Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-06
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| able auspices. After prayer by the Rev. Fielder
Israeli the orator for the evening, John V L. Find
ley, Esq, was introduced by Gen. Andrew Dennson,
lately in command of the Maryland Brigade. Mr..
Fndley's address was brief and pertinent He said
that he did not appear in behalf Of tho loyal ladies
| of Maryland, as the suppliant for am7 but to re-
mind those present of the debt of gratitude due
! tho Maryland soldiers who had gone into the field
with foe in front and rear battling manfully for the
right until victory had crowned their efforts, md
| until peace had once more smiled upon united
country. He recounted in most eloquent terms the
deeds of the soldiers of Maryland, and said he was
there to demand act of justice recognition Of
their invaluable services His speech, though brief
was considered by ALA most admirable effort and be
was repeatedly applauded during its delivery.
! The hall was beautifully decorated with ever
green's and the national ensign was racefully fes-
tooned on all sides. number of the battle-stained
| and bullet-riddled flags carried by the several
Maryland regiments, also very tastefully ar
ranged about the rOom and the entire effect was i'm
| posing in the extreme The numerous tables were
loaded with useful and ornamental articles and the
events of last evening indicated successful issue
this praiseworthy object The fair viii continue e
several evenings.
THANKSGIVING DAY.-The President Of the United
States and the Governor of the State having designa
ted to morrow day of thanksgiving and priyer
State. In this city appropriate religious services
will be held in the various churches, and business
will everywhere be suspended. The markets usually
held on Thursday will be held this evening, as the
proclamation of Mayor Chapman directs the closing
of all such places on Thanksgiving Day as well as
the various city offices. The evening" in accordance
with established custom will be devoted 10 amuse-
ments and merry making At night an entertain
ment will be given in Concordia Hall for the benefit
i,c.b hi De- M,r, I 4,
| very attractive ene full attendance may be conf
IDENTIFY expected.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.-The steamer Dictator
brought to this port the of the steamer Nellie
Pentz, wrecked in Lynnhaven Bay The steamship
Allegany, one of the vessels intended to be placed
upon the line between Baltimore and Liverpool, on
trip from this port to New YOrk. went ashore on
Monday last twenty miles east of Sandy Hook Long
Island: she lies in an easy position, however and
will come OF without serious damage. The brig
Waccwiteh from Areaibo. P. R., at this port reports
that on the 2.a ult lat 81 long 79.4n she saw the
schooner Yelma, laden with lumber. abandoned,
Water-lOgged, and on fire. with all sail set. The
Waterwitch had heavy weather, split Sails &c.
SERIOUSLY 1YJURED.-Y esterday afternoon, boy
named August Lienbach years of age was seriously
injured at the President Street Depot while PLAYING
uponth Cow catcher" ofthe engine used fordrawing
cars in and out of the depot. The engine suddenly
passed his right leg, crushing it in horrible
manner He was Immediately removed to the resi-
dence of his parents, Spring street, near Cough
by officers Frazier and Stowel of the eastern district
and DR.. Dwinelle summoned to attend him. The
Doctor upon examination deemed amputation ne
cessary, and accordingly took the limb off below the
knee.
PASSENGER RAILWAY AccIDENT.-Shortly before
five o'clock yesterday afternoon, colored boy about
n
to get upon the front platform of car 49, conductor
Beatty, while it was in motion, when he fell be-
meath the and one of the wheels passed over
portion Of his right arm, terribly aceratng the flesh
above the elbow and scraping the bone. He was
removed by policeman Spangler 10 his parents res
iGence No. IL Clay street where Dr. Patterson at
tended him. No blame is attached to the conductor
or driver Of the car in the affair.
ACCTpENT.-AboUt thrco o'clock yesterday after
noon while two gentlemen were driving down Balti-
more street near Pearl in buggy, one of the wheels
came off and the horse becoming frightened, ran off
at q rapid rate of speed The gentlemen were thrown
out, but happily sustained serious injury. The
buggy, however, was almost smashed to iieces by
coming in contact with awning posts, bow windows
&C. and general alarm created in the neigh
boIhood. Sergeant Handy and policeman D0pghery
secured the horse and returned him to his owner.
The New YoRK AND BALTIMORE TRANsPoRTArI0N
LIyE.-This company. of which j. A. Shriver il
agent, has effected arrangements for daily comu4u-
nicution between New York and Baltimore during
the winter upon the closing Of the Delaware and
Raritan Canal. They will use their own cars ard
train, which will be transported over the river at
Philadelphia without breaking bulk thus guarantee
ing regularity and speed. well avoiding inter,
ruption to freight even should the bay be closed with
lee.
