Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-23
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CITY NEWS.
CELEBRATION or CHRISTMAS AT TIE EASTERN
FEMALE llIGH SCHooL.-The annual celebration of
the return Of Christmas, which took place YESTERDAY
at the Eastern Female High School, On Ais1uith
street, agreeable affair. The tasteful decora-
tons Of eyerGrcenS flags, Ne, with the large Christ
mas trees laden with toys bOn-b0nS and candies
gave the hall an attractive appearance, while the
many bright faces Of those looking so anxousy for
ward for a merry Christmas and a happy New
Year added new charms to the brilliant scene
The spacious room was filed with the pupils con-
nected with the institute their relatives end friends
~together with a number of invited guests About
noon the exercises commenced and were conducted
in the following order Reading of a portion of
Scripture by Miss Noncs; The Christmas LYNN writ
ten by Miss Welsh. read by Miss Crosier: Music
Shepherds Watch with piano accompaniment
Prof. c. s. Root; How Christmas Used to be Cele-
brated, written by Miss Jones, read by Miss Welsh
Music. solo by Miss Creamer; The Nativity Hymn
read by Miss Haskins; Music Christmas carol sung
by the pupils with piano accompaniment by Prof
Root; The Cross, read by Misses Taylor and
Hancock Music, 'Adcste Fidees," by Misses Camp
bell and Henderson. The Christmas story written
by Miss Macken, read by Miss Campbell. Music
Solo by Miss Daily. Christmas Dialogue, written by
Miss Bennett read by Misses Grilths, Henderson,
Donaldson and others. After the singing Of ,iuet
Miss Griffith delivered a neat address, speaking Ct
Professor Thayer and his corps Of assistants in the
highest terms, and concluding b. entDg in behalf
OF the scholars, fitting memento to Professors Thaycr
aud Root. Toys confectionery. &c. were then taken
from the mammoth Christmas trees and distributed
among the scholars. The exercises closed with dox-
ology and benediction The fine recitations Of Misses
Crosier, Taylor, and Haskns, were the subject Of
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out reflected great credit upon teachers and scholars
MARINE DISASTERS The steamer Carroll. Captain
Lennon, which arrived here yesterday from New
York, collided during the previous night with two
schooners in the bay. The first the schooner
Elijah Shadden, from Georgetown, D. e., foC New
York, with a cargo Of coal. She was sunk in six
fahom water, and in the centre Of the channel her
masts and bowspcit standing above the water, The
second the schooner Loon, of Baltimore, bound
to Hog Island James riverl which was struck and
capsizcd of Point Point. The officers and crews
of both vessels taken off and brought this city
on board tho Carroll 1t is stated that both schooners
had their helms to starboard in passing contrary to
general rule and consequently fault is attached to
the pilot or officers in charge Of the steamer The
Carroll was uninjurei.
The schooner Wild Pigeon. Captain Phillips. from
Baltimore Tor New or5. with Il cargo Of coal sprung
aleal on Thursday night, inside North Point and
The steamer George Leary. while on her trip down
the bay, on the night of the 20th, into the sloor
Emma, an oyster vessel, of the Seven Foot Knoll
sinking the latter in few minutes. All hands on
board were saved in the sloops boat.
MILITARY JUsTGoE-SENTENCE OF A CRGnIyAL-
By the findings and sentence Of a military commits
sion recently in session ii Augusta Ca. Frank Hight
citizen Of that place, condemned to death for
the wiltul murder of Alexander Heasly, Captain Co
f, 33d t. s. Colored Infantry. Hight was tried
jointly with Charles Watkins and Joshua J. Doughty,
citizens Of Augusta for the offence but the two
latter were acquitted. In reviewing the findings
Major General Steadman approves the action Of the
court in acquittine Doughty, but nasmuch
Charles Watkins, whose guilt, the evidence, in the
opinion Of General Stcadman, clearly establishes, ha
been acquitted the sentence in the Of Hight is
odified to imprisonment in the peniteniary at Au
burn. New ! ork for a term of fifteen years
Lieut. George T. 0Imsted. 18th United States In
fanry arrived here with the prisoners the steamer
Richmond from Savannah 2lst inst, aud yesterday
proceeded to Auburn to turn over his charge to The
superintendent of the prison. Hight is twentyone
years old, and very respectfully connected in Au-
susta.
