The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-02
CITY LVTELLIGENCE.

ACCrDENTs.-Mss Mierson Veazy, residing a
! No. 9S Columbia street. was seriously burned OF
Tuesday night about the hands ard arms in en-
/ deavoring to eXtinguish fire which had been com
municated to some clothing in her room through
the carelessness of a servant. 1t appears that The
/ girl after lighting lamp in the young vs. room
threw the burning match CareleSsly upon the floor
/ by which means some bundles of cotton living near
/ quantity of clothing We're ignited. Miss Veazy
jumped from her bed and in attemptinr to suhdue
the flames, which had by this time increased consd
cTabv, was so badly burned on both hands and arms
probably to render them useless for life Mr. Man
~, her grandfather came to her assistance and sue
CeGdCd in gushing the fire before further in
jury had been done. The services Of Dr. Hoffman
were obtained and her injuries attended to.
As young man named Siegrst, engaged in the
milk business and residing "n the York road, was
was taking a loaded pistol from his pocket a few
days since, the hammer of the weapon caught in
his clothing and discharged the weapon the con-
tents passing through his left hand lie was taken
to the office of DR.. Eieldman, on the corner of
Pearl and Saratoga streets, where his wound was
properly cared for
An accident Of Il serious nature occurred few
dayssince at the residence of Mr.. William King, in
Baltimore county, a few miles from the citv 1t ap-
pears that Mr.. King had placed Il loaded gun in
one of the bedrooms, and during his absence from
the house. two of the children discovered it and
after amusing themselves with it for some time the
eldest succeeded in raising the hammer and point
ing the gun toward his brother Frank little boy
about years fage, the weapon was discharged
and the contents took effect in the thigh of the boy
Frank nlicting a horrible wound. Professor \.
Il. Smith, this city, was sent for and did all in
in his power to alleviate the pains OF the little sul
crer.
PAN STEAM FIRE DEPARTMENr.-In the First
Branch Of the City Council, Yesterday afternoon,
Mr.. Beale from the Joint special committee to
whom the matter had been referred, introduced an
ordinance for the organization of Il Paid Steam
Fire Department for the city of Baltimore. The
bill reported by Mr. Beale embraces all the features
with but little variation) which were embodied in
the minority report, presented to the last CITY
Council by Henry SpiIman, Esq, and which it is
said coincide with the views as expressed by his
Honor the Mayor in his Message vetoing the previ-
Gus bill, which was reported by Mr.. Dukehart
Police AND FIRE ALARM TELEGRApH-The Second
Branch Of the City Council yesterday passed the
resolution authorizing the Mayor, Register, and
City Comptroller to contract with Messrs. Game
well, Phillips, Robinson Il Browning, for the cree
ton of Police and Fire Alarm Telegraph for the
the city of Baltimore, provided the cost does not
exceed the sum Of thirty-threc thousand dollars.
Similar resolutions had previously passed the First
Branch, and, doubtless, this necessary auxiliary to
the municipal government will in few months be
in operation in our city
Bold RoBBERY-The furniture warehouse of Mr..
r. A. i. Bevans, No 3 North High street was en-
tered by thieves during the temporary absence of
the proprietor, about O'Clock on Tuesday evening,
and robbed of two rocking chairs and large look
ing glass, valued at S45. No trace of the robbers
has yet been discovered.
APPoINTMENT.-Mr William H. Herbert was YES
terday appointed Fire Agent by the Associated
Firemans Insurance Company, in place of Mr..
Henry Patterson, deceased Mr.. II. has been an
active member of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Company, for several years past.
DIED ABRoAD.-Captain Thomas Woodlev Broth
erton, who was formerly well-known magistrate
in this city, died at st. Andrews California short
time since, in the Goth year of his age Captain
B. had sailed out of this port for many years.
CONDIrION OF JAMES PRYoR.-Up to a late hour
last night James Pryor was in very critical con-
dition. The attending physician had succeeded in
stopping the flow of blood. He was conscious and
is certain that Thomas Hoffman fired the pistol
MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-Duringt the preceding month
of November the Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas issued l75 marriage licenses, being an in
crease of II over the number issued in October
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
Yesterday morning Lewis Carl Richard Harris John
Suer, Thomas Hoffman, Charles Ioveday. Lucius O'Bren
and James EMS, arragned before the Mayor the
charge of being concerned in the shooting OF James Pryor
Tuesday evening at the public house Of John IIebner
No. Central avenue.
Thomas G. Thompson sworn.-Mct Richard Harris, Da
vd Houck and James Morgan the of Baltimore
and Holiday streets about O'Clock, Tuesday afternoon
ouck said there had been difficulty at the ball the night
previous and that they had hccn badly Harris
said that Pryor had shook his fist in his face and
going II fight him; Pryor the evening and told
him what Harris had said; Pryor said he was satisfied
met the party coming down Fayete street near Canal
street. asked them if they looking for Pryor and
they replied yes and they also inquired where they
could find him. told them he Hehner's house and
witness went around with them and told Pryor that ar
ris wanted TO him. Pryor went to the door when the
party entered recognize Harris Carl SUcr OBrfen
being in the Harris told Pryor he had cho
ed him the night previous Pryor said he had Harris
then drew back to strike Pryor when Pryor sepped away
Just then pistol was fired and Pryor staggered towards
the counter and fell the party then away do not re
cognlZe Ems or loVeday as being with the party.
Benz. Rowe, sworn-Was sitting in the bar-room with
Pryor witness saw the party come into the
nsed David Iouc and Harris as part of the party who
at the door Harris said that Pryor struck him
at the ball; Harris shook his fist in Pryors face, and
fell the floor there some of the party
the outside don't know how many Pryor did not use
any violent language towards Harris.
Richard Pryor, sworn.-Is brother of James Pryor:
after the shooting my brother stated Harris
asked him about striking him arris) the ball and
then aimed blow at him; and then Thos Hoffman drew
pistol from under his shawl and shot him; his brother
told him that iiouck. Suer and another person with
Harris and Hoffman; brother is in very low condition
Several of the police testified to arresting parties
The Mayor committed John Suter, Lewis Carl, Iucus
OBrien, Thomas Hoffman and Richard Harris for Court
refusing bail Chas Loveday and James EMS were held
for further examination Friday morning next Yes
terday detective officer Bishop Francis Conway
taken before the Mayor who committed him Court
Houck has not yet been arrested.
Emily Carmine arrested yesterday by officer Ialcs
charged with stealing a basket, the property of Mr.
Dig%s, living Baltimore street between Light and
Charles streets Committed for Court by Justice
Mcars.
Laray Riley was arrested yesterday by officer Thomas
charged with assaultng and beating Frederick Schedle
Justice Nearis committed him for Court.
Charles Brown, after cvading the police for some time
arrested yesterday by officer Handy the charge of
cutting with knife with intent to kill John Glass, at
Seegers brewery the Frederick road in July last lie
held to bail in the sum of $500 for further hearing
by Jus tce Ensor.
James Taylor and William Everatt arrested yes
terday by officer Shanks charged with stealing turkey
the property of Susan Williams. Justice Boyd held them
to bail for further hearing
Scrgt. Lumbreson and officers Watson and Read yes
erday brought before Justice Boyd John Lewis ana Mi
cae Farland charged with entering the house of Mr. H.
HumphrcS the corner of Camden and Sharp streets,
and behaving in rotous manner also with being drunk
and making of abusive language to Mr. Humphries.
They committed to Jail for Court
Thos Bear arrested yesterday, by officer Barnes
charged with assaulting and beating Alexander Myers.
Justice AudOun held him to bail for Court.