Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-05
THREE CENTS.

Dennson'Were yesterday each made the recinents o.
magnificent gift by the corporate AUTHORITIES of tba
city OF Baltimore in acknowledgment of their dis
services IN the field during the late rebel
non Each was presented with an elegant sword tho
blades OF which are beautifully etched in gilt dis
playing several battle scenes and the names oF tb
conflicts IN which either was engaged The scab
bards were of solid silver gold mounted and boor
| this inscription:
| The Corporate authorities of Baltimore to-
son of Maryland, for distinguished services during
| the rebellion"
Inc handles are unique in design and of elegant
| workmanship, presenting in full relief an American
eagle with outspread wings and two other figures in
| solid silver, the whole being beautifully grooved
| Each sword, accompanied by richly embroidered
generals belt, buff silk sash and gold sword knot is
enclosed in highly polished walnut case lined with
| royal purple velvet.
| Generals Kenly and Dennison objectipg to anv
public demonstration these valuable gifts were pre-
| sented them by His Honor, the Mayor, accompanied
oy orlet but expressive letter. to which both have
we believe replied accepting the same and return
ing thanks for The kind thoughts bestowed.
These weapons which display every evidence of
| nigh order of workmanship, were manufactured BY
MeSSrs. Garfield Brother & Co.. and are valued at
S0O each. The designs unique and elegant the
etchings the blades being some of the finest work
OF that character we have ever seen. The same firm
nave also manufactured at the order of the city n
third sword of like magnfcence which will probably
be presented to-day by His Honor, Mayor Chairman.
to another son of Maryland who distinguished him
self during the late war.
THE CASE OF BRADLEY 7. JoHYsoN IN THE L. s
CoURT-in the United States District Court on We'd
nesday the case of Is ad ey T. Johnson formerly of
rrcderck CITY, was finally disposed Of There had
been filed, on 2Sth June, 1866 by the District Attor
ney libel against his personal estate as forte ted by
reason OF his acting officer in the rebel army
On the ih September last the petition of the Central
National Bank of Frederick was fled through Thos
Donaldson Esq, proctor for petitioner in which ii is
shown that on 2st June 1885, johnson pledged to tho
Central Bank of Frederick, certificate of the stock
fthe city Of Baltimore to the amount of $1,000 then
In the hands of the officers of the bank. as secu-
rity for his general Indebtedness to the bank be
giving, on the 9Th of May, 1861, power of attor-
acy to the President, Robert Y. Stokes aufboriz-
ing him to sell all certificates of stock so held when
ever the interests of the bank might require it,
johnson now stands indebted to the bank for
S9Ol1I accounting interest to July 2i 1865 The ne-
huoners pray that their lien against the certificates
OF stock may be protected, and in case of the con-
demnation and sale of the stock their claims NAV be
paid from the proceeds arising therefrom.
Mr.. Donaldson, proctor for Johnson on 10Th Oc-
tober last filed exceptions to the LIBEL to the effect
that the said Johnston did not at any time hold a
rank above that ofColonel in earmy of the so-caIed
Confederate States as is in said libel alleged al
though the duties of higher rank were temporarily
assigned to him; second that his property was fully
restored by of his having taken the amnesty
oath of December Sh, 1853 and third that the pro-
ceedng in violation of the agreement between
Gems. Sherman and Johnston, in North Carolina. bv
which agreement said Johnson was paroed-whcre-
fore the respondent prayed the Court to pronounce
against the libel aforesaid an2 decree restitution of
the property, now under process of seizure and con-
denim the said libellant in costs
The District Attorney, VIM. J. Jones' ESQ, came
into Court and dismissed the libel.
REPORT OF THE FIRE DEP ,RTMENT.-The Board Of
Fire Commissioners for this city has just issued its
seventh annual report, from which we learned that
no change in the numerical force of the department
has been made during the past year. The force cen
slStns OF ia officers and men, steam fire engines
z hook and ladder companies, and 81 horses Th,
new engine built for No. 5 is spoken of as a vaIua
BILE addition to the department. The total loss nv
hre during the year is estimated by the chief engineer
at SlS5 this in consideration of the extent of the
city, is considered very small loss being $92 200 less
than in preceding year. $4,000 less than in 1863 and
over $2500O0 less than in 1860 The board attribute
the small loss during the past year to the lromp c
tion of the chief engineer and his assistants and the
efficiency OF the men employed under the depart
ment During the year there has been but two houses
completely burned out, and these of a highly COM
bustibe nature, one being carpenters shop and the
other sash factory. The board urges upon the Coun-
ell the necessity of having large alarm bell in the
central part of the city, the used being in
adequate The aggregate amount paid annually to
the Baltimore department for salaries is S3S 500 e.
and the total expenses of the department SOS O5S 90
which is much smaller than paid in several of the
other large cities.
