Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-05
CITY NEWS.

of the relatives and friends of the graduates The
total number of candidates Cor the Doctorate was
| seventy-six, an unusually large class, sixty of whom
| were from Maryland, six from Virginia. one from
Vermont. one from England. three from Pennsylva-
MIA, one from New Jersey, one from Ohio, two from
| Missouri, and one from North Carolina. The stage
was occupied upon the right by Lieut.. Governor Cox
the Medical Faculty of the University and others;
while the left contained the class of graduates The
order of exercises began about II o'clock by tho de-
livery of an appropriate prayer by Rev. Dr. Darym-
| pie The MandamCs having been read by Prof
Miltenberger. Dean of the Faculty. The Degrees
were conferred by Prof n R. Smith President of the
University, upon the following candidates:
Charles D. Anderson Nd; John 5. Baekus,, MI !;
Garter Berkeley, Va; Robert J; Bogue, Md; VIM. Il
BuTrastoa. VT j. Woof Burton ET d ri TbSas S3on n y
| Chaney, Nd; Arthur Christie. England; Charles
| Coonan, Md; VIM. II. Garry, Nd; Matthew W Dona-
Nm yi} Pa. K, j. Duckett, Nd; J. ". Duddcrow, Nd
Benjamin Gorsuch SI Franfin Eis Nd vi WbSeid Fl Frp inc
Sard6ci e. M% Gf5To Md aed r. Fgsh g Nd I j. b WaBash
Croft n. j ,AIbon F. Hall, Ohio; James RdaeissS
HHammond,' Nd; Robert J. Henry, Nd; John L.
Hooper, Nd L, William T. Hys?re, Md; Richard H.
H. kidd;r NfMs@ MsF9land nd; yoRn oR9
| l. King, nd; Thomas Edward Kirby, Maryland;
Ma; B. Fra9k Lansdale Nd James d Leamy, Ma,
+ K?bert her NJ Marshall. Nd James II. Maynard. Nd;
Nd; William Y Mills Va; Andrew Andre E. :. MitcSCii, HS
| No. J. Carroll Monmonicr, Md: Harry c. Harrison
Ma; otho n. Muneaster Md; Casper Michael New
Nd G9stavSs " Pcherbrdsa Md; %V 9. C. pRips pRiIrs
Va; Robert John Price, Nd; James b. Purcell No;
| Edgar W. Robertson. Va; James q. Sears. Mi;
r frederick a A. Schiey Md; j, Ward Scott Jr, No,
E9s aeIn d. SPBe2sr g5 Psq99a 9 o {ohn Skinner Md
Charles Ms N n Tilshman Ma; Richard ". Tranns
Nd ~ UAl5eTt u EiiGkets Ei M9 William Ward yrdq
7 son, D. D. S., Nd; Gheacs p. Wilson. Md; George
C. nW9rthingto9, Md; Harry Woodyille, Nd.
address. which was very comprehensive in lis char
acter, and teeming with sound practical advice to
address listened to with marked attention by the
class, and received considerable applause at its con-
II. Noonan President of the graduating class step
ped forward and IN an appropriate address presented
to the medical faculty. in behalf Of the class, life
lery of Messrs. Bcndann & Bro. The present was
iseingly acknowledged both by Profs. Smith and
Prof Smith spoke in the highest terms of the grad
uating class of 1866, the remarks of Dr. Noonan be-
ing less euogisc of the character of the Proes-
The picture is intended to be placed in the lee
ture room OF the University. 1t will be for short
time on exhibition at the saloon Of The Messrs Ben
dams where the friends of the Professor as well as
others desrous OF seeing it, viii be afforded op-
portunity.
The Blues Band, under the leadership of Prof.
Holland, was IN attendance and cnliVened the Occa-
slon by the diScoursing of some choice selections of
music.
INJURED BY AN DEMONSTRATIONS eleven O'Clock
on Saturday morning, Daniel Smith aged about sixty
years, n watchman, employed at Camden Station
Baltimore Ohio Railroad, met with an accident
which may result fatally. lie was placing some coal
in the stove in the receiving Office for Wheeling freight
which is on the platform at the corner of Ealaw and
Conway streets when explosion occurred and he
was knocked almoss seusecss upon tho loGr his face
and hautls being seriously burned Fire was thus
ted to tbe nd tbnro
ensued which blew down partition wall. broke the
windows ana did other damage. Andrew Robinson,
clerk in the Office, who sitting near the stove
happily escaped Injury. HI dragged Mr.. Smith out
into the air, and procuring assistance sent him
to his home, Scott street, where the services of
physician were ayailed Of. The explosion it is sup
posed, caused by powder which had been placed
Ia the coal box, but how it there is mystery
One theory is that it careessy placed there some
months since by soldiers when they were returning
from the war; while another is that it was put there
with malicious intent. The affair caused consdera-
BILE excitement in the vicinity, and Il large number
Of the curious subsequently visited the scene of it,
AssAULrs.-0nicers Yausant and Phillips arrested
Michael Nilleford and Patrick iIelpin on Saturday
charged with assauitins and beating each other at
Coates rolling MILL Locust Point. They were ar
raignei hefora Justice Whalen, who in default Of
security, committed them for trial.
