The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-01

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of the marksmen take the precaution of shutting
both eyes when they pulled the trigger for fear o
piece of the cap when it exploded damaging their
vision. Others did not understand the hair-trigger,
and they scarcely touched the rife before it was
discharged the ball in such cases generally pass
clear over the embankment, and going ex-
curson the neighboring fields. The COM
mittee did not distribute the premiums on the
ground, but reserved them until this morning,
when they will be awarded to the best Shots
FENCING MATCH.
During the target firing number of those not
engaged in that amusement INDUCED in fencing
The most interesting contest took place between
Charles Baker, member of the Turner's of this
city, and Charles Wohlschlager, of Washington
city. Baker is considered of the most skillful
fencers belonging to the societies here, and Wohl-
Schlager occupies the same position among the
Turner's IN Washington. 1t is said that he came to
the festival with the express purpose of meeting
Baker and vanquishing him. AS soon as it was
announced that the contest between these two
men was to come off, the crowd hurried to
the spot. The two champions entered the
ring, shook hands, then put on the vi
sor and gloves. Baker was much smaller than
his antagonist, but was closely and compactly
built. The broad swords were handed to them,
and the combat commenced. Both showed great
skill and some dozen or more passes were made,
when each struck the other, Bakers sword falling
heavily on the head of Wohlschlager while the
sword of the latter struck Baker severe blow in
the side. 1t became apparent that both men were
becoming much excited, and friends cried out ''not
so hard" but the combat went on, the blows fall
ing harder each time, and the number of hits be-
ing about equal. After the struggle had lasted
about FIVE minutes Wohlschlapcr made n severe
pass at the head of Baker, which was admirably
parried, Wohlschlager's sword striking Bakers
with such force as to break in two about eight
inches from the handle. Bakers sword immediate
ly dropped, and his hand was extended to and ac-
cepted by Wohlschlager. This contest closed the
fencing exercises for the day.
DANCING.
Fe!dtman's band was in Rost's Gardens where is
erected large open shed, with a good spring floor
constructed expressly for dancing. At one side
stand is placed for the orchestra and the floor is
sufficiently large to hold seventy-fve couples
Gentlemen were charged an admittance fee of u
cents-ladies free. During the entire day, with
put few minutes intermission, the dancing was
keptup The waltz, ,shottische, cotillion and other
dances, succeeded each other in rapid succession
and the younger portion of the company in
dulged in this amusement to their hearts
content In Hoover's Garden, near where
the target firing took place, Schreibner's
band was stationed. No special arrangement had
been made for dancing, and consequently the green
sward was taken. Women doffed their bonnets, and
under the broiIing sun, danced until the musicians
wearied Of playing. Whenever the music ceased
the beauX escorted their sweethearts into the
shade, where they donned their bonnets and waited
patiently for the music to re-commence when they
again joined in.
The amount of 'ager" consumed was immense
At RostS two booths were erected, and also two at
HOover's in which stood half a dozen men who
were kept constantly busy dealing out the lager
Men with large horns filled with beer, were passing
among the crowd generous V offering the fluid to
all who wished to drink. Others had large wooden
hagons and were equally liberal in dispensing their
contents. In different places priUate kegs were
placed and the owner stood with his hand on the
spiggot, only too happy to have an opportunity to
dispense his bounty. With all the drinking, how
ever, there was no excessive intoxicaton, every
body appeared to have imbibed some of the bever-
age, and all to be good humored and happy.
THE JUVENILES.
The juvenile portion of the company had their
own special amusements, which consisted of ''bag
jumping" 'pole climbing" and ''cream eating"-
each play affording infinite amusement to those en-
gagged and to the lookers-on, Bag Jumping consists
in getting into a sack, which comes up to the
neck, where it is tied and which encoses the arms
The person thus accoutred is required to jump
around ring, during which performance he falls
frequently. In scream eating" two bows are
and each is required to feed the other
with ice cream, using spoons. of course, it is diff
cult for one to find the others mouth and there is
but small amount of cream eaten, but large
quantity distributed over the clothing of both.
THE POLICE.
Detective Stevens, Gates Sutton and Peacock,
were on the ground, were also a number of the
police, who were kept actively employed in passing
from one garden to the other, and in keeping
order.
PICKroCKETs AND ROUGHs
There was large attendance of roughs and
The former appeared to belong en-
tlrely to the Eastern section of the city, as the
reporter did not observe any of the Holiday street
or uptown gentry on the ground. Among the
were several from abroad. Three
were from Ci9einnati. one CT whom dressed
IN plain broad cloth, with white choker, and
looked more like parson than "knuck" Another
was dressed in the latest style of fashion, and had
the appearance of fine gentleman. The third was
KID, sharp, keen-featured boy, apparently about
10 years OF age The worthytrio feeling around
an 4ous to get an opportunity to work, but detec
tive stevens observing them, told them to "ge,"
and they left The same detective observed seve-
raj others man9uvring around, but he arrested
them, searched them and then ordered them off
the ground. The other officers were also active in
expelling this class of thieves. The roughs did not
attempt any disturbance, except that three of them
leaped over the fence, refusing to pay the admit
tance tee and when requested to leave refused and
showed night. The Germans and the police rallied,
and two of them jumped back again, while the third
started up the lot pursued by several of the rifle
men. He was caught near the entrance gate. In
the struggle attending the arrest, officer Morgan
was cut between the fingers by one of the sword
bayonets. Several persons who became disorderly
were removed otherwise the best of order prevailed
PROCEEDINGS AT THE INSTITUTE.
IL having been announced in the programme that
the proceedings of the Festival would close with
grand ball and presentation of prizes at the Mary
land Institute, last evening crowd to the number
of at least 1,500 assembled to take part in the
closing exercises. Capt Schreibers band was pre-
sent and the number of persons taking part in the
dancing at one time was about 900.
At ten O'Clock Mr.. Bartel, President of the Ger
man Turner's of this city, came forward and read
the list OF persons to whom prizes had been award
ed. The successful candidates were Messrs. Con
rad Preisson, Henry Markoff, H. Bender and Geo.
kitzmer. Junior Turners-Conrad Shultz, H. Refs
ser and Fredk. Leitz. Fencing-V Shate and
Charles Becker. Target-fring-B Krause, H. La
benstein and DR.. Windwart.
A c4,..L II.
again resumed and kept up until late hour Of the
night. The visitors from abroad will leave to. .day
for their various homes, after having spent week
of unalloyed pleasure.