The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-31
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moned consisting of all the former jury except the
one above named in whose stead MIR. Henry Rel
singer was substituted The examination of wit
neSses was then proceeded with.
Dr. Thomas NJ BuSk was called and sworn Tes-
titled that he deceased at 10 O'clock Saturday
morning; examined wounds one ball passed through
hand, the other through arm, into the left side,
glanced from hip bone, and passed to right side;
1et ball under the skin; wound from this ball might
have caused death, under the impression that itdid
but could not say professionally without making
post norton examination of the body.
James IL. Hedinger then sworn. His testi-
mony elected no facts.
Nicholas G,rsuch testified that on Friday nirht
he was running up Pratt street about three wards
behind the Columbian reel: when above Light street
heard two shots fired, turned and ran up Light
street, remained few moments and started again
towards Pratt street, young near Pratt
street who threw something behind grindstOne,
did not look to see what it was: got to the
OF Light and Pratt sts., and there saw Th0s Hogg.
Is not acquainted with Hogg personally; knew
Worthington; does not know Of any difficulty be
tween deceased and Hogg.
VIM. H. Bians testified, was at the corner ofLight
and Pratt street, the Franklin suction and Col
umoan reel proceeding westwardly, the reel passed
the suction, saw a rush made from the suction and
saw bumped backed man. dressed in a dark sack
coat and cap on, fire large pistol. Saw llogg at
the watch house. could not say that he was the man
VINO hred the pistol from his appearance, though
dressed differently it is his impression he is the man
Officer Hale testified to hearing the pistol shots
and rushed into the crowd heard some one saw
'hudy go give yourself up Rudy came hastily
towards him and said, ''Charlev ri give myself M
to you;" then took Rudy to the Southern Station
House.
James Peacock testiied--was with the Columbian
reel; heard reports OF pistols; the flash of the
hrst pistol; let go of rope and turned back: some
one sad Rudy fired pistol, went towards Rudy
who made no resistance took hold of him and search
ed him; found no weapon upon him, and let him oo
deceased fell in the middle of the Just below the
Maitby House; heard three reports, first report was
very loud.
Thomas Shandley testified that he heard renort of
pistols, and saw one pistol fired, but could not iden
tify any party.
Jacob Rupert testified that he knew nothing about
the ahalr-runs with the Columbian, but is NOT n
member.
Frederick Spring testified, had hold of the reel
when they passed the corner Light and Pratt streets
heard report OF pistol in the rear and the cry of
a man shot, stopped the carriage and saw deceased
lying on the track he picked up and taken into
the Maltbv House. '''''
Two or three other witnesses were examined. but
nothing was elected further tending to fix the Guilt
on any party.
The jury considered post morfeAa examination
necessary, which will be made to-day by DR.. Busk
They then adjourned to meet again on Thursday
night at o'clock
Frederick Pinkney, Esq, Deputy States Attor-
ney, was present. and assisted in conducting the cx
animation.
THE EXTRA DIVIDEND QrEsrIoN.-Thc following
I'M
Branch of the City Council last evening by Mr.
Dukehart:
Whereas, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, on the 18th day of December, 1857. declared
a dividend OF thirty per cent on the capital stock
OF said company to be paid to the stockholders in
certificates of Indebtedness bearing interest. and
whereas, the declaration of said dividend in the
form it was made, did not meet the approval of the
city, and to prevent the same from being delivered
IN the form it was made, the Mayor and CITY Conn
Injunction. he
from issuing and delivering the said certificates:
and whereas, the proportion belonging to the city
amounts to the large sum of one million and fifty
thousand dollars, which amount would he biUbIy
beneficial to the city if obtained in a manner and
form not Objectionable and also for the purpose of
ending the litigation pending in the courts in
curious to and costly to all interests large part of
which falls upon the city in her corporate capacity
and as stockholders, therefore
Res0tced by the First and Second Branches of the
Guy Co"a'H, That the Joint Standing Committee on
Ways and Means, be and they are hereby authorized
and requested to confer with the Finance Commit
tee ct the Baltimore u Ohio Railroad Company.
with view to an amcabe settlement of the matter
now IN controversy, between the City and the Rail
road company, and report the result of any action
had by the two committees to the Council ms carly
as practicable.
