Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-13
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manner by one of the court clerks Mr. Kennard
AT its conclusion pleas of abatement and SUGGESTION
and affidavit of removal were filed. Quite n warm
discussion ensued between the States attorney and
the counsel for the respondent the States attorney
remarklng that the prosecution had not been fairly
dealt with in the progress of the case inas,nuch as
erother-in-law of the accused, clerk in the Sherfs
once, had neglected to perform bis duty in the sum
noning OF witnesses, returns of non est being made
IN some cases. and In another. that of colored man.
an important witness, who was to be found in tho
family of relative of the accused, the necessary
precaution not taken to secure his attendance.
Mr. Maund replied to with much warmth by
traversers counsel who said tho last witness refer
red to could bo had at any time Further proceedings
in the case we're then postponed until this morning
Tho court having passed no order for removal yes
torday, 1t is anticipated such order will be passed
to-day.
ARREST OF SUPPOSED MuRDERERs-From infor-
nation received by the police authorities they were
led to suspect certain parties of being concerned in
the brutal murder of David H. White on Sunday
night last at Paapsco Bridge, and yesterday morn
ing Marshal Carmichael with Captain Cassell and
Detectives Smith, Gray. and Wallis arrested three
men-Alexander McCann. james Hobbs, and Will
liam Horsey alias DaWson-whO reside in the vicin-
lty, upon suspicion that they were concerned in the
murder. 1t is stated that three men were OBJ
served. short time previous to tbs murder in
SiVsO 10 Ile mouse OF Mr., w hlte, and
OF the parties was recognized as Hobbs They are
all held to await further Developments These
men, IS stated considered by the neghbors as
desperate characters, and against Hobbs and Ne
CShn bencn warrants were some time since issued by
Baltimore county authorities, but had never been
served. When the officers surrounded the residence
OF MeCanr, he hid himself and attempted to escape.
The daughter of Mr.. White well as his son. is in
an improved condition. and it is now believed that
both will recover from their injuries
Dissolution OF CHURCH CoySECTroS.-The Rev
Dr. Bullock, pastor ofthe Franklin Street Presbyte-
ran Church, located on the corner of Franklin and
Cathedral streets, having announced his determine
ton to dissolve his connection with the Presbyterian
Church North. %. S. account of the recent action
OF the general assembly of that body last evening ad
dressed his congregation, reviewing the proceedings
OF the general assembly for the past five years He
pronounced the new tests of communion and church
membership as unchristian, unconstitutional and
cruel, and declared that tho assembly had fully
proven that it ecclesiastico- political body
Inc church was filled to its utmost capacity, min
listers and people of every Protestant denomination
being present His address occupied over three hours
in delivery. congregational meeting will be held
tonight, when vote will be taken as to whether
tho church will submit to the action of the General
Assembly go with its pastor. His dissolution will
be announced after this action is taken.
a Boy RAN ovEE AND KILLED BY THE CARs-About
hat-past ten O'Clock yesterday morning. as the reg
ulating train of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad was passing along Boston street
canton, near Iyiers saw mill, it ran over O. boy
named George Rodney. about IA years of age 1t ap-
pears that the boy was hanging on one of the cars
and letting go his hold fell under the train which
passed over both of his legs below the knees and
severIng them from his body. He was conveyed to
the residence of his parents No. l26 South Washing
ton street. by oicers Sable and Little. of the eastern
district DR.. Dwinelle was summoned in to attend
tho unfortunate boy but pronounced the case hone
less one He fingered in great pain until about one
O'Clock In the afternoon when death came to his re-
lief Coroner Sparklin notified and summoned
aJury ol inquest, verdict being rendered THAT the
deceased came to his death by being accidentally run
over by train of cars" No blame was attached bv
the jury to the Railroad Company.
FALLING IN OF WALL-A MAN KILLED-Yesterday
morning, about O'Clock. while number of work
men were engaged In tearing down the walls of
house on North Charles street. No ST. near St. PauIs
church, tho north side of the building fell in. Mr..
John Kane about 16years of age, employed upon the
building, was caught under the falling ruins and
crushed to death. He extricated as speedily as
possible, but life was extinct. Justice r. c. Murray
summoned a jury ofinquest, who, after an examina-
ton OF the facts connected with the fatal occurrence
rendered a verdict in accordance Herewith Mr.
