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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-15
From The Nelp York Express
AUCTION AT THE CITY HALL.-THE GOV
ERNOR'S ROOM SOLD NIrT

tiOn of the passers by the CITY Hall attracted
by the tapping of little red flag hanging from the
balcony of the City Hail. ON which was inscribed
the words, "Aucton Sale, this day, by Thomas
Veitch,' reminding every body of the famous
sale of City Hall furniture, &c. to satisfy the de-
mands of the loWber claim. This sale was to oc-
cur on the 4th day of October inst, but has been
postponed from day to day until the present time
At one O'Clock there probably seventy per-
in the Governors Room, in which the first sale
ofprOpertv to be made: all kinds of Speculations
were rife as to who would be the purchasers, and
whether the whole thing would not end in a farce;
while others deprecated the action of the city au-
thorties in permitting the sale.
All sneculatlOns were soon routed. however. by
the auctionCcr, Mr.. Neitch, who mounted the chair
and stated the cause of the sale, the terms (Which
was cash DOWN and the articles in the Governors
Room. including the portraits of the Presidents of
the United States the Governors Of this State, and
other eminent men Of the past and present ages,
which he said would be sold in one lot
Bidding then commenced at 900, and run up
to S5O.OOO, which was the highest bid, and made
by Richard Scott, Esq, Clerk in the Mayors Office
to whom all the property was sold. The sale of the
other property in the City Hall then postponed
until further notice.
The crowd then began to disperse somewhat
disappointed that they had not had chance to bid
on some of the pictures separately. Some alleged
that it was not a bona tide sale, but only put
through the motions to raise the wind for LOwber.
1t is understood that the bid of Mr.. Scott was made
at the instance of the Mayor, who has done every
thing possible in his power to prevent the sale as
he values the portraits very highly and is opposed
to their changing hands. Mr.. Lowbcr was present
during the sale and made the first bid Of $40 600
Judge Barber his counsel, was also present.
During the sale, Deputy Sheriff Vultee presided
The pictures and furniture in a state of great
confusion, in consequence of the late fire from the
effects of which they have not yetrecovercd. It's
stated that previous to the SALE Mr.. Lowber called
upon Mr.. A. V. Steut, City Chamberlain, and made
a last but truitless effort to obtain the payment of
the Judgment for $4,000 in cash so as to prevent
the sale. Mr.. Stout intimated that he would be
willing to advance the money on a Comptroller's
warrant, which, he would hold year; but on ap-
pication to thc Comptroller found him more dog
gedly determined not to pay than ever. SO Mr.
Stout could do nothing for Mr.. Lowber, and the
sale proceeded. Mr. Scott paid the fifty thousand
dollars down, and Mr.. Lowber left the hall with
the money in his pocket.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-15

Charles II. Van Wyck, the Republican nominee
for Congress in Orange and Sullivan counties, N.
Y, met with accident on Thursday. He was
thrown from his horse and seriously, if not fatally,
injured.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-15

QUARANTINE NATIONAL REGULATIoY-Th Cham
mlttee reports to the Mayor in regard to the
onerous charges on shipping at Quarantine. 1t is
recommended that the whole subject ought to be
placed under the control of the natoual Govern
ment, or the State should modify her laws as to
preclude the clashing of diverse interests Fear is
expressed that in little while, no cotton will be
sent there from the South, and very little sugar
from the West Indies.
CHAMBERsBURG AND HAGERsTowN RAILROAD
The work on the railroad from Chambersburg to
Hagerstown is rapidly progressing; When this is
be made to connect with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. The distance from Hagerstown to the
Baltimore and Ohio viii not exceed some IA or Is
miles. The country is level and the road will need
but very little grading. The turnpike is sufi-
GENTLY wide for track of railroad along its side
and still leave ample room for all turnpike travel,
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-15

VIOLENT ASSAULT WITH AN ATTEMPT To EXToRT
MoNEY.-Mr. Wm. H. Hooper attacked yester-
day afternoon about three clock on Canton avenue,
near Bond street, by two men, named g. Galloway
tol, placed it at the head of Mr. Hooper, and de-
manded his money. Mr.. II. refused to comply with
the demand, calling for the assistance of police
man who was near, but the party struck him seve-
raj severe blows cutting his head and lips quite
badly. DR.. Dwinelle was called in and dressed the
wound. The police succeeded in aIresting Gallo
way and Justice Audoun committed him for Court.
Morgan is still at large.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-15

The Moravian congregation at Bethlehem, Penn
syvania have over million of dollars at inter est
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CITY LNyELLIGENCE.


