The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-26
PERSONAL.

The HEALTH OF Elk SENATOR PREsroy-The Col
umbla = Z. Cdrotinidn says The numerous
friends ofthe Hon. W. G. Preston will be highly
gratlhed to learn that his health within these few
months has been better than for some wears.
DR.. h. II. Barton, of Louisiana, died recently at
Columbia, Sou Carolina. In the decease of Dr.
Barton the medical profession is deprived of one of
its most useful members and brightest ornaments
His reports on cholera and yellow fever have been
regarded among the most important contributions
to medical science. while his report on the epidem-
les OF Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas
is work of great value, as illustrating the local
and occult of disease, the influence of pre-
ventabe conditions, and the control of science and
civilization. The latter work was founded upon
the revelations of the 7h Census and based on ma
terias furnished bv Mr. Kennedy for that nurpose
in 1852. This work is illustrated with maps of the
States colored corresDOndenty with their sanitary
condition. indicating the facility and Importance of
Preyenta6le regulations, and the application of
geon in wal with Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams it is said have
netted about $780, 900 BY their European tour.
Messrs. Phelan, Seereiter. and Tieman have
lately been in Chicago trying to make up billiard
They disagreed, however, the size of the balls,
and the match is Off Mr.. Phean, it is sad refu-
ses to meet Seereter again any terms.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says that it sis little
singular that Thomas Eugene De Marbois who,
having recovered, as is known, from his wounds
and his alleged insanity, has gone to Philadelphia
was allowed to depart without even the form of
trial. Nothing would or could have been done
with him, we presume, but still the law could not
fail to regard him as the attempting, and nearly
successful murderer of his wife until proper test-
mony proved him an irresponsible agent by means
of his insanity His wife Blanche is still at the ST.
Johns Hotel des lnvalides, but will probably be
enabled to leave there next week. 1t is said she
win join her husband in the East, but this is very
doubtful.
Mr.. John Fine, aged 90 years, and Miss Elizabeth
Harley, of Davidson county, n. c., were married
on the 2lst ult They walked miles to the resi-
dence of the magistrate, and after the ceremony
performed walked back.
The New York Post, in noticing the marriage of
John Cochrane in West Chester county, n. Y,
said: "John Cochrane, the bachelor Congressman,
has at last surrendered" In reply to this, Mr.
Cochrane, the Congressman, writes:
Permit me to transmit later bulletin from the
seat of war. Though in a state of close SIEGE
have reason to think the fortress impregnable
Yet failure of supplies might compel its surrender
at discretion.
Joseph w. Thornton is on trial at ST. Louis for
the murder of Mr.. Joseph Charles, a prominent
citizen. whom Thornton killed in the street in June
last. The defence of insanity is set up. Thornton
has since been convicted of murder in the first de-
gree.
James Cortlan, Jr., ESQ.,, of Baltimore city, is
from Liverpool.
Mr.. VIM. j. Stone, of Washington CITY, has
nearly completed colossal plaster cast of "The
Hunted Prairie Horse" 1t represents wild horse
which, having been pursued by Indians to the edge
of precpice, starts back with terror at perceiving
that his next plunge forward must be into the
yawning gulf below. Mr.. Stone has been engaged
on the work for nearly four years.
M. de Sartiges, the French Minister near the
Court of Mr.. Buchanan, is at Plombieres, in France
suffering from enlargement of the liver combin-
ed with inflammation of the spleen. His recovery
is thought to be doubtful.
MIR. Ten Brock writes from England to friend
in Memphis that his winnings in England this wear
have topped S440,0OO to gain which he risked but
| 2O,OOO.
His Excellency the Governor General of Canada
Sir E. Head, has accepted the invitation extended
to him to be present at the banquet to be given in
Portland, Me-, in honor of the arrival of the
Great Eastern Lady Head will accompany him in