Harry Reynolds, superintendent of the building
properly inferred The deceased lived on Forrest
street. near Madison,
THE EARLY CLOSING OF STOREs.-Quite a number
OF the prominent wholesale dealers in various sec
tons OF the city, have concluded to close their places
OF business at an early hour during the summer
months, in order to give the clerks in their employ
better opportunity for recreation. Most of the book
sellers and stationers doing business on Baltimore
and other streets, have also recently concluded to
in the off
ing the summer, for the same purpose. number of
the young men so employed are members of the Ath-
etlo and other associations promotive of health and
this action on the part of their employers will no
doubt have very beneficial effect
THROWN FROM BUGGY.-Mr. R. A. McAllister on
Monday morning met with painful accident, by
being thrown from buggy. He was driving down
the railroad track in Pratt street, between Howard
and Sharp when tho vehicle came in contact with
the hub ofa dray with such force as to break the
horse loose from the buggy, carrying the shaft and
harness with him. Mr.. McAllister was at the same
time thrown directly the dashboard and in the
fall severely injuring his right knee breaking the
little finger ofhis right hand besides being otherwise
bruised. His injuries attended to by Dr. Buck
Ter Jones.
The BOARD OF PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
This board held their regular weekly session yester
day afternoon, Mr.. Daniel president in the chair
Applications tor positions under jurisdiction of
the ooard were received from Miss Alnira G. Doged
Miss Bertha E. Gees, and Mr.. VIM. G. Cox. An ap-
pcation was also received from Dr. A. Richton San
dor for position professor languages in one of
the schools of the city, referred to the committee on
High Schools. After the transaction of some further
business Of no general interest the board went into
secret session and shortly after adjourned
RESULTED FATALLY.-Joseph Adams, residing at
Mo- Abbott street. died on Saturday last from in
Juries received the day previous near Port Deposit
oruac rNnIp. l..
Baltimore and Philadelphia railroad, and while ri
ding gravel train was accidentally thrown off
breaking his right arm in two places, cutting his
head and-receiving Internal injury. Dr. A. F. Erich
was called to attend him, but his efforts to save the
life of the unfortunate man proved unavailing.
The REGATTA.-The attendance upon the regatta
at Spring Gardens yesterday afternoon was immense
it being estimated that many as seven thousand
persons were present. In the race between four
cared boats. the Ripple the victor beating the
Zephyr by thirteen seconds. The second race was
abandoned, in consequence of one of the boatS-the
Ariel-upsetting.
The STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AT GovANsTowY-
Quite number ofysitOrs from the city were present
yesterday at the opening of the sale of fancy articles
and the strawberry festival held on the grounds of
the Presbyterian church, at GOvanstown. The fair
will be continued during to-day and tomorrow Cars
leave Holiday street every hour during the day The
POLICE ARREsTs.-Charles Korss was arrestod on
Monday night by policeman Watson, charged with
fast driving in violation of city ordinance He was
fined 81 and costs by Justice Spicer George Addle
was taken into custody yesterday by policeman Will
son. for violating ordinance relating to the health
OF the city. He was arraigned before Justice Wha
len, and fined So and costs.
lNoUEsT.-Coroner Brewer held an INQUEST yester-
day over the body of white male child, apparently
about day old, which had been found at an early
hour IN the morning lot on Madison street. near
FORREST. verdict was rendered that it came to its
death from some cause unknown to the jury.
SALE OF PRoPERTY,-Thomas Creamer auctioneer,
street, two and half story brick dwelling with
back building. Is feet inches 'front.' As feet deep,
free of ncumberance, to r.. Curiss for Sl3.75.
PosTPoNED-It will be seen by an advertisement
in oday's iSsue that the grand mass meeting pro-
posed to be held in Monument Square. on Friday,
the 18th instant has been postponed until Thursday
evening, the 2lst inst.
On the night of the Queens birthday a
a band of ruiians broke into the English Church at
Castlemore, near Toronto, C. W, and DESTROYED
every pane of glass in the edifce, tore down one
pulpit. and otherwise mutilated the other Seats
were smashed in pieces and large copy of the Bible
was taken from the pulpit, tore in atoms and scat
tered over the church and adjoining graveyard. The
Vesry room was also entered and everything of value
either totally destroyed or carried away,