Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-21
CITY NEWS.

zahon. The members met at their hall in Temper
ance Temple North Gay street. and after transactin
some business relating to the workings of the Order
proceeded to Sherwoods Hotel corner of Fayette
and Harrison streets, where sumptusus feast was
served up in that style for which the proprietor of the
Sherwood House is so noted. The tables were pre
sided over by Messrs. Joseph Watson James Harris,
samuel OhVer and j. D. Carson. Previous to dis
cusslng the excellent bill of fare presented Rev DR.
Plggott asked an appropriate blessing.
AT the conclusion of the supper Mr. Samuel Oliver
read letter from John Nicholson Rigbt Worthy
Grand Master of the association, regrettn his ina
blIty to be present upon the OCCASION The same
gentleman also read an interesting essay written by
hlmselt entitled National Existence" which
brought forth considerable applause. After the
singing of several well known airs and the delivery
of short addresses by number of gentlemen nres-
ent the company dispersed, seemingly well satisfied
with the evenings entertainment
RELIGIoUs.-The thirty-eighth session of the Ma
ryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protest
ant Church. which has been in progress in this city
Tor week past in Starr Church, corner Of Popple-
ton and Lennon streets, has daily attracted n large
number of visitors of both sexes residents of this
city and other portions of the territory embraced
within the bounds of the Conference The daily
sessions have been quite lengthy in consequence of
large amount of important business to be transacted
and it is yet doubtful as to when the body will ad
Journ. thougnt is the impression that a conclusion
OF the deliberations will be reached at late hour
tonight Or this. however, nothing is known defn-
ltey Ihe utmost harmony and good feeling have
characterized all the proceedings. Last evening the
anniversary of the Superannuated Fund Society of
the Conference was held but in consequence of the
unlvorabe state of the weather. the attendance was
not as good as was desirable. Addresses were made
by Rev. s. B. Switzerland Rev. D. A. Shermer and
Luther Martin, Esq.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC School COMMISSIONERS
This Board held their regular weekly session yester-
day afternoon Robert Daniel, Esq. president in the
chair. The bi-weekly report of the attendance of
teachers showed the total number of days absent for
the past two weeks to have been about 95I% days
Bills were presented amounting to ST. 800 So which
were ordered to be paid by the treasurer Ninety
three free admissions granted and two transfers
made. A communication received from Mrs
Phelps in reference to the introduction of number
OF her works into the public schools, which was re-
terred to the Committee Books. The Book Gem
mltteereported in favor of the introduction of De-
WoIfes Sneller into the school Miss Annie Jarvis
was nominated assistant in female grammar school
NO. g. After the further transaction of some busi
ness IN reference to the action Of the Book Commit
tee, the Board adjourned.
ARREST ON ASERIoUs CHARCE.-Detective Morgan.
of this city, arrested Henry Arnold, on Saturday
last, charged with breaking into the house of Henry
Sewers. situated few miles from Baltimore, on the
Washington road and threatening to kill the wife and
children OF Mr.. Sewers. 1t stated that the ac-
cused entered the house through window, first
breaking in the SASH and after securing an entrance
made such threatening demonstrations as to serious
y frighen the inmates. The reason assigned for 50
rash On act the existence of some family Difficult
ty between the parties. A warrant was issuet for
the arrest of Arnold by Justice Waltemyer, of Bal
umore county. and placed in the hands of detective
Morgan, who effected his arrest short time after
wards, finding him Secreted in house near by where
the afIir occurred. The accused was released on bail
OF $1,000, entered by his father for his appearance
to answer the charge at Towsontown, before the
County Court sitting at that place.
INTERESTING TO SHIPPERS OF GooDs SoUrH.-It
Is an era once more in the history of Baltimore whom
we have through line from this point to the Mssis
sipp river by a line through Lynchburg, Knoxville
and so on, carrying by the shortest route goods 10
any destination desired Remembering that this
consummauon was something anticipated for wears
and that this great improvement was only interrupt
ed by the advent of the war it is pleas4n to feel
that it is at last fact accomplished and that Balti
more is to assume that commanding position 5ncc
more as shipping port on the Atlantis Tor the sec
ton referred TO, to which her ADVANCE and her many
advantages otherwise entttle her.
