The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-06-01
PHI ADEL ,PHIA NEWS al

The rain weather which has prevailed during the
past week, has had the tendency to keep back sup
plies of produce generally but the receipts, particu
larly of vegetables, fully up to the demand
Poultry and game of all descriptions have been very
scarce, and prices rule comparatively high
We never have had to record duller theatrical
week than that which has just closed. At Walnut
street Theatre, Laura Keene has had excellent
houses, despite of a of wretched weather. Her
own acting, which is the projection of art, is ex-
tremey attractive and fascinating. In little piece
called Glove of Prince written for her by Chas
Gayler. of New York, Zone of the very few good
dramatsts in that locality, her performance was re-
markedly good-easy, graceful, and yet effective
She has some good performers in her company
among which Mr. Burnett Mr.. Peters Mr. Wheat
leigh and Mr.. Jefferson must be especially men
toned.
From the facts developed in relation to the recent
Philadelphia riot, it is clear that the Police were
mainly to blame.
The News Boys Lodging Rooms, at No. Z Pear
street, were formally opened on Saturday afternoon
Between thirty and forty bows were present The
rooms are all very neatly and comfortably furnish
ed. They consist of spacious and airy sleeping
room, where the boys are lodged in comfortable
beds at nominal cost, sitting room with library,
&C., and wash room and clothes room. There
was handsome collation. set out for the boys
There were several clergymen and prominent citi-
zens present. After singing, in which the boys
joined with much earnestness, the Rev. Mr.. Newton
offered an impressive prayer. Addresses were then
..
Messrs. Coolidge, Abraham Martin and Starr. The
enterprise bids fair to be very successful
The actors and attaches of the Arch street Thea
tire have formed themselves into a military COM
pany, designated by the name Of "Wheatley' Light
Guar" and have elected Mr.. John Dollman as
their captain. 1t is supposed that when they parade
which they contemplate doing on the 5th of July
next, they will number over fifty muskets.
On Friday evening, two excellent portraits in
handsome gilt frames.one of Robert Morris, the
Er,n,, go HI IL
modore Barry-were presented to the members of
the ilbernla Fire Company, with which nstitu-
ton these illustrious were at one time asso-
cated.
On Saturday afternoon there was very full at
tendance at Point Breeze Park on the occasion of n
race between Hardroad, Comet, and Stranger
Comet won the race in three straight heats. The
winning horse was hard pressed by Hardroad. The
time was 25119, 2.5l24, and 2.53.
Early on Saturday morning, the body of an un-
known mulatto man was found floating in the Del
aware, near the wharf, at Fort Milflin The BODY
appears to have been in the water about three
weeks.
We learn that an effort is being made to induce
Governor Packer to offer a reward for the arrest of
the supposed murderer or murderers of Mr.. John
Il. Clark, whose body was found in the Schuylkill,
with his throat cut, about two months since. The
affair still remains wrapped in singular mystery.
Trade is gradually falling Off but there is still
fair demand for desirable descriptions. Had the
weather been clear last week, it would undoubtedly
have been larger, as many sections of the country
are believed to be bare Of goods. 1t is probable
that the demand will continue, although it may be
irregular through the ensuing months, leaving a
shorter space than is usual between the spring and
autumn trade. Prices of brown and bleached cot
tons are firm, and sales of many descriptions have
been effected at advanced rates Fancy cassimeres
are more in request than other descriptions of wool
lens, and are now bringing prices nearer remu-
nerating point than for some time past There is
not much inquiry yet for satinets-prices range
low for the coarser grades. New styles Of prints
are held very firmly at our last quotations.
The value of the exports from Philadelphia to
foreign ports during the past week, were S1l6, 1872
The following are the value of the foreign imports
at this port during the past year, and since Janu-
airy lst
For the week, $3.50 1852
Previously, 3,l52,14S
Total since January LIST, S3,5O2,6lO