FIRE.-The alarm Of fire at l1.30 on Thursday
night was caused by the burning of the building No.
49S Pennsylvania avenue, owned and occupied by
John &. Gallagher a blacksmith and wheewright
shop. The greater portion Of the building was de
stroyed, involving loss of $1,000, which is covered
by insurance. The fire originated by accident.
An alarm of at $50 2. NJ, yesterday, was occa-
stoned by the burning of quantity Of shucks i'll the
yard of W. II. Wood, No 170 Light street. which had
been kindled by some boys. The damage was insig-
niticant.
HEAVY ROBBERY.-Y Yesterday morning, between
and II o'clock, while the family absent, the
dwelling of Mr.. J. II. Tabng, on Hartford avenue,
l,yS Of auGr pf
$4,000 a small portion of which in silver, the
balance in paper money. A bank book, containing
credits of about $4,000, also taken. The thief,
after efecting entrance into the broke open
several drawers of bureau before securing his prize.
Information of the affair communicated to Mar
sha Carmichael and the affair has been placed in the
hands Of two detectives.
SINGULAR DIsAPPEARANCE.-Un Wednesday night
last colored girl about l. years of age named Sarah
Turner. who resided at No 2 Davis street, sent
to school the of Saratoga and North streets
since which time nothing has been heard of her.
The matter has been placed in the hands of the po
lice authorities. The missing girl was dressed in
red cashmere dress and hood, and has wart upon
her left ear and two upon her right. Information Of
her whereabouts is solicited by the police.
COMMISSIONERS OF HEALTH-The Mayor yesterday
appointed DIR. Gerard E. Morgan, Health Comms
sioner of this city. to fill the vacancy occasoned by
the resignation of DR.. Knight. DR.. Morgan has for
four years past occupied the position of Assistant
Commissioner. The vacancy made by his promotion
was filled by the appointment Of DR.. A. A. White,
late surgeon Of the Maryland brigade.
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COLLEaE.-Tha stock
holders of this institution which meet in this city
the 4th Of January next will have proposition be-
fore them to appoint eleven trustees instead Of
en- heretofore stated to transact the business of
the College four of these to be members Of the State
Board of Education and the remaining seven to be
| the representatives of the original stockholders
| HOTEL CHANGE-Mr. 0. A. Kirkland yesterday
retired from the proprieorship of the Gilmor House
and is succeeded by j. I. Trego Co. Upon his re-
firing, Mr.. Kirkland was presented with handsome
| cane, the presentation being made by Mr.. Thomas
| W. Berry behalf of the guests of the house to
| which Mr.. Kirkland appropriately responded
| RAIsED.-The schooner John Walker. before re-
ported as sunk by the steamer George Leary, near
Fortress Monroe, has been raised by the personal ex
ertions of the captain and carried Norfolk for
| pairs, &c.
| AssAULrISG WHITE WoMAY-Henry Summer
| field colored, arrested yesterday, upon the
charge of assaulting and striking white woman, a
domestic at the Maltby House. He was committed
| to answer
RoRBED.--Riohard Williams. colored, was arrested
| yestesday by detective Gray. charged with having
robbed The omas Owens, also coored, of the sum of
| Sl25 He was arraigned before Justice Spcer, who
| committed him for the action of the grand jury.
| SENTENCE OF A CoSvICT,-Judge Giles, of the Uni
ted States District Court yesterday sentenced Geo
| Roberts reeenty convicted in that court of man.
slaughter to pay fine of $50 and costs, and to be
imprisoned in the penitentiary for three years.
Hon. Arthur kinnaird one of the English
railway ezcursionists who accompanied Sir Mortor
Peto in his recent visit to this country, has ad
dressed letter to his constituents in Scotland
IN which he expresses the greatest admiration
1or the United States both as regards the people and
the natural resources of the land
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