Properly S,LE.-s. Fl. Cover, austioneer. sold
fhn a of of aud i'm
provaments on the west side Of Register street
Of Cantoa avenue. fronting 80 feet, and having
depth Of 100 feet. The improvements consisted OF
two story frame dwelling, stlb!ng &c., subject to IN
annual ground rent of $3.50. Ii was purchased by
David Clinton, for $40. The same auctioneer also
sold veal stall in Lex4son Market, No. -. for
merly occupied By Mr.. George ]. Deal It was pur-
chased by Jacob Rice, for 5000
AccGDExTs--A little boy, aged years, named John
krumm son Of Jacob Krumm, No. l0} s Caroline
street, was struck with stone eserday by anothc
boy named John Williams, cutting his head severely.
Dr DwineIle dressed the wounds.
Richard Beckwith, was severely injured yesterday
at Jones' ship yard foot of Wolf street by chise
FILLING upon his left leg below the knee thereby
severng an artery. The wounded man was removed
10 his residence on Washington street near Cough
and attended by DR.. Dwinel!c.
VIoIATIyG ORDINANcEs.-N. Thomas was ycster
day fined so ard costs by Justice Dryden, for viola
ting health ordinance. NJ. iIacket fined Slr
and costs by the same magistrate for violating al
ordinance in relation to the erection Of frame build
ings. Martin Jenkins was fined s. and costs by jus
tice Dryden, for fast driving. Rosetta Pinkett and
Lydia Fisher were each fined 81 ard costs by Justice
ShOwacre, for Ob:ructing the tootway.
EPuFPsY-Ata u late hour Monday night, as
Mr Charles Chapman was passing along Fayette
street. in the vicinity of Park, he was taken sudden
y with an epileptic ft causing him to fall heavily
upoa the pavement. Officers ". Jones and Forresr.
Of the middle district, carried him the drug store
cf Dr. Orrick corner Fayette and Park sire ts where
Dr. Owens attended him. lie was subsequently con
veyed to his residence No. IS Bruno street.
Run OvER-A boy named Joseph Pashau had his
left foot mashed yesterday afternoon, President
street depot, BY being run over by wagon, driven
ly Christian Burkett, who was driving along the
street at nm0derate rate. The boy was taken to
his residence 2l2 Canton avenue and the driver ar
rested by officer Andrews and taken before q mags-
trate who imposed fine Of S. and costs.
LARCENY OF GooDs.-Frederick Zeffers was arrest
Ell yesterday by Sergeant Kaufman of the Eastern
district charged with stealing some goods valued ct
$50. the property of Hermann Ham and Frederick
Patterson. Justice Welsh committed the fellow for
the action Of the grand jury. Zefsrs was also
charged with stealing lot Of wearing appaF e.,
valued at 50, the property Of John Schreck.
INJURED BY F4LL.-A man Dumed John Z. Nc
Carthy while working yesterday in the thirstory OF
AJbott's grist mill near City Block, accidentally fell
through the bachway to the story below fractuTing
his collar bone and disocating the left shoulder lie
was removed to his residence No. AZ Eager street. and
| attended by DR.. 0rrick
BEQrEsTs TO CHARITABLE AssoCIATIoNs.-Jos oseph
King Jr recently deceased, bequeathed in his last
Will and testament 81 900 each, to the following
named charitable associations; Baltimore Orphan
| Asylum, Humane Impartial Society, OF Aged
| Wonlan's Home, Baltimore Manual Labor school
| and Baltimore Monthly Meeting of Friends.
SLIGHT FIRE.-About one o'clock yesterday morn
ing officers Quortz and Swearer of the eastern dis
trct discovered fire issuing from the house No z5-
| Eastern avenue. occupied by Mr.. Mullen. 1t wa
caused by the explosion of a lamp, and was extin-
| guished without giving the usual alarm. The house
| was owned by Mr.. John Reese. Damage trifing.
| PRIZE GAME OF BASE BALL.-A prize game of base
ball will be played on Thursday afternoon, (Ihanks
givi Day. between the lst and y nine Of the Mon
umental Club. A rosewood bat will be the principal
| prize The game will begin at IL O'Clock, on th,
| grounds of the Club Jefferson street extended.
| TIE FENIASs-Thc Fenian Circle recently formed
| in the eastern section of the city, held meeiin,
last night at Royston Hall. but the business trans
acted was of private character. 1t is desiened sool
to hold mass meeting in the hail over the Brvaiwa