Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-19
THREE CENTS.

stated meeting last evening at their ehamberon Fav
cite street Jesse Hunt Esq. President in the chair
MI John W. Randolph, Treasurer, presented the fol-
lowing statistics showing the financial condition of
| the Association: Balance on hand, November 2Otb
SSl2ii cash received since, from sundry contribu-
ton 9J7- received from the Twentieth ward, S2I2:
total So@il2o disbursements for office expenses
| to secretary and agents. S2632i appropriation for
the First district SlG97t for the Second district,
'95o for the Third district 5000 and for the Fourth
district. $500 total s. .lOl - showing balance OF
| hand Of %7I430i.
! The Secretary presented and read his summary Of
| agents reports for November as follows: Relieved
Isl females 3O3 ofwhich were American 147 fCreign
eS' and p coored. Total number in families ,46a.
Made SOB visits, and expended SsO043, besides dis
trlbutns 81 cords of wood and 17l5 tons of coal.
Placed boys and girls in public schools and boy
AM girl IN Sabbath school. Found employment for
| men, women, boys and girls, and sent males
| ana females to the Almshouse. The families re-
ileYed were divided among the different denomina-
tons as follows Baptist T. Episcopal 81 Presbyterian
d. Catholic ", Methodist -, Lutheran g. no church
2}I.
Tho Finance Committee reported favorably upon
the statement of the agents accounts during the
past month and that in accordance with the bylaws
they mad held two meetings in conjunction with the
ohairmen of the several wards and that the coec-
tions were Progressing favoraby in several Of the
wards while in others the books had been placed in
the hnnds Of collectors and would be prosecuted to
completion AZ once. On motion additional appr0-
praton Of 500 to each of the districts for the pres
ent month was made, making the appropriation for
the month Of December Sl,l0O 81 100 for the en-
tire city The appropriation for the month of Janu-
ary proxmo, was fixed the same as last year. 81 500
for each district, 5000 for the city, After trans
acting some routine business the Board adjourned
DECisIoN or JUDGE BOND IN THE CASE or C. Il.
DRiDEN' JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-The case of C.
Ii. Dryden, ajusce ofthc peace in this city recent
ly tried before Hon. Hugh l.. Bond Judge Of tho
Criminal Court, has excited considerable interest
among large class Of persons in the community
The following is copy ofthc decision of Ills Honor
in the case in which the travcrscr Is adjudged mot
guilty"
This is an indictment for false Imprisonment, and
though at trial the testimony was allowed a very
wide range, the counsel for the defence urge that
their client shall be tried upon this single charge and
not for any malieasance in Office which may be sup
posed to be shown by the evidence
Upon the indictment the traverser is not oaiHy
for though the witness Hustler served with an al
legged warrant issued by the traYerser he was not ar
rested in the legal of the term; and though he
came to Justice DrydenS office in obedience to the
warrant he does not seem to have been detained
In acQuttiag the traverscr. the Court ought not to
omit saying that the Office of the Justice of the Peace
filled by person Of discretion Judgment and integ-
h
erwise occupied, it is engine of unlimited oppres-
sion and abuse. In its execution it deals with those
who, for the most part, are ignorant Of their rights
and of the law. or who, if not ignorant, are not in
circumstances to defend and maintain them, and tho
Court cannot refrain from saying that the facts in
this case show that an cgring it may be- but a de-
tencoless woman was in the presence of a Justice of
the Pence who should have been swift to defend and
protect her. allowed to be wronged by tho officers Of
the law, in a which indicates their part
lust for money and official corruption sufficient to
cite the Indignation of all men, and calling for sum
mary punishment at the bar Of Justice
FREE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH CAROLINA.-in
Association of Friends has recently been formed in
this city, of which Francis King is the President.
