The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-14
CITY INTELLIGENCE

PROPERTY SALEs.-Samuel II. Cover auctioneer,
sold yesterday at the Exchange, the following pro-
Perty, VIZ: lot of ground on the south side of
Lombard street near Exeter, fronting 10 feet in
ches, with depth of 90 feet Improved by two
story and attic brick dwelling NO As subject to
ground. rent of S44,29. Purchased by Geo. Hewett
| for $500.
Lot on the south side of Holland street near Ais
quth, fronting IA feet with depth of 20 feet In
proved by two-story brick dwelling, (No. 15) sub
Ject to ground rent of Sl4. Purchased by same
for $3.50.
| Lot adjoining the above, having same front and
depth, improvements (No. I3) and ground rent
| same. Purchased by same for S72O.
Lot on the south side of Holland street near Ais
qulth, fronting Ia feet with depth of 20 feet. I'M
proved by two-story brick dwelling, (No. l, sub
500.
Lot adjoining No. l. having like front and depth
improved by two-story brick dwelling, subject to
Sf,O5O.
Lot at the northwest corner of East Baltimore
street and Argyle alley, fronting IA feet with
depth of so feet. Improved by two-story and
attic brick dwelling, subject to ground rent of S21
S11OO
The same auctioneer sold Yesterday afternoon. on
the premises lot on Happy alley near East Balti-
more street, fronting II feet with depth of "A feet
Improved by brick building, subject to a ground
rent of SIS. Purchased by John Nugent for S275.
Also, the schooner Amity, of 50 tons with rig
Taylor for Sl75.
Messrs Adreon & Co., auctioneers, sold vester
day, on the premises, lot Chestnut street. near
Hillen, fronting 40 feet with depth of G5 feet I'm
proved by brick church. Purchased by Michael
Warner for S6l0.
MURDERoUs AssAULT.-On Wednesday evening,
as Mr. Thomas G. James, warden of the Baltimore
city jail, twho was at the time visit to Wash
lngton,) was on his way to the Railroad Depot in
that city, in company with DR.. Dasheld, of Bati-
more, he was violently assaulted by a ruffian who
came up steathily behind him, dealing him a vio-
lent blow upon the head with billy, and knock
ing him senseless upon the ground The fellow then
ran off, pursued by DR.. Dasheld, but managed to
make his escape, by running through some of the
alleys in the neighborhood. Mr.. James was taken
to the National Hotel being still in senseess con-
uitlon, ana medical aid summoned to his relief 1t
was thought at first that the injury would termi-
nate fatally, but yesterday morning he was suff-
GENTLY recovered to be removed to his residence at
the jail, where he is now confined to his bed, and
suffering greatly from the effects of the blow
BoDY REcOvERED.-The body of Young Millar,
who was drowned in the falls at the Relay House,
on Saturday last, was found about six o'clock last
evening by two boys. whilst fishing, some mile and
hall below where the accident occurred. 1t was
brought to the city on the last train from Washing
ton, under charge of VIM. D. Bryson, who had it
conveyed to the residence of the parents 1853 Lom-
bard street. The body had been caught in the nets
set Tor that purpose and, it is supposed was raised
through the means of the cannon that had been dis
charged, and Heated to the point where found. The
funeral will take place at halfpast three clock this
afternoon.
MISUNDERSTANDING during Yesterday the
dwelling No. las Lombard street near Hanover, oc-
cupled by Messrs. :. X. Dunnock and Il. Oswald
Wilson, was entered by burglars from the rear who
stole the greater portion of Mr.. Dunnock's ward
robe, amounting to upwards of $500. Mr.. Wilson
was more lucky, losing only one coat.
An attempt was made Wednesday night to
enter e the dwelling of A. Fuller Crane, Esq, No
29o West Lombard street. but the robbers, three in
number, were foiled by watch dog, who, as the
party leaped into the yard seized one of them: the
noise caused thereby reused the inmates when the
thieves effected their escape.
SUDDEN DEATH AND CoRoNER's INouEsr.-Coroner
Nelson was called on yesterday to hold an inquest
ON the body of a woman, who died suddenly whilst
IN Front street, near Gay 1t appears she was of
incorporate habits, and at the time was on her
way to the Aims house, accompanied by friend
when she was taken suddenly i'll, and before assist
ance arrived she expired. DR.. Gilman examined
the body and expressed the opinion that she died
from intemperance and exposure. The jury rem
dered a verdict in accordance with the facts
RuNAwAY.-I esterday morning about 10 o'clock
horse owned by Mr.. Jewell, of Herring Run, and
driven by his son, lad twelve or fourteen years of
age took fright. at the intersection of Fayette street
and the Philadelphia road, whilst approaching the
city, and dashed off at fearful rate. The lad was
thrown out and caught beneath the wreck of the
wagon. he was soon however, relieved therefrom
BY Messrs. Beae and Bayly, who were passing, and
it was found he had received painful though not Sc
rious injuries The horse caught without re-
ceiving any injury.
DETENrToN.-The train due here from Washing
ton at "a minutes past o'clock yesterday afternoon
met with an accident in the breaking of a norton
of the machinery of the engine, when near the four
mile house; As soon as the accident was made
known In the city, Mr.; Henry Tyson, Master of Ma
chinery, dispatched locomotive to the spot the
passengers arriving by half past six.
STEALING.-Catharne Denny was arrested on
Wednesday night, by officer Horney. of the East
err ern District, on the charge of stealing 81 from
Thomas Hand She was taken before Justice Grit
Tin, who committed her for further hearing.
FATAL TERMINATToN.-Mr Herman H. Scbome
who was injured ON Tuesday last by the accidental
discharge of his pistol, fingered up to Yesterday
morning when death terminated his suffcrings.-
Coroner Nelson held an inquest over the body and
the jury rendered verdict of accidental death.