The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-30

Inc New York Mayors police did large bust
ness on tuesday among the policy men, By con-
tb pan OF action they made descent upon some
thrty different policy shops and arrested fftyepht
persons altogether. The prisoners were taten h.
nn "uuSe RUSSELL and required to give bail in 81
trial. " i"' Sessiols ior
Jesse Crockett, the free negro, in Stafford CONN.,
" Vi; JAIL unuer sentence of death for the mur
der OF William Griffin at Aouia Craat ao4 fna na'i y.
the Ial on Tuesday last. The guard discovered tba
names IN time to eXtinguish them before tbog Ia
progressed far. This is the second attempt which
the convict has made WIN"
The Boston Post learns that it is becoming a oar-
eral practice IN New York, to exact ''sworn stat
ments' Of assets and liabilities from BUYERS wbero
concern Is not thoroughly known to be strong and
wealthy. 'i'"
On the evening of Saturday, the 18th instant
Thomas Simpson, man of about sxtv-fve wears of
age, residing at Ruckmanville, in Solebury town
SNIP Bucks county, Pa, committed suicide by
hanging himself.
On Wednesday last, Jackson Hambrick attempted
TO force his way into the house of William Horton
at Belfast Mills, Russell county, Va, when the lat
ter shot him with rifle through the head, killing
him almost instantly.
The crew ofthe United States sloop John Adams,
at norfolk, are to be paid off in few DAYS The
United States brig cambridge has been put in com
mission.
Shelito, Jr., has been committed to iail, CHARGED
with having struck his father with club in a quar-
rel, from the effects of which the father died
9aiem (oregonl paper, estimates the present
population OF that Territory as follows White
i az sa ,2'ooV, Ohinese 5000, negroes 300-to
tai so,3OO Number of voters about Is 900
The German citizens ofSt Paul have organi1ad tba
"German Association of Mnnesota'--the object Of
which is to influence emigration from Germany TO
seek Minnesota home.
Abraham Cottingham, charged with the murder
of VIM. Jenkins, in Northumberland county. Va
mas been convicted of MURDER and sentenced to the
Penitentiary for fifteen years.
-Four sailors, recently discharged from the baroue
Anna, have been admitted to the New York Hospi-
tai, with disease of the eyes, The vessel was
loaded with hides which had been cured with ar
senc.
Peter, slave, who was convicted of the murder
OF Mr.. c. W. Nixon, was sentenced to be hung at
Wilmington, n. G., on Friday, May 7th.
Benjamin P. Phillips and VIM H. Bassett, of
hlchmond, va, were arrested on charge of at
tempting to fight duel
free negro named Noah Price was convicted at
Elizabeth city, North Carolina, on Thursday, of
whipping his wife, whereupon the Judge ordered
him to be sold for $50.
The Union says there is no truth in the rumor
that the President is about to ask Congress to raise
a loan.
Reverdy johnson, ESQ.,, in view of his practice in
the U. 5. Supreme Court, is in treaty for suitable
mansion at w Washington, as permanent residence.
The theatres of Boston will be open on Saturday
evenings hereafter. the legislature having repealed
the law which kept them shut at that time
severe storm, prostrating fences, fruit and for
est trees, passed over Appomattox county, Va, on
the 23d inst.
Late advces from Turks Island, report heavy
rams ana great damage to the salt crop. Stock on
hand in the colony 100000 bushels.
Russia is talking about telegraph line via ST.
IBERIA and across Bherings Straits to this continent