Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
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street at nlGht and by their extraordinary clovenes
IN their nctarious calling eludng the police, Chief
Marshal Carmichael yesterday issued post'rc verbal
orders to the patromcn arrest and detain at the
respective station houses to which they attached
all suspicious persons who may be found upon the
streets after midnight. The written order now in
preparation on this subject will be published in
day or two by the Marshal. It is made the i'm
peratlvc duty of the officers 10 scrutinze every
one who may be abroad at the hour mentioned.
and according to his judgment Of the character of
the person, lock him up, permit him to pass on.
Comparatively few people have business abroad
after midnight and those engaged in legitimate
cangs who should chance to be out can readily salts
ty the police concerning their movements
Marshal Carmichael is to be commended for his
prompt action in this matter, and though we are
aware that the present force at his command is in
adequate for the protection of large city as Bal
timore we rely upon his doing the best he can with
the men under his control. Let this order be rigdy
enforced, Mr.. Marshal Carmichael by vour trustv
officers and the gangs Of thieves who seem to have
found Baltimore a comfortable abiding place. will
secure tickets in the next train for another region
Only let them know that you mean what you say.
not for two three nights but for all tim e. and that
you will hold your force to rigid account and our
city will soon be freed from all such snappers m of
unconSdered trifes'
MEETING OF THE BALTIMORE County TE.CEERs,
AssOCIATIoN.-The rules and regulations of the new
Board of School Commissioners for Baltimore county
under the present school system makes it obligatory
upon all the teachers employed by the Board to form
themselves into an association to quarterly for
the purpose of better qualifying themselves for their
duties as instructors of the young In compliance
with such regulations the teachers assembled yeser
day at the county building on North Calvert street
opposite the court house. Samuel Ringgold ESQ
was chosen temporary President and after the trans
action of some preliminary business the following
permanent officers elected: President; Samuel
Ringgold Vice President, F. Foy; Secretary, Dr. r.
NJ. J. Harker; Treasurer, Mrs E. NJ. Soper; Lii
brarian, Francis Kenny; Business Committee R. c.
McGwin, K. NJ. G. TrainOr, E. NJ. jackson. Mrs. NJ.
A. Miller and Miss NJ A. Sutton communication
was then read from Prof. Thayer, Principal of the
Eastern Female High School of this city, inviting
the association to visit his school which was unani-
mousy accepted.
The association at once in o body proceeded to the
school building on Fayette street, whero they were
cordially received by Professor Thayer and conduct
ed through the several apartments the Professor ex
planning the operation of the High School system
The association retired well pleased with their visit,
and with many thanks to Professor Thayer Upon
the re-assembng the association was occupied for
some time with the discussion of the definition Of
words a lesson in school Messrs. W. Curtis Grif-
fifth. F. Foy, Jas. Mclaughlin, DR.. R. NJ. J. Harker
and R. NJ. G. Trainor, participating in the debate
W. Horace Soper, Esq, Secretary to the State Board
of Education, addressed the association explaining
the practical of the new roll book as adopted by
the Board of Commissioners, the manner of making
out the school reports &c. AT the conclusion of Mr.
SoperS remark $, the association. after the transac-
ton of some business of minor importance adjourn
ed until this morning at 10 O'clock at which time an
address will be delivered by Prof Newell. the re-
Gently appointed Professor of the State Normal
school
How 4 THRILLING AFFAIR WAS EXAGGERATED
In view of the frequency with which robberies have
occurred in this city, thepoce have been instructed
to exercise the strictest vigilance in the prosecution
of their duties. particularly at night. On Sunday
night last sergeant of the western district observed
a wagon passing along Pennsylvania avenue. and
deemng it suspicious circumstance, hailed the
driver and directed him to drive to the station house
Of that district, which he did An examination of
his wagon disclosed the fact that it contained two
old bedsteads, bedding, iron pots, a cradle and
a few other articles. These the driver explained,
the household effects of poor family who wero
removing from point in the country to a house on
Stirling street Eager and his explanation being
deemed satisfactory, he released to proceed to
his destination without further molestation. From
this circumstance arose report that wagon had
been Overhauled which contained an iron safe en-
closing seven hundred dollars This report was cir
culated Tor several days IN certain circles and finally
reporter of an afternoon paper heard of it. On
Thursday he published it, and yesterday a morning
paper reiterated the statement. Proper inquiry at
the headquarters of the police authorities who were
stated to be in possession of the supposed stolen
treasurer would have established the fact that moth
ing of the kind had occurred and that it was an un
founded rumor.
