Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-08
CITY NEW S .

| contained their usual supply Of edib1os rr4oI
| but with no material change in prices from, tI,
| quoted last week. The meat market thousb with
far supply on hand, evidences but little mo cbo,
IN the rates Of prices from that demanded for scI
months past:-Pork, account Of the large ouont;
ties that have been f. months coming into marie,
has declined about cents per pound: retail sen9
at = cents. good quality of country sIaughtero5
pork can be purchased from the wagons at from l o5
TO S!l5O per hundred weight. Vegetables on aecnunt
OF the IaeneSs Of the season. are getting to he
what scarce and in some instances rather of an ine
nor quality sweet potatoes are offered in small ouan
'les and at the advanced rate of 81 per peck good
qualities Of Irish potatoes he bought for 30 CENTS
per peck; but little change is noticed in the
price Of other vegetables. There was only fair sup
ply Of poultry offered, which was held at about the
same prices as demanded last week. The price Of
poultry IS quoted generally at % cents per pound
Game IS getting rather scarce and but small ouant;
ties offered, though with prices about the same as
quoted last week. Butter and eggs also sold for about
the same as last quoted. Apples, though seemingly
offered IN abundance command good prices rs high
81 peck being demanded for the best Qualities
The fish market Is beginning to assume a more busi
ness-hke appearance, though the quantities vet Of
lered are small, and generally command good prices
Lhf PUBLIC SQUAREs.--Ae ordinance. introduced
IN tho First Branch of the City Council by Mr.
Ewalt. of the Nineteenth ward was last evening
passed in which provision is made for the appoint
ment by the Mayor of three commissioners for each
OF the public of the city to be selected from
among the residents in the vicinity Of the respective
squares, who are to serve without compensation.
These commissioners to have general supervision
OF the respective squares that the keepers attend
faithfully to their duties that the grounds are kent
IN good condition, and that order and propriety of
department are maintained within their limits and
report to the Mayor any derections of duty on the
part of the Keepers These breathing places of the
city have in many instances in past years been much
abused, and it is believed the present arrangement
will have tendency to correct this state of affairs
and add much to the pleasure of those who have been
accus ocd to seek these retreats for their healhu
and inyigorating influences.
SERIOUS CAsUALTY.-About 10 o'clock yesterday
morning an accident occurred at the steam forge
and rolling mill Of Trego Thompson i Co. southeast
corner Of Canton avenue and Eden street. which will
probably result III the death of a worthy young man
George Frost aged about nineteen years. while at
work in the establishment had hi left leg caught in
a large wheel, by which the limb was manged
in most terrible manner from the foot to a point
near the knee. He was Immediately removed to the
Lombard Street Infrmary by policeman Swearer
and others, where DR.. Beckenbaugh, resident rhv-
sclan amputated his leg just below the knee 1t was
subsequently determined that, in order to save his
life, il would be necessary to amputate the limb at
point still higher up, but the physical condition of
the unfortunate young was such as not to Justify
the operation up to late hour last evening He lies
in a very critical state and but slight hopes arc en-
tertained of his recovery. He resided at No Jose
phine street, and served three years as soldier in
the First Maryland regiment.
4 BRILLIANT AFFAIR.-The grand hon given M
the New Assembly Rooms on Tuesday night by Iris
Lodge. No. 4S l. Q. Q. F. in honor Of the twentieth
anniversary Of its organization, was the most brill
Iant and successful Of the season. The ballroom was
comfortably filled with Il very select company Of
ladies and gentlemen and the dance extended far into
the hours Of the morning. Some of the toilettes
were really exquisite and the entire assembge pre-
sented such scene Of animated beauty as is seldom
witnessed. The refreshments were in the hands of
Al excellent caternr and the committee of arrange
mcnts merited the fullest praise ior the admirable
manner IN which their duty performed.
Run OVER By AN EMPRESS WAGoN-YesterIa aft
ernoon John Price, boy about y years Of age was
over by of the National Express Companv's
wagons, on South street. near Baltimore and severely
injured. He was conveyed to his. home No. 3Ol East
Monument street, where the medical services of DR.
Dohme were availed Of VINO stated that the bov had
received severe conclusion of the BRAIN although
the skull was not fractured. The driver of the wagon
Henry Vaughn, was taken into custody by officer
Burnett Of the middle district and lodged in the
station house for hearing before Justice Spicer.
who, after an examination Of the evidence adduced
and finding that it accidental occurrence dis
charged him from custody.
ARRESTED UPON BENCH WARRANr.-Jobn II. Til
wan, coored, arrested yesterday by officer Linen
kemper, Of the middle district. in compliance with .
bench warrant issued out Of the Criminal Court the
grand jury having found an indictment against hin,
for larceny. Timau is charged with having stolen
$50 some time since from discharged colored sol
aier named Thomas Porter at hotel on Bath street
lie was committed to answer by sheriff Thompson
ACS
trict arrested august Damuth, Catherine Damuth
and IsGloIe Bartien, yesterday, charged with as
saulting aua beating Francis Goetzer They were
oil released on bail for court by Justice Taylor
DAME! Dixon, colored was arrested by vicer
Myers, OF the same district, charged with assauug
and beating his wife. Justice Whalen committed
him 1or the action Of the grand jury.
DEDICATIoN.-The dedication of the Union Orphan
As7lum No. 50 East Baltimore street, will take place
to-day at Z o'clock. The exercises expected 10
he Of interesting character, and large number of
person ypected to be in attendance, among whom
His Honor the Mayor, and the members of the
City Council
OcCUPY,NG THE WRoyG STAND.-Leonard Ziug was
taken into custody yesterday by policeman Nasrpder
Of the middle district charged with Occupying Il
wror stand with his dray in violation Of city ordi
nance lie was fined 81 and costs by Justice Spicer.
upon payment Of which he vas released.
FTRs-About Z O'Clock on Tuesday night, fire was
discovered IN the dwelling of James Mun, No 7s4
West Baltimore street. but it was extnguisned by po-
llcemaD Parker and others without ealing upon the
iremen. 1t originated from defective due and re-
suited in very slight damage.
INCREASE II THE NUMBER OF LANPLIGHTERs.-The
supplementary ordinance providing for the appoint
ment Of three additional amplighters. one for the
southern and two for the eastern section of the city
has passed both branches of the City Council
Observation-Disclosures Bddlemau. of tl,e u,;ddl.
district arrested T. Berry on Tuesday charged with
assaulting and beating Frederick Shultz. He WAS
released on bail for trial by Justice Spieer.