having for its object the establishment of schools in
North Carolina for the education Of the children Of
Friends residing in that State Other children resid-
ing in the immediate vicinity of such schools are
also to enjoy their benefits, The Association has met
with liberal success, having already accumulated
funds enough for the prosecution of its object for at
least two years. Mr.. John Scott, of the School
Commissioners Of Baltimore county, and for several
years President Of the Board, will leave the city for
North Carolina lie will take with him a supply Of
school books, and viii, upon his arrival organize
primary schools sending teachers thereto, after his
return. The principal field Of operation is near
God,boro and in Guiltord county, northwest of Ra-
leigh This is q noble enterprise and reflects great
who organized it, and will be productive of great
benefit
The SKA~GyG SEAso>.--Yesterlay was a lively day
among that portion of the community who fond
Of skating. Early in the day crowds wouded their
way 10 Druid Iill Park, and throughout the day tho
icC upon the lake, near the mansion house, was
crowded with the youth and beauty Of the city. en-
bracng all classes OF society. Nor this exhilera-
ting sport confined exclusively to the young people
many children of 4 larger growth" buckling on
their skates and gliding to and fro with an ease and
grace that would have done credit &c moro youthful
iimbs The number Of ladies present gave evidence
of the interest which is manifested by them in this
sport, which, few years since, confned-n this
part of the country, at eassto the serner sex. The
ice in good condition, but the rain Of last
ing will probably prevent any skating to-day. Be-
sides the skaters, avast number Of spectators assem-
bIed upon the banks of the lake. apparently viewing
with delight the animated scene presented
ROBBERY IN BALTIMORE CoUNTy.-On Friday
night last the residence of Mr.. Walter Dyer, a
chant of this city, who resides Govanstown, Bal
timore county, was robbed of four overcoats and
quantity Of dry goods, valued at $32 the latter hay
ing been purchased the day previous. One Of tho
overcoats "a boys was, however left upon the fence
enclosing the lawn but the Others valued at about
SIS were carried off. The door having been found
locked in the morning. it is supposed the thiefsec
ted himself during the day in the house, and upon
The family retiring, commenced operations. Tho
lower part Of the house ransackcd for silverware
Several unsuccessful attempts at robbery have been
made recently in the same neighborhood.
PoLIcE ARREsTs.-Nchoas Funk, arrested by
officer Andrews for assaulting and beating George
Pollcot and wife released on bail for court by
Justice Hebden Henry McGinns. arrested for as
saulting and beating haclnan named Richard Git
tngs, released bail for court by Justice Spi
Ger. Thomas McDermott, arrested by officer Burnett
for running his hack without numbers, fined 50
and costs By Justice Spicer, and released on pay
ment. A. Frank, arrested by officer Tayman for
violating city ordinance in reference to the running
of hydrants, was fined 81 and costs by Justice Wha
len and also released on payment.
DEATH OF A STPANGER.-A man dressed in grey
clothing, and apparently above forty-fve years Of
age, was yesterday morning taken to the Lombard
street Infrmary, by hackman, where he died in
few hours afterward. He was unable to give any
account of himself HI is supposed to be Il Mr.
Atwell, of Westmoreand county, Va. DR.. Becken-
baugh, resident physician of the Inhrmary had the
body placed in a vault at Loudon Park Cemetery,
and will give any information in his possession con-
| cerning the deceased.
GAMBLING on SUYDAY.-Michael Goliver and John
Mccormick were taken into custody on Sunday night
by Sergeant Taylor and policeman Harrison Of the
| eastern district, charged with gambling Sunday.
| They were fined s. each and costs by Justice Heb
| den, and, upon payment, released. John Rey-
| nolds was also arrested the same night by the
same officers for allowing gambling upon his prem
ses. He was also arraigned before Justice Hebden,
| who imposed fine Of S25 and costs. upon payment
of which he released.
| FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT THE MEMORIAL CHURCH
| SUNDAY School BUILDNG.-A fair for the benefit of
the above building fund will be opened this evening,
in the lecture room of the L. ?. Church. corner of
| Madison avenue and Biddc street, and continue
| until Friday evening inclusive. A number Of arti-
cles for Christmas presents. fancy articles. toys 6c.
will be exposed for sale at reasonable prices. well
supplied refreshment and lunch table will also form
one of the features Of the occasion.
| VIOLATIONS OF 0RDIYANCEs.-Mr. Robinson
yesterday fined $50 and costs by Justice Dryden for
violation of the ordinance in relation to the health
Of the city. jesse Slingu fined $ and costs for
similar offence by the same magistrate. John Eel
myorwas fined s. and costs by Justice g. W. ohowaere
for obstructing the track of the city passenger rail-
way. j. kesler was before Justice Dryden, charged
with violating a health ordinance, but the case was
dismissedat the request of the Health Commissioners
| FELL THROUGH HATcHwAY.-l esterday after
| noon James E. Granger fell through the hatchway
of the Ship Arnold Boninger, at Boozs Ship yard,
Canton distance of about Is feet alighting upon