The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-17
CITY IMTEII NICE

uon INTO the charges preferred by the Columbian
against the Franklin Fire Company
The accused Company was arraipned unon tho
charge of firing into the hose carriage Of the
Columbian, at the corner of Pratt and Light streets
and shooting Edward Worthington, thereby causing
his DEATH the affair having TRANSFERRED on the eve
ming of the 26th of March last.
on the part OF the prosecution VIM H. Bines tes-
titled that he was at the place of the shooting, and
saw three pieces of apparatus coming up Pratt
street, suction and reel being together: the sn0le
piece passed on when the firing commenced from
the two that were together. Did not know what
they were.
Nicholas Gorsuch testified that he was near the
place at the time of the shooting and heard it:
soon alter saw man in dark clothes throw some
thing behind a stone on the side of the street
Ihere were two companies present-the Franklin
anu tne o0lumDian-the latter being ahead Could
not say where the pistol was fired from
James Chapman testified that he was with the
Columbian apparatus passing up Pratt street, when
the ropes OF the Franklin were pushed against them
WIN such force that he fell back, when some one
struck at him. The pistols were then fired the fire
coming from the Franklin. The suction of the
FRANKLIN apparatus was one side of the street,
and the reel on the other, the Columbian being in
the centre of the street.
Uriah Foster who was also with the prosecuting
company, corroborated the evidence of the former
witness.
X. II. Coruthwaite testified to having hold of the
head OF the Columbian ropes, and that they were
endeavoring to pass the reel of the Franklin. the
ropes OF which were passed to and fro across the
street to prevent their passing. This was near
Light street, going Pratt. When they had passed
Light street, they fired at by those with the
Franklin suction which had stopped there they
being some twenty feet from them. Thinks there
were two shots fired.
G. c. Jones corroborated the evidence of the for
mer witness, and also testified that one pistol was
fired from each side of the street. the Franklin reel
being on one side and the suction on the other
VIM. Tier, Isaac B. Layman and Chas Simmer
ing testified In substance, the as the preceding
witnesses.
On the part of the defence VIM. Richardson testi
he'd that he was with the Franklin apparatus: upon
reaching Light street they stopped and he saw the
hash OF pistol, which was fired from the corner of
an aley on Pratt street, short distance above
Light another fired from the side of the street
some twenty PAGES from the Franklin apparatus
Ihey stood on the corner of Light and Pratt
and the firing came from the alley or near it.
VIM. >. Snyder testified that he was with the
Franklin reel when the firing took place One pis-
o was fired from the left side of the street and the
other from the right, both some thirty feet ahead
OF the Franklin appar atus
Alexander Chiveral, John Spedden and James
Larkin corroborated the evidence of the former
witnesses.
Thomas Shanly testified that he was near bv when
the hiring took place, and one pistol fired from
near lamp post in front of the Maltby house: saw
the man when he fired; he was dressed in dark
clothes; when this pistol was fred he stood across
the street directly opposite he heard one shot fired
before he had reached the spot while passing down
CHdIles saw the wounded carried to the
Maltby house, at the time he supposed the man was
shot by the pistol he fired from the amp-post:
MS impression, however, now is that he was killed
by the first shot, which he heard before reaching
the place.
John Chapman, being recalled by the prosecution
testified that orthngton on the left hand side
OF the Columbian reel and that the balls struck
MN IN the left arm and hand and on the left side OF
the pody, In such manner that they must have
come from their rear, and from the corner of Light
street.
The evidence here closed, and the question
submitted without argument to vote of the Com
mlttee, which was taken by ballot with the follow
ing result: Guilty IA; not guilty l; divided 3;
absent |. ,
The Columbian then announced that they would
Withdraw the last and remaining charge, which
was with admitting riotous and disorderly dis
posed persons as Members
Mr. Van Nostrand, President of the Franklin Oh
Jected to the withdrawal of the charge and insisted
upon its being examined
A motion to allow them TO withdraw If was
adopted.
The President then announced that the sentence
under this conviction must be pronounced by the
department proper, when the Committee ad-
journed.
SUPPOSED STOLEN GooDs.-While officer Meads.
