Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-28
CITY N EW S.

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MARYLAND INSTITUTE FAIR.-The success of the
present annual exhibition of mechanical and fine
arts given by the Maryland Institute has considera-
bly, overreached the expectations of the managers.
The attendance during the past fortnight has been
unusually large, and there is daily augmentation in
the number of visitors the time approaches for the
final closing of the Fair.
On the whole the whole the exhibition is a rather
pleasing one though by grand floral display in the
centre, instead of soda water drinking shop. and
other cnlivening features the fair might be made at
least one hundred per cent. more attractive.
Strolling through the spacious hail. the eye falls
upon many objects of art and ueru cOnspcuOusy dis
played in the glass either SIDE some of which
we have already noticed at length. The cotton gin"
recently introduced here after successful exhibit
ton at other fairs in the North is in full operation
every day. and attracts large share of public aten
tion Another attractive mechanical continuance
is the Uncle Sam Grain and Seed Separator" The
general display of machinery is excellent but it is
too much crowded.
Several pieces of machinery rejected for want
of place to put them, and it is to be regretted that
the managers have not more room at their command
for display of the mechanical arts, which is gener-
ally of the most attractive features ofexhibtions
of the kind. refrigerator standing midway in the
hail. stocked with saddle of mutton. three or four
ribs of beef vegetables of different sorts grapes ap-
PIES pears etc., is much nOtlced the contents, which
can be viewed through glass panel, presenting an
inviting appearance to the hungry. Whoever the
manufacturer may be we feel inclined to recommend
his refrigerator as it seems perfect affair."
The display of needle work, embroidery and Gro
chet, the handword of old, young and middle aged
ladies, is good, and shows commendable degree of
ingenuity and industry, some designs being very
elaborate in their conception. The North side of the
hall displays some commendable works of art and
O mis- b1n hS haya
outside of Peter Funk picture auction rooms The
works of Harley, comprising fu-lcngth portraits of
two children en- costume, portrait of the Rev. Mr..
Carter, of Baltimore, and portrait of Mr. Booth
General Agent and Superintendent of the Mechani-
cal Bakery in this city, mot Mr. Booth the eminent
tragedian, as stated in morning paper) are worthy
of particular attention. and cannot refrain from
expressing pity that such paintings should be hung
in the midst of lot of daubs. Several commendable
sketches by the pupils of the Maryland Institute
School of Design are exhibited. A number of mag
nificent Photographic views are presented by Mr. s.
B. Giddngs, of 80 West Fayette street. and are about
perfect open air pictures we have ever SEEM
They embrace views of CLOUD Cap" "Dunmore"
Water Tank and Tower at Tower Hill,' the country
seats of Messrs Taylor, j. S. Jenkins and H. James
We commend them especially to the attention of yis-
tors as fine works of art.
This afternoon and evening there will be music at
the Fair.
BUTCHERING AND STEALING VEAL.-Yesterday
morning, about four O'clock officer Granger, of the
Western District, passing the corner of Hanover
and Montgomery streets he discovered several col
ored men sauntering along, one of whom had a bag
upon his shoulder Their movements appearing sus- |
plclous, the officer halted the party and upon
lining the bag found therein three large sized quarters
of veal which had the appearance of being lately
killed. An old utcher-knife also found in the
bag. The officer succeeded in arrestng two of the
marty cd Rnnin NoIen
and conveying them to the station house. The other
men escaped.
From statement made by one of the negroes ar |
rested, the two men who escaped induced him to
accompany them to the place of Mr.. Bryan, on the
Annapolis road about two miles from the city, where
they slaughtered calf and compelled him to carry
1t to the city. The names of the men who escaped
are John Addison and Thomas Brown. The pris-
oners will this afternoon undergo further cxamina
ton before Justice Showacre.
SOUTHERN CoMMERCE.-During the past week the
following vessels have arrived at this port from var
Gus points in the South: Steamers Ellie Knight, Fam
ME. Petersburg, State of Maryland and Agnes from
Richmond; schooner Wide World, from Savannah
and bark Flora from Charleston. These vessels were
laden with various articles of commerce, prominent
among which were sos bales of cotton 81 hogsheads
IS and SIC packages of tobacco The number of
vessels daily arriving from Southern ports ;, laden
with such valuable cargoes, enhances commercial
importance and must indeed be gratifying not only
to merchants but to all interested in the prosperity of
Baltimore.
The CASE OF FRATRICIDE.-Cbarles Norwood who
stabbed by his brother Lewis on Chestnut street.
on Wednesday, fingered until yesterday when he
died. Coroner Brewer empannelled jury and Dr.
Dienderfer testified to the character of the injury
resulting in the death of Norwood and Jane Cum
bingham identified Lewis having inflicted the fatal
wound. In accordance with the testimony the jury
rendered verdict, that Norwood came to his death
from stab in the breast inflicted with knife in the
hands of Lewis Norwood" Lewis was arrested by
Sergeant Simpson and committed to Jail by Justice
Spcer to await trial upon charge of murder-his
own brother the victim.
STABBING AFFRAY.-Wm. Lainhardt was taken in
custody on Thursday by Sergeant Pamphilion of the
Southern District, charged with assauting and stab
bling John Wilson. 1t appears from the evidence
that the parties got into difficulties in a lager
beer saloon on Charles street, near Hughes. They
adjourned to the street to settle the matter when
wilson received a severe cut near the left arm-pt
from his antagonist who that he did it in self
defence. The wounded man was removed to his resi-
dence, and the accused after examination before
Justice johnson, was committed, in default of bail
for the action of the Grand Jury.
CoMMITTED-Hannah Carroll, colOred whose ar
rest was noticed yesterday in the Commercial charged
with stealing clothing, was, after an examination
before Justice Logan committed to jail to await the
action OF the grand jury. Charles Carroll son of
hannah, was arrested by Sergeant Cadwallader as
being an accessory to the larceny, but after an ex
animation before the same Justice was discharged
there being no evidence adduced against him.
CREATING DISTURBANCE AT THE FAIR-Albert
W. Massey, Joseph Glynn and Frank Boyd were ar
rested for creating disturbance at the Fair on
Thursday night, and committed by Justice Spcer in
default of bail. Henry Rucker, for similar offence
was arrested, but released bail by the same magis-
trate.
RELIG1eus.-The former rector of st. Peters P E.
Church. Rev. DR.. George d. Cummings is in the city
and will preach on Sunday morning at the above
church, corner of German and Sharp streets and in
the evening at Emanuel Church.
DRAWING A PISTOL ON AN OFFICER.-Thos Dough-
erty yesterday arrested by officer Eickleman for
drawing pistol him whilst in the discharge of his
duty He was committed by Justice Spieer