Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28
CITY NEW S.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A NAVAL STATION AT BALTr-
MoRE.-Ihe proposition to secure the establishment
at Baltimore of naval station has very naturally
excited considerable interest among leading business
men, and last evening petition was presented to
the City Council asking that body to take some &C
ton in relation to securing this desirable result The
petition was signed by number of prominent bust
ness firms. and endorsed by Governor Swami Learn
ing from undoubted sources that the Committee on
Naval Affairs of the House of Representatives. Mt
Washington have before them the subject of estab-
fishing naval station at Baltimore and believing
that the same. if accomplished, would be of great
advantage to the business interests of the city they
take the liberty to suggest some facts as reasons
to be urged before the committee and the
House of Representatives why Baltimore should
be favored with a naval station, and remark that
Baltimore is the most southern city of large CONNER
cial Importance that remained firm in her loyalty to
the United States Government during the late rebel
lion it is easiest of and nearer to our southern
and southwestern ports than any other loyal city
and in of necessity our ships and war steamers
can reach it in short time. Baltimore has railroad
communications with all the cities on the Atlantic
seaboaTd connecting with the great lines of commu-
ncation throughout the interior of the United States
As it regards the depth of water in our harbor and
vicinity they refer to the Bureau of the Coast Survey
where all necessary information may be readily Sc
cured.
They say. further. our facilities for building and
repairing steamers and ships have been ~csted
to some extent during the late war there have been
built in this city some fine war steamers and ships
and q vast number repaired. the work on which has
been entirely satisfactory to the Government Our
machine shops, ship yards, marine railways and all
the various trades connected with ship building and
repairing are on an extensive scale, and, we believe
turn out work that will compare favorably with that
of any other city in the Union. Our facilities of
nun icaton with the great West, give us decided ad-
vantages in procuring provisions, at low rate and
of the best quality; also, for furnishing all kinds
Of iron and coal to any amount that may be wanted
at low rates. In of war, city and harbor are
we'll prot eced, that there be any great
danger from foreign invasion; it is also very accessi-
Bile to the seat of Government, The health of our
city will compare favorablg with that Of any other
city in the Union" Thepetion was referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
The MARYLAND SOLDIERS HoNE.-This institu-
ton, which mas just been removed to the new
Home" No. 166 West Lombard street, was opened
with appropriate exercises yesterday at noon in the
presence Of goodly number of the Christian and
patriotic phianthrnpists of the city, of both sexes
The services were opened with prayer by Rev. ]. N
McJilton. of the Protestant Episcopal Church. The
Rev. g. D. Purviauce of the Presbyterian Church,
read the report of the organization since its exist
ence, which stated that this noble enterprise was in
stituted mainly through the fundamentally of the
Rev. j. N. McJiton ard Mrs. Alpheus Hyatt 1t
was simply the germ of what it was hoped would
prove an institution fostered by the State sort of
hospital where any worthy Maryland soldier might
be properly tended and cared for. Dr. John Dixon.
formerly surgeon in the United States service had
been unremitting in devoting his medical skill and
personal services to the institution since its orgap
zation, and DR.. George W. Fay wished also to be
considered as at the command Of the institution Mt
all times,
The steward, W. Stahl. formerly q private in an
Ohio regiment, had proved most acceptable man.
and assisted and relieved the managers to a great
extent in the discharge Of the responsible duties
which they had assumed. It was designed to intro
duee. at as early period as possible light trades so
that those of the inmates who were able to do such
work might not be guilty Of the vice of idlencss.
The total number Of inmates since the opening was
sixtyeight, and of this number twenty-four vet re-
manned, the others, or the greater portion of them
having sufficiently recuperated and improved as to
seek home elsewhere return to their families and
friends. Nor is the benevolent work of those en-
gagged in this enterprise confined to those who seek
an asylum within the precincts of the Home"
There disabled soldiers who refuse to leave
their families, and prefer to share with them in many
instances, the most pnching poverty. Such persons
are sought out and afforded pccuniary assistance
Rev. Cyrus Dickson, DID. Of the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, introduced, and read a
letter from Governor Swami, expressing regret that
public duties compelled him to forego the pleasure
of being present, and volunteering his cordial CO.
operation in the furtherance of the benevolent
of the institution DR.. Dickson said it was deeply to
be regretted that the Governor Of the Commonwealth
had not found it possible to be present to-day for
but fer the deeds of valor performed by those in
whose interest they now assembled there gould
have been no Governor Swami, no Annapolis and
no official duties to engage his attention. He then
proceeded explain the objects and benefits of the
institution, and commended that it was but an act of
simple justice and equity that we should care for
those to whose bravery we indebted for every
thing, except life, that we possessed to-day.
