Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-27
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| Michael Smith was murdered on the corner of Canal
| and May streets by John Sellers. The particulars
ol the ragcal aHalr as learned by reporter
! follows 1t appears that Sellers and Smith were
both paying their addresses to the same lady, which
led to jealous feeling and frequent quarrels. Meet
ing again on Monday evening the quarrel was re-
Sumed, and many angry words spoken Smith left
the house, but was followed by Sellers. who drew
razor and rushing upon his rival cut his throat, COM
pletey Seyerng the iuguar vein Smith was I'M
medIateIy carried back to the house which he had
Just left where he expired in less than half an hour
Coroner Brewer was notified of the fact and sum
moned jury of inquest who, after an examination
OF the evidence rendered verdict in accordance
with the facts above stated Sellers was subsequently
arrested by officers Bowers and Webb of the Middle
district and committed by the coroner to answer the
charge at court. The deceased was a blacksmith by
trade, and lived on the corner of Canal and Muken
streets Sellers is barber and worked in the vicn-
lty where the tragedy enacted. The deceased
was u years of age.
DEATH or Son OF THE LATE GEN. W. w. MORRIS
Many persons will be surprised and panied TO learn
the death Of Lieut.. Gouverneur Morris, u S. Ma
rlne Corps, son of the late General W. W Norris
which occurred at Fort McIIenry on Christmas The
deceased was in his 9th year. and not unknown in
this city. where his lamented father had so manv
warm friends. But few weeks since he was here
in the full vigor Of youth experimenting the re-
moval OF the remains of his parent to their last rest
ing place, at MOrrisania, New York Recently he
returned upon business, when he was stricken by the
hand Of disease, and in few days death ended his
suferings Deceased entered the United States ser
vice as lieutenant of the 9th New York artillery
stationed at Fort McIenry in the early part of the
war; and subsequently received, a recognition of
his services, an appointment in the Marine Corps
His untimely death is of poignant regret to
all who knew him, well as to the many friends of
hOnOrpI Tha h. @o1-.
the family burying ground
THEFTs-Edward Banks was yesterday taken into
custody by policeman H. Smith, charged with forci-
bly, entering the house of Thomas Hutchins No 79i
West Baltimore street, and stealing from his drawer
Sl.50. Justice g. W. Showacre released him on bail
for further hearing
Louisa Bailey yesterday taken before Justice
Dryden, charged with stealing $50 from Thos Moor.
She was committed to Jail for court.
James Tucker was arrested yesterday for stealing n
pair Of skates from Charles Mathews He was COM
mitted for the grand jury by Justice Dryden
Policeman Gains yesterday arrested John Bacon
eolored, charged with stealing bottle of cologne.
valued at S2, from John W. Phelan The accused
was observed taking the article from wagon in
Liberty street. He was formerly an inmate of the
pententiary, and made desperate resistance when
taken into custody. Justice Dryden committed him
for the grand jury.
The Works OF MINER X. kELL0GG.-Mr Miner K.
Kellogg American artist Of eminence after So
ourn Of twenty years in foreign lands recently re-
turned home and has established himself in this city
rare collection of his paintings will be exhibited
for few days at the establishment of Messrs Butler
Perrigo Way of Charles and Fayette streets
The catalogue embraces The Angelic Mission"
Saint Peter Ruins of B@lbec, or Hcliopolis"
"Ihebes,' The River Nile" Florence Washing
ton, "Romula." Greek Girl IA Study of Rocks"
This is fine opportunity for our citizens to examine
few rare works of art by of their most dstin-
guished countrymen.
CASES FOR COURT.-Tordan Murray colored was
arrested by policeman Richardson charged with as
saultng and beating John Hirsh No. l39 Cross street
Justice Sh0w5cre released him on bail for court
Samuel Wheeler, arrested by officer Crouch charged
with resisting and interfering with him in the dis
charge of his duty was held to bail for court; also
! Charles Wheeler charged with assauting the same
officer. Also, Robert Fisher and James Redman
charged with assauting officer Sheldon; John Shafer
charged with assaultng officer Nevaker was COM
mittcd for court
ANOTHER STAEGING AFFRAY.-During the morning
Of Christmas serious difficulty occurred between two
brothers, William and Henry Slater residing on Lib
crty street. Saratoga. William, the elder while
under the influence Of liquor, made an assault upon
his younger brother, Henry, with a knife splitting
his nose cutting his cheek and then stabbng him in
the left breast None of the wounds, happily are re-
Mackenzie.
ARRESTS oy CHRISTMAS DAY.-The police records
showed large number of arrests on Christmas day
for breaches Of the peace. In the eastern district
alone there were IS arrests made about 81 of
which for drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct In the middle district S. arrests were made
"a Of which were for drunkenness. A large num-
Der of arrests were also made in the other dis
trics.
Larceny or CLoTHIYG.-Alexander Mcpherson
and John Diggs, both colored were arrested yester-
day by officer Morgan, of the Middle district CHARGED
with stealing three and vest the propertv
Of i. ID. llirsh. They arragned before Justice
Spicer, who, after an examination, discharged Nc
Pherson and committed Diggs for the action of the
grand jury.
LARCENY.-George Eudgens was arrested yooto.Joy
by detective Gray and policeman Richardson charged
with stealing a silver watch and gold chain valued
at $780, also lot of teaspoons and silver ware the
property Of V. B. Hines, No. A Conway street. He
was arragned before Justice Spcer and committed
by him for the action of the grand jury.
BADLY DISQUALIFICATION and o'clock last
evening a colored servant named Annie, in the
family of Mr. A. A. Crowder, southwest corner of
Conway and Warner stS., severely burned by the
explosion of a coal oil lamp. She ascending the
stairs when the lamp fell from her hands and burst
Late last evening she was in a critical situation.
Young ROBBERs.-Two boys named William Cane
and Francis p Mclaughlin, were arrested Yesterday
by officer Widdifeld of the middle district charged
with robbing the store Of J, S. Carswen on North
| street Eager, Of the sum of $40 They were
committed by Justice Spicer to the House of Refuge
| Death OF A MARYLAND OTFICER-Capt James
Cooper, son oftho late General Cooper of Frederick
Co.. Nd, seized with fit of apoplexy few days
since, in Alexandria, Va, from which he died The
! deceased was formerly officer of the Fourth Ma
| ryland infantry, and lived in Frederick
| The PETERSBURG STEAMERs-The new line of
steamers recently established between this port and
| Petersburg will hereafter be known as the "Inde-
pendent Line" The prospects of the line for good
| business are regarded as encouraging.
AssAULTING AN OFFIcER.-Randolph Dollhouse
was arrested Monday, charged with assauting
and striking officer Tayman while in discharge ofhis
| duty. Justice Whalen committed him in default of
! bail for court.
ASSAULT WITH a BILLY.-Offcer Forrest arrested
John Dagger on Monday. charged with assaultng and
| striking Ernest Gender with billy. In default of
| bail he was committed for court by Justice Spicer.
For CorRT.-Edward Smith, whose arrest was no.
tced in the Commercial of yesterday, charged with
sabbng George H. Miller, colored has been released