The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-15
CITY INTELLIGENCE,

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
RECEPTION OF THE RICHMOND GREYs.-The Rich
mond Greys, Capt. Wyatt NJ. Elliott, of Richmond.
Va, arrived in this city Saturday morning, en-
route for New York city: They were received at
the Camden street depot by the Independent Crews,
lieutenant II. l.. Simpson, commanding, and es-
corted through several streets to the Eutaw House
where an excellent breakfast, prepared al the or
der of the Independent Crews. awaited them COL
). ). Mills of the SD regiment when the Company
had surrounded the tables remarked thar the Crews
OF this city rendered to the Greys of Richmond the
hospitalities of which they were partaking as a
slight testimony of the regard entertained by them
for their brother soldiers of Richmond There was
no show attempted, but the Offering was from SOL
diers to soldiers, and he knew it would be re-
celved IN the same spirit with which it
! was tepdered. He bade them welcome to
baltimore, and expressed the hope that con-
tinued train of festivities would wait upon their
Journey. The two companies, tog ether with num-
Der of invited guest, down and did ample Justice
to the good things spread before them. Acting
Mayor Ford was present and sat at the head of the
table. After breakfast the companies formed in
line and marched to the President street station.
where they took the for Philadelphia The
Richmond Greys had Gl muskets, are a very fine
looking corps, and gave evidence of high proficiency
IN military drill. They are accompanied by the
Armory Band, James B. Smith, leader Besides
Col. ). 5. Mills, Lieut.. Col. VIM. II. Hayward and
Adjutant b. r. Keene, were in attendance.
DEATHS BY LIGHrNING.-The thunder storm which
visited this city ON Saturday afternoon was at
tended by frightul loss of life The facts as as
certained, are follows: Mr.. George H. Hall,
residing at No. AZ Cider alley, in company with
two OF his sons, proceeded to Spring Gardens for
the purpose of spending an afternoon in fishing
slight rain coming up, they pushed for the Anne
Arundel shore, where they sought shelter under
the trees. The party separated shore, the father
and his son, William, taking position under one
tree, and the youngest son finding shelter about
fifteen yards from the other party. They had re-
malned there some twenty-five or thirty min
utes IN apparent security, when terrific
discharge of electricity took place. striking the
earth where the father and son, William.
were standing, killing them instantly, and
severely shocking the younger son who was near
BY. As soon as the boy recovered, he hastened
to the city and impaired the sad news to his mother
and the friends of the family. The bodies of the
unfortunate deceased were taken in charge by per-
sons who were near the scene of the occurrence
and brought to the city, when DR.. Battee, coro-
ner, held an inquest, the verdict being that they
came to their deaths by being struck with light
ming. The bodies and clothing of the deceased
evidenced that heavy and severe discharge of
electricity had traversed the spot where they were
standing, causing instantaneous death,
SAILING OF SrEANsElps.-Th steamship VIM. Jen-
kins, Capt. VIM. A. Haett, sailed Saturday after
noon, at three o'clock for Boston. She was heavily
treighted and took out the following passengers:
Miss W. Hynes, Miss NJ: Hynes, Mr.. L. and F.
Broadbent, Mr.. 7. Remick and lady, Mrs S. A. H.
Marks, Miss Mary E. Marks, Mrs. John Fl. Peak
Mrs J. B. Stoddard, Mr.. B. P Moore and lady,
Mrs. n. r. johnson, Miss NJ. A. Donaldson, Mr.. W.
Muckelroy and lady, Mrs. s. A. Gibson and son,
N Miss Fanny Bear, Captain John Jiard, Mr.. Henry
Taylor, Mr.. c. c. Hyatt, Mr.. John Bowie, Miss
Webb, Master Webb, Miss Anna Brown, Mr. Rob.
ert Bell, Jr., Mr.. r. H. Hyatt, Mr.. S. A H. Marks,
Jr., Mr.; Robert Clark, Mr.. David NJ. Wilson, Chas.
Webb, Esq, Mr.. W. D. Maxwell, Mr.. C. H. Plimp-
ton, Mr.. II. W. Bolton, Mr.. B. F. Larcombe, Mr.
