The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-11-18


(whose wife was arelative and in accordance with
advice there obtained, proceeded to Plainfeld,
Mass where, under the instruction ofthe late Rev.
Moses Halock, Gather of the present senior editor
OF the journal Of Commerce. fitted nearly fitted
for college. While there pursuing his studies he
was attacked with infamma ion of the eyes, which
ultimately became cronic, and precluded him from
the possibility OF the further pursuit of his studies,
when he returned to Ohio. Had not this intlamma-
tion supervened, John Brown would not have died
Virginia cul prit upon Virginia gallows, but in
all probability would have died on a feather bed,
with ID. ID. affixed to his name.'
LETTER FROM OSSAWATTOMTE BROWNS
BACKER.
BoSTON, Nov. l4.-Rumor has mingled nv name
with the events at Harper's Ferry. So long as it
rested on such absurdiics letters written to me
by Colonel Forbes or Others it was too idle for no
t'ce; but when completely is distinctly charged by
one OF the parties engaged, my friends beseech me
to define my position and consent the less rcluc-
family because | divest myself of what, in time,
might be considered an honor, and want unde-
served ones.
As regards Mr.. Cook, to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief, | never saw him, never cerrespOn-
ded with him, never even heard of him until since
the outbreak at llarper's Ferry. That event was
unforeseen and unexpected by me- nor does all my
previous knowledge Of John Brown enable me to
reconcile it with his characteristic prudence, and
his reluctance to shed blood or excite servile insur-
rectlon. 1t is still to me mystery and marvel.
AS I'd lle hefOlc man VINO planned and led that
iorlorn hope, my relations with him in former times
were such one ought to be afraid or ashamed
to avow. If ever my testimony to his high quail
ties can be OF use to him or his, it shall be forth
coming at the proper time and place But neither
this nor other testimony shall be eXtorted for
unrighteous purposes if | can help it.
There are among the statutes of onr Union, GER
tain weapons concealed as are the claws of the cat
in velvet paw, which are seemingly harmless but
are really deadly instruments by which we of the
North may be forced to uphold and defend the bar
barous system of human slavery. For instance, a
dishonest Judge, in the remotest South, in far. off
California, may, upon tho affidavit of any white
person, that the testimony OF citizen of MaSSa-
chuscttS is wanted in a criminal suit send a Mar
shal, who may haul such citizen before the Judge
ana there, among strangers, to recognize for his
appearance in court, or be committed to Jail.
Upon the stand such expressions Of opinions may
be drawn from him will mark him for an abOi-
uonlst and turn him out of the courthouse to the
tender mercles OF people once called Chivalrous
and generous, but among whom the love of fair
play seems rapidly dying out.
Such martyrdom might be coveted by some if
any high purpose were to be gained by it, but it is
especially undesirable when the testimony is not
sought with open and righteous, but with false and
revengetul purpose.
am told by high legal authority that Massachu
setts is so trammelled by the bonds of Union that
as matters now stand, she cannot or dare not pro
tect her citizens from such orcible extradtiOn and
that each one must protect himself as best he may.
thing rather than the right free thought and free
speech. S. e. UowE.
MYSTERIOUS LETTERS.
During the last quarter some fifteen or twenty
letters were received at the Warrent0n Springs
Post-olice, in this county, addressed to persons
who have never called for them, and whose names
are not familiar to any Of the citizens Of the neigh
borh0od. We are informed by Mr.. A. A. Thomp-
son, the postmaster, that he has made digent in
qulry and examined the register at the Springs
without being able to find any names answering to
those on the letters. There is mystery about this
matter which only be unraveIled by the letters
themSe Ives They may contain some additional in.
formation in reference to th9 recent outbreak at
Iarper's Ferry, which would, perhaps, be impor-
tant.- Worrcnton Ha.) Hdy,
"KANsAs WoRK" AT THE SoUrH-Wc were in
formed some days ago, by gentleman whose state
ments are entitled to credit, that seCenteen gin
houses, with their contents have been DESTROYED in
the last two weeks in the county of Talbot alone
The number repels all idea of accident, and espe
cially when recOllect that incendiarsm was one
of the plans of ''ud Brown" and that particular
! region was specifically designated on his map. A
further statement gives confirmation to this concu-
sion. \ letter reached Miledgeville few days
ago, announcing the belief that a squad of Browns
| emiSsaries concealed in the neighborhOod OF
the Mountain, in Meriwether county, and that an
express had been sent to Tabotton for a force to
scour that region and capture the miscreants, il
! possible.