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN THE CoUNTY.-A few days
since an afray occurred at Woodbury., Baltimore
county, on the line of the Northern Central Rail
way, which resulted in a young man named Benja-
min Crother being shot 1t appears that party
was being held at house in the neighborhood,
where large number of persons had gathered, sew
eral OF whom during the evening became intoxicated
About twelve o'clock a dozen or more of the men
left the house, and becoming engaged in quarrel on
the road, one of them drew pistol and fired the
ball passing through the fcshy part OF young Crow
theirs left arm, inficGg painful though not neces-
Ial'Is GlSelous wound CIowtheTss We We Fall. road
and tro ,,,,,lu dressed by Dr. Il, J. NJ. Harkcr.
was not asceraned VINO fired the pistol consequent
ly no arrest has been made.
HELD FOR THE BALrIMoaE AUTHoRTTrEs-A hear.
ing had on Tuesday before Judge Smith at
Westminster, Carroll county, in the case of Philip
Phchesch, led by Captain CaSsell and Sergeant
Cadwallader some days since, charged with being
concerned in the theft Of hats valued at up
wards Of $500, the property of W. D. NcCorl, No
30 West Baltimore street. The Judge decided that
the evidence was sufficient to sustain the charge ami
committed the accused for the action Of the Balti-
more authorities. The property together with some
;ilverware marked P. n. H.. was recovered and
brought to this city by the officers.
SEVERELY BURNED.-About half past twelve o'clock
on Wednesday af ernoon Richard Thomas, about II
years of age, residing No 59 North Bethel street.
was painfully injured about tne legs and abdomen.
by fragment Of hot iron striking him, at rrego L
Thompson's rolling mill. His clothes took fire. and
quantity of gunpowder, which he had in one Of his
.yuAets, Immediately exploded, severely burning
him He taken to the eastern station house.
and attended by DR.. Dwinec.
INSTALLATION OF 4 RECTOR Rev. A. A. Curtis
was on "Wednesday dst installed as rector of Mt.
Calvary Church. Protestant Episcopal,} located at
theinterSecon of Eutaw street and Madison Avenue.
The sermon upon the occasion was delivered by Rev.
C.. w. Rankin of ST. Lakes Church, and the Right
Rev. w. r. Whittncham, Bishop ofthc Diocese, per-
formed the inst ,atiou service, in the presence of
large congregation, including about fifteen clergy
men from other churches in the city.
INTERESTING SERv CEs.-On Sunday very inter
cstng series of services were held in St. Marks Pro-
tesant Episcopal Church. Lombard street, uaa.
ParEin The yeno -ble Bishop OF the diocese preach
ed sermon in the morning, and in the evening a
midnight seryice-something unusual in churches ot
that denomination in this portion OF the country
was held, the rector. Rev. Mr.. Hewitt. preaching 4
sermon, and extending the services into the year
MEETING OF THE CITY CoUNCn.-This body ccn-
in regular session Monday the 18Th insta ot
There will be delay in organization as the off laerE
of the First Branch lave already been seec ed in a
caucus Of the members elect The mcss ge of the
Mayor will probably be sent in on the frst day of the
session, though nothing be stGted positively in
regard to the matter its postr onement may be oc
casioned by the delay of tbs receipt of some of the
department reports necessary to its completion
DEATH FROM LoCHJAw-On Christmas morning a
lad named JOIN Carson son of William Carson, re-
ding at 10. 2A Hoins street, shot himself in the
hand, while carelessly handling a pistol. Eminent
surgical aid was procured, but to purpose. Lock
jaw ensued, and he died yesterday morning an
early hour. Another painful illustration Of the dan
ger of boys heedlesSly usung firearms
ELECTION OF 0FFICERs-At a meeting Of Iris Lodge
No. As, l. o. o. F., held Sd instant, the fol-
lowing gentlemen elected for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand, Miles Chase Shorey; Vice Grand, Jas.
A. Morrison; Financial Secretary. ThOs. c. MeGuire
re-elected Recording Secretary, A Wilson, Jr.;
Treasurer W. X. Creery reelected; representative
TO Grand Lodge. James E. Davis.
MARINE DIsAsTER.-The brigautine Jennette Capt.