The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-09-27
cry INTELLITENCE.

CENTRE MARKET RETAIL PRICEs.-On Saturday
morning last the prices Of the following name ari-
clcs. of which there large supply, ranged as
herewith quoted:
Quinccs very fine, 5Oc@Sl per peck; pears for
preserving, 25c to 81 per peck; watcrmeonS 2o9
soc: canteleups at 3. and cents; eating apples,
excellent quality sold at SOC per peck; sweet pota-
toes the white Norork species, 31c per peck; eggs
l7cper doz.; mercer potatoes, 25c per peck; hye
chickens 81 30 to $50 per dozen, do. dressed 81
per dozen; tomatoes 25c per peck; eating Gu nm-
bcrs Gf Sc a dozen, and those suitable for picking
10000 per hundred; cabages case head; lima
beans, shelcd l5c quart: green corn S@9c dozen;
best roll butter. 2j62Sc h.. best print, l@31c h.;
live ducks 50 per dozen; radishes &c bunch; cat
awba grapes l2c quart. The fish market con-
tanned a larger supply and of better quality than
was offered Saturday last. Hard and soft crabs
were tolerabv abundant the former selling at %
cts and the latter at from 80 to IS cts per dozen;
fresh mackerel were held at from IS cts to Sl.50
each. ''loon Fish, 80 and G2 cents each; taylors
25@50 cts for lunches containing three; rock fish
by the bunch l2050 cts: large single rock from 81
cts, to Sl50; salmon trout 81 to 80 cts pairs white
perch 25m 80 cts bunch; sun fish cts bunch and
crocusses SGl2 cts bunch.
0RDINATIoN.-A highly interesting religious cere-
mony was witnessed last evening by large congrc-
CATION at st. Johns Church, Liberty street,
casion Of the ordination of the Rev. j. NJ. Wilson,
late of Washington, the assistant pastor of that
l ".
DR.. Webster. The attendant ceremonies were OBJ
served under the charge of the Rev. J. c. Smith,
of Washington, he being assisted by the Rev. DR..
Webster and the Rev. Mr.. Tiffany, of this
city. The ordination sermon was preached by
the Rev. Mr.. Smith, from the 18th verse of
the I'D Psalm:-''His name shall endure for
ever His name shall continue long as
the sun. and ali men shall be blessed in him."
The discourse was able and appropriate, embracing
a review of the responsibilities assumed by those
who entered the ministry, and of that which is due
to such from those amongst whom they labor. The
Reverend gentlemen also referred to the life and
character of the ordained stating that since the age
of twelve years he has been an exemplary member
of the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN Church of Washing
ton in connection with which, his labors had given
promise of much usefulness to the church.
SHOOTING AFFEAY.-Between and o'clock, on
Saturday night last, the grocery and liquor store
of Michael McShane, the corner of Light and
Hughes street, was entered by a party of men, who
commenced to act in a very disorderly manner, up
on which the inmates out and attempted to
escape, but one of theparty who in, discharged
the contents of his revolver, at them, the load Ia
king effect in the forehead of a man, named James
McShane; he also struck in the head with a
slung shot by one OF the party. The services of
DR.. Benson, were called in and rendered profes-
sisnal assistance, and at last accounts there were
hopes ofhis recovery. There has been arrests
made in the case none of the parties
known.
THE MARYLAND INSTITUTE ExuIBIrIoN-yThc com
mittee having the approaching Fair in charge have
so far completed their arrangements that the hall
will be opened for the reception Of goods for both
exhibition and competition, this evening. All goods
not entered by Thursday next, will not be placed
upon the Judges list for cOL:pctiton. The exhibition
will open on tomorrow week, the 5th of October,
and WILL as usual continue one month. The pros
poets for its being superior i'll attractiveness and in
terest to all preceding increase daily; and the
Actuary of the Institute, Mr.. SeIby. and the com
mittec in charge, assiduous in their efforts to
realize such result.
MOVEMENTS OF BALTIMORE STEAMERs.-The steam
ship City Of Norfolk Capt. Parker. from Savannah,
arrived here about u o'clock on Saturday evening
last, having left that port the Tuesday previous.
This unusually prolonged voyage was caused by
the strong northerlv gales which she experienced
during the entire trip.
The steamship Commerce. Capt. DUNCAN, which
left here for Savannah Tuesday last, reached
there in sXty-tour hours, her passage out being
facilitated by the same gales which detained the
City of Norfolk upon her inward passage. The
Commerce sailed from there again on Saturday
evening last, heavily laden with merchandise.
