The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-20
La w NTELLMENCE.

Milton Whitney, Esq, Attorney for the State,
prosecuting.
State Us. John Coburn, charged with stealing six
gold watches, the property of Adams Express
Company.
The prisoner was placed in the box and the clerk
read the indictment, to which he plead ''not
guilty" The prisoner said he was not ready for
trial and had not secured counsel. The Court as
signed his defence to Charles L. Kraft Esq., and
requested him to consult with the prisoner and fix
day for trial.
In the case of the State Us. James Haslam,
charged with an assault with intent to kill his wife,
the witnesses were returned est, and Mr.. Whit
ney asked that the might be steted so that he
might open it when the witnesses were found.
State as. Michael Hunter, charged with an assault
with intent to kill. He has never been arrested
and Mr.. Whitney asked that the case might be
stetted. 9.
State u.s. Patrick Boland, charged with stealing
$3.50, the property of James Neal.
The indictment was read and the prisoner plead
'guilty."
The Court heard part of the testimony of the
State, when it proved that the money was found
in possession of the prisoner, and there were ten
dollars and quarter of it missing. The money
was stolen from between a feather bed and mat
tress, where it had been placed
The Court sentenced the prisoner to five years
and six months in the penitentiary.
State Us. George Portee, charged with killing
John Armstrong, negro, by shooting him with a
pistol on the morning of the 4th of January in
negro grog shop, on Plum street, near Montgom-
cry street.
The indictment was read by the Clerk, and the
prisoner plead "not guilty" He stated that he was
not ready for trial, and that his counsel was John
l.. Thomas, Esq.
Mr.. Whitney informed the Court that Mr.
Thomas had told him be was not counsel for the
prisoner.
The Court assigned Dennis S.Sweeney, ESQ.,,
as his counsel, and on consultation with the pris-
oner, the counsel informed the Court that the prs
oner desired to remove the case to the Baltimore
nv ttut nm ,1tot., al,
the prisoner, he informed the Court that the pris-
oner had not concluded definitely to remove his
trial.
Mr.. Whitney said he could not consent to a post
ponement of the case, owing to the fact that the
most important witness in the case was now con-
fined in Jail as witness; that his health was bad
and it was hardship for witness to be confined
in prison while he suffering from sickness
BY consent of counsel Wednesday next was fixed
for the disposal of the case and if the prisoner did
not remove his trial, he would be ready proceed
with it in this court
State Us. Edward Miller charged with the wilful
killing of Thomas Lay burn.
The indictment was read by the clerk, to which
the prisoner plead ''not guilty." He announced his
counsel to be o. F. Hack, ESQ.,, and Sheppard A.
Leakin, Esq. He said he was not ready for trial
State Us. Beale Barton, charged with the willful
killing of Thomas Layburn.
The clerk read the Indictment to which the priso-
plead 'not guilty. He announced his counsel
to be o. F. Hack, Esq, and Sheppard A. Leakin,
Esq.
Mr.. Pitts counsel for John Lennon, indicted
with John Segafoose and Henry Duval for the will
full killing of Charles Fisher, made motion to give
John Lennon a separate trial. 1t was granted
trial.
Major Henley, counsel for Duvall said he would
be ready for trial on Monday the 3lst inst The
Prosecuting Attorney assented to the appoint
meut of that day.
John Segafoose had not secured counsel and his
day of trial was not fixed.
The case of State as. Marion Cord and Charles
Taylor, charged with shooting Adolph Wertzbur-
ger, was set down for this morning Hamilton and
Renshaw, counsel for the defence.
State Us. James Kennedy, charged with stealing
a shawl the property of Louis Hammerslaugh
The indictment was read by the Clerk and the
prisoner plead "guilty"
The Court sentenced him to Is months in the
penitentiary, and remarked to the prisoner You
are an able bodied man and can make good living
by laboring. If you do not drink, you should have
no trouble in getting along. The Court does not
want to you here again it will not be so ligha
as at present.
State Us. John Evans, charged with stealing a
saddle and bride, the property of Samuel Comsel
The prisoner plead mot guilty" He having no
counsel the Court assigned Col Robt. McAllister to
act for the defence.
State Us. James Carroll, charged with stealing $50
pounds of iron, the property of Samuel D. Sexton.
The prisoner plead "not guilty" c. L. Kraft, ESQ.,
appeared for the defence.
stealing cane-gun, the property of James H. Mer-
ril The prisoner plead ''not guilty" Thomas G.
Warrington, Esq, for defence
State rs.Adam Seabold charged with stealing
cane-gun, the property of James Fl. Merrill. The
prisoner plead "not guilty" Thomas J. Warning
ton, ESQ.,, for defence.