H. W. and K. Arnold, Mr. VIM Yardley, Mr.. Jno.
Turner, Jr., Mr. S; R. Gore, Mr.. A. F. Crane, Mr..
Wm Gray; Mr.. John W. Disney, Mr.. Robt. Sci
way, DR.. Fl. NJ. Duva, Mr.. E. A. Ditty, Mr.. D.
Gushing, Mr.. Isaac DeFord, Mr. Lewis A. Thomas
and lady, Mr.. j. F. Buzby, Mr.. S. J.. Southland,
and Mr.. j, E. Wheeler.
The steamship CITY of Norfolk, Captain j. c.
Parker, sailed at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon for
Savannah with large freight and the following
passengers: Richard D. Thomas, VIM. p Jones.
J. NJ Mace, Mrs. Annie L. Mace, Miss Catharine
Wlker, Jas Miller, Henry P. Holland, Mrs. Nellie
Davis, Mrs. Mary Lucas, }. Kimball.
IMPORTANT AaREsr.-George Manuel, a FUGITIVE
from justice, was arrested on Friday night on the
charge of arson On the 18th of January last a
three story brick dwelling on Lombard street. near
High, the property of B. F. Cunningham, was fired
and almost entirely consumed Manuel was ar
rested at the time, taken before Justice Mears,
who held him for an examination. The examina-
ton, however, never off, and Manuel left the
CITY. The Grand Jury acted on the charge and in
dlcted Manuel, when bench warrant was issued
for his arrest but up to Friday night last he evad
ed the officers. LIEUT. Carmichael heard of his be-
ing in the city and he Immediately effected his ar
rest. DE was committed to Jail TO answer the
charge at Court,
BRUTAL ASsAULT.-Last night man named Fran
els Owens was arrested, charged with assaulting
and beating his wife. The parties live in Front
street, near Hien, and yesterday afternoon at two
O'Clock, the man whipped his wife, drove her into
the yard attached to the house, where he compelled
her to remain during the rest of the day threaten
ing to kill her if she attempted to enter the house
About haitpast eight o'clock at night, officer
Stapeford was attracted to the house by her cries.
and arrested Owens and took him to the Middle dis
trict police station where he was confined to await
an examination. Mrs Owens, with a babe about
one year old in her arms, came to the station house
and told OF her husbands brutality
ACCTDENT.-Saturday morning, about three
o'clock, man named Albert Hokan, fell from the
second story window of the house OF Mr.. Thomas
Green, on Thames street, near Bond. In the fall
he struck against the timbers of an awning, in
Jurlng himself severely internally and also cutting
large cash across his right eye. He was taken
into the house, and has received medical attention
but is in very critical condition. Hokan is ore OF
the crew of the brig Palestine, which arrived on
Friday from the West Indies
SUDDEN DEATH.-William P. Pouder, Esq, gen
teman well and favoraby known throughout the
State, died suddenly Saturday night at his resi-
dence on North Howard street. Mr.. Pouder was
at one time prominent member of the Democratic
party, and in addition to other public Offices filed
q responsible position in the Susquehanna Railroad
Company and was a member of the Board of Com
missioners of Public Works.
MARINE pIsAsTER.-0n Saturday morning the
brig Delta, Captain Dauby, arrived here from Cape
Verde, bringing two of the crew of the brig Sera-
fno, which was wrecked on the Goth of July, on
Fortune Island, while on her way from st. Domingo
to Falmouth, Captain Daulby states that all the
crew of the wrecked brig were saved.
APPOINTMENTS .-Ignatus L. Barton, formerly one
of the reporters for the Clipper newspaper has been
appointed receiver of moneys at the western ter
minus of the City Passenger Railway. Thomas
Dukehart and Jas. Fassay have been appointed
conductors oG the cars.
MEETING OF THE CITY CoUNCIL.-The two branch
meet this evening at FIVE O'Clock 1t is expected
that the session will continue about six weeks
The most important question which will be before
the body will be the selection of a site for the new
amshouse.
NAYOR,S GOHRT