Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-18
BALTIMORE DAILY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES JANUARY IS 1886

Thus far the schools have progressed incharacter
ana Importance, and they are now the proudest
monuments of our citys government. Let them be
Literally supported, and means within reach be
left unemployed while there is n degree of progress
yet unattalned.
would call your attention to the report of the
commissioners, and ask for it careful perusal The
suggestions there made in reference TO The present
building occupied by Grammar school No. 9, on the
corner OF calvert and Saratoga streets, should
ceive your careful consideration 1t is in very un-
sound eondton totally unfit for the purpose intend
ed am informed that the cellar is constantly filled
To the depth OF two or three feet with water. pro-
ducing continued dampness, which is exceedingly
unhealthy. would suggest that new building be
erected on the lot on CORTLAND street. formerly pur
chased by the city for the new Central high school.
ana satisfied that the present building could be sold
Of another house.
would also recommend that measures may be
taken Tor the finishing Of the building now in the
ton of the central high school. [ am inclined to
think that the better plan would be to refer the mat
Ger 1 3g city nJ r. with the
let a sufficient appropriation be made to finish the
building, as IN its present condition i is becoming
considerably damaged by exposure. There appears
to be some difficulty in relation the style of the
building and its probable expensive character. If
necessary let the architectural design be so modified
That ITS character may cOmport with the purpose for
which 1t Is to be used and let aplan substantial and
imposing design be obtained and the building pushed
forward to completion.
ms class OF our population excite our liYeest
sNmpathicS. We have not heart Of "A single instance
of resistance in the southern States although they
outnumber the white population in some localities
two to one, and in many instances, are not kindly
treated. We have found them patient and loyal
everywhere having readily taken up arms in defence
the field.
They are entitled to our kindest consideration and
1t is duty as far as possible. to fit them by moral
and religious training, for the position they are des-
tined to occupy. | believe that the antpathy between
the will not be extinguished for generations TO
come: They have been free for two three genera
tons in some OF the northern States and they have
declined there to give them the right of suffrage
bceye that their true destiny is colonization tsome
point near Central America under the protection and
guidance of our Government.
Ihey have paid the school tax for years and have
received no benefits from it until the past year In
view OF this fae trust they may receive from the
IL their present form and efficiency.
M. . HOUSE OF REFUGE.
This Institution was founded and is sustained by
rlyate munlhcence and the yearly contributions Of
the State and city. It is controlled by Board Of
Managers appointed by the parties interested. The
ser Rev John y McJilfon, Rev Geo. P Nice VIM
licaid. Henry W. Drakely, Enoch Pratt, John r
hG rb. e; M; 1 Gfe?nw?y. Jr Geo. Small and Edw
It's founders, and Il accomplishing q great deal Of
good IN taking the Little wanderers from our streets
and placing them under control providing eOmforta-
BILE home, aud educating them ard learning them
trades Inc managers, generally are decpIy inter
e5tcd IN the comfort OF the inmates attending ia
every want IN the most affectionatc manner Some
"f them are more interested than Others and have
SO thoroughly identified themselves with the hanni
of the inmates that they have made In ting i'm
ryeSsions upon them and are entitled to the thank
Of our citizens. disease of the eyes called onthaI
MIA, prevailed among the inmates some months since
am glad to learn that IT is disappearing rs an a
Informed By the physician in attendance II was Inc
impression OF some of citizens that il was caused
by working by gas light THE the managers assure
INC is Incorrect.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
tbSs commission is composed Of Samuel Hindes
and Nicholas j. Wood, Esqrs.. with the Mayor.
The commissioners have lahored aSsidunrSI,, 70
perform their duties faithfully. Marshal Carmichae
and Deputy Marshal Manly were selected from the
captains OF the police force solely the ground Of
merit they are able and efficient officers. | trust
,hat inc rule which now exists of promoting from
the ranks of this force for true merit alone will al
Vans continue, as 1t is sure to work well.
no force Is selected with great circumSpectiop; in
tGlilgenee and sobriety being the guide. There arc
those OF our citizens who sometimes disposed to
make serious complaints for slight neglect of duty
| would remind them that the present force Is one
hundred less than when the present Commissioners
took charge of it. The beats of the police are yef[
large and me labor great when they perform their
! am still Impressed with the conviction that the
Police Commission should be composed of four Com
missioner with the Mayor; one for each of the fonr
districts. Every means should be taken to prevent
tho prostitution of this force to political ends and
taerc certainly more safety in four Commissioners
than two
HAkBoR COMMISSIONS,
Capt. Robert Leslie, Capt. Jacob Hugg, Can't. John
NJ. Green Col. William Chestnut, James McDougoi
Iae9q ". Graliin and Oliver NJ. Disney, Esq. With
tis -ldS u SNllllpsS tIllS COIHHllSSlOn.
1t Is the impression of this commission that the
steamer ana dredging machines under their control
would be kept IN better order by helng id,iicousy
employed than by being LAID az. The amount Of
funds to be expended ny them has been received from
auction duiies appropriated by the State; this has
h"en very limited and has been expended in tbo
channel. 80 ''O
The superintendent and men in charge Of the mn.
CHIMES have been informed that the continuance OF
TIER employment depended upon their success in
securing private work, and the care taken in keapinc
all the machinery in perfect order; fhey have berT
e4hi"yed al the year, most of the lime on private
work. and have done good service. An effort will be
Lade by our representatives in Congress to secure an
appropriation for deepening the ship channel This
trust, viii be successful The machinery will iii
he found IN good order when required for this wor;
nARBOR MASTERS.
The ilarbor Masters are Martin W Mettee. Tho,.
,. hamdin, william Zachary, John Beard and Ed
ward Wilson. '''' A-'
The amount of collections in this department has
,atGn behind those Of last year Icy = lG5 81 which
mas neon caused by the decrease in the first and fifth
I!s1ets, ewing to the king in of the banks OF
the Lille Water Canal last wintcr, which were moi
entirely repaired until the lst of September copsc-
quenly no lumber or coal was rera;ycJ Grc, IL,
source during the summer; the fifth district dcpeDds
almost entirely upon This trade, and Notwithstanding
me misfortune the collections in this district are
H5UO more than it yielded under former atlminisra-
ions am gratiied to see that the second and third
notwithstanding difficulties.
The changes in the measurement of vessels has
caused great decrease in the revenue port tonnage
has been reduced that every vessel barge or boat
comes into our wharyes free, il under 90 TONS This
arrangement effects canal boats well as all Others
and should be remedcd as it is unjust | would re-
Commend an Increase in the wharfage of lumber
day or fifteen cents thousand per month, while Pri
y.fo wharves are charging two cents thousand per
day or sixty cents thousand per month.
It seems to me that the city is justly entitled to
charge half us much private wharges which would
be one Gent a thousand per day or thirty cents a
thousand per month. If the harbor masters were
Invited to meet your committee their experience
would assist in adjusting these difficulties.
Tonnage and Wharfage.
Districts. 1864. 1863 Incr Derr