Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-26
THREE CENTS.

PREsENTATIoNs.-Mr. W. II. Trego, assistant super
intendent of the Southern division OF the Adams
Express Company, was yesterday the recipient OF
superb diamond cluster brooch or breastpin. valued
at $500, present from the employees of the Com
pany in this city The presentation was made by
Mr.. James Scott money clerk, Mr.. Trego approprl-
ately responding. The ceremony took place at the
Gilmor House, where the entire company subse-
quenty partook of fine entertainment.
Mr. P 5. Mclaughlin, agent of the same company
at the Howard street depot. was also presented with
handsome service of silver by the clerks employed
under him and number of his friends. The pre-
sentation was made by Mr.. Kerner, telegraph opera
tor and Mr.. Mclaughlin befttingly acknowledged it.
Mr. Wm. II. Frazier, well-known member Of the
Independent Blues Band was yesterday presented
with handsome silver pitcher. by number Of his
friends. The presentation was made by Mr.. Joseph
Abey, to which the recipient responded
KILLED IN JAIL.-Shortly before noon, yesterday,
Samuel Hidegrist, an inmate of Baltimore city jail,
was attacked with epileptic fit. and fell from the
yerandah, in front Of the third tier of cells, to the
first floor distance of about thirty feet. killing
himself almost instantly. He observed by
of his fellow prisoners as he was falling. and he
caught him, but was unable to retain his hold upon
him until assistance reached MIN. The hedeceased was,
a few days since. committed to Jail upon bench
warrant charged with being common thief and
yagabond. His remains were taken charge of by his
friends. after inquest by Coroner Brewer the jury
rendering verdict that the death caused bv ac-
cident.
AGREEABLE IScIDEST.-Colone r. B. Coleman, the
urbane and popular proprietor of the Eutaw House.
entering his office yesterday morning found upon
his desk massive col1-headed cane with his name
inscribed thereon, and note explaining how it came
there The latter signed by the donors, Messrs.
5. S. Jones' F. L. Brown, and NJ. j. Hogan his clerks
and Mr.. f. Z. Brown, his steward. who. in a few
,nnk, IL Al n
token of their high esteem for Mr. c.. and their ap
probation Of the kindness and generosity that had
ever characterized his intercourse with them. The
compliment was handsomely acknowledged.
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF A PIsTOL-Y eserday
morning boy named Thomas H. Bell, residing at No.
81 North Paca street. who a visit to friends
living in the neighborhood of Fell's Point, while
taking from his pocket loaded pistol. it acc-
dentay discharged, and lacerated the little finger
upon his left hand in such to render
putation necessary, which operation was performed
by Doctor DwineIle.
THROWING Snow BALLs.-Two boys named Patrick
Ryan and Thomas Quill were arrested on Sunday by
Sergeant Hatton and policeman Galloway, of the
middle district and arraigned before Justice Spicer
the charge of throwing snow balls in the street.
fine of 81 and costs was imposed upon each.
AssAULT.-Daniel Smith taken into custody
yesterday morning by officer Wits Of the middle dis
tFlct chargeu WIN aSsauItlns John Lyons. lie was
arraigned before Justice Spcer, who released him on
bail for court.
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.-Andrew Stoub found
secreted in the house of Mrs. Mary Dougherty, No.
223 Lexington street, Sunday night last and was
arrested suspicious character by Sergeant Stahl
and policeman Upperman He committed for
court by Justice Dryden.
DIsoRDERLY IN CHURCH.-Chares Rhine was yes
erday before Justice Dryden charged with dsordery
conduct in Emory Methodist Episcopal Church He
fined S. and costs