DISTRESSING CAsUALTY--Y eSterday morning
about o'clock a distressing and fatal accident oc-
Cured to one of our most estimable citizens, Mr..
VIM. Bayley, and the report Of it cast gloom over
a large circle in the community. The unfortunate
man who was slater by trade, was engaged in
roofing the dwelling Of Mr.. Francis T. King, the
Liberty road, near the city limits. He togeth-
err with his son, Mr.. Jas. Bayley, and young man
name Hetzel, timer, were standing upon a scaf-
folding some twenty five feet in height, upon which
had been placed a CsIantity of the states, which
owing to the removal for some unexplained pur-
pose of a board which connected the poles Of the
scalold, the weight proved too much for this
structure and they were all three precipitated to
the ground The deceased fell head foremost. and
striking upon rock. received such conclusion of
the brain that he expired within ten minutes,
there beino no apparent SIGNS of conscious
ness after the lamcntable disaster. His son
received fracture of the right thigh and although
his injuries are of severe and painful character,
fatal termination is not apprehended Mr.. Angus
tus Wildev, a workman upon the building. commu-
nicated the sad Intelligence to the bereaved family
of the deceased Mr. Charles Phillips, accompanied
bv Mr. George Bavley. another son, Immediately
proceeded to the place for the purpose of removing
the injured brother to their residence on Front
street near Cav and also to take in charge the re-
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-10-15

SAML. U. SflCFh,
CHAS. G. GRIFFITH.
True copy taken from the Original filed on the 25
day of September, 1858
Test-ISAACP COOK Register
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
The 81. Louis EIecrisn

St Louis papers of the 4th are full of mat.
ters pertaining to the late important election in
that city, the point of which is the defeat of F
P. Blair for Congress, the only Republican
Representative in Congress from Slave State
Tie Democrat says;
Frauds Of the most glazing kind, double aud
treble voting to fnghtful extent, the use Of
dead mems papers, and inserted tickets, and
barricaded polls, all show themselves from tina
background Of the National Democratic tn
umph.
The Democrat goes into details showing the
location, dimensions and nature of the frauds it
charges, and remarks that "Mr Barrett is in
debted for his election IF eIected) to atrocities
uP0r, tlre J~IIst bar that o-vevI tLos@-sf iLa
notorious Calhoun" The Republican, on the
other hand, says that the "senseless" charge of
"fraud' is hardly worthy the slightest notice
1t claims that the mechanics of the city were
convinced by hundreds that their best interests
connected them with the Democratic party
The Republican says;
The Republican party, or Free Labor men,
supposed they had a sure thing of it, and that
all Mr.. Blair had to do was TO ask, demand and
receive the votes Of minority of the people.
They have not yet been able to see how Sc
ries Of blunders, commencing with the nomin-
nations of the Convention; carried on by the
AR=ieger, in refusing to support certain eandi-
dates, and in insisting upon their withdrawal
the ;ntolerant abuse of the Irish portion Of the
community by that paper, and the declaration
that they could do without them, most effectual-
ly aliepated large part Of those who had for
merly acted with them, and, in round terms,
ichipPed them. Added to this, Mr.. Blair was
himself indisereet in his manner of conducting
the canvass, and he lost many votes by it from
this cause.
The An=ieger, the German Republican organ
says:
Our German citizens have, without exception,
done their duty, and all Of them, to man,
voted for Blair; but what could they, unaided,
do against the priest-ridden. Irish and German
Catholics, and the jealous prO-slaverJ men, and
federal office-holders, who had entered into
"holy alliance" against FREEDOM and Progress
We regret the result so far as Frank p Blair
is concerned; but. upon the other hand, we re-
jOice that We have rid the party of all untrust-
worthy members.
The party has, indeed, suffered defeat, but
it is Just strong and full of energy as ever
IL was; is freed from all heterogeneous ele-
ments; it has no more Arnolds in its ranks,
who, in the midst of the fight, desert to the enc
my, and we will show them, at the next cleo
tiOn, that victory will perch upon our banners.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
Nomination Of MIR. wade

