Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-12

tree was summoned and held an inquest, the jury
renering verdict to the effect that his death was
caused by his own hand. No one was in the room at
the time of the shooting A little boy, who was i'll
the store. upon hearing the report of the pistol,
rushed in and observed the unfortunate man with
revolver in his hand before he fell to the floor The
deceased was formerly a soldier in the 35th Massa-
chusetts regiment and came to this countryn 1864.
from Germany where his parents now reside. He
was ocksmth by trade, about % years of age, and
unmarried
In the early part of the day he had difficulty with
young lady IN the house in which he boarded and
with whom he was in love, and it is inferred that the
ul1erence with her caused him to commit the rash
act He Is represented to have been a man of steady
habits. He boarded with Mr. Weber, in Inloes' al
ley near Mulberry street. in the rear of the house in
which he killed himself A short time previous to
the fatal affair, he called at the house of Mr. Weber
and asked for the young lady, but finding her out
he said goodbye to ALL and in a few minutes af
terward he was a corpse.
DIscoNTINuANcE OF THE NAVAL STATION AT BAL
TMoRE.-On the 9th instant the naval station was
discontinued at this port by order Of the Secretary
OF the Navy and accordingly on that day Commodore
Thomas A. Dornin lowered his broad pennant and
retired from the command. He now awaits orders
During the existence Of the station here an immense
amount Of patronage Of the Navy Department in
this city has been dispensed covering nearly the en-
tire duration OF the war. Commodore Dornin has
been in command from the outset and it is but ms
ce TO able and experienced officer to say that the
change which necesstates has relief from command
is source of regret to a large circle of friends No
man IN similar position in this city has so generally
commanded the respect and admiration of all who
have been brought into contact with him. and where
ever he may go the good wishes of the people of Bal
tmorc will follow him. He is good officer and an
accomplished gentleman.
Commander Henry Rolando United States Navy,
late executive officer of the Baltimore Naval Station
has been ordered to report to Rear Admiral F. H.
Gregory, for duty Assistant Inspector of ron-cad
vessels al Baltimore
HEALTH OF THE CTTT.-Drs. Knight and Morgan
Health Commissioners, report that during the past
week cghty-wo deaths occurred in this city bv the
following diseases: Consumption, 10; croup, 9;
dropsy, o; typhoid fever inflammation of the brain
3 commissions .; dphera ,; catarrhal fever 3; or
ganc disease of the heart, .; whooping cough p an
oplexy, l. burns l. casualty L. collie l. conclusion of
the bowels !: congestion of the brain, l; dropsy in
the head, ]; drowned l. bilious fever. l. intermittant
fever l; scarlet fever, l; hemorrhage l. inflammation
of the lungs, l; old age l. and pleurisy l; unknown
adult and II unknown infantile fifteen died under
one year Of age; twenty between l and 5
years; s between and TO- between 10 and 90 be-
tween % and 80; between 80 and 49, 10 between 20
and 50; between 80 and 50; between 80 and 20: |
between 10 and 80; and only one lived to the mature
age of between so and so; 46 of the deceased were
males and SO females; % of the whole number being
eolored In comparison with other years the santa
~ condition of the city remains good the number of
deaths reported for the week past being less than
during the corresponding week last year. II less than
in the same week of 1868, and less than in the cor
responding week Of the year 1862.
RoBBERY.-Kate Hamilton was arrested Yesterday
by Sergeant Hatton and policeman Irving, of the
middle district charged with the robbery of certif-
cate of deposit on the First National Bank for 5000
and $50 in greenbacks from Daniel Schutza. 1t was
alleged that the robbery was committed in this city
the I'd of September last but up to yesterday the
accused had evadcd the vigilance of the police She
was arraigned before Justice Spiccr who committed
her in default of bail, for the action of the grand
Jury.
FUNERAL OF AN OFFICER. THE obseques of Capt
u H. Z. Reinickcr whose remains were recently re-
moved from the Wilderness battle field, took place
yesterday afternoon from his late residence on North
Gay street. The cooege was escorted by Companv
c, Sth United States Infantry, Capt Reed, kindly
rendered by General Hancock. Rev. Mr. Gardner
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Chaplain R.