State Us. Geo. Wise, charged with breaking into
the house of Samuel Newman and stealing a GUAM
tity of dry goods and ewelry.
The prisoner plead 'snot guilty." and not having
counsel, the court assigned R. T. Renshaw to act
State Us. James Reed-charged with stealing
brass oil cup the property of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company.
The prisoner plead ''not guilty. and stated that
Root. Barry, Esq, was his counsel.
State Us. Moses Henry, negro-charged with
stealing an overcoat, the property of Patrick Gro
mine.
The prisoner plead "not guilty." and not having
secured counsel, the court assigned Jesse H. Ma
gruder, Esq.
State Rosanna Smith, charged with stealing
quantity OF under-clothing, the property of Moses
Rider
The prisoner plead ''not guilty. and not having
counsel the court assigned John B. Wilson, Esq.
Thos. J. Warrington, ESQ.,, counsel for Henry
Beasenborough and Adam Seabod-charged with
the theft of a cane gun, the property of James H.
Merrill, appeared and asked the court to fix the
amount of bail in their cases. The court fixed it
$3.50 each.
The Grand Jury made several presentments none
of which are important,
The Court adjourned until this morning at ten
o'clock.
C1RcU1r CoURr FOR BALTIMORE CIrY.-Hon VIM.
Geo. krebs, Judge. The following business was
transacted yesterday
John Wills Us. John F. McJilton, ct. al. Iniunc-
ton issued restraining the defendant from selling or
dsposing of any of the property and effects of the
partnership of complainant and defendants, and a
conditional order passed for the appointment of a
receiver. U. HorwitZ for complainant.
Robert Moore ct. al. Us. Samuel Herman, ct al
Bill to set aside deed of trust for benefit of credi-
tors. Before reported. Further argued and con-
cluded by Mclaughlin for complainant, and Lana
han for defendant. Under curia.
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Hon. z. Collins Lee, Judge
The following business was transacted yesterday
Peter Farnen US. Bernard Farnen. Action to re-
cover an open account Verdict for plaintiff for
$500.
The Union Coal and Iron Company Us. William
.. Eichelberger. Action to recover on notes. Yer
dict for plaintiff for Sl,727.
Assignment for to-day from 423 to 443 inclusive.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-Hon. VIM. l.. Mar
shall, Judge. The following business was trans
acted yesterday
Frederick Eschback Us. Hamilton Easter & Co.
An appeal from Hayward Judgmen. affirmed.
Nathaniel Watts Jesse NJ. Cullson. An ap-
peal from Carl. Judgment reversed and Judgment
for appellee for S27.45. Each party to pay his own
costs.
Assignment for to-day from l57 to 179 inclusive.
CoURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND Dec TERM,
ls5s.-ANNAPoLIs January 10Th, 1s59.-No. %.
VI.
of MARYLAND. Error to the Criminal Court of Balt-
more City. The argument in this conclu-
ded by Mr.. Nelson for the plaintiffin error.
No. 2S. General Docket-State of MARYLAND u.s.
The Baltimore and Susquehanna Steam Company.
Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, was ar
gued and concluded by Waters and Steele for the
appellants and by Mclean for the appellee.
SUPREME Court OF THE UNITED SrArEs-TUEs.
DAY, January Is, lS59.-Bernard Rocker Esq.,, of
New York, and c. Gibson, ESQ.,, of Missouri
were admitted attorneys and councillors of this
Court.
No. 1885, John T. Mason, plaintiff in error, Us.
Joseph c. Gamble ct al. In error to the Circuit
Court of the United States for the district of Mary
land. Mr. Chief Justice fancy delivered the opin-
ion of the Court dismssing this for the want
of jurisdiction.
No. 43. The United States, appellants, u.s. Ma
thaniel Bassett. The argument of this cause was
continued by Mr.. V. E. Howard for the appellee
and concluded by Mr.. Hull for the appellants
No. As. Henry Hill, plaintiff in error, Us. Caleb
b. Smith, ct al. This cause was submitted to the
consideration of the Court the record and print
ed argument by Mr.. o. H. Smith for the plaintiff in
error.
Adjourned until tomorrow, IL o'clock.
FOREIGN.
The CONTINENTAL GAMING EsTABLIsHMENT.-With
one exception the gaming establishments of the
continent have had most prosperous season, and
have distributed enormous dividends. The Wies-
baden Bank in spite of the heavy contributions
which it is forced to pay to the town. has paid a
dividend of Is per cent. That of Hamburg was lar
ger, notwithstanding loss of 800. 900 francs which
inaugurated the season. This heavy loss sent
the new shares down to price lower than the divi-
dend subsequently distributed but they were eager
ly purchased by the directors, who realized for
tune by the result. The petty tables at Wildun
gen netted nearly 200 900 francs gained almost ex-