Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
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| following interesting letter from Tyler Davidson 1,
Co., the great hardware importers of Cincinnati ad-
| dressed to the Baltimore and Ohio Company in
| Acknowledgement of the invaluable advantages fur
ntshed by s Liverpool steamship line 1t speaks So
| distinctly and to the point as u need comment
whatever; and invite the attention Of entire
community to it, as exhibiting tie value Of the en-
terprise in which we should all feel becoming
pride, and towards whose perfect success should
contribute in every possible form:
CINCINNATI, 9Th December. lS65
| JONI Kwg yr.. Auditor.
The Baltimore * Ohio R. r. Co.,
or Sir We are this day dsliiimGce IN Peeeipf t If ytwo
~ casks of trace chains, shipped by McsSs Brown.
Shipley 4, Co., of Liverpool, England on your
steamer Somerset" which sailed on the 9Th of No
Velnber. The short time made convinces US that
your arrangements are better than express
venences for transportation certainly supeiorto
any IN this country. Your agent in LIVERPOOL took
sur freight at lower rates than could he had from
any other line, and gave us through bills of laonS
to CINCINNATI The time is average of forty days
less than BY Portland, Montreal and Detroit with
vexatioqs delays from foreign officials. These ex-
out stave, hoop or head being broken, and appar-
entity as clean as when put aboard your steamers;
are sent from England to Cincinnati
Your obedient servants
(Signed TYLER DAVIDSON & Co.
Complimentary Banquet TO SPEAKER CoLFAx.-
After the delivery Of his interesting lecture Across
the Continent" in the grand saloon Of Odd Fellows
Hail. Oh Friday night, Hon Schuyler Colfux was es-
cortcd to Guys Monument House, where o sumptu-
Gus banquet in waiting, which had been provided
by number of the most substantial citizens of Balt-
more, in compliment to this distinguished gentleman
Al the head Of the table sat the Mayor, Hon. John
Lee Chapman. with Mr. Colfax upon his right, and
Col T. II. Webster, Collector Of the Port on his left
Gen. J. summerled Berry rrce.ici at the foot of
the table. with Major Gen. ". s. Hancock on hi.
right and Mr.. j. V. l.. Findlay his left After the
discussion ofbe bountiful supply of the good things
of life. Col. Webster offered the following:
.Schuyisr CoJd.r, Speaker Of the Hodse of Repr>-
ssatoioes-As public man, wise. patriotic, incor-
ruptible; private citizen. pure, just, generous
and true. His friends III Baltimore as all Across
the Continent" admire the statesman and love the
man.
Mr. Colfax briefly responded in eloquent terms,
and in the course Of his remarks paid handsome
tribute the State of Maryland for her devotion to
this great country during the rebellion and highly
eulog2ed her people N extending the boon of free
dom to all the inhabitants of the State without
waiting for any Constitutional amendment to compel
the dissemination Of freedom throughout the land.
They would he said be amply repaid for this noble
act of humanity he spoke Of the Tberality of the
people in supporting the Government, and in con-
cluson paid deserved tribute TO the memory of our
late President.
Speeches were made by General Hancock. Hon.
Charles Z. Phelps. General Summerfed Berry, Col.
Webster J. L. Ridgely, Hon l. Thomas and others.
IyTRREsrISd SCHOOL ExHIMrrOS.-An interesting
exhibition of the pupils connected with Female
Grammar School No. II, situated on the corner Of
Bond and Jefferson streets. took place Friday af
tcrnoon under the superntendence of the principal,
Miss Nancy W Smith. Tho exercises consisted of
compositions, recitatiOns and defamation, and
eaI chOrugses Duets and solos, under the direction
Of Professor C. S. Root number Of visitors
in attendance, among whom was DR.. Van Bokkein
and several of the Board of School Commissioners.
all of whom were we'll pleased with the EXERCISES
Vt the conclusion of the exhibition Miss Smith
Quested the State Superintendent, DR.. Van Bokks-
ill., to present the prizes which she had procured,
consisting Of four valuable books. Two pre-
5ented to the most proficient in their studies and the
others to those most correct in their department..
The doctor presented the prizes in a neat and appro
priate address. The whole afflir passed of with con-
siderable ecla rehectng credit upon the principal
and her efficient corps Of assistants. well upon
the scholars.
SHOOTING AgFRAY.-0n Saturday night. Harry
Burns boss carpenter doing business in this city,
engaged hackman named John Coffee to convey
him to Franklintown. the Franklin road, about
four or five miles from town. Arriving ut their des
-ination, they stopped at the hotel kept by Barney
williams where an alteration occurred between the
wife Of the landlord and Burns, during which the
latter drew revolver and fred one shot ut Williams,
who had interferei in behalf of his wife. The ball
passed through the bar, doing no injury. At this
stage of the affair the. e.hackman nterfered in behalf
+ the woman. when Burns fired shot At him, the
ball taking effect in his left wrist lacerating the hand
N frightfuI manner. Burns then made his escape,
md tho hackman, after having his wounds dressed,
-et,irncd to the city. Captain Mitchell having been
made cognizant of the aliair, procured hack, end
~ company with Lieutenant Wright, repaired TO the
Gene OF the shooting in search Of Burns, but were
unable to find him in any Of the neighboring houses
Or TO learn the course he had taken.
Too GA4E-Y FOR THE MARKET.-Charles j. Brown
vas arrested on Saturday. by officer Sunderland Of
he middle district, charged with selling spoiled same
IN the market in violation of city ordinance. He
vas arraigned before Justice Pndell, who imposed
inc of so and costs and in default Of payment COM
mitted the accused to Jail
FoR SAyANxAH-The fine steamship North Point.
Of the Baltimore and Savannah Steamship line.
sailed from this port for Savannah Saturday af-
.srnoon with large cargo Of merchandise. destiaed
for various points in Georgia. There also seve
raj passengers on board.
CHtRCH DEDICArIoN.-The new Methodist Episco-
pal Chapel recently erected OIL the of Federal
and Mound streets. was yesterday afternoon dedi-
Gated to Divine worship. The dedication sermon
preached by Rev 5. 4. Wilson, in the presence Of
iarge congregation.
Observation-Disclosures Busnner small boy,
arrested on Saturday night by policeman Magruder.
Jfthe central district charged with stealing d bag o.
rags valued at S3. from james L. Hughes. He was
committed to answer BY justice Spicer.