Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-20

timothy
oConnell, private watchman employed by the
hrm' 1t appears that at about 319 o'clock, as the
Waterman was sitting in the Office in the southwest
corner OF the building he suddenly startled by
glare OF hight thrown in his face Turning around to
discover the cause, he saw man close dark lantern
ana then run to the rear portion of the building
Htruhg III pursuit, he overlook the fellow in an ad-
!olnlng room, where a Scufle ensued during which
the ihlc drew pistol and placing it near the head
OF Conne fired two shots one of which took effect
the ball entering his neck near the chin and gancing
oil passed into the left shoulder inficting painful
though not necessarily dangerous wound The thief
eh ran INTO another room fronting on Holiday street
ana made his escape through side door dropping
IN his flight dark lantern and chiscl II is NOT
definitely known how entrance was effected TO the
premises the suppOstion being that the thief secre
tea himself in the building sometime before it was
closed Tor the night, and awaited a suitable time to
oeglh operations. There were four persons engaged
al work IN the upper story of the building at the
uihe' pnt they knew nothing of the affair until ap-
pnsed OF 1t by an alarm in the street The wounded
man was conveyed to his home on Schroeder street
where he was attended by Dr. jenkins.
ARREST OF SUPPOSED Decentralization was
made about ten days since, of a successful swndIe
bywhlch Messrs. W. I. Smithson & Co.. bankers Of
TINS city, were Ticimzed to the extent of 81 O00 in
gold by means Of forged check The matter was
u no
man named George e. Hudson, charged with the Of
fence was yesterday arrested in Wilmington Del
by MeSsrs Joseph 1. Peirson and D. P West, Mayors
detective, OF the Independent police firm of W. p
smith " Co. He was at once brought to this city-
The evidence of his guilt as elected at an inyestro
ton before Justice Hiss was of such character that
hewas committed to Jail in default of S. 600 bail to
answer at court. The accused is a young man. and
SAID TO be respectfully connected. lie is from New
York.
MEETING or THE School BoARD.-Tbe regular
weekly session of the School Board was held ycster
day afternoon, John +. Plummcr, President, in the
char An application for the position of teacher was
received from Miss Anna I. Hopperton, and ordered
On hIe The resignation of Miss Sallie McCurley. a
teacher IN Female Primary School No l2 and of
Miss NJ A. Carrgan, second assistant in the East
eTn Female High School, were received and accent
ed The committee accounts presented bills TO
the amount Of S59llS, which were ordered to be pod
by the treasurer. Miss Emily Coles was nominated
as second assistant in the Eastern Female High
school, SAID position having been made vacant by the
resignation Of Miss Canigan. After the transaction
OF some routine business, the Board adjourned
SALE OF FARMS IN CARROLL CouxrY.-SamucI II.
Cover auctioncer, sold on Monday, at BarthoIow's
Hotel. Westminster Carroll county for Eliza Baker.
cXccutrlX Of Alice Wilson, deceased the following
farms 100 acres, situated in Freedom district, Car
roll county. on the old Liberty road, about miles
from Westminster and 25 miles from. Baltimore, i'm
proved by dwelling. store house, barn. spring house,
orchard, &c. 1t was purchased by Mr.. VIM l., Far
YER for S25 per acre. loo ad djoinng the above
about half cleared, the balance heavily timbcred
with a good orchard, &C.. but with no buildings. Il
was purchased by Mr.. Levi Condor, at SIPS per
acre.
HE LIVERPOOL STEAMSHIP ItyE.-The repairs to
the steamship Worcester of this line. are now nearly
completed and it is expected that she will again be
despatched for Liverpool tomorrow The freight on
board was not in the least disturbed by the repairs
the only article removed from the vessel being 4
quantity of coal. The Worcester will bo commanded
by Capt Thomas A. Balm. the officers of the Compa-
ny having relieved from duty her former commander
as well as the engineers formerly engaged 1t is also
understood that the Somerset will, in a few days
commence taking in freight for her second voyage to
Liverpool She will probably sail on the 10Th inst
INQrEsT.-An aged colorcd man was found about
one o'clock yesterday lying in a very feeble condi-
ton upon pile of lumber on East street. between
Hien and Ensor. Officer Smith, of the Middle dis
trict procured wagon and conveyed him to the sta
ton house. but before reaching there he died Coro-
ner Brewer summoned jury of inquest who rem
dered verdict that the deceased came to his death
from causes unknown to the jury" The body was
placed in the dead house attached to tho Central po-
lice station and if not taken charge of by his friends
1t will be inferred at the expense of the city
INSTALLATION OF \ PAsToR.-On Sunday last Rev.
