The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-21

sault with intent to kill Thomas Edwards. Grace
is lad about l6 years of age
Thomas Edwards testified that he was employed
in the planning mill of Mr.. Eddy on the corner of
President street and Canton avenues his brother and
himself were passing the corner of Abemarle street
and Eastern avenue, on the 18th 0fApril last where
a crowd was standing on the corner; after passing
the crowd stones were thrown at them and they
were pursued; Grace cane up to within about 20
feet of witness, fired pistol at him, and then ran
away; on the next evening, the Goth, witness and
brother to avoid the party crossed the bridge
at Canton avenue and proceeded towards home;
when near Eastern avenue on the west side of the
Falls, they were met by the same party who had
attacked them the night before, some of whom had
followed them, when an attack was made upon them;
John Walters approached witness and presented
pistol, fired at him, the ball passing through his
right arm; witness Immediately turned and saw
Grace directly behind him, whom he struck with
brass plum and Knocked down, being apprehensive
that the prisoner was about to shoot him; witness
brother was badly beaten by Murray; the party
rallied under the cry of ''I oung Peelers."
There was no evidence for the defence
The case was argued before the jury by F. S.
Hoblitzell for the Defence and Mr. Whitney for the
State.
The jury retired, and in about half an hour
brought in verdict of guilty, with recommends
tion to mercy on account of the age of the PRISONER
The Court sentenced him to two years confine-
ment IN the Penitentiary.
The Court said that the greatest misfortune which
bete young lads of the prisoners age was the prac
uce ot joining these rowdy clubs. The Court was
informed that the prisoner had not been accus-
toned to that parental guidance and tutorship
which was necessary for and required by, all youths
who were approaching manhood. This the Court
knew, was great misfortune. 1t was the duty of
parents to see that their children were brought up
IN the lear OF the laws and taught to obey all Chris
tlan precepts. The Court did not wish TO visit the
sins of the father upon the heads of the children
AS lar as 1T was in the power of the Court it was
determined to put stop to these mongrel collec-
tohs caiied clubs, who roamed about interfering
with and destroying the happiness of peaceful, in
dustrlous and deserving citizens. 1t is incumbent
on the Coult to stop this cubbing-to weed it
QUITO put an end to this crying of "Cock
hooln, and other disreputable calls, and make
examples of all who are brought here and
convicted. The Court thinks this attack upon
Edwards by you, was unprovoked and uncalled
Tor; but as the jury have recommended you to the
mercy OF the Court on account of your age, the
Court will impose the most lenient sentence under
the act, which is confinement in the Penitentiary
for the term of two years. You will then have an
opportunity to learn something useful to you, and
when you come out, you may perhaps discover that
tins conviction has been of service to you.
The prisoner then conveyed to the pentent-
ary.
George Erwin, indicted for passing spurious Lot
tery tickets, was released on bail in the sum of
Sl:5oO, Thomas c. Elliott becoming his security.
The Court adjourned until this morning at ten
o'clock.
Court OF COMMON PLEAs-Hon. William l.. Mar
shall, Judge. The following occupied the Court
yesterday:
Hugh Jelly rs. VIM. McCulty. An appeal from
Justice Boyd. Appeal dismissed.
Edward Hagerty Us. State of Maryland. An ap-
peal from Justice ShOwacre. Judgment reversed.
Assignment for to-day 2l4 to the end of the
docket
SUPERIOR CoUET.-fIon. Il. Collins Lee Judge
The following occupied the Court Yesterday:
The NeStry of St. Anne's Parish Us. Collins & Co.
Before reported. Not concluded.
Assignment for to-day 70S to 73l.