Officer Wood, Of the middle district, arrested Solo
mon Berger, charged with assaulting and beating
Thomas Lambrght, who. upon being arraigned be-
fore Justice Spieer, committed for the action of
the Grand Jury.
John beVine taken into custody on Saturday
night by officer Scott. of the middle district charged
with assaulIing and beating Thomas Coster No, 81
uien street. lie was arraigned before Justice
Spicer, who committed him for trial.
John Stromberg arrested on the same night by
officers Culberson and r. Mitchell, of the same dis
trict, charged with assaulting and beating George
Wells. lie released on bail for court by the
same Justice
RELIGIOUs.-The pulpits of the several Methodist
Churches OF this city, besides those of number OF
Churches Of other denominations, were yesterday
occupied by the ministers of the Baltimore Confer
erce now in session here. The weather was fair and
very large congregations in attendance in every
instance. At the Eutaw street Church, Rev. DR..
Curry, Of New York. preached in the morning, and,
after the sermon, Bishop Scott ordained Luther T.
Waterman a deacon. At Madison avenue Chn-rn
In the morning, alter the prcachiH oy Rev Dr. Dur
bn' OF New ork; k<,.snop Ame3 ordained as elders
he'":: -l.nelbert Z. Shpey and j. W Grant. In the
afternoon very interesting missionary meeting was
held at Light street Church. and the services were
continued at night.
A DARING RoBBERY.-On friday evening last, be-
tween the hours of and o'clock during the ab-
sence of the family at church, the house of Mrs Ccf
fey, No. 2S Eilen street, between High and Front
entered by some daring thief Who after making
general search Of the premises, took from the room
Of Mr.. Thomas Llioi boarder in the house acloth
coat and $50 in money. There was about 81 OCO in
gold in the house. which Mrs Coff-y had placed in
side feather bed, but which the thief failed to dis
cover although having made search there as the bed
was thrown down uPOn the floor. No other property
taken. The thief escaped without detection
since which clue has been ascertained as to his
whereabouts.
ARREST OF a LAD.-Marshal Carmichael on Satur-
day received dispatch from a gentleman in Ham
over, Pa, named hupp, requesting the officers to ar
rest son of his, William Rupp, whom he supposed
in Baltimore No reason was given why the lad
should be arrested but the police force were on the
alert, and about seven O'Clock the same evening,
policeman Davis, of the southern district arrested
the boy while endeavorng to sell $50 worth of United
States coupons for $2. He is held for the orders of
his father
POCKET Book RECovERED.-Abouth haf-past eleven
o'clock on Saturday night, man in state of intoxi-
cation was brought to the middle district station house
by officer John Piercey. After arriving there he
stated that he had lost his spectace and desired the
officer to go in search for them, who upon going to
where hefound the man, in Lovely lane found also
his pocket book containing the of $3 49, which
the officer handed over to Captain Mitchell who after
keeping it until morning, returned it to the owner
FATAL ACCIDENT.-Samuel Spence, aged about
forty years, was instantly killed on Saturday hight
about twelve O'clock in the vicinity Of Pratt and Ere
mont streets. lie attempted to get upon a burden
train while it in motion, when he fell upon the
track, and several passed him. His remains
were subsequently removed to his residence No. l06
st. Peter street. lie leaves family. The coroner
did not deem it necessary to hold inquest.
LARCENY.-Lieut. Wright and policeman Morgan,
of the middle district, arrested Jenkins Miller, yes
erday charged with stealing four pairs of pants val
ued at Sl5 from the store of Ii. Rosenberg, No. 3S
Harrison street. The property was recovered and
the accused released on bail for trial by Justice
Spicer.
SLIGHT FIRE.-A fire of an insignificant charac-
ter occurred at nine o'clock Friday night, at No.
6S Saratoga street, occupied by Mrs Crooks coored
twas caused by the ignting of some kindliug wood
under stove, and resulted in slight damage to the
floor. It was extinguished by policeman Megary,
without creating alarm.
FIRE ALAaA,-The alarm of fire sounded shortly
after o'clock yesterday afternoon, through box No.
9, was oocasioned by box of kndling wood and
shavings having taken fire in segar store. No. los
North Calvert street. 1t was extinguished with no
loss to the property. The fire department responded
but their services not called into requisition.
SUPPOSED STOLEN PROP OPERTY.-Sergeant Stuck, of
the middle district arrested Edward Jones, colore1,
Yesterday charged with having a roll of red flannel