Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-14
CITY N E w S


CITY JAIL.-Both branches of the City Council paid
their usual annual visit of inspection to the City Jail
yesterday, and cordially received by the efficient
Warden, Capt Thomas c. James, and upon being
conducted through its various apartments were
unanimous in their praise of the manner in which
the institution is conducted. every thing tending
the comfort and health of the inmates being strictly
observed. and the cleanliness Off every department
was The subj ect of general comment The building
is well warmed and well ventilated, which accounts
for the usual good health Of those confined therein
The total number of inmates at present is 25S, of
which 2l2 males and As females; % of the males
are awaiting trial. SO, including vagrans. serv-
ing out their time of sentence, and 81 are confined
upon breaches of the peace. Of the females. only
are confined on criminal charges, the remainder be
ing peace cases, drunkenness, &c.
The Committee on the Police and Jail consisting
of Messrs. Solome Marsh R. c. Green and W. j.
Nichols of the First Branch, and Messrs Benjamin
F. Nails and Steptoe B. Taylor of the Second Branch
having examined the books of the accommodating
clerk of the institution, Mr.. David Cowan reported
the accounts contained therein all correct and the
books generally kept in a neat and plain state which
met with their hearty approval. The entire institu
ton, without particuarizing its many well conducted
apartments, is certainly model, and not only re-
fleets the highest praise upon the warden, Captain
James. but also upon the officers generally, com
posed of the following gentlemen Board of Visitors
Thomas II. Mules Wilson Proctor, Thomas Booz g.
S. Griffith and David Henderson: Physician Dr. .Jno
F. Powell; Clerk David Cowan; Deputy Wardens,
E. H. Price, A. j. Burke, James A. Passeay, James
Wright, John W. Sindall, James Watson, W. V.
Woodward and Walter Moxley, Jr.; Matron Eliza
beth Deter After the visit of inspection had been
concluded, the members of the Council, together
with the other invited guests, upon invitation Of
Captain James, repaired to the commodious dining
saloon COunorteu Win tho Warden's apartments.
where they sat down ITO 4 varied and luxurious
collation..
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
The regular weekly meeting of this Board was held
yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Daniels President, in the
chair. Bills to the amount of S552i60 were pre-
sented, and ordered to be paid by the President
Free permits were granted to ffty-six pupils in the
several schools. Applications for positions under
the jurisdiction of the Board received from Miss
Anna Kenly, Miss Sallie J. GoTsuch, Miss Maggie
IL. Donelson, Miss Lou. Stevens and Miss Hannah
Foley; read and ordered file. The resignation Of
Miss Laura V. Boone, assistant teacher in Female
Grammar School, No. 6, was received, read and
accepted. A communication was received from the
Bible agent in reference to the furnishing of Bibles
to the different schools referred to the Book Com
mittce.
The resolution passed by the City Council, asking
for copy of the letter of the State Treasurer in
reference the amount of school funds in the State
q
ing the salaries of teachers was received, and the
clerk directed to furnish the required information
Miss Margaret Summerlng was elected to the posi-
ton of assistant teacher in Female Primary School
No. r. Miss Mary Maxwell was transferred from
Female Primary School No. "a to Male Primary No,
8. and Miss Caroline Bailey transferred from Male
Primary School No. 3 to Female Primary No. q.
After the transaction of further business of no
general Importance the Board adjourned.
AID FOR THE COLORED pEOPLF.-A meeting Of thp
Association, for the moral and educational improve
ment of the colOred people, was held last evening
when it was announced that on Sunday last the Uni
tartan church, Rev. J. F. W. Ware pastor, contribu-
ted to the funds Of the association the sum of S54
Contributions from other churches were also an
nounced, follows United Presbyterian church,
corner of Madison and Bddle streets, Rev. William
Bruce pastor, S67.42; First Congregational church
Rev. Edwin johnson pastor, $780, Eden street syna-
gogue Rabbi II. Hockkeimer $25; 0heb Shalon
synagogue, Rabbi B. Sold, S24 African NJ. E. church.
Rev. NJ. Hammond, 800. No contributions have
been received from other congregations, as such.
BOLD AND DARING RoBBERY.-On Saturday after
noon last the dwelling of Mr. Hech residing on Fay
ette street. near High. was entered by some one un-
observed, and trunk containing clothing and other
articles to the amount of 500, and suit of clothing
valued at $50 taken from the room of Mr.. J. Rose
wald, who boards with Nv Hecht. The thief was
away but who not supposing he was taking it unaw-
fully, did not give the alarm. The affair has been
placed in tue hands of the independent police firm of
Smith, Pierson Co.. but up to the latest account
the daring perpetrator had not been arrested.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL Police OFFICER.
Joseph Hamilton arrested on Monday night,
charged with being assaulted with intent to kill
police officer Lee of the Eastern district The as
sault was made in the vicinity of Fell street near
Ann The officer attempted to take the accused into
custody for some ofense, when he commenced muir
derous assault upon him. He was released on bail
for court by justice Spicer.
Andrew J. Ayres taken into custody the same
night, charged with dsordery conduct and resisting
officer Lee in the discharge of his duty. He was
also released bail for court by the magistrate
SELLING GOODS Nor HIS OwN.-The independent
police firm of Messrs Smith, Pierson Co.. arrested
German yesterday, named Peter kreuker, who re-
sides at No 90 St. Peter street, charged with having
obtained six coats from Messrs. Weisenfeld & Co..
wholesale clothers, Hanover street. for the pur-
pose of making up, and then, instead of returning
them to the owners, sold them and applied the mo-
ney to his own use. Part OF the property was re-
covered. The accused was arraigned before Justice
Spicer. who committed him for the action of the
grand jury.
SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-Nicholas Thomas, n lad
about l5 years of age, residing on Hoffman street.
was recently so badly injured by fall on board the
steamer James I. Brady as to require the amputaton
of the left leg, the hip joint. This operation,
though considered very difficult one, success
fully performed yesterday by DR.. W. G. Smun, as
sisted by Drs. Hank Dare, Collum and Stirling. The
patient is fair for recovery, the opera
tion no doubt being instrumental in saving his life.
LARCENY OF CLoTHING.-Lieut Wright, of the
middle district took Elizabeth Norman, colored,
into custody charged with stealing lot of clothing
valued at $l7 from House No. Bethel court. 1t
appears that the accused went to said house in the
absence of the family except the children and COM
mtted the theft. Part of the clothing was recovered
and returned to the owner. she was committed by
Justice Spioer for the action of the grand jury.
DEPosTNG FILTH IN THE SrREEr.-Christisn
Adreon was arrested on Monday night by Sergeant
Simpson and policeman R. Miller of the middle dis
trict, charged with depositing filth in the street, in
violation OF city ordinance. He was held until yes
terdayp when fine of $40 and costs was imposed by
Justice spicer, upon payment Of which he was re-
leased,