There is but little doubt that detachmcnts o.
! Browns gang have travelled through and set or
foot plans in nearly all the Southern States; but
with due watchtullneSs on the part Of our people
| we do not think there is the slightest cause for
alarm. few bad characters may be sedHced into
such plots, but we have no idea that sufficient co
! operation could be obtained to naugurate anything
! like serious mOvement.-SdUamoh Republican.
The Franklin pa Citizen of the 9th inst saws
that the oil excitement still continues in that place
] cd md Il,
| being formed for the purpose of boring. During
! the last week some very good sites have been dis
covered. We understand that Mr. John Dubbs, o
! this place. has one Of the richest springs in thi,
! section. We are informed by person who ha,
visited it, that by digging a hole in the ground
! near the spring, the water will be covered imme
! diatey with oil. This spring is situated about
| two miles from town, and in all probability some
| enterprising person persons will secure the pr
vilege Of boring there. One OF the companies in
| this place commenced boring on Monday last, and
sank fourinch hole to the average depth of sever
feet the first day This will probably be about the
| average depth bored per day. We have been in
formed that some fifteen wells are to be sunk neal
Titusye; fourteen of the sites are in this county
MARYLAND NEWS.
! MARYLAND Coal TRADE.-For the week ending
Saturday, Nov. II, 7246 0l tons of coal were ship
ped over the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Rail
! road and 5,7S7lO over the road of the George.
Greek Coal and Iron Company. Making a total
for the week from the entire region Of i, 1888 II
| tons.
Total shipments for the year from the entire
| region, 447 .9l9 % tons.
So boats cleared this port during the week end
ing Wednesday, the 10th inst, carrying 9,j48l(
| tons of coal.
During the season LAG boats cleared this port
carrying 255, 1906 tons of coal.
We learn that the Eastern Shore Railroad i
! graded from the Delaware line to within four mile
of Salisbury; and thus the good work goes bravely
| on.-.SalisbHry Sentinel.
WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAIRoAD.-The stock
holders of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
| Company held their annual meeting in Wilmington
! n c., on Thursday last. The meeting was preside,
over by Owen r. kenan, ESQ.,, OF Duplin, ant
! Messrs. p Murphy, of Sampson, and Jno. McRae
of New Hanover, acted Secretary. 0. r. he
man, Esq, appeared as proxy for the State A reso
| luton was passed pledging the company for sub
scription of S30 600 to proposed line of steamer
! between Wilmington and New York, provided thu
| Wilmington and Manchester Company will take
| similar amount of stock The old directors, both
the part of the stockholders and the State,
| re-appOnted, and the president elected
| The board declared dividend of per cent for
| the past six months, making with similar divi
dend previously declared, dividend of s per cent
| for the year.
RETURN OF FOREIGN DEAD LErrEas-Importun
| Suggestion to PosmGsters.-We are requested [,
call the attention Of posmasters to the importance
of endorsing the reason Of noH-deliUery upon all let
| ters from foreign countries which, from anv cause
cannot be delivered to the persons addressed ant
are, therefore, sent to the dead letter office to b.
returned. The omission to make such endorse
ments has caused numerous inquiries sometime
! accompanied by complaints from Foreign Posto1ic
Departments respecting the causes of non-deliver
of letters; anC if pOstmasters will attend to tn
above suggestion, it will be the means of saving
much correspondence. Constitution.
PASsroETs.-The following notice from the De
partment of State appears in the Constitution: ''In
formation has been received at this Department
from an official source, that certificates from nota
ries in the United States of America issued to nat
uralized or unnaturalized inhabitants, do not con
fer the right of entrance into Prussia, nor throug
| Prussia into Germany, nor, with the visa o
ministers consuls, would they have any validit.
| as passports. Furthermore, the only passports il
the United States which are of any validity, ar
those issued by the General Government at Wash
, ington."
A WALKING ARMoRY.-A negro was arrested re
Gently in Richmond who had on his person foul
pistols and two bowie knives and ammunition, Tn
case will be investigated