The proceedings of the Congressional Con
vention are given elsewhere. The delegation:
throughout the District were full, and the inter
est felt in the nomination drew 10 Painesville an
unusual number of outsiders. Previous to the
ballot considerable feeling was manifested by
the friends of the different candidates, but
when the nomination OF Mr.. WADE was fairly
made, and on the first ballot, it was unanimous
ly and heartily ratified by the entire COnven-
tion-just such ratification as the Republicans
of the District will give it on the second Tues
day Of October. Mr.. WADE expressed his
thanks happily, and Mr.. BAcKUs with the best
of spirit gracefully bowed to the decision of the
Convention, and pledged his active support to
his more fortunate competitor. The COnven-
tion adjourned fully resolved to increase the no
bic msjorities with which the Nineteenth Con-
gressional District has heretofore hOnOred its
able, honest, faithful, and tried Representative,
and endorsed Free Soil, Free Labor, and Re-
publican Principles
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
Gold Di.eOrcrie. in western Kap,n,

A party of seventeen have returned frUm the
gold diggings on Green River to Leavenworth
for provisions, DC They were portion Of a
party of over one hundred who started for the
diggings from Little Rock, Arkansas, in May
last They brought considerable amount Of
gold dust, and state that ."they had no reason
to complain"
Their point Of operation was on a small creek
at the head of Green river, which runs out Of
the Green Mountains, and at q distance of about
400 miles from Fort Riley, or IS miles south
east of Fort Bridger. At the time they left
some 400 persons were there-some from Salt
Lake, some released soldiers, and the balance
from Kansas and Nebraska
The river beds seemed to contain the richest
deposits. The stream they were on had been
very high most of the time, which impeded
their success; but now they were constructing
a dam so as to change the course of the stream
and expose creviees in the bottom, which they
supposed contained rich deposits of gold
The health of those there had been good,
and no disturbance had been manifested by the
Indians.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
The Gr..r Eastern sream.hIp.

The monster Leviathan which gave so much
trouble in getting into the water bids far to rest
quietly in its element until it rusts out The
Dame has been changed to Great Eastern, and
at a meeting of the stockholders held July 18th,
the liabilities of the company were stated to be
between four and five hundred thousand dollars,
which the assets, not all Immediately available,
would reduce to s975,OOO. The attempt to
raise 81, 100000 to pay this debt and equip the
ship have proved unsuccessful, and an appeal
to the Government for loan of 81, ,25O 900 upon
a mortgage Of the ship had also been unsuecess-
ful. Sir John Pakington and his colleagues e1-
pressed great regret that anything should i'm
pede the completion and the trial of the expert
ment, but did not feel justified in Supplying so
large an amount of the public money in aid
Of it.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
Another Change in Canada.

The Administration of Mr. Brown was short
lived. The moment his Ministry was announced
in the Assembly "noise and confusion" prevail
ed, and the Ministers were not given the slight
est opportunity to explain their views. Mr..
Patrick merely got an opportunity to say that
the Ministry would be glad that the necessary
business of the country should be closed and
Parliament prorogued at the earliest possible
day, dc, when motion was made and second
ed that the Administration does not possess the
confidence OF this House and the Country. The
motion wss greeted with loud cheers, and before
the House adjourned was carried by the strong
vote of al 10 81. A number of Upper and Low
er Canada members who had aided in ousting
the Macdonald Administration, united with his
supporters in the vote of lack of confidence in
the new Ministry. The Council also expressed
a lack of confidence in Mr. Browns administra-
ton by two majority. The seals of Office were
a: once surrendered to the Governor General,
and Mr. Galt was applied to to form Cabinet.
To outsiders this Opposition, without giving
the new Administration a trial, looks faetious
and reckless The partizanship is so violent as
to be disgraceful, and ought to react on the
leaders who counseled it Mr.. Brown and his
colleagues were entitled to a hearing at least
an opportunity to state the basis of their union,
and the measures they had to propose to meet
present exigencies and provide for the future.
This they were insultingly denied, and were
literally turned out before warm in their seVts.
An appeal Will doubtless be made to the people,
and Canadian politics viii run higher than ever.
The following is the despatch from Toronto
last evening:
The Ministerial crisis still continues and the
excitement to-day has greatly increased. Mr.
Gait, who was called in by the Governor Gen
eral yesterday, has to Gay declined to undertake
the formation OF new Cabinet 1t is reported
that Mr.. Cartier, who was member of the
Macdonald Cabinet, is called in to form Min
istTy. Mr. Browns organ, the Globe, attacks
the Gov General for not dissolving Parliament
a lengthy correspondence in writing between
Mr.. Brown and the Governor General was pro-
duced in Parliament last night. Darcy NeGee
made great speech eondemning the Governor
General and supporting Mr.. Brown.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
National Emigration Convention