The STEAMER NORTH PoIyT.-This vessel, COM
manded by Captain Smith, and belonging to the Sa-
vannah line of steamships arrived in port yesterday
after weatherng of the severest gales ever expe
rienced along the Southern coast, She brought from
Savannah which port she left on Sunday last about
a dozen passengers and cargo of cotton and sun
dries. The captain states that he experienced tho
most terrific weather, having had his sails torn al
most into shreds. For thirteen hours the North Point
lay in the trough of the sea- with the waves dashng
over her almost continuously. Beyond
the damage to her sails, she received no injury and
the severe ordeal through which she passed, only
served to attest her superior seagong qualities and
to establish the subsantialcharacter of the workman
ship which brought her up to such high Standard
She constructed by Messrs. John I. Fardy &
Bro, on the south side of the basin.
INJURED BY A FIsH.-A gentleman named Penning-
ton residing at North Point seven or eight miles dis
tant from the city, while engaged fishing about two
months ago, had one Of the fingers of his right hand
slightly punctured by the horn or fin of cat fish In
n
hammation rapidly extending to his hand and arm.
Becoming alarmed at his situation, he consulted Dr.
Allan ?. Smith, who determined that amputation of
the finger necessary. The operation was accord
iugly performed day or two ago by DR.. Smith, as
sisted by Dr. Horace A. Brooks since which time tho
Inflammation has subSded, and Mr.. p. is in a fair
way of recovery
The CHARLESTON LINE OF SrEAMERs.--The first
steamer of the new line for Charleston, S. c., the
Cumberland" has for several days past been load
ing at Flangans wharf foot of Mill street, and will
leave here this afternoon with a full cargo 1t has
not yet been determined what steamer will succeed
her, but there is no doubt that one steamer will he
despatched Saturday next the prospects of the
line, evinced in the quality and quantity of the
freight offered :or the first steamer of the line is of
the most encouraging and satisfactory character
ANOTHER LARCENY OF CLoTH.-Thomas Foose was
arrested yesterday by officer Durkee of the eastern
district, the charge of having stolen a piece Of
cloth from the store of Joseph Zeis No. 227 South
Bond street 1t appears that the accused went into
the store Of Zeis and asked for drink of water and
while there, managed to secure a piece of cloth,
valued at $50. The cloth recovered having been
secreted in a trunk belonging TO the accused JUS
tice Hebden committed him for the action of the
Criminal Court.
CHARGED WITH RoBBERY.-0ficer Widdei eld of
the middle district, arrested a negro boy, named
James Erving, yesterday, charged with stealing q
$50 bill from Miss Maria Falls residing on Calvert
street The money was found in his possession
before he had escaped from the house. He was
lodged in the central station house to await the dis
posal of the magistrate. About two weeks since a
Mr.. Darrell, residing at the same Iplace lost SINH
lar amount
PROPERTY SALE-Col. S. H. Cover, auctioneer
sold yesterday, upon the premises, a lot of ground
and improvements on the south side of Little McEl-
derry street, between Aisquith street and Bellair
market fronting thrtytwo feet and running back to
the depth of about eighty feet. The improve
ments consisted of threestory brick dwelling with
two-story double back building &c, subject to an
annual ground rent of S2S. 1t was purchased by Mr.
II. Frank for $1.O25
COMMITTED FOR TRTAL.-The three Lynchs Thos
Timothy and John, arrested on Thursday night.
charged with stealing, as already reported in the
Commercial, were yesterday committed by Justice
Spicer for the action of the Grand Jury. Luke Lynch
father of the accused also apprehended by Off
Claridge and Doud charged with being receiver
Of stolen property. Justice Spicer released him on
bail for the action of the grand jury.
VESSEL WRECKED-A PORTION OF HER CREW LOST.
Information was received yesterday at the reading
room of the Baltimore Merchants Exchange, that
the barkentne 20. E. Maltby," Captain Bray. was
wreck ed on Abaco, on the 23d instant Only n NOV