The subject was laid on the table and made the
special order of the day for Thursday.
SALE OF PRoPERTY.-Sam H. Cover sold YES
IL
provements situated at the north side of Cav street
The lot fronts Gay street Is feet 10 inches with
depth of 60 feet inches, improved by a story
brck dwelling and store, with three story back
building, subject to a ground rent of ST3-pavable
semi-annually, now under rent of $3.50 per an
mum. Purchased by Mr.. H. for 81 800.
Also a lot of ground and Improvements adjoining
fronting 10 feet inches on Gay street, with depth
oi6o ieet Glnches. The improvements consist of two
story brick dwelling and store with two story back
building, subject to ground rent of S7I-pavable
as above now under rent for $500 Purchased by
Mr. ID. Mccoy for S2,005
Also a lot of ground and improvements 81 tuoted
at the northeast corner of Gay and High streets
having front of l6 feet 10 inches on Cav street
running back G5 feet inches parallel with High
street, improved by two-stOrv brick dwelling and
store with stable and carriage house, subject to a
ground rent of Sl3 per annum, payable as above,
and now under a lease at $500 per year. Purchased
by Mr. NJ for 81 500
Also lot of ground on the north side of Mont
gomery street. between Light and William, fronting
"A feet, with a good depth. The improvements con
slst of two-story brick dwelling. Purchased by
Mr.. John 7. Grindell, for $751;
Also lot of ground on Cross street. near Will
ham, fronting II feet, with depth of IS. Improved
by Il twO-story brick dwelling uIchased BY Mr.
george W. Reeder, for $500
Also lot of ground on McKim street, fronting
IL feet with depth of &C feet Improved by a
two-story attic and brick building. Purchased by
Mr.. W. }. Bowen, for S3G6.
SALE OF DUcKNG PoTxrs-Messrs. F. W. Ben
nett N Co., sold yesterday at the Baltimore Elk
change, the two celebrated ducking points known As
''Cuckholds' and ''Whetscoat" The first named
is situated on Patapsco Neck, and belonged to the
late David Townsend 1t is comprised in 1873 acres
OF land, and was purchased by Mr. VIM. Mullen for
$3.50.
The second piece of property offered for sale,
is situated on Back river embracing l05 acres, 20
of which is in good condition. ''Whetscoat" Duck
ing Point is contained in this track, and was pur-
che cd tN,.G 1.
SERIOUS CASE OF SrABRIYG.-A young man named
Lewis Bier, yesterday afternoon, while in search of
lost child in the southern section of the city, was
accosted by man named Charles Bups who en-
deavored to engage him in quarrel. Finding
there was no other way of getting off from his per-
secutor than by running, he started down the street.
but BIllups followed. and on coming up, drew a
knife and stabbed him in the back under the shout
der blade, causing wound from which it is thought
he Will not recover. He was conveyed to his faith
efs residence on Brown street, near Light, where
a physician was summoned to attend him. Bill
lups was arrested by officer Favier and committed
to answer the charge before court
IMPROVEMENTS On South STREET-Workmen are
now engaged in tearing down the building on
South street, second door from Second street, pre-
paratOry to the erection of banking housa for
Messrs. John s. Cuttings & Co. The building
which is to be of white marble will be two stories
high, with front of thirty feet and depth of sew
enty-h feet, and is expected to be finished by the
first of July. Louis L. Long is the architect and
George J. Zimmerman master builder.
Mr.. Zimmerman is also constructing building
on South street. near Pratt for Mr.. c. W. Reach
of the firm of Reach Il Green, to be occupied by
him as a restaurant. 1t is to be two stories HIGH
of the Gothic order of architecture, finished with
heavy moudngs having front of thirty feet and
a depth of eighty feet. The saloon will be the
largest in the city, and will be fitted up in ele
giant style.
OMNIBUS LIcENsEs.-The ordinance regulating the
licensing of vehicles in the city of Baltimore was
considered and passed by the Second Branch of the
City Council last evening. Mr.. Hntze offered an
amendment, which was incorporated in the ord-
nance. prnYidinG that for each nmnhns cnach The