The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE

| A SwINDLE.-Y esterday evening, about o'clock
| a man entered the jewelry store of Mrs. Kenney,
Baltimore street, corner of Sharp, and made pur-
chase of jewelry to the amount of $50. He stated
| that his name was J. F. Gordon that he was from
the country and was stopping at the Matby House,
and he requested Mrs. kenney to send the jewelry
to the hotel by clerk, and he would there pay the
bill. Accordingly young man with the jewelry
in his possession was sent in company with Mr.
Gordon. The two entered the hotel and Mr.. Cor
don walked to the clerks desk, called for the KEY
of his room, inviting the clerk to accompany him
up stairs. After reaching the room he asked the
young man to be seated, and taking the jewelry
from his hand, told him to wait moment until he
could show it to his sister, who occupied adjoin-
ing room. The clerk complied with the request
and Mr.. Gordon not returning soon, he became
alarmed and made search for his purchaser, but he
was no where to be found. Gordon had no sister
at the hotel and is doubt a consummate
swindler.
PoLITTcAL.-Meetings were held in the various
wards of the city last night by the American party
for the selection of delegates for the nomination of
candidates for Congress in the Sd and 4th districts
In the twelve upper wards composing the 4th dis
trlct, the contest was between the Hon. H. Winter
Davis, present member, and Coleman Yellott ESQ
The 18th and Goth wards elected Yeott delepates
the Davis men in the latter ward refusing to vote
In wards l3, IA, Is, l6 II, Is and 49, Davis dele
gates were elected We received no returns from
the 9th, 10th or llth wards. But as Mr.. Davis has
seven wards without them, his nomination is en-
sured on the first ballot Everything passed of very
quietly so far as ascertained
meeting held in the 18th ward last
evening for the nomination of candidate for magis-
trate. DR.. Perkinson was declared the nominee
having received three majority over j. H. Ensor
present incumbent
ARRIVAL OF A New YoRK YAcHT.-The Yacht
"Haswel," of forty tons burtheD belonging to the
New York Yacht Fleet, arrived at this port yester-
day, and is now moored near the drawbridge at the
mouth Of Jones' Falls The 'Haswel is beauti-
tul craft, and has the reputation Of being one of the
fastest salers, of her tonnage among the numerous
fast boats of the New York feet. The following
gentlemen, who hail from Providence, R. l., and
who have been on pleasure excursion to Rich
mond, Norfolk, &C., constitute her officers: Cap
tain, II. Butler; Purser, VIM. Butler; Chaplain,
Thomas A. DOYLE; Surgeon, VIM g. Blandinq:
who have all taken quarters at the Gilmor House
intending to pass day or two in Baltimore for
the purpose of enjoying here "on shore"
amusement.
BRUTAL TREATMENT.-A woman named Rosa Red
dish, living Cross street. arrested Yesterday
morning, on the complaint of number of neigh
| bors charged with cruel treatment to a little
orphan girl, about IL years of age, whose name
could not be ascertained. The testimony of the
| neighbors prove that the woman had for some time
treated the girl in a most inhuman manner. The
little girls arms neck and breast presented very
bruised appearance. The girl was taken from the
women and given in charge of Mrs. McIlhany
who will keep her until a comfortable home is
found for her.
BURGLARY.-Some time during Monday night or
yesterday morning, the daguerrean and photograph
gallery of P. L. Perkins. Nos SO and l0l Baltimore
street. was entered by thieves and robbed of about
sixty dollars worth of ewelrv consisting of lockets
and breastpins, designed for daguerreotype pic
lures. 1t is supposed that the robbers entered the
establishment by false keys, all the locks were in
good order when the place was opened in the morn
ing; the only evidence of force being used appear-
! ing upon the showcase, containing the jewelry
| which had been priced open. This is the four tn
time that Mr. Perkins has been robbed in the same
way.
| The Cry PASSENGER RAILwAY.-Two cars will be
placed upon the western section of the passenger
railway this morning, running from the intersection
OF Baltimore and Sharp streets to Boundary avenue
at the extreme end of Pennsylvenia avenue The
| cars will commence to run at o'clock A. NJ. and
for this day the riding will be free Car No. has
been placed on the eastern section of the road un
der charge of the polite and gentemany conductor
| Mr. Thomas Dukehart
ACCrDENT.-Quite severe accident occurred to a
Mrs. Schroate, yesterday morning, in the house of
| Mr. Reiaenger, on Franklin street A little bow
had climbed up to get something from the mantel-
piece, and in so doing knocked loaded revolver off
which expoaded, the ball taking effect in the foot
OF Mrs. 5. The wound was quite painful one. Dr.
| Owen attended her. ... .
| POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
James Hughes and VIM. Wech were arrested
| Yesterday on the complaint of Mary Wilmington
| charged with stealing $40 in money, and leWelry
to the value of $685. which she carried in bag
about her person. She represents that the bag fell
to the toor, and the parties arrested picked it up
and He'd They were committed to Jail for Court.
Robert Book was yesterday arrested by Officer
Rotten, on the charge of assaulting and beating
Thomas Moore. Held to bail by Justice HAYWARD
I John Easman was yesterday arrested on the
charge OF disorderlv conduct in Lexington market.
Fined 81 and costs, and committed in default of
payment by Justice Logan.
| William Keene, on the charge of driving through
funeral train, was fined 50 and costs by Justice
| Ensor.
| Charles Scheffer was arrested, charged with per-
mitting horse to go loose in the street Fined So
and costs by Justice Logan.
| John George Barlow arrested on Monday
night on the charge of stabbing man named Thus
Spence. The affair occurred at the house of Bar
low, on the corner of Penn and Pratt streets. An
examination was had before the Mayor yesterday
morning, but Spence refused to appear against his
assailant. Barlow was then committed to iaiI for