his belief that jeff Davis would vet rule this
country lie also cheered for Davis. Gen WooIIev
confined him in the military prison. but subsequently
Aobberly addressed n note to the Provost Marshal
retra'ting the offensive language and making strong
ro.essions Of penitencc
The GROVE MURDER.-Detectiyo Wallis. who had
been detailed by Marshal Carmichael in companv
with Dr. Stevenson, to Carlisle, Pa for the purpose
oI eNhIlning the body of the murdered man. in order
to extract the fatal bullet returned to this CITY YES,
terday. having in his possession the ball which
upon examination, was found TO exactly correspond
with those remaining in the pistol taken from Clare
the supposed murderer. The pistol referred to is a
tour barrel revolver, of the Star patent. The three
remaining loads in the pistol are cartridges and the
ball taken from Groves body exactly fits the copper
cartridge cylinder which remained in the barrel that
had been fired. The parties from whom the watch
and chain Of Grove were taken in Washington came
hlthcr yesterday, and in company with Marshal Car
michael and detective Smith, proceeded to the city
Jail, whore thcy recognized Glare the person from
whom they had obtained the articles referred to.
Clare asserts his innocence of the murder.
KILLED BY \ FALL.-About o'clock on Thursday
evening, junk dealer named William Ensley, fell
through the hatchway Of the steamer North Point
from tho second deck to the hold. Sergeant Short
with policemen Smith and Cook, removed the unfor-
tunate man to his residence No. 60 William street.
where Drs. g. W. Benson and Albers attended him
Ills skull fractured and his breast-bone broken
by striking against the kcelson of the vessel. He
fingered in great agony until about o'clock yesterday
morning, when he expired. Deceased was about
thrty-iivo year Of age and leaves wife and one
child Coroner Thomas held inquest yesterday.
aud the jury rendered Il verdict in accordance with
tho foregoing facts.
RoBDERY.-Catharinc O'Hara and Peter Mahar
were arrested on Thursday night By officers Eldridge
and Parlctt Of the Middle district on the charge of
robbng Nn. T. Reeves Of $3.50. It appears from
the evidence adduced in the case that Reeves went
some time during the night to the house of 0'Hara
NO. G6 President street, and being ndisposed was put
to bed b. Mahar: at the time he had his money in Il
belt around his body. Upon awakening in the morn
ing lie found the money gone which led to the arrest
of the above parties. After an examination before
Justice Spicer they both committed for the ac-
ton Of the Grand Jury.
HOTEL THGEF.-Joserh Porter was arrested last
night by officer Farney, Of the Central Station,
charged with attempting to enter the rooms of the
Fountain Hotel. Mr. Clabaugh proprietor of the
hotel states that the accused has been for several
days lurking about the house, scanning closely those
who registered their names, &c and that last even
Ing some OF the lady boarder discovered him in the
act OF attempting 10 enter their rooms by the aid of
skeleton key, number of which he had in his DOS
session when arrested The accused upon being
taken to the Central Station House. was locked for
hearing this morning before Justice Spicer
GRArE CULTURE on The Eastern SHoRE.-Mr.
William R. Cole Of this city has recently disposed Of
for the owner, tract of land in Dorchester county,
near Cambridge to b. B. Harrison Esq., of Roches-
ter, y. \. Mr.. Harrison, assured has thor
oush knowledge OF the cultivation of the grape and
brings with him variety of the choicest vines in
tending practically test the adapabnty the soil
and climate Of that section the cultivation of the
grape.
The SOUTHERN Missions OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
"A religious mass meeting was held last evening in
the Seventh Baptist Church, of Paca and Sar-
atoga streets Rev. Martin T. Summer, Correspond
ing Secretary Of the Board Of Domestic Missions de-
lWcred address, setting forth the pressing needs
Of the clergy in the South, and solicited contributions
TO aid the people in supporting their ministers. The
audience not large, but liberal collection was
taken up.
Observation-Disclosures Clipper was taken into Gus
tody yesterday by Sergeant Taylor, of the Eastern
District charged with committing assault on John
Grouse, by striking him with whip, and also threat
ening to take his life. The affair occurred in Lower
Canton Baltimore county. Justice Gill released the
accused on bail to answer the charge at Baltimore
county court
SOLDIERS DISCHARGE FoUND.-0ficer w. E. Owens
Of the Middle District, while patroling his beat on
Thursday night, found a soldiers discharge paper in
the name Of Thomas James, private of Co. G, 5th
regiment, New York Heavy Artillery The paper
can be had by applying to the officers in charge the
above Station House.
The SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNvENTIoN.-Ihe announce
ment that the Sunday School Convention would bo
held in Chestertown, Md, the DIST inst, has been
recalled, and in place thereof said Convention will
convene in this city on the 18th of December prox.
tee the change.
ACCIDENT.-Yesterdaya afternoon, while workmen
were engaged in tearing down the building known as
Lafayette barracks, corner of Townsend and Fremont
streets one side of the officers quarters fell upon
Henry Swantze, lad of nine years. iujuring him
badly. lie removed to his mothers residence
corner of Stricken and Mulberry streets.
THROWING VITROL.-Mary Hall and Laura Yea
ger arrested yesterday by officer Elliott, of the
Middle district, charged with throwing vitriol on
Martha Walter, thereby damaging her clothing to
the amount of $40. They were both committed for
court by Sustice Spicer.
RECKLESS DRIvIYG.-Offcer Harris of the Eastern
District, arrested John Habekomer yesterday, for
reckless driving in the street. in violation of city
ordinance. Justice Whalen imposed fine of IS and
costs, and released the party on payment
THANKSGIVING DAY.-His Excellency Gov. Brad
ford, has issued his proclamation appointing the 7th
of December as Thanksgiving Day, in accordance
with the National Thanksgiving proclamation OF
President johnson.
ADJUSTMENTS.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Mrs. Bowers the
most eminent actress on the American STAGE was en-
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