Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-12
The names marked with star designate those who
were members of the old Board.


BASE BALL-ExcELsIoR VS.. PAsrrME-On Tuesday
afternoon the Excelsior" of Brooklyn. plaved a
match game with the "Pastime of our city on the
grounds of the latter club, on Madison avenue, The
contest was viewed by large number of visitors,
among whom were many Of the fair SEX whose
presence added grace and beauty to the scene The
EXcelsiors opened the game with a score of two the
Pastimes getting three the first innings-the Sc
cond innings closing also to the advantage of our
champions. On the third innings the ExceIsiors did
of the heaviest batting we have ever witnessed
and played with yigor and spirit which completely
demorazed home boys, who, losing heart at this
and the succeeding inning by their carelessness
wild throwing and loose playing, gave the
game completely to the BrookIyntcs They sue
ceeded however, in beating them on the next inning
which thought much the result of accid cnt as
design. The game called at the seventh inning
with the worst defeat for the Pastime they have vet
sufered-instead of the victory which their friends
anticipated. Altogether it was miserable exhibi-
tion Il contest, did we any special exhibi-
tiOns of skill, except Popplcn catcher and at the
bat Van Ness rolling up a good score; Waidncr
making home run, the only one he got Brown
played miscrably the first base worse as a centre
field, and nothing at the bat. Out of twelve match
games this season, according to our COUNT the
champions have lost eight. Still they seem full of
game, and we wish them better luck the next time
The MARYLAND INSTITUTE ExHIBITroy.-Tb
Maryland Institute Fair continues to be attended by
large audiences, showing just appreciation by the
public of the energy and enterprise of the managing
committee in their effort to afford profitable and
pleasing exhibition. An hour two during the day
or evening can be spent very agreeabIy and profit
ably by visit to the Fair, and examination of tho
numerous articles of art and cirv displayed on every
side.
few days ago we had occasion to note in our col
umnS the favorable impression created duringa brief
visit and cursory inspection of the hail. and having
since pursued examination more in detail we
have renewed cause for commencing the excellence
Of the display and the superior management of the
directing committee. Every possible facility is af-
forded visitors and the strictcst dccorum PREVAILS
The machinery department attracts much attention
the several specimens being rightly put in operation
and by their smooth running and noiscIess move
ments fully illustrate the perfection of that particular
branch of the exhibition. The excellent music of the
Blues Band is highly attractive feature, adding
largely to the enjoyment Of the visitors.
Assault WITH INTENT TO KILL-Manuel Roberts
charged with assault with intent to kill Nicholas
Miller, was arrested yesterday by officer Harrison
and conveyed to the Southern District police station
when the case examined by Justice Showacrc,
and the accused committed to Jail to await the action
of the grand jury. 1t appeared evidence that
Roberts and Miller had an alteration in the street.
former stabbed
the latter twice with jack-knife After receiving
these injuries, Miller procured revolver and dis
charged two barrels at Roberts, neither Of which,
however, took effect. MillCr's wounds are serious
and little hope, understand, is entertained of his
recovery.
VIOLATIONS OF THE ELECTION LAw.-The following
persons yesterday committed to iail for viola
ton Of the election law: Laurence Mckcndrick for
false swearing at the second precinct of the
Twelfth Ward. Wm. McCoy and VIM. G. Scott for
procuring illegal votes at the first precinct of the
same ward. Alexander Mcintosh and VIM. Brown.
for encouraging illegal voting at the second precinct
of the Twelfth Ward.
STABEING CAsF.-Jno. Campbell was arrested yester-
day by officer Gardner ofthc Middle District, charged
Withassautins and stabbing man named Conner, at
The first precinct polls, in the EoN cnth Ward. The
unfortunate man received three wounds two Of which
were pronounced by the physician in attendance to
be Of dangerous character. Theaccused was locked
up for hearing before Justice Spicer this morning.
Court CAsEs.-Martin 0'Donncll was arrested yes
tcrlay by officer Elliott, Of the Eastern District,
charged with assaultng and beating Bridget Bradley.
lie was committed for court by Justice Whalen.
Peter kingstal arrested yesterday, by officer
Cunningham, of the Central Station, for assaulting
August Ramspot He was released on giving bail for
court by Justice Spcer.
ILLEGAL VoTING.-William W. Elliott and John
Casper were arrested yesterday and taken to the
Central Station the charge Of illegal voting at the
first and second precincts Of the Sixth Ward. The
former was committed by Justice Whalen to answer
the charge court and the latter held for hearing
ARREST on THE CHARGE or RoBBERY.-William c.
Hall was arrested on Tuesday night by policeman
Miller of the Western Station charged with robbing
David I[osater Of $3.50. lie was detained for a hear
ing at the Middle Station.
WITHOUT NUNBERs.-IIenry LETTER for driving his
wagon without numbers. was arrested by officer
Rotten, Of the Western District, yesterday and fined
II by Justice Dryden.
MoLEsTIyG \ FUNERAL PRoCESsIoN-Georg Hook
was yesterday arrested by officer White, of the Wes-
tern District, charged with intcrrupting a funeral
train. lie was fined 50 and costs by Justice Dryden
THANEs.-Mr. Portland, Of Adams Express Com
pany, will please accept thanks for late flies of
Georgia papers and to George Bell of Reid's Express,
we tender our acknowledgements for yesterdays
Richmond papers.