Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-23
THREE CENTS.

aent johnson assembled in primary meeting last
evening IN the several wards of the city for the
pose OF electing delegates to City Convention IN
be held tomorrow evening. The following persons
were chosen:
~ First Waard62Joshua Lynch, Thos. Wrightson, w.
Newton, ". Pulley, Lyttleton Seward w.
Second Ward-James Watson G. +. HiIdebrand
Th0s: BQbardt Andrew Ayres, Jas. Darrough '''I''
This Third M9rdJqhn 4aao II Spence Dr. J. Cockr
John Bqrch, Geo. W. Collett, W Ii. Green N'''l''''
Williamson, John B. Wheat, A. D. Evans. -'A'
II SiSth B Ward-Robert Peed A. G, Williams, VIM.
Vannostrand. Nicholas Valiant, John Guyton. a.
=, Ninth WaTd-William A. Magraw; James Bond.
., Tenth Ward-B. T. Hynson, VIM. G. Gorsuch,
Chas II. DRYDEN Louis a: Carl. John A. Hammer
Il ElsyGnth E p Ward-L H Beam F. Carter, D. Ridge
ley, L. Birmingham. D.'Bride.
Twelfth Ward-W. Reynolds. Jr., James II. White
ley; ~: Geo G. Addison, S. Addison, ThOs. SaviIle
don Charles stewart w. H. GTawer Paws J. E. v" Ewi0r G0P
FouTteenth Ward-W. J. Rieman, Adam Kahler
JqRP F9tdaIt aI9sr John D u Thomson ThGs Tucker
~ SiSffenth Sffa1 rt WaFdAWm MeK1ey H G. Hazen
Seventeenth Ward-John Slemaller. Isaac Allen.
Wm. Moptgarity, John Thornton, VIM Harris.
chant W. Ii. Leonard, Col. s. G. Reed j. W. bod
son.
meeting.
Twentieth Ward-James WardelE Jesse CulIisou.
W. Y. Woodward, V. Foreman. ThOs. II. Mules
COURT CAsEs.-William Bruder was arrested on
Monday evening, by Policeman T. W. SparkIin. on
the charge of assaulting and beating John IT. M
Brown, negro, and released on bail by Justice Wba-
len for trial at court. Colonel Dennis Donahue Ste
phen Murphy and Timothy Collins were arrested
the same evening by Policeman Wood on charge of
having assaulted and beaten James McAdams The
affair occurred at the White House. on Gay street and
grew out of some conversation respecting the Fenian
movement, McAdams being severely beaten They
We're in default of security. committed to Jail by
Justice Spicer for trial at court. joseph Morgan
arrested by Sergeant Pryor. on the charge of as
sauting and striking the officer while in the discharge
of his duties. Michael Leonard and John Mcknight
were arrested On the charge of acting disordery and
interfering with the same officer. Justice Spiccr
committed them to Jail for trial at court John Mil
Ter was arrested by Sergeant Pryor and Policemen
James Riley and Robert Mitchell, on the charge of
rioting, and was also committed for trial at court
Albert Jordan was arrested by Policeman Showacre
charged with assaulting and striking George Fitz-
patrick and released on bail for trial at court by
Justice johnson. Edmund Hughes was arrested by
Policeman Irving charged with assaultng and stri-
king Henrietta Holly, colored. He was arraigned
before Justice Mckinley and released on bail for
court. Hannah Washington, colored, was arrested
yesterday by Policeman Linenkemper charged with
striking Charles Williams, also coored. with stone
of Centre and Calvert streets she was released
on bail FIR court by Justice Spicer.
The Boat RACE.-The regatta or boat race, which
during tho past week had been looked for with so
much interest, came off on Monday There were
three large yachts entered for the chief prize, 4
beautiful silver pitcher while six other boats were
entered for the second prize also silver pitcher of
smaller dimensions. They were each to sail to the
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and back again. The boats contendng for the lesser
prize tho General John R. Kenly General Sher-
man, Timers Own, Veto, Stranger and Little Kate.
These started at 10 o'clock in the morning from Hem
dcrSon's wharf, and in tho vicinity of which was
gathered large concourse of citizens interested in
the success Of one or other of the yachts The wind
was blowing very stiff, and before reaching abreast
Of Fort Mcllcnry several of the craft were capsZed
Those on the keny deemed it prudent in this emer-
gency to to shore and procure ballast by which
the yacht was enable to continue its course to the
Rocks turning which it soon returned to the starting
point, of its competitors having essayed to go
the distance required. The Kenly clearly won the
prize but the others demur to the manner in which
it was done, alleging that it was contrary to usage
for vessel to put ballast after starting The
three larger yachts, named James c. Wheedon, Andy
johnson and Cassidy, started from the same wharf
at l012 o'clock. The last named capsized off Fort
the WheedOn successfully passed to the Rocks and
back again. receiving the prize without any objection
from the others.
Destructive FIRE-The alarm of fire shortly be-
fore II o'clock last night caused by the discovery
OF fire in the trunk harness and saddlery establish
ment of ohm D. Hammond, No. 34S Baltimore street
near Eutaw. The flames spread very rapidly, and it
soon deemed necessary to call out the entire
Fire Department. which responded promptly, and In
he nht tha of tha
devourng element The fire originated in the centre
of the first floor of Mr.. Hammond's warehouse. tits
estimated that his loss will reach Sl0000 upon which
he has policies of insurance for about IS 900 in three
oflices-the American and Howard of this city, and
one company in Mr.. Lucketts agency great por-
ton of the damage which he sustained caused by
water.
The boot and shoe establishment of Brooks Fulton
Rogers, and the dry goods house of Stephens, Mil
Ter & Co.. both in No. 3i6. slightly damaged by
water. The extensive piano warerooms of William
Knabe & Co.. No. $50, were also somewhat damaged,
but their loss stock is covered by policy ofinsu
in the Firemen Office of this city. The build
ing occupied by the latter firm, and that in which Mr.
Hammond did business, are insured in the Equitable
office, of this city. The former belongs to the estate
of Joseph Boury, and the latter to the Wks' estate.
In the excitement which ensued, it was difficult to
ascertain any facts in regard to the definite loss as
10 inc Origin Oh LlG IRE, tnOuSn IL was generally sup
posed to have been the work of an incendiary.
AENIvERsARY.-Thea anniversary of the Union Pro-
testant Infrmary celebrated on yesterday at the
building. large audience of friends of the institu-
ton, who have shown the depth of their friendship
by their contributions, assembled in the chapel
and hall of the second floor. The services con-
Quoted by Rev. Geo. D. Purviance, and addresses
made by Rev. Geo. P. Hays. of the Presbyterian
Church. and Rev. J. E. Grammar, of the Episcopal
Rev. 1. P Cook, of the Methodist, and E. johnson.
of the Congregational, were also present. This is
of the many noble charities for which this city
is mainly indebted to Miss Purviance and the noble
band of ladies united with her in their management
They ough to be generously supported in their good
work.
FINED-Wm. Larkin and c. Moore both colored
arrested by Sergeant Stuck and policeman
Sunderland, charged with fast driving upon the
street, in violation of city ordinance. They
arraigned before Justice Spicer and Moore fined S.
and Larkin 81 and costs.
ACCESSORY TO a LARCENY.-Adam Ringgold. COL
ored was taken into custody on Monday night, by
officer Foard charged with being an accessory to the
larceny of piece of cashmere, valued at $40, the
property of Stephen Weinetsberger, No. a South
Sharp street.