Such a convention was notified to be held al
Chatham, Canada West, on the 4th of August
1t was to be special convention, consisting Of
members of three Boards, appointed by order
of the former conventions, and business meet
ing
The Rev J. I. Hoyt, Corresponding Secreta-
ry ii is stated has visited Hayti, and is quite in
favor of that Island as home for colored per-
sons who are willing to emigrate. He said
at the convention in New York, July 5lh,
that five thousand free eolored men in Indiana
were enrolled to emigrate, and it is further
stated that Frederick Douglass is pledged not
to oppose the movement
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

THE Wool CRoP.-The wool clip is an i'm
POrtant item in the prosperity of the farming
interest of Ohio, and the cash it brings into the
State is quite relief in these hard times In
number of the counties the amount paid for
wool exceeds 100000, and in many the sum
ranges from $4,000 to $4,000. The little
county of Harrison grows rich on sheep pro-
ducts. There are l33,OOO in county, and her
farmers realized this year sl72, 900 out of their
wool crop. The Tusearawas Advocate says
Harrison is one ofthe wealthiest counties in the
State, and it is in consequence of the Farmers
devOting SO much of their attention to raising
stock
The Farmers Of Tusearawas county have re-
ceived ss4 3ss for Wool this season, and the
farmers of LOrain county about sl4O. 900. The
Tuscarawas Wool brought an average of about
s5 cents per POund-the Harrison county aver
aged 40 cents
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

DEATH OF Dr.. BIEGLEE-PRoBABLE SUICIDE.
Or. Augustus P Biegler, of Rochester, who
was sent to Auburn Prison last year by the
Superior Court of Buffalo, on sentence Of
seven years for causing the death of Amelia
MUIR by abortion, died suddenly on Tuesday,
the result, appearances indicated, ofprison. He
had given up all hope of pardon. and had
threatened to take his own life. His wife and
children reside in Rochester, and his son sue
ceeded to his practice, and was the main wit
ness on the trial of Mr. Robertson, charged with
attempting to take the life of his own wife by
gradual medication.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
FIRST GUN FROM KANSAS.

Buehanan's English Swindle Hepudlnted'
Leavenworth dates of August 81 by L. S
Express to Bonneville, thence by telegraph
bring the glorious vote of that city Oh the prop
osition for the admission of Kansas as a State.
The total vote was l749, being the largest ever
polled in Leavenworth City, of which l3s were
for accepting, and 1910 for rejecting the PrOPO-
sition. Honor to the free and independent
voters of the commercial emporium of Kansas
The election, with the exception of a slight
disturbance in the second ward, passed off with
out noticeable incident and with the utmost pro-
Priety.
At KickaPOO precinct, heretofore the manu-
factory of prO-slavery voters and returns, there
were 80 votes for. and SO against the PROPOSE
ton submitted.
These returns show how the popular tide
runs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

SUICIDE FRoE WANr.-The annals Of the
poor in cities present pictures of startling dis
tr>ss, though they are little studied by the
busy mass. In New York, Monday night, Mrs.
Nancy A. Chalan, young married woman
aged 20, whose husband was a carpenter and
out of employ, flung herself from sixth story
window and was instantly killed, when inform
ed by him that as they had nothing to eat he
would 90 to sea, while she had better return to
her parents until better times. The famished
woman had parted with nearly everything in
her possession for bread, and in desperation
sprang from the wndOw.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06
W. Rnch,n.u,s RuxIi,h Letter.