>. Nmt0n Z. ;. volunteers, Oiiciated. A large CON
course of relatives and friends followed the remains
of this gallant soldier to their last resting place
CONVENTION OF School TEACHERs.--A Conven-
ton composed of the various school teachers
throughout the State to be held in this city on the
9th instant to take into consideration the propriety
of organizing n State Teachers Association 1t has
been called at the instance of Prof D. A. Hoilings
head Chairman, and Mr. r. NJ G. Trainor, Secre-
tary of Inc Joint Committee of Baltimore City and
County Teachers Association. A large delegation il
expected, as a considerable amount of important
business will he presented to the Convention.
HE LATE GALE.-The bark May Queen, CAPTAIN
Brown, from Rio de Janeiro on the 18th of October
arrived here yesterday. She reports having sig
hazed on the 18th ult, in lat go s., long, 81 the
bark Paladln, from Baltimore for Bahia her main
topsail yard having been carried away in a saual
On the 18th ult lat % N, Ion. ~ saw bark run
ming for Bermuda, with mzzcnmast and foretopsail
carried away. In the Gulf stream number of water
casks and broken pars, evidences of the recent gale
were observed.
MARYLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNyENTIoN.-The an
nual meeting of the Maryland School Convention
Will assemble this afternoon at three o'clock in the
Central Presbyterian Church, corner of Liberty and
Saratoga streets. Tomorrow a children's meeting
will be held in the various churches of the CITY, 1t
Is expected that large number of delegates will be
III attendance. Some have already arrived from the
counties, and more are looked for this morning.
Arrival OF EMIGRANTs.-The Bremen bark Jo-
hanne Wilhelmine. Capt. Thurman, arrived at this
port yesterday, with three hundred and fifty-fve
German emgrants, seeking homes in the West The
voyage from Bremen to Baltimore was made in forty
seven days, notwithstanding the vessel experienced
very heavy westerly gales and had bosterous wealth
er throughout the trip.
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.-John Brooks, colored,
was arrested last night by officer Thompson of the
Middle district, charged with stealing a coat valued
at twenty dollars, the property of Daniel Hudson
proprietor of Hudsons City Hotel, No. 80 Baltimore
street. He was held for a hearing this morning be-
fore Justice Spicer.
A PROMOTIoN.-The Secretary of War has con-
ferred the brevet of major general upon Brgadier
Gen. J. D. Fessenden, for gallant and distinguished
services, to date from March IS, 1865. Gen. Fessen-
den is the son Of Hon. William Pitt Fessenden and
is now duty in this CITY,
CoNMTTED.-GeOrge Rote, whose arrest was no
ticed in the Commercial of yesterday, charged with
having stabbed George Kane the evening previous,
was yesterday after an examination before Justice
Whaen. committed for the action of the grand jury
The wound inflicted by Rote was a severe one, and
may yet prove fatal.
STEALING CLoTH.-Offcers Tunis and Jollie, of the
Central district. took Philip Edell into custody yes
tcrday charged with stealing a roll of CLOTH con
tanning 30 yards, valued at SIS from the store of J.
Osborn Dugan. The accused was committed for the
action of the grand jury by Justice Spicer.
APPoGXTNEST.-Mr. c. Herbert Richardson was yes
tcrday appointed Deputy States Attorney to fill the
vacancy occasioncd by the appointment of Mr.
George c. Maund as States Attorney Mr. Richard
son was at sworn in and entered upon the duties
of his office.
SEVERE AssAULT.-William Martin was arrested
yesterday by officer Brakeman, of the middle dis
trct, charged with assaulng and beating with intent
to kill j. A. Edwards. at No. 10 South Frederick
street. He released bail for court by Justice
Spcer.
GONE TO SEA.-The British bark Campsie, hence for
Belfast, Ireland, which has been for several days de-
tanned in Hampton Roads, in consequence of mutt
ny on board, succeeded in shipping crew at Norfolk
and on Saturday last sailed for her destination.
LECTURE.-Thc Hon. Schuyler Cofax, will deliver
his popular and eloqent lecture Across the CONT
nent' on Friday evening next, in the grand saloon,
of the Odd Fellows Hall, n. Gay street.
CITY NOTICES.
JEwELRY.-Among the many present. suitable IN
anDrna hing Christmas season more