The route by which this is ACCOMPLISHED is that hy
the new line of steamers from the foot of Spears
wharfto Norfolk, thence yraiI through PETERSBURG
and SO onward to the Southwest; the advertisement
OF which will be found in another column
FAST DRIvING.-From the numerous arrests made
for this offence, it seems that majority of persons
fortunate enough to be the possesSors of horse and
carriage, are not of the avisteS~o -
nance regulating driving ana riding upon the streets
The police records almost daily contain the arrest OF
one or more persons for the violation of this ordi
nance. Hugh Fitzpatrick was taken into custody O.,
Monday, by officer Graham, Of the eastern district
charged with violating the ordinance referred to- and
upon being arraignel before Justice Whalen, wa.
lined D. and costs, upon payment of which he was
released Would it not be wise for those who desire
to show Oft the speed of their favorite horses 10 do
so elsewhere than in the crowded thoroughfares
where they endanger both the property and lives Of
citizens?
SALE OF FARMS II. Cover, auet;oneer SOLD
Yesterday at the Exchange salesrooms. a farm am
tainlng 81 acres, situated in Howard county on tho
Hestnlnster and Washington road. twenty-tbrec
'iIS noln ~ baltimore, one sad a-half miles from
o0VNS'tle, on the Frederick turnpike, and three
ana a-halt mules Eom Hoods Mills station on the
BaltlmOFq and Ohio Railroad, know: as "Rnsb,
kafS' The improvements consist of a large stone
and frame dwelling, two tenant houses large swift
zer barn, corn house. grainery, carriage house Ec
Sixty acres of the farm is in wood and the balance in
state 0fcutivation. 1t was purchased by Mr.. John
A. Dorsey for S55 per acre or SIS for the entire
farm.
PROPERTY SALE.-F. W. Bennett & Co., auction
eers, yesterday sold, at the Exchange salesrooms.
fee simple lot of ground the northeast corner OF
Decker and Shirk streets having front of fl fee
and depth of $50 feet to Morton alley The lot i.
improved by fine double dwelling, covering the en-
n rnTtf fbraa l. l.
ished throughout in the best manner and with all
the modern improvements. 1t was purchased by
Martin Hawley for $1,000,
SALE OF 1 SfEAMER.-The steamer George Law
recently running upon Saughter's Chester river line
was yesterday sold at public auction ut the Exchange
salesrooms. by +. W. Bennett Il Co. She was pur-
chased by j. o. Slaughter for IS 500 and it is under
stood will be continued upon the line The George
Law was built in New York in the year 1852 was
PSI tons burthen, 147 feet long, % feet wide, with
feet depth of hold. and has thiry-four inch cyIin
der with feet stroke.
DRowNED.-About o'clock on Monday night, jas
Oakley, colored, steward on board the schooner Ar
tlst OF Philadelphia fell overheard from off said YES
sell lying at McCures dock, and was drowned The
body was recovered yesterday morning. about clever
o'clock, by Sergeant Stuck, policemen Magruder
McCauley and Owens, Of the middle district an6
Coroner Brewer notified. who summoned jury d,
nquest-a verdict of accidental drowning being rem
dered,
SAbE or a LEASES. II. Cover auctioneer, sold
yesterday, at the Exchange Sales-rooms, fe. B. c
Freshman attorney and agent the lease ofa lot and
improvements binding Lighs street l25 feet and
24 feet each on Lee street and Welcome alley, The
lot is improved, besides the privilege of tho wharf
by two thf4e-story brick warehouses and three brick
stores and shops. The lease was purchased by E. W
Ruark and L. Granger for 300 per annum.
TIE STEAMSHIP WoRCEsTER.-A letter from Cant
Balm, of the steamship Worcester of the Raiimorc
and Liverpool line, which sailed f.2m this port a
noon on Saturday last states that the vessel anchored
below New Point Lisht until A. NJ. on Sunday H.,
pilot thinking it imprudent to run the ship any
further. At A. NJ. the same day she discharged hel
pilot and went to sea, everything working satisfac
torily.
AssAVLra.-Paheemen Eldridge and Hays arreste' I
man on Monday night, who gave his nan.e as JeE
DAVIS, charged with having committed an ussau,r
upon John Milan, No. 2Centre street. lie was com.
mitted for court by Justice Sp;oor. E. II. Walter
was arrested yesterday Vi officer Burnett, of tn,
middle district, Charged with assauting and beatiu
Charles Z, Wallis. Justice Spicer released him On
bail for court.
PASSING COUNTERFEIT MONEy-The steamer Ar
row. on Monday brought TO the city in charge of the
officers VIM, Copper, John JESTER alias Thomas, from
Chesterto"h, Kent county, on the charge of passrs
counterfeit fractional currency. Also, Chas Hulg.