The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

600 in specie.
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
A NOVEL CAsE.-A case of rather novel character
occurred on Monday night last in the southern
section of the city, the particulars of which appear
to be as follows: Mr.. Oren Smith, who keeps a
dIstllery on Light street. near the city limits.
failed in business few days since, and on Satur-
day last, made assignment to Mr.. Leverinp
trustee. 1t is alleged that on Monday night about
IL O'Clock several men, who it is stated, are some
of Mr.. Smiths creditors, and among whom were
Carey Mcclellan and James Stockdale, came to the
distillery of Mr.. Smith and demanded large lot of
hogs which were then in his possession. There
were none Of the proprietors at the establishment
at the time, and some Of the laborers who were
there demanded their authority and were told in
reply that they had authority from the Court, and
that they also had number of men who were in
company with them outside, and it was useless for
them (the laborers) to resist, for they deter
mined to have the hogs. 1t is also stated that thev
threatened to shoot the labOrers if they attempted
to resist them, and that they then broke open the
gate and went back to the pen which contained
some 300 hogs, and turned them all out into the
street with the intention of driving them off In the
meantime, it appears that some one went to Mr.
Luther johnson, the Orman in the establishment and
informed him Of what was going on: upon which
the latter procured the assistance of the following
policemen for the purpose of turning the hogs
back and putting them into the pens again, viz
officers A. b. Norton, Samuel TAYLOR, Charles
Poulton, Thomas Shanks, John johnson, Charles
Bransbur Isaac Jackson, Joshua Vansant, w illam
Gardner, Allen, Eaton, Willett and others. The
above named officers, upon the representation of
Mr.. johnson, proceeded with him to the neighbor-
hood Of the distery and We're in the act of driving
the hogs back when it is said Deputy Marshal Man
ly came forward and demanded of the officers by
what or whose authority they were doing so?
Some of the officers offered an explanation, but the
Deputy Marshal Immediately ordered them to 90
away, saying that it was private matter, and
they had no business to Interfere The officers then
retired, and the party were allowed to proceed
with the drove unmolested 1t is stated that they
proceeded with the hogs out into Baltimore Conn
tv somewhere on the CavcrtOn road. where thew
put the hogs into pen; several of the hogs were
lost, and quite a large number died upon the wav
Mr.. Levering, the trustee, Immediately procured A
writ of replevin, and recovered loo of the
hogs, the balance Of the thirteen hundred having
strayed away and died. during their removal from
the distillery. Some time during Tuesday, we are
informed, Mr. Henry Kne from York, Pcnnsvlya-
mia, came to this city, and claimed to have pur-
chased the hogs from Mr.. Carey Mcclellan. he having
acted as an agent for Mr. Smith, and having paid
him as he alleges some ten eleven thousand dol
lars, on account OF the hogs He made application
to the Superior Court and obtained second writ
OF repevin for the drove, and, as is stated recOv-
cred the hogs, and has them in his possession at
this time.
The case will undergo thorough investigation
before the Grand Jury. The following gentlemen
VIII appear us COunSel IN the case: MeSSrS. L. Far
kin Scott, Esq. and VIM. Schey, ESQ.,, for Mr. Nc
Lean, and Messrs. Robert j. Brent, ESQ.,, Thomas
Lanahan, Esq, and I. S. Alexander, Esq, for Mr..
Levering.
We are informed that bench warrants have been
issued by the Court for the arrest of Mr. Mcclellan
and James Stockdale.
The MARYLAND INSTITUTE EXHGBITIOY-The at
tendance upon this exhibition throughout Yesterday
and last evening evidenced warm interest therein
on the part of citizens.
An interesting feature of it, and one which at
tracts much attention. is the collection of marble
statuary and other articles of vertu. deposited by
Mr.. William Mcdonald. 1t is a collection which
was exhibited at the Worlds Fair, London, and
was purchased by this gentleman during n late Eu-
ropean tour. 1t embraces pair of sofas. a number
OF chairs and stools and piece of statuary repre-
senting a deadly conflict between n man and bear
the whole being of chaste design and beautiful
workmanship.
