Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-20
CITY NEW S.

THE REGISTRY LAw.-Mr. Marsh, the representa-
tive of the Seventh ward in the First Branch Of the
City Council last evening submitted preamble and
resolutions, in relation the registry law which were
unanimously adopted. The preamble recitcs that
whereas, an effort is being made by the rebels
and rebel sympathizers of this State to have the
registration law repealed modified by the present
Legislature, and whereas, some Of our daily papers
are encouraging said project by their edi ogials and
comments on the Governors message, particularly
that portion which refers to the REGISTRATION law; and
whereas, VIC, the representatives Of the loyal peo
PIE of this city, feel it duty incumbent upon US to
express our views in regard to the registration law
Of this State. and by doing We believe we speak
the sentiments of all the loyal citizens Of Baltimore
therefore, be it resolved that we chcerully endorse
the views Of his EXcelleucy Thomas Swami Governor
OF this State eXprcsSedin his recent message
Legislature particularly that portion which refers to
the registration law and negro suffrage and we len
der him our hearty cooperation in his efforts to
maintain the integrity of the State and prevent it
from ia ling into the hands of those who used every
cXertlon to bring about a dissolution of the Union
and destroy our beloved country by their acts of
treason that We denounce the comments of some Of
the daily papers of this city ION the Governors Mes
sage as being characteristic of rebel sympathizcrs
and emanating from those whose every expression
has been preudica to the interests of our country and
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State have the right of franchise under the existing
law. 1t would be nexpedient to make any alteration
or modification of said law by the present Legisla-
ture; that we recommend representatives in the
Legislature to oppose any repeal or modification of
sd registration act, that is or shall hereafter
be brought before their honorable body; and that
copy OF these resolutions be sent to his Excecncy
Thomas Swami, Governor of the State, and also
copy to both houses of the Legislature.
ARpry, or TIM, II Az A., Srg.,,.r III G. -.
steamship Isabella, Captain E. c. Wambersec the
pioneer vessel of the Baltimore and Havana Steam
ship Line arrived in port yesterday, at clock A NJ
having made the run from Charleston to Baltimore
IN forty eight hours. She brings valuable freight
from Havana, including cigars, cigarettes oranges
Strawberries, brandy, &c The following named per-
sons came as passengers from Charleston Ex-Gov
VIM. Aiken, James Gibbs, Miss Gibbs B. + Sand
ford, Mrs. c. P. Larkin, Mr.. Watson and colored
man named Houston. Tho agents of the line regard
this initial trip as in every respect encouraging The
steamer il advertised to sail hence upon her second
trip on Wednesday next and present indications
justify the belief that she will have large cargo.
ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Wm. Hunter, Daniel Ne
lntosh and John Feig, were taken into custody YES
terday by policemen Rockhoid and Thompson.
charged with attempting to rob the dwelling Of Hem
ry MaywaId. No. JOG Mulikin street The attempt
was made about 9 O'Clock in the evening Hunter
having been found in the house. lie had chi.el in
his possession, and had partially succeeded in omen
ing trunk. Upon being arrested he disclosed the
whole affair, telling who his comrades were which
led to the arrest Of Feig and Mcintosh They were
all committed for court by Justice Whalen
While the above parties were confined in the sta
tion house, Jacob Sellman, residing at No. ST East
Lombard street, appeared and charged Mcintosh
with having robbed him of two gold chains and other
jewery, valued at 500, for which he was also held to
answer by the same Justice.
STABBED WITH BAYONET.-A guard Of soldiers
belonging to the Eighth United States Infantry were
yesterday afternoon sent out from Hancock Bar
racks, on West Baltimore street, under command of
sergeant for the purpose of hunting up stragglers
About o'clock. when at the corner of Chatsworth
and George streets, they got into q fight among
themselves, when private Bernard Rourke was
stabbed with bayonet on the right side Of the nose
the point OF the weapon penetrating to the palate
and producing frightful wound. Policeman White
arrested Richard Butler. charged with being guilty
of the tabbng and he is held at the western station
for the action of General Hancock The injured
man also brought in and Dr. Keller dressed ~
wound, after which he was taken to camp,
COMMITTED TO THE CARE OF The CruLpREy's AID
SOCIETY," Eesterday morning three children. aged,
respectively. about aeven nine and twelve wears
found their way to the central police station in very
destitute circumstances and stated to the officer in
charge that they had been abandoned by their father
They gave their names Margaret, Mary and VIII
liam ;. pUnning. Justice Spicer at the request of
the mother of the children, committed them to the
care OF the Childrens Aid Society where they will be
provided with a comfortable home and properly
cared for,
DRowNED.-Thomas Carnes, a private of the Fourth
United States artillery, walked overheard at the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company's Locust
Point wharf, about five o'clock yesterday morning
HIS cries were heard by the private watchman, but
before assistance reached him he was drowned. The
body was recovered, and Coroner Thomas held an
inquest, the jury rendering verdict Of accidental
drowning. Deceased was about twenty-five years of
age, and stationed at Fort McHenry whittier hi.
remains taken.
Miss FANNY B. PRICE, the youthful tragedienne,
reached this city yesterday from Savannah, Georgia,
where she concluded brilliant engagement on the
oth The press of that city was most enthusiastic in
her praise, styling her The Rachel of the American
stage Her farewell benefit was perfect ovation
she being called in front Of the curtain three times
amidst perfect storm of applause. Miss Price will
commence an engagement at the Opera House. Pitts
burg, on the 22d.
STEALING CLoTHING.-Policeman Morgan, of the
middle district, arrested John Thomas yesterday
charged with stealing quantity of clothing valued
at $50, the property of William Brown and RcyeI
Rev. Itwas alleged that the larceny was committed
some days since from or board the schooner j. L.
ATKINS, then lying at Bowys wharf The accused
was arraigned before Justice Spicer who committed
him for the action of the Criminal Court
SLIGHT FIRE-The fire alarm yesterday, about l2I%
O'Clock, communicated through box So was occasoned
by the burning of mante piece in house No 45 East
Baltimore street, owned by Mr.. James Elmore, and
occupied by Mr.. VIM. Taylor, damage triaing The
Fire Department responded with their usual prompt
ness. but their services were not brouubt into ro
QUESTION.
VIOLATING SUNDAY ORDINANcE.-Sergeant Hat
ton, OF the central police district took James RYAN
into custody yesterday for violating the cty ordi
nance relating to the keeping of carts off the streets
on Sunday He was subjected to a fine of s3 and
costs by Justice Spcer who released him on payment
RETURNING HoME.-The l93d New York infantry
officers andmen, under command of vt Brig
Gen. Van Peter. passed through this city yesterday
en- route for. Albany, to be finally discharged The
regiment has been duty in the Shenandoah val
ley, where they did valuable service during the war.
POLICE CHANGEs.-Sergeant W. Sebold was yes
terday promoted by the Police Commissioners to the
position Of Lieutenant of the district vacated
by the resignation of R. Chenoweth, and patrolman
James D. Spangler appointed to the sergeancy
vacated by the promotion of Seibold.
CHARGE OF LARcENY.-George Litchel and Freder
ck Schultz arrested yesterday by officer Sables
charged with stealing quantity of hoop poles tho
property of Edward Kimberly. He was held for
hearing.
AssAULT.-Wlllam Ortel was yesterday arrested
by policeman Spencer. charged with assanIting An
ton Grubel No. Isl Welcome alley Justice Murray
released him on bail for court.
DIED FROM HER lNJURIEs-Mary Ellen Hughes
Tue young lady who was burned about two weeks
So, Vh "on street near Lombard, yesterday died