Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-26

Harford-H. D. Farnandis, W. II. Daam.
iloTardTDr; W, A. WCrthingtqn, I, Brice Hobbs
Frederick-Fred. j. Nelson, o. Horse5.
kent-S. y. Spencer, Jos; A; Wiekes.
St 5tSf Gs2rge G@waF4 a vi BG 0deG d BoWG " Good
SomersetmL: I; II: Irving, ", H. Gale.
WMashingtonGR. II. Alvey, W. 7. Hamilton:
Worcester-Dr Geo. NJ. UpshuF, g. W. Covington |
Queen Anne's,,hloyd Tilghman, Col S. }. Bradley |
TO present to the Legislature the memorial of those
represented by the convention:
Anne ArundeI-Jos If. Nicholson. r. J. Hardesty
htlegany-HOTace Resley, J. F. Roman.
Baltimore Gounty-llOn. John Wethered, John
Glenn.
Baltimore city-Geo. NJ. gill. W. Crichton, A. L.
Knott, Thomas c. jenkins, John L. Smith.
CeciI-Hon. II. Mccullough, J. J. Heekart.
Garr99ll-Sterling& teri Gal &gqlt, Jas. B Blizzard.
GaTIe4ePa9 GaIgerGW parTan a9 r. F. " W. hgMg Ma.n;e
Gharies-Gcn,. W. Mitchell, +. V. Weems.
Dorehester-T. d. Esgate, Col. Jas Wallace.
HoWGrd-Dr L. MacRiin. FHS Dr. p w. WaKn nfiGs
Frederieb-Col. ". P Maulsby. Col A. KimmoI.
Montgomery-A. B. Davis Hon N. Blair.
Prince; George's-Edward Herbert, Dr. J. NJ. 5.
Somerset-Hon. Isaac D. Jones, Jas. L. Dennis.
St. Mary'S-Rchard Ii. Miles, Robert Ford.
Talbot-Co S, Ilambleton, Alex Barnet.
WashingtonnL; 5; Clagett, A, X. Seyster.
WOrcester-R. I. Waters. B. L. Smith
Queen Anne's-Dr. Washington Finley, Col. s. }.
To circulate throughout the State and obtain sig
natures to the memorial for presentation to the Leg
slature
Anne Arundel-Jos. A Bruce
Allegany-W. Walsh.
Baltimore county-John S. Biddison.
baltimore city-Jas. R. Brewer.
Carroll-Jos N. PaTke.
Caroline-P W. Downes
Calvert-Nathaniel Duke.
Gharles-George A. HUNT.
Harf5FdNs. N. Whitcfort!.
acknowledgement Hammond.
Frederek-Samuel Hincks.
KENT. A. Pearce.
ntontsomery-Geo. Peters.
Prince George s-JoTePh K. Roberts, Jr.
Somerset-COi. L. WOoltord.
yalbot-IT. f. Bateman.
Worce5ter-E 4. Wilson.
Queen Anne'S-.John b. Brown.
The Convention then adjourned, Zubjeet to the call
otthe E-ec#tive Committee.
CELEBRATION OF lHf BIRTHDAY OF ROBERT 3rRNs.
The Burns Club of this city last evening celebrated
the thirty eighth anniversary of its organization and
the one hundred and seventh anniversary of the birth
Of Robert Burns, by sumrtuous dinner prepared
by James D. Gilmour, of Gilmour's hotel, Baltimore
street. The bill of fare embraced all the deiieace-
and substantials of the served up in the m0s
approved style The head of the table was occupied
by John Boyd, the venerable President of the Llub.
and the foot by F. l.. Farquhars"n, Vice President
After the discussion of the edibles, the cloth re
moved, and the President announced the following
regular tOasts the reading Of which nterspeTSed
with vocal music by Messrs. James Mellon, Donald
Paisley, f. l.. Farquhar-on, ! ohm Stokes L. Thomas
W. Deacey, and Capt. John A. Robb. The pleasure
OF the evening were considerably enlivened by tn
efforts of Gen W. H. HAYWARD.
lst. The Immortal Memory Of Robert Bmas.-
Amid all changes eyermore unfolded,
By mental thrUeS-by accident of time
Mankind shall vcnerate the Bard who moulded,
their thoughts of beauty into shapes sublime
n. RlrIS shine along So "a
Whose song to hearts athirst like dew returns
Affection halls ye with profound embraces
And bows before the memory Of Burns.