OF the Eastern District, making his rounds on
Thursday night about 8 O'Clock he observed sever
al persons in the Lager Beer shop of CHRISTOPHER
Ganbatz, on Thames street, east of Broadway ey-
aiming the contents of large black trunk, which
appeared to be filed with valuable articles of lew
elry, clothing, &c. The officer suspecting some
thing wrong, called in the aid of officer Hutton
who was requested to watch the premises while
Meads went to the Eastern station-house and in
formed Lieut.. Muir of the circumstance. Both of
them proceeded to Ganbatz's establishment which
they entered, and securing the articles and trunk
had them conveyed to the police station. The con-
tents OF the trunk were there overhauled-they
consisted OF some fine jewelrv, gloves wo-
mems apparel, and lot of cooper's TOOLS
Captain Morris thought that the goods had
stolen and m nlyrs orln Co..,
arrest of Ganbatz, which was made by officer Hut
ton, who brought him to the station house where
he was kept during the night. In the morning the
accused was brought before Justice Griffin aud in
reply to questions propounded to him, stated that
he had bought the trunk from Henry Freckc
Tor the sum of two dollars, and that the contents
were unknown to him: he also said he had taken
the precaution to get bill and receipt from Frecke
he produced the receipt for two dollars, signed by
Henry Frecke and three witnesses After hearing
the testimony, the Justice held Ganbatz on security
OF $500 for further hearing, to take place next
Friday afternoon. The Frecke was also or
dered to be arrested, but up to last night had
eluded the officers
MONUMENTAL viilainous attempt was made
about II o'clock on Thursday night to DESTROY the
buildings of the Lamb tavern Franklin street near
Paca, owned by Mr.. Charles Classon, and occupied
by N. NJ. Appler The door leading to the bar
room is usually left unlocked during the night to
admit the boarders and by this means the inccndia
ries entered Taking a of ethereal oil contain
ing four gallons they placed it upon table beneath
the stairway the back building. Setting the fau-
Get to running fire was applied to the oil, and in a
few moments the entire staircase was in a blaze
An Old gentleman named Adams, who was sleeping
IN the chamber above had his hands and face badly
burned. The house, upon which there is no insui-
ance, was damaged to the extent of 500. There
was loss of $50 upon the stock which is covered bv
insurance in the Firemen'R Office
yesterday morning between 6 and o'clock, the
one story frame stable, situated On Philpot alley
near Central avenue, was set fire aud slightly !
damaged. A horse in the stable at the time of the
IRE was safely got out. The building belongs to |
Mrs. Martha ID. Cunningham.
GRAND CoNcERT.-A musical treat, of high Or
der of talent is offered to our citizens on Mazda,
evening at the New Assembly Rooms. comnrising
he performances of Miss Adelaide Phillipps Mr. |
Charles Elliott and Mr.. Rudolph Klien Although |
neither OF these musical celebrities has ever appear
I'd in this city, their fame is not unknown Miss !
.hlhpps has held leading position a contralto
niger OF great power and finish in the Havana and
Italian Opera companies and her an
,earance here will be looked to with much interest
lr. Elliott is spoken of by the press. both of this
country and Europe, as a vioinist whose nerform.
nces are marked with unusual energy and brillian-
y, but at the same time with degree of delicacy
nat stamps him as master of his difficult instrn-
nent. Ihey Will be assisted by of the best
musical talent OF this city, and altogether the con-
ert cannot fail to afford the highest qualification
SALE OF GROUND RENrs.-Messrs. Adreon & Co
yesterday offered, at the Exchange ten ORIGINAL
round rents, one half of which were purchased as
ollows: 80
No. Rent $40 per annum Lot IA feet bv As
eet, corner of Howard and Y ork streets Purchased
y James Fay for $3.50.
No. 3.-Rent S25 per annum. Lot IL feet bv rs
eet, on Howard near Hill street. Purchased by
ames Curren for S31O ~
No. 4.-Rent S25 per annum. Lot II feet by rs
'et, on Howard street near HILL Purchased bv
ames Curren for S305.
No. 6.-Rent S25 per annum Lot 49, feet by SO
yet, corner of ! ork street and Patapsco avenue.
urchased by Mr.. Cunningham for 1912.
No. 1O.-Rent S25 per annum. Lot II feet by Sc
et, on Howard street near York Purchased bv
ames Foy far $3.50.
SALES OF PRoPERTY.-Messrs. Gibson & Co. sold
esterday at the Exchange, an estate situate on the