Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-20
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the ports Of that section of the country have never
yet been fully met. Under this state of affairs new
company has been organized, and will despatch the
first steamer of their line for Charleston Saturday
next, from the Boston Companys wharf Three
staunch steamers have been secured by this company
and are now in the harbor The Cumberland
which will be the pioneer vessel the line, Is of
1000 barrels capacity. and will commence loading to-
morrow morning. The agency at this port has been
placed IN the hands of Mr.. A. C. Hall, gentleman
who has had extensive experience in that branch of
business, having been for long time the agent of
Cromwell's line, plying between Baltimore and New
York. This new line is inaugurated with all the ee
lnens essential to success, and is designed to be
permanent organization, despatchng a steamer
weekly.
A STATE BILLIARD ToCRNAMENT.-Pre are
now in progress fora grand State billiard Tournament
to be held in this city on the 1lth of December at
Front Street Theatre. Several of the most dstin-
guished billiard players in the country are expected
to be present and the occasion promises to be one of
great interest. Three prizes will be contested for to
be awarded respectively to the champion and the
second and third best players They embrace a gold
mounted cue valued at $3.50: silver-mounted cue.
worth 800. and a silver goblet, valued at $50 The
first named will be held by the winner as an emblem
of championship for two years, subject to the chal-
lenge of all comers upon certain specified conditions
The second and third will become the unconditional
property of the winners.
ANOTHER SAFE BLOWN OPEN.-During Saturday
night adrot thieves effected an entrance into
the flour and feed store of bIessrs Elliott BlackIer &
Co.. Nos. Il and 10 West Pratt street. and in the
usual manner blew open the safe door but were
scarcely paid for their trouble, as there happened to
be only s. in coppers in the safe. The burglars
effected an entrance by first scaling fence in the
of the building and then forcing the back door
of No. H. but failing to find any booty there broke
into No. l9, where the safe was located. Oficers
Miller and ilarett Of the middle district, heard the
report but finding fast the doors in front of the build
ing whence the sound of the explosion emanated did
not that our reporter learned make any further in
ycsSation
MISSIONARY ANNIyERsARY.-A missionary ami
vcrsary meeting was held yesterday in the Broadway
Methodist Episcopal Church. a large congregation
in attendance and cyinccd considerable interest
in the cause. The collection taken up in the morning
amounted to about $3.50. At II o'clock A. NJ Rev.
l.. +. Morgan delivered an interesting discourse and
at ; p. NJ the Sabbath school missionary anniversary
took place. which of very interesting character
Appropriate addresses were delivered by Rev. J. W
Randolph, James Lester, ESQ, and Mr.. Coleman
Several choice selections sung by the scholars
Another instructive and interesting discourse was
delivered in the evening, at o'clock, by the pastor
Of the church, Rev Dr. A. L. Gibson, which was lis
tened to with marked attention.
SAILING OF \ NEW STEAMER.-The superb new
steamer of the Old Bay Line known as the Thomas
kclso" Saturday evening last sailed from this port
Ton Fortress Monroe and Norfolk on a trial trip
She had for days past been lying at the foot of
Concord street. where she was inspected by largo
number of persons interested in the commerce of
Baltimore, and elected general admiration. Her
statcroom accommodations of the most comfor-
table character while her capacity for freight is un-
cquallcd by any other steamer sailing from Baltimore
Captain G. W. Russell, an experienced officer is in
command of the Thomas Kelso."
CHARGE OF RoBEERY-A short time since, man
named Henry Senft, while at a house on Albemarle
street, near CRANKY, robbed of the sum S95. In
dependent police officers Smith and Person. with
officer D. z. West, of the Mayors Office hearing of
the matter Friday last arrested two women
named Zeiglcholf and luger, whom Senft identified
rs the persons who committed the theft 1t was
alleged by Senft that the money was snached out of
his hands by the women. The accused upon being
taken before Justice Hiss released on security
Of 81 0OOO each to await the action Of the grand jury.
NAGRANCY.-AIrs. Mary Rourll Margaret Rourk.
Sarah Murphy Annie Doughery and Josephine
Hackett were taken before Justice Showacre yester-
day morning, charged with being yagrants and lead
ing diSsolute and idle life They lived together in
the basement of partially demolished building
the northeast corner of Hanover and Camden streets
Their abode presented the most beggary appearance
having in it little furniture. They slept upon
the foor using for beds n number of potato sacks.