YIGuANT STEAM FIRE ExGINE.-The committee of
teh Nigilant Fire Company who visited Philadelphia
few davs SINCE to witness trial of their new en-
gine, which has been building. at the establishment
of Messrs. Reane, Neaiiic & Co., of that city for
some time past, returned last evening. This engine
is much smaller than those heretofore exhibited in
this city, 1t weighs with water ready for service,
$500 pounds. The distance thrown was greater
than was anticipated, The greatest distance thrown
22l feet, through Is feet Of hose Is inch nozzle,
60 pounds steam pressure, and l2O pounds water
pressure in s = minutes from the time of firing up,
the engine was throwing steady stream. 1t will
be received by the company, some time during next
week.
ACcIDENT.-Y cstcrday morning, three or four
young men proceeded in boat to the vicinity of
Willow Springs. for the purpose of grabbing. Alter
fishing awhile, one of them, named Alexis Berkert
weqt to snne the -t I 1 - md e. m t @ Par o
pistol which had been placed there, it was accident
ally discharged, the load passing through the left
hand and entering the left leg above the knee, TAX
ing an upward course. The wounded man was
brought to the residence Of his parents on Bond
street, near Thames and DIR. Dashells called to at
tend him, who had not. yesterday evening, succeed
ed in extracting the balls. The pistol, it appears,
was loaded with two balls, both of which are lOdg
ed in the thigh. The condition Of the wounded
man is considered critical.
RowpYISM.-Y esterday afternoon two men in a
buggy wagon. drove past the corner of Eutaw
and Franklin street, and it is said fired pistol
young man named Louis Carl without however
doing him any injury; they continued down Frank
lin street, and when near Cathedral street fired
another shot in the air. They next noticed
passing along Saratoga street, and when opposite
the Middle District Station house. they halloed for
"Shutt." AT the time, they drove through Sara
toga street. the officers not aware of their
duct up town, but were shortly notified of the fact
by some of the officers of the Western District, who
were in search of them. The rowdies in the
time had driven out Gay street and escaped arrest.
Council NoMINATToNs.-In addition to the nomi-
nations of the American party for the City Council,
already noticed in the ErchdHge the following have
been made: In the first ward Mr.. Caleb b. Hynes
has been re-nominated for the first branch. Mr..
David Savior has been nominated for the Second
Branch from the eleventh and twelfth wards, and
Mr.. Evan 7. Ellicott Tor the branch from the
thirteenth and fourteenth wards. This completes
their nominations with the exception of a candidate
for the First Branch from the third ward, and one
for the Second Branch from the third and fourth
wards.
CoLLIsIoN.-On Saturday night about = < O'Clock.
the steamer Portsmouth, having several canal
boats in tow, ran afoul of the schooner Adcline,
loaded with wood, cutting down seven strcaks of
her bend. The schooner was struck amidShips and
to prevent her sinking the wood had to be shifted
one side, when she managed to reach the city
The accident occurred Just outside Fort Mclienry,
and it is stated, was unavoidable.
DAKKNEss.-Te Testcrday evening, at the time light
most needed, when persons out to attend the
different churches the streets ofthe Middle District
of the city particularly were feelingly dark. The
Superintendent must be in possession of spurious
almanac. The moon performed her duties well,
late in the night although those of the amplighters
were sadly neglected at an earlier period.
RoBBERY.-Oficers Shanks, Lemon and Reed, on
SATURDAY. last, arrested four colored men named
Stephen Brooks, Francis Bentley, Richard Boston,
and Joe Goodhouse, the charge of breaking in
to the house of Jack, a slave of DR.. E. c. Hinkle,
of Anne Arundel county, and stealing quantity of
clothing. They committed to Jail to await
the requsition of the authorities of Anne Arundel
county, by Justice Boyd.
DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN.-The Reverend James
C. Hays late Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, at Amherst Court House, Virginia, died
yesterday in this city, while visit to some
friends. His remains will be taken to the above
named place tomorrow, for interment.
MARK OF REsPECT.-The flags in the harbor, yes
terday, were displayed at half mast, a mark of
respect for the memory of John Applegarth, Esq.
who died on Saturday afternoon. He was son of
Capt. William AppIegarth, well known Shipping
Merchant in this city.
FIRES
The alarm of fire at Il o'clock on Saturday night,
proceeded from the partial burning of an unoccupied
house on Stockton alley, near Lombard street 1t
was was discovered by officers Smith and Ruark,
who climbed up the roof and succeeded in extin-
gushing it without any further damage being done
than the burning of the roof Its supposed to have
been set on fire.
The alarm at l O clock yesterday morning, was
caused by light in the country some distance from