The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-03-28

EXCAVATIONS AT ArHENs.-The Archaeological
Society of Athens is actively proceeding with ex-
cavations in the vicinity of the Temple of Theseus
and fragments of architecture and sculpture are
continually being discovered. Among other objects
recently found, ancient inscription, in which
the form of the characters warrants the conjecture
that they were written from right to left. In the
course OF diggings the Acropolis there were re-
Gently found in the cistern in front of the Par
thenon some remains of the best period of ancient
Greek sculpture, consisting of small male and
female figures Fragments of inscriptions were
likewise found, and it is hoped that further search
will bring to light the portions requisite to admit
of their being fully deciphered Among the frag-
ments recently dug up one of the most remarkable
is horses foot, which is supposed to belong to
the sculptures of the Parthenon. There is also
colossal hand, which it is conjectured may have be-
longed to the statue of Neptune and if it is the
hand that held the trident In front of the Par
thenOn, and extending along the whole breadth of
the editce, eight steps cut in the rock of the
Acropolis. These steps are now uncovered. Many
of the Objects which continually being dug up,
are fragments of antiquities already known and
preserved in museums in a mutilated state.
CECIL CouNTY.-The April term of Cecil county
Circuit Court commences on the 4th of April, one
week from Monday next. There is much business
to be done.
Michael McGorman, confined in the Elkton Jail
for passing counterfeit money, escaped on Satur-
day last. 1t is supposed he cut his irons loose
and was helped over the wall by other prisoners.
Mr.. Thomas Grubb, has bought from Mr.. Henry
Wesley, 220 acres of land, in the Eighth District,
for $4,000. The land was bought seven years ago
by Mr.. W. for S1,500; there has been no lime or
improvements put on it since.
James s. Martin has sold the Deer Park building
in Newark, now occupied by Miss Chamberlain as
female Seminary, to Jacob Dehaven of Philade-
phia, for $1,000. The original cost of the building
was So, 900. Mr.. d. designs opening it as a hotel
in another year.
]. 7. Mccullough and Hiram Mccullough, Esqrs.
sold at Trustees sale, on Monday, certain lots in
Perryville, late the property of Joseph McMullin,
to James McMullin, for $500.
THE FRENCH Consul AT QUEBEc.-The French gov
ernment has appointed with the sanction of that of
Queen Victoria, a consul at Quebec; thus, in this
way reviving connection with the Province which,
by the fortune of war, passed out of the possession
of France just century ago. The trade between
France and Canada is wonderfully small at present.
Last year not single French vessel visited Quebec,
and only three Canadian vessels went to France
The imports from France are scarcely anv thing at
all-about $50 000-and of what there is the greater
part comes indirectly through England. The largest
item of importation from that country, by far, is
books; for even OF French wines and silks, only very
small quantities imported. Since the conquest of
Canada century ago, by England, it is doubtful
whether hundred French emigrants have come
to the country.
PHOTOGRAPHY IN CoURT.-Since the recent case
in the Superior Court of this city, where photogra-
ply was largely instrumental in furthering the
ends of justice, Mr.. Southworth, of the firm of
Southworth Hawes has almost daily been called
upon to apply the Photographic process to books
and papers in disputed cases. He was a witness in
Lowell yesterday, in case where, it is alleged the
date in a pass-book was altered. An enlarged pho
tograph of the writing in question certainly goes
far toward sustaining this view. Mr. Southworth
informs that about $50, 900 are involved in the
various suits in which his services photographer
have recently been secured. The case relates to
town records, bank accounts, and business transac-
tions of various descriptions Boston Ado.
A New "HooP' DIsEAsE.-A new disease has
made its appearance since the introduction of hoons
1t exhibits itself only in cold weather. and then is
only discoverable in cities where the buildings are
warmed with furnances. Two ladies were STANDING
over register the other day, talking and laughing
when one endeavoring to sit was suddenly attacked
and screamed violently. The other soon also tried
to SIT, and was attacked in the same manner. The
explanation Is that by standing solong over the regis
ter, their metallic hoop became heated to such de
gree that when they attempted to be seated, it was
like sitting on hot 9ridiron. OF course they were
not great length of time getting up again, and
naturally enough uttered screams-al of which
would be very mysterious to locker on unac
quanted with the mysteries of hoops.
Mr.. Turner Reed, a resident of Abingdon Mass. J
was robbed on the road near that village on Tues
day evening, by four men who took from him 81,
300, and threw him into pond. He managed tc
get home, however, in very bad plight.