ID. Scodu,d-Ier schools and workshops unri
vailed for mecha nica and professional developments
have given her an exalted station in the civilized
world.
Sd. The President of the United States
4th. The Queen Of Grca, B,ffa11a and Ireland.
9TH. The Memory oj NashiagtoH-First in the
hearts Of his Countrymen, and revercd by the ciYi-
Zcd world
ly connected by the ties of common language and
literature may they only be rivals for the general
improvement and happiness of mankind.
1th. The BM.is Of Scottund-Their songs form
bond which will forever unite Scotchmen and their
children IN every part OF the world.
Sth. Tenayson and the Poets Of England-
Blessings be with them, and eternal praise,
Who made us nobler laws and n0bler cares,
The Poets who on earth have made US heirs
Of truth and pure delight by heavenly lays
9th. LOngfeIl0lo and the Poets Of America-A bril-
liant galaxy Illuminating the human mind with the
noblest thoughts and aspirations.
10th. Lover and the Poets Of the Emerald Ele-Their
machless melodies breathe the true spirit of liberty
and love-may their Harps ne'er hang mute in Taras
Hall.
llth. EIuca'jo,,-May its seeds be sown in every
soil-its fruits gathered in every vineyard and its
blessings diused throughout the great republic Of
mankind
18th. The Citg Of Baltimore-Always extending to
the meritOriOuS liberal patronage and hOSptaba
welcome to the stranger. The sons of Aud Scotia
have had no stnted measure OF her tavors from the
earliest days to the present time.
18th Tie Lusyes-Ther love is our surest tr easuTc
and their virtue the greatest source Of human happi-
ness.
The festivities were continued until the wee sml
hours. and the company dispersed with The cOnyic-
ton that it was decidedly the most agreeable occa
sion of the kind experienced in many years. MessrS
Strini and Davies of this city, and Mr.. Simpson, of
New York. distinguished vocasts. were present by
special invitation, and delighted all present with
their artistic and spirited rendering of numerous
popular songs
CHINA AND THE CHINEsR.-A Leci,ue by Rey. OTIS
Gibs0n.-This ndefatigable laborer in the cause Of
missions gave highly interesting and instructive
lecture on the above subject at the Exeter Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, on Tuesday evening
and despite the unfavorahe weather there wasaarge
attendance.
Mr. Gibson has been for ten years a resident Of Foo
Chow and during this time, he has had opportunities
of visiting the most important coast cities and towns
of China besides penetrating into the interior and
thus familiarzing himself with the natural features
of the country and the manners and customs of the
"Celestials.'
During the last six months of his residence there he
was present at most of the diplomatic interviews be
tween the different foreign ministers and Chinese
functionaries, and he commends in a high degree the
astuteness and dpomatcabiltyo Of the latter eyinc,d
on such occasions.
The lecture was intended as acOmplimentary bene-
fit to Mr.. Gibson in recognition Of his services here
within the past few weeks in aid of the missionary
work. and as such, the results cannot but be highly
pleasing to that gentleman and his many friends.
ARREST or PARTIES CHARGED WITH COMMITTING A
ROBBERY IN WAsHINGToN.-The independent police
firm of Smith, Pearson and West of Baltimore ra-
ceived despatch on Wednesday, from Detective
Kelley, of Washington. stating that Mrs Anna Scott
OF that city, had been robbed Of a gold watch and
chain valued at two hundred and fifty dollars. and
that the parties charged with the robbery two
professional knucks, Dick Jones alias John Brown,
and George Owens alias George Sipp. The officers
were requested to keep lookout for them IN TINS
city. Messrs. Smith & Co.. Immediately set to work
in the matter, and yesterday morning succeeded IN
taking the fellows into custody. They then eommu-
ncated the fact of their success to the Washington
authorities when Detective Kelley came on in the
afternoon and will take the accused to Washington
this morning to answer the charge.
SALE OF PRoPERTY.-S II. Cover, auctioneer, sold
yesterday upon the premises, at public auction, the
following property-A lot of gIound on Hartford ave-
nue. Eager street, having front of 1917 feet and
running back to the depth of 10 feet, improved by
three story brick dwelling, No 124 with two story
brick back building, &c; purchased by James Fina
for $1,000 Also the two lots adjoining the above
OF the same dimensions, improved each by three
story brick dwelling, &c. The first was purchased
at 81 OOO by Michael Jennings and the latter by ohm
Ward for Sl,OiO; each lot is subject to an annual
4 ground rent of $50.