J. II. kaufman, (whose election has been previousIv
noticed in the Commerciall was installed pastor of
the GovanStown Presbyterian Church. A very an
propriate address was delivered by Rev Dr. Smith.
OF the Central Presbyterian Church. of this citv-
Rev Mr.. Stuchell, of the Aisquith street Presbvt,
rian Church, delivered the charge to the pastor and
Mr.. Bjttinger, of Elcotts Mills, the charge to the
congregation. The congregation of this church is
in very prosperous condition.
The PoEPLE's LINE OF STEANcDs.-Tbe stoomors
OF this line have been withrawn from the routa bo-
tween Baltimore and Petersburg and Richmond, and
tnc Ellie hnight, formerly of this line will sail for
w " mHnlhSt"h, y. C., on Saturday afternoon next
ne Wilmington trade Is just now attracting particu-
lar attention among the mercantile community, and
lt IS believed that regular line of steamers may be
readily supported by it. The principal trade with
North Carolina has hitherto been conducted by sail
vessels.
IHE NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY-This Comma
ny opens to-day Il handsome Office, at No. 13f W
Baltimore street, between North and Calvert. and
their present location in South Eutaw street. oppo-
site Camden street depot, will be hereafter kept as a
storage depot. The National" although recently
organized. has already met with most encouraging
patronage which is doubted is only the earnest
OF complete success when all the avenues of commu
nication are fully opened through all parts of the
South.
PROPERTY SALE.-Messrs. McJilton Il Co., auction
GERS, sold on the premises, lot of ground on South
Charles street, Barre having front of 26 feet
and running back 123 feet to Y alley improved by
two two and half story dwellings on Charles street
and two dwellings of the same class on Z alley the
ground rent the whole being $50 The Charles
street dwellings purchased by John Norris for
5000.
STABBING Acknowledgement Simpson and police
man McFadden, of the middle district, took James
Moore colored into custody about Il o'clock on
Monday night. charged with having stabbed with
intent to kill Sarah Boulden also colored living at
No. % Chestnut street, The evidence showed that n
controversy had arisen between the parties in refer
ence to another female. He was committed to answer
the charge at the Criminal Court by Justice Spcer
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DRowNING.-About seven
clock last evening, middle aged man named Graft
fell into the basin at Hughes quay foot of William
street Policeman Harrison heard his cries for help,
and hurrying to the spot succeeded in rescuing him.
but not until he nearly exhausted After proper
treatment he recovered sufficiently to admit of re-
mOval to his residence. lie is a butcher and resides
on tho Frederick road, near the first tollgate
COMMITTED TO JAL.-Mary Welsh was arrested oD
Monday night by Sergeant Robinson of the middle
district charged with having cane seat chair in her
possession supposed to have been stolen; also for va
grancy was yesterday committed to jail for 50 days on
the latter charge by Justice Spcer The former charge
was dismissed.
ROBBERY OF \ DwELLING.-At a late hour on SAT
urday evening last an adroit thief entered the resi-
dence of Mr.. Snyder, No. l43 North Charles straot
and stole from an upper chamber gold watch and
chain, besides other jewelry, valued at S4OO II 10
believed that the thief gained access to the prenses
by picking the night lock. No arrest has been made.
HEAVY RoBBERY-Antonio Passano, proprietor of
an Italian boarding ghouse at No 60 President street
was yesterday morning robbed of Sl,l45. of which
$500 was in gold, 500 in silver and the remainder in
Treasury notes. The money was taken from trunk
in the upper part of the house. only short time be-
fore the loss was discovered.
SELLING on SUNDAY-John P Vanhoand was
arrested on Monday by Sergeant Hand, of the east
ern district, charged with selling cigars Sunday
In violation Of law. A fine of S. and costs i'm
posed by Justice Whalen, upon payment of which
the accused released.
\ SERIOUS CHARGE.-John Tenfel, was yesterday
arrested by police detective Morgan, charged with
aSsaulting Lewis Sonneborn, with intent to kill
The accused was giving a hearing by Justice Showa-
ere who released him on bail to answer the charge
at court.
FELL FROM A LADDER.-OG Monday afternoon,
Richard Christian, residing at the southeast corner
of Eastern avenue and Happy alley fell from lad
der distance of 10 or 20 feet receiving internal in