Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-15
THREE CENTS.

THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF TUE Ntu,,.-
CHURCH-Ihe anniversary of the Metbodist Ei,.o
pal church OF the United States will be celebrot3 =
thls city to-d1y. Meetings will he held in the Cborl
street Church at 1880 A. NJ. and I p NJ when no,rI
all the Bishops of the Church. the Missionary Socro
'afIeS and other distinguished ministers will parci-
pate. The theme of the discourses upon the occos;o
will be the various fields Of Missionary operotons
Chlna' Turkey, India, Northern Europe, the Pacific
| Coast &c. Many of the speakers are well qualified
from personal observation and experience to present
the cause IN aspects of interest and Importance A
| missionary reunion of the Sunday schools will bo
| held at the Maryland Institute in the afternoon
when 1t Is expected that one of the grandest demon
strations ever witnessed in Baltimore will he pre-
sented. Hon. James Harlan Secretary of the Inte-
rOr, will preside at the Charles street Church and
Rev. Isaac P. Cook at the Maryland Institute. Music
of rare excellence will intersperse the exercises The
galleries only will be accessible to those not con-
nected with the schools. Ministers and persons
specially invited will occupy seats on the platform.
RETURN ar LOST BoY.-A lad about ten years
otage was yesterday taken into custody by policeman
Green of whom the boy had made inquiry as to the
probability OF getting employment The officer con-
Quoted him 10 the western station house whera he
at hrSt gave the name of Norton but subsequently,
stated that his mother resided in this CITY in Good
man alley near Cross street; that he ran away from
home nearly two years ago, and was afraid to return
to her. Having acknowledged that his name was
John Scantlin, policeman Gaines took charge of him
and started in search of his mother who was soon
discovered, but she at first disclamed any knowledge
OF the lad expressing the belief that her absent child
was dead. The boy soon convinced her however that
he was her son, and the scene which followed can be
more readily imagined than described Tho hoy
states that he was for some time employed in the
army.
SUDDEN DEATH OF LADY.-Mrs. E. Mclean Uar-
deSty an estimaolo lady of this city residing on the
corner of Cathedral and Centre streets died very
suddenly on Friday evening last She was passinr
along Hamilton street. when she was seized with
ialntG sensation, and stepping into the hall of the
residence of Col! J. Spear Nicholas, seated her
self upon chair. In a few minutes afterwards she
died of apoplexy. Deceased was about iftv-tbreo
years OF age. and was distinguished for her charita
bic disposition She was the mother-i law of Gen
Stoneman, of the United States army
CHARGE OF ASSAULT WITH INTENT To ROB Drs-
MG>sED.-Oficer Doud, of the middle district arrest
ed Patrick Kenney, on Friday night, charged with
drunkenness, and also for assaultng aud attemptnp
to rob VIM. Allison. lie was arraigned before JUS
tice Spicer whO after examination dismissed the
charge of assault and attempted robbery, there be-
ing no evidence adduced to sustain it, and fined him
81 and costs for the first offense in default of pay
meut of which he was committed
NEW LINE or BAY STE tMERs.-The steamer James
T. Brady of the line of bay steamers which was
disabled short time since by collision in the bav
with the c. II. Webster is again ready for service
having been thoroughly refttel and rcDaint
cd. Many improvements have been made on the
Brady, and her passenger accommodations are now
the frst-class. Her machinery was overhaued by
John Wells & Son
The Com EXCHANGE ELECTf0N.-The annual cleo
on for Directors of the Baltimore Corn and Four
Exchange takes place to-day. Two tickets are pre-
sented for the suffrage of subscribers one the regu-
Lax ticket" composed of the former members of the
Board of Directors and the other formed by thecom
mlttee appointed TO nominate ticket to harmonize
the differences which have for some time past existed
on Change An exciting contest is anticipated
INTIMInATtNG WITyEssEs.-Oficer Myers, of the
eastern district, took Stephen Jury into custody on
Friday night charged with intimdating witnesses in
violation of the code &c public laws. He was ar
ragned before Justice Whalen, who committed him
Tor the action oftho grand jury The same party was
also heldt answer the charge of perjury
MARINE Observation-Disclosures has been received
here OF the stranding on the coast near Bremen
haven, of the British bark Sciota Capt Perry hence
Tor Rotterdam, with a cargo of tobacco. Three
hghter loads Of cargo had been saved, but it was
feared the remainder would be lost as the vessel was
tuii OF water, and likely to prove a total loss
DENoMISATToVAL EDUCATIoE.-A meeting upon
this subject viii be held at Light street NJ. E,
-4i'ihL w evening. Addresses VIII be made
by Bishop Kingsley and others. 1t is expected that
the meeting will be of 4 peculiarly interesting char
acter.
DEATE or DR.. JAMES Z. BRowYE-This gentleman.
the husband Of Mrs. D ?. Bowers the actress died
on Friday evening last at his residence near Hooyer
vile, Anne Arundel county DR.. Browue was a man
OF marked scientific attanments, aud much esteemed
fRfT BIN jP6tRHaStSYk bo Green
Jacob KimmeI Thomas Smith, John Walker and
Richard Ice, were arrested on Friday last and ar
Iaigned before Justice Whalen, charged with the
fighting Il chickens, in violation of law They were
Nj released bail to answer the charge at court
CHARGE OF SMUGGbNG.-Wm. Flentye and George
A. Shaifer arrested on Saturday by officer Lee
Of the eastern district charged with smuggling from
on board the ship Gurtonberg six accordeOns. lie
was held for the action of T. s. Commissioner
Ridgeley.
AssAULTTNG WHITE PERsoS-Georgc II. Wales.
coored was arrested on Saturday by officer Lee, of
the eastern district, charged with assauIting and
abusing Benetia Hartlone, a white woman and kick
ing basket out of her hand lie released on
bail for a further hearing by Justice Whalen.
BREAKING ISTo a HOusE.-John Williams, was
taken into custody Saturday by officer Taylor Of
the middle district charged with breaking into the
unoccupied dwelling house OF John Hook on Har-
ford avenue, near Point lane. lie was committed to
answer by Justice Spicer.
IhLSH IhEFENSE.-John ii. walton was arrested
on Saturday by policeman Jordan of the eastern dis
tfct, charged with obtaining $54 from Edward f.
Bennett under false pretcnse. He was committed
Tor the action of the grand jury by Justice Whalen
SOUTHERN STEAMERs.-The steamship Richmond
left this port Saturday for Savannah with full
freight and fair passenger list The steamer Ellie
Knight, with fine cargo, sailed the same day for
Charleston.
The AGED MEMS HOME.-The anniversary of tho
0pcning of this institution will he
next at noon, at the "-ome, corner ofCalboun and
Lexington streets, when addresses will be delivered
5y Revs J. e. Grammer and Dr. Bullock
THANRs.-We are indebted to again Mr. John A.
Barnes, of the National Express for late Southern
papers in advance of the mail. For similar favor
Mr. Allen, of the Adams Express, will also accept our
thanks.
MEETING OF THE CITY CoUNCIL.-This body con-
venes in annual session this afternoon at o'clock