The Justice sent the whole party to Jail for thirty
| days.
PREsENrArGoy.-Mr. Frederick Young, an old and
well-known printer, ofthis city, on Saturday last re-
tired from the position of foreman of the composing
of the S,a office, which he had honorably filed
for many years past. Upon the occasion of his retire
ment, he was presented by Mr.. Keyser tone of the
compostors), on behalf of his fellow craftsman en-
ployed in the Office with pair of fine gold spectaeIes
and handsome silver case. The recipient beft-
tingly responded to the presentation speech.
SHOT BY An UNKNOWN PERsoy.-George W. Bishop,
residing i'll the northern section Of the city, was rather
mysteriousy shot Friday evening last. He was at
work in the vicinity Of Camp Carroll. on the western
confines Of the city, when he received thirteen small
shot in his back, arms, and legs lie was unable to
trace the source Of the shooting, but train of
burden passing him at the time, nc
| thinks ON the train shot him. None of the
| Shot penetrated to any great depth
| UNFouYDED.--A statement was made on Saturday
last by morning paper Of this city, that a steamer
of Mitchells Southern line had sailed from this port
days since for Petersburg and not having been
heard from supposed to be lost. The statement
incorrect No steamer of this line has been lost
and the steamer referred to is now undergoing the
repair of some damages done during the recent gallo
| in the bay.
| HEAVY FrNEs.-D. Farsche upon being arraigned
before Justice johnson by officer Applcgarth on the
charge Of peddng without license, fired S25 and
costs, in addition so paid to the nformer Patrick
Ilamll was arrested on Saturday by officer Myers of
! the Eastern District. charged with the violation of
| health ordinance. Justice Whaen, before whom he
was arragned, imposed fine Of $50 and costs Upon
| payment of the fine and costs both were released
| STEALING GCHICKEYs.-About12ocl 12 o clock on Saturday
| night policeman Jordan arrested colored man
named Alfred Dorsey, charged with stealing eight
| chickens from John Smyser on the Pmlico road.
| subsequently, policeman Gaines arrested Henry
Gather, also cOlored, accomplice of Dorsey's.
| The latter acknowledged the guilt of himself and
Dorsey, whereupon Justice Dryden committed them
for the action of the authorities of Baltimore county
| CHARGE OF SHooTING.-Captain Lynch, of the East
| ern district, arrested Joseph Walton on Saturday
| night, charged with shooting colored man named
VIM. Digs The affair occurred about nine o'clock.
| on the corner of Ann and Fell streets The shot in
hcted only a slight wound. Justice Whaen dis
| missed the case for want of evidence, no one but
Diggs having appeared against Walton.
| VIOLATING AN Observation-Disclosures Little. of
the eastern district arrested Z. Hemhord on Satur-
day. charged with the violation of city ordinance
relating to dogs. 1t appears that he had been nOti-
fed to kill his dog, vicious animal, and upon his
| fusing to do, he arrested. Justice Whaen
imposed fine of S. and costs and released the party
on payment
| CRUELTY To ANGMAIs.-William Grace was taken
into custody Saturday by officer Forney, of the
middle district and arraigned before Justice Spicer
on the charge of cruelty treating mule team which
| he was driving and which belonged to Messrs. Key
| ser, TroXwel & Co., iron merchants The accused,
| in defuat of ball. committed to answer.
| AssAULTING AN OFFICER.-James Granger was ar
rested on Saturday night by Captain Lynch, of the
| Eastern District, the charge of assaulting and
striking officer Walters while in the discharge of his
| duty, the officer at the time having prisoner in
custody The accused released on bail for hear
| ing before Justice Whaen.
| REvIEw.-In noticing the conviction few days
snce of Henry Cook upon the charge of robbery, 1t
was stated that he well known to the police de-
| tectives, and reported to be sharper. Ihls Is
contradcted by his friends and it is further stated
that he arragned at any previous time Tor
any offence.
| THEFT.-James Jones, colored, was arrested on
Saturday, by policeman Sheldon, charged with steal
ing a shirt from Thomas Pritchett, OF Dorchester
county. captain of a schooner. Justice Showacre
committed the accused for the action of the grand
jury.
RoRRED on THE CARs.-Mr. Clarence J. Purcell, of
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