Messrs. Wm Knabe & Co., piano manufacturers,
exhibit two fine instruments from their factory
One OF them is what is termed recess, or chamber
piano-being of rather dimnutive size, but an in
strument of great power and sweetness The other
is largeszed square piano, the case of which is OF
rosewood and adorned with tasteful carving of mu.
steal emblems, birds, flowers &C. Its appearance
is such as to attract much attention and admiration
but not more so than the power and melody of tone
which it possesses.
The machinery department, usual, attracts
much attention, and upon this occasion con-
tains a number of valuable machines Among
those of peculiar interest to the agricutursts
is new machine, the invention of one of our
own citizens and of Baltimore manufacture
known Chenowith's Reapinr and Moving Ma.
chine, lately patented, and entitled the "Harvest
King" Among the especial advantages claimed
for it, are-that it is of simple a character
as to greatly reduce the cost, and lessen the
chances of disorder while it is also of such reduced
weight as to require but limited power to work it,
The machinery is all encased as to protect it
from dust and thus prevent the usual friction which
is so destructive of such apparatus After being
fully tested, the patent right has been secured BY
MessrS. Fickey Brothers, who are about to en-.
gage extensively in their manufacture. They have
already proven desirable Harvester that let
terspaten are about being secured for them through
out Europe.
hibit two large of silverware iewelrv, &C..
embracing a collection of massive and beautifully
wrought ware of every description costly iewelrv,
and variety of styles of watches. Their display
is of an extensive character and deservedly at
tracts much attention.
INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT MEETING-An adjourned
meeting of the Independent Convention was held
last night at Rechabite Hall, Favette street.
near Gay, and was organized by calling Geo. W.
Davis, Esq. to the chair, and the appointment of
Messrs: n Robinson and j. T. Kirby secretaries.
Mr. Hooper, of the Finance Committee, reported
progress.
The credentials of Messrs. VIM. Stephens Hugh
Auld, Henry Mankin, Stephen Wellsberger and T.
Ilergersheimcr. as delegates from the ID ward,
were presented, and these gentlemen took their
seats
The following gentlemen presented credentials as
delegates from the 9th ward, and were admitted to
seats: Th0s. Fisher, John X. Carroll, DR.. F. f.
B. llmtze, Francis Bange and Thos. O'Brian.
Mr.. Kirby stated to the meeting that some of the
gentlemen appointed at a previous meeting as
members of the Finance Committee were unable to
serve, and therefore moved that the President be
authorized to fill all vacancies which exist in said
Committee Adopted.
Mr.. James Coburn moved that the printing OF
tickets be referred to the Independent candidates
for City Council and the Finance Committees of the
several wards.
j. G. W. Marriott, Esq, moved as a substitute
for Mr.. Coburn's motion, that an Executive Com
mittee, consisting of one from each ward, be ap-
pointed to see to the printing and distribution OF
the tickets. Adopted.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen as
the Committee
First ward. James Ferguson; second, Hugh Auld:
third, Jno. F. Hunter; fourth, G. Evans; fifth, f.
c. Fales; sixth, VIM. Phelps; seventh, Ed. Tunis;
eighth, Nicholas Robinson; ninth, j. X. Carroll;
tenth, DR.. Geo. Merryman; twelfth, j. G. W.
Marriott; fifteenth, F. w. Gbbon; seventeenth,
Thos. Tates; eighteenth, John Hoflman nineteenth
Jas. J. Chalmers; twentieth, Col. Thos Lee
On motion of VIM. II. Griffith, committee of
three was appointed to draft an address to the
voters of the city, and publish the same in two city
papers and issue it in circular form.
The motion was discussed by Col. PindelI. Mr.
Marriott, and others, and on being put was lost
At this period fthe proceedings, Col. Shut, the
candidate for Mayoralty entered the hail. and was
enthusiastically received. Previous to taking his
seat at the side of the Chairman he stated to the
meeting that he had not come for the purpose or
with thei Intention of making speech, and as his
remarks on former occasion had been miscon-
strued, he thought it prudent to make no more
speeches. He assured his friends, however, that he
felt confidence in the movement they were engaged
in, and said their cause gaining strength daily
COL Pindell, moved that when the meeting ad-
journed it should be until Saturday evening next.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
ALMsHoUsE PRoPERTY.-We learn from Towson-
town that the Commissioners of Baltimore county
Yesterday ratified and confirmed the purchase of
the Amshouse property, jointly owned by the city
ibo IF tha D.