The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-30

man. since learn, that the Rev. VT. Burroughs,
Of the Philadelphia Conference, who had Just com
departure to attend Conference, visited his wife's
relatives, near Sandy Hill, In Worcester county.
He here met with a relative OF his wife, with
whom he had previously had adifficulty on account
of some property, by whom he was attacked with
personal violence and all kinds Of abusive Ian
gusge. The preacher Is represented to have beg
ged him 10 desist and cave HIM alone, and Bishop
finally left, threatening has life before he lett the
country. Ii appears that Mr. Burroughs, In orderto
insure his personal safety, then procured pistol and
was shortly after again attacked by Bishop. Find
ing it ne cessary to defend himself he drew his ps-
toll and fred at his opponents legs, but the ball
took effect in his abdomen, causing almost instant
death. Mr. Burroughs Immediately surrendered
himself, and doubtless will be declared not guilty
IN the eye OF the law but whilst the law could
have insured his protection by securing the arrest
OF ,he offending party. there caa be no excuse for
his either carrying deadly weapons, or using them,
by a minister of the gospel especially.
James Rotbird, and Richard Stevens, captain
and mate OF the brig AmesbuIy, of Gardiner, Me,
were yeste rday arrested by officer Snyder, on the
charge OF attempting to sell free egro boy, named
James Smith, as a slave. They offered him for
The boy, it appears, was in the scheme, as he was
to allow himself to be sold, and was afterwards TO
run away at specified time. and be carried of on
board OF the brig They were all committed for
| trial.
The nomination of DIR. Robert T. Spence. as Re-
sident Physician of the Marine Hospital, was yes
terday confirmed by the City Council, by vote Of
| Is to4.
The number of deaths IN Baltimore during the
| past week was 70, of which number n were under
years of age, and IS died OF consumption.
The following appointments are said to have
been made at Washington yesterday
| M. L. Clark, son Of former Governor, Surveyor
| General, Missouri.
D. D. Mitchell, Superintendent Of Indian Affairs
| Col. Crockst. nephew OF Dsvid) Dist. Attorney.
| Capt Twitchel Postmaster, st. Louis.
| Mr. Winner, Indian Agent.
| Gen. Elliot Lee, Indisn Agent at Santa Fe.
| The Baltimore appointments are still undecided
upon, or, at least, still unknown. All the ap-
plicans are in fine spirits, and each confident Of
| success.
/ -. The -four market remains quiet. There were sales
this morning OF about 500 bbs. mixed brands Ut -
6eh, and eco At 81 s2h per Dbl A sale, also Of $50
bbIs. Susquehanna at 81 621< Nothing doing City
Mills hoders are asking 81 76 Sales Of corn meal 1t
50 so. Rye -four, SO 37A The receipts Of grain are
.nall. We quote red wheat at $50 . 81. Nothing
doing in white. Corn 10 quiet; small sales Of white at
40 and yellow at 400 SOC Oats, 2bo. $50. Rye,
| $40 soc. There 10 NO change to notice in provi.
sions and but little doing; prices remain quoted
yesterday. Groceries In steady request Whisksy 10
selling moderately We note sale Of $50 bbls TO-
at 23Ko cash. and other sales at 23c per gallon hhds
| % cents.
| STOCK eALRS
$3.50 Baltimore 6's, 1890. opening, 100h; 20 shares
Baltimore and Susquehsnns Railr aad, 20; 10 do do,
20; 20 do. do, 20.