He thought itwoud be stain upon the history of
this great struggle. when the fact recorded that
this Government had so hastily and peremptorily
ordered to be sent home, from all the hospitals Of
the country, every man who was able to walk, in
stead of providing for them that care and attention
which it was but equitable should have boon pro-
vided The day would yet come when it would be
considered Just for such provision to be made. In
conclusion he urged all to contribute literally the
inheritance which the tolls and suerngs of the SOL
diers had secured for them; for after ALL the great
need of the institution was funds
Gen. John K. kenly was next introduced, and gave
an interesting description of the characteristics OF
the soldiers, as he had found them in an intimate as
ISOLATION Of several years. He eulogized in glowing
terms the devotion and patriotism of the women OF
NJ aryand, as exhibited throughout the existence OF
tho war in their solicitude for the comfort of the
counrys defenders as well as since its Close in the
organization of such an institution the Maryland
Soldiers Home, At the conclusion of his address,
a resolution was adopted requesting General Kenly
to furnish copy OF his address for publication in
pamphlet form. The services closed with the Bene-
diction by Rev. Mr.. Purviance.
CHARLES STREET AS A Business THoRoUGuFA
The expanding business interests of the city are
making many innovations upon old landmarks, and
what were few years since among the most retired
streets-the location of many fine private residences
are now being rapidly and constantly metamor-
phosed into most thriving active business thorough
fares. But in scarcely any instance has this change
been 80 sudden and notable as in the case of North
Charles street, which is one of the most popular
for the retail trade principally in such arti
cles as are purchased by ladies' The demand for
stores upon this thoroughfare has necessitated the
renodeling of many old buildings and the erection
OF new ones, and some of the stores now located
there among the most attractive in the city.
Among the ''old landmarks which the progress Of
trade has caused to be removed is the building on
the northeast of Charles and Lexington streets
owned by Mr.. Jesse Tyson, and now known as the
Tyson Buildings" 1t has been increased in its ca
pacites, thoroughly remodeled and renovated and on
the first floor presents as handsome set of store
rooms to be found in the city.
The corner store is occupied by Messrs. Dempsey &
OIoole engravers and printers, who also deal in fine
French and English stationery. fancy goods, &c
These gentlemen practical engrayers of long ex-
perience and have all their work done on the prem
ises under their personal supervision. They keep a
full line of the best goods in their trade and their
success here has been most gratifying With one Of
the most beautiful atorerooms in the city, and first
class workmen, they hope to establish in Baltimore
an engraving and printing establishment second to
none In the country. and their enterprise will surely
be literally encouraged by an appreciative public.
The next store, No. "a Charles street. is occupied by
MIR. John E. Tribe extensive dealer in dress and
cloak trimmings, fancy goods, collars. cuffs handker-
Chiefs perfumes ETC. This store extends through from
Charles street to Lexington and has entrance no
$50 upon the latter street. 1t has two handsome and
capaciouS windows upon Charles street. filled with
variety of the rich and attractive goods in his line
and the store is the daily resort of great number
ladies' who scarcely fail to find here whatever
may be desired to trim fine dress or cloak, &c.
Adjoining the north is fine cigar store kept By
Messrs. May Brother, in Fifth avenue" STYLE In
appearance, it has no superior in the city, and is
well filled with choice lot of goods in their line.
A DIFFICULTY BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND
THE STATE BOARD or EDUCATIoN.-There was but
little business transacted Mt the School Board yeser-
day afternoon. further than the passage of resolu-
ton substituting the McGufie for the Wilson readers
in the public schools of the city The resolution was