Pending the nomination of VIM. A. English
for Congress in his Indiana District, use was
made Of a real or pretended letter from the
President of the United States to secure the
nomination. That letter has come to light in
the New Albany Tribune. If, says the Cincin-
natl Gazette, this disgrsceful epistle, used by
Mr.. English, is forgery, let it be resPonsibly
disayowed Until this is done, lis reputed au-
thor must bear the odium it cannot fail to attach
10 his name, among fair minded men OF his own
party, no less than among his political OPpo-
nents 1t would be relief to be assured that
it is only an ENsLIsH cheat, but its genuineness
hardly admits of doubt What dignifed spec
tacle does our President, with his promises and
executive bribes, present in this little election
eering affair! He volunteers all possible " as
sistance" in carrying the election well as nom
nation.
Wls#INGroS, July 25, 1858.
Hon VIZ II. ENGLISH:
DEaR SIR-Aware that the Convention for
nominating a Democratic candidate for Con-
gress in your District will convene in few days,
| cannot refrain from expressing the hope that
YOU may be the unanimous nominee of the con-
vention If lived in your district and had a
thousand votes you should have them all. Oe-
cupying the position you do. consider it essen
tial that you should succeed in obtaining the
nomination. A failure in this would be regard
ed BY me as a rebuke Of my Administration
There may be some aspirant or aspirants for
the position in your way. II SO, you may say
to them that BY giving you clear track they
will gain my favor and may expect to be Provi-
ded for in a suitable manner. II nominated l
will throw as much assistance into your district
as you may desire.
Our friend, Hughes, I see, has hard row to
hoe he will be literally sustained OF this
you NAV rest assured.
Your friend, JAMES BUCHANAN.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

AcQUTrTAL OF GAY.-James P. Gay has been
tried for the murder of young Price in Ken
tueky, and acquitted. 1t will be recollecied that
Mrs. Price, mother of the young man, wrote a
sketch for the Ohio Farmer some time ago, in
which Gay and his wife were the real characters.
The result was hostile meeting, in which
James Price was badly wounded and his son
was killed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

SUGAR REFTNERY IN CMcAeo-The Press an
nounces that Sugar Refinery establishment,
second to none in the country, is to be put in
operation in Chicago. The site is on the river
in the vicinity of MeCOrmick's Reaper Factory,
and has been purchased by W. H. BeIcher, of
St Louis The work is to be commenced i'm
mediatelY.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

SUICIDE or MURDERER-Samuel Morgan,
lhe drunken, brutal wretch who inhumAnly
murdered his wife near Portsmouth, Ohio, and
was sentenced to be hung on the 24th Of Sep
tember, has cheated the hAngman by hanging
himself in Jail with strip torn from sheet in
his bunk.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

and instantly spread over the city, causing
mDeb excitement. Crowds Of persons fOcked
10 each newspaper Office aud the telegraph
offices for confirmation of the news, which was
AZ first doubted, but when the conviction OF the
truth of the report forced itself upon the pub
lie mind, the scene in the streets was as
though each person had received some intelli-
gence of personal interest No commercial event
has created more excitement The news was
conveyed to the Board of Trade. TO the Court,
and the meeting of the Central K. K, and for a
while entirely interrupted the proceedings Of
those bodies.
LArrR.-The Telegraph Office and other pub.
lie offices are illuminated TO night in honor Of
the arrival Of the Telegraph Cable.
QuEBEc, Aug. 5.
Intense excitment was created here by the
announcement Of the success of the great event
of the age 1t has since been the almOst ex-
elusive topic Of conversation and general
feeling of qualification Is apparent
MONTREAL, Aug. 5.
The news Of the arrival of the Niagara at
Trinity Bay was received here shortly after
noon to-day, and caused profound sensation
The union of the Provinces to the mother eoun-
BY the electric bond, was hailed with intense
Qualification
ST. JOINS, n. B., Aug. 5
Bravoi Atlantic Cable great rejoicing here
for its success. 1t is felt that it must give an
impulse TO business, besides being a bond Of
union between the mother country, her prov
inces, and the United States.
CHAELorTErowS, p. E. L, Aug 5.
The news of the triumph of the Ocean Tele-
graph was received here this P. NJ, and imne-
diately posted on the exchange and cOmmuni-
Gated to the Government. 1t is hoped that the
next step will be a second cable connecting
with the American lines across the Island.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-08-06

The sch John F. Warner from Cleveland, az
rived at Liverpool on the 2Ist Of July.
The sch D. B. Sexton, from Cleveland, ar
rived at Gravesend, below London on the 22d OF
July.
The sch. Col. Cook, from Detroit, sailed from
Liverpool for Detroit, on the 2Sd of July.