The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-12-03
CITY LNT,ELLIGENCE,

scoring only 29 and the United Eleven, which fol-
loWeu them, scoring only Is. By this time, how
ever, the players were well warmed up and hand
some scores were anticipated on both sides on the
second innings, when complaints were made by the
United as to the manner in which they had been
put out by the wcket-keeper of the MARYLAND
One player left the ground others refused to NAV
the match out, and it consequently discon-
tinued
We do not pretend to decide on the merits of the
case; but this we do know that the decision of tbe
umpires is always final, and we are exceedingly
sorry to see such spirit manifested as was shown
10 DAY IN the beginning of our cricket plav The
lesson most to be priced among those taught us by
the England Eleven lately in America was the
beautiful courtesy shown by them at all times and
under all circumstances, and we would recommend
their example to the players of our city
A mixed match afterwards made I'M in
which four OF the Maryland players, going in sue.
cessiVely made the handsome score of lO4-Woof
having made 50 and not being out
RIorGNG.-Y esterday afternoon David Houck
appeared before Justice Logan, on charge of as
saultlng Mordecai Wooden, in Walsh street on
| W Nednesday. 1t appears that some illfeelinp ev
listed between the parties, and having met on Wed
nesday, Houck accosted Wooden, asking him if he
desired hostile meeting. After some words had
| passed between them, they agreed to settle the
matter by fight, but when on their way scufle
| ensued, and Wooden received blow on the eve
ana was attacked by two others, named Alexander
Levy and Daniel Ulrck, upon which he drew his
| revolver, but by the interference of the officers
was prevented from firing it. Whilst the officer
| mad wooden In charge, some one came behind him.
and snatching his revolver out of his hand fred it.
| the ball grazing his neck slightly The Justice re-
| leased Houck on $500 security for his appearance
at court. Houck then laid the charge against
wooden as being the aggressor, stating that h
| w Nooden) came to him and called him son f
| b-h, and said that he would fight him As he had
no witness to cOrroborate his statement Wooden
was re- leased on 5000 security to keep the peace
Inc other TWO parties, Levy and Ulrich, were held
lor further hearing to-day before Justice Ensor
PARDONFD nv THE
| who was convicted in the Criminal Curt, January
| term, 1888, of the murder of a German named
| christian Fischer, yesterday received a pardon
| from the Governor. The pardon recites that
Henry Duvall was recommended to Executive
clemency by very many individuals who were
present at the occurrence, and who have knowl-
| cage OF the facts and who have satisfied him that
SAID Duya was not present in the room at the time
| the fatal shot was fired; and that one Lemon dis
charged on bail and who has absconded, was in
| TACT the perpetrator of the murder.
The pardon immediately sent to Cantsin
| James, Warden of the Jail, accompanied by let
| ter from James r. Partridge, Esq, Secretary of
State, asking the discharge of Duvall, which was
complied with.
Duvall announced his intention of immediately
resides.
| The MATTER OF THE CLERKsHIP OF THE CRcUIr
| CouRT.-We understand that Mr.. Turner yester-
! DAY gave possession Of the Seal of the Court and
| keys of the office to Mr. Gather Mr. Turner also
! filed with the Court, petition prepared nv his
! counsel asking an opinion from the Court in rela-
ton to the matter now at issue between Mr. Gather
and himself, as to who should retain the office of
Clerk, until the contested election case between
Mr.. Gather and Mr.. Kerr is settled 1t is THOUGHT
that Judge Krebs will render his decision this
| morning.
The BoDY OF JOHN BRowN.-It was generally
supposed that the body of Brown would have ar
rived with the P. NJ. train at the Camden Station
! OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Yesterday from
Harper's Ferry, and considerable number of per-
| on hal l,11-N
came, however, the body was not there, but it may
be expected this morning with the G. 35 train from
same place
CRUEL TREATMENT.-JOseph Weder was yesterday
Drought before Justice Duncan, by officer Nenyer
OF the Eastern district, charged with treating his
horse In the most cruel manner by beatinp him
over the head with loaded whip for fifteen min
utes or more. The occurrence look place on Bond
near Alice Anna street He was released on hail
Tor another hearing.
JUDGES OF THE ORPHANS CoURr.-Joseph Audoun
and Franklin Suppee, returned as elected Judges
OF the Orphans Court, and commissioned bv the
Governor, took the requisite oath before the Clerk
of the Superior Court on Thursday, and entered
upon the discharge of their duties.
FoUyD IN CAR.-Some person on Monday
last dropped sum of money in car No. of the
! city passenger railway, which was found bv con-
ductor William A. :. Evans, and deposited at the
Office OF the Company, where the loser can obtain
it.
| LAUNCH There will be launched from the
ship-ya of Messrs Cooper & Slicer, this morning
at II O'Clock herm. brig built for Messrs Travers
! q Mitchell, OF the following dimensions 10 feet
| long, 70 feet beam, feet depth of hold, 24O tons
| and designed for general treighter.
| STEALING.-Mary Maddox was arrested Yesterday
! by officer Morris of the Eastern District charged
with stealing two pctticoats, and sundry other dry
| goods from Mary Bostick Justice Duncan com
| mltted her TO answer at court.
| ENrICING MNoRs.-Iohn Garritz was arrested bv
officer Bachelor, of the Eastern district CHARGED
| with enticing minors into evil and wicked habits
and selling them liquor. He committed for an
| other hearing by Justice Griffin.
FIRES.
The alarm of fire at o'clock last night proved
to be in the large four-stOrv warehouse corner of
Light and Balderston streets, occupied by Messrs
| Robbins Co., stove dealers. The fire was burn
| ing some time before it was discovered being con-
! hned between the ceiling and roof; it is supposed
to have caught from the tue of a forge used in the
third story, for the purpose of repairing stoves and
heating the timers irons. The fire was so n extin-
| gulshed, and the damage is very slight, which is
covered by insurance. The building belongs to VIM.
~ klcheberger, Esq, who is insured in the Equita
Die OF this city. Messrs Robbins Il Co. are also in
sured to more than the extent of their loss in the
Firemens office of this city, and in foreign offices
| OF which L. ID. Johnston, Esq is agent. A verv
destructive confagration was prevented only by
the prompt response of the Fire Department, which
| turned out in full force.
POLICE INTELLIGENCE
The parties Wooden and McGowan, arrested on
Thursday for engaging in a prize fight had fur
ther hearing yesterday afternoon before Justice
| Logan. Wooden was released on security to keen
the peace, and McGowan was released on bail to
appear at Court. David Houck charged with be-
| ing engaged in the same affair, also held for a
| hearing
John Smith, for acting in a dsorderlv manner in
the Lexington market yesterday, was fined 81
and costs by Justice Logan
- Daniel McPolan was arrested last night by officer
| RailnV rna6 With 4 II.
his wife, and was committed for a hearing today
Augustus herney was yesterday arrested bv Ser
geant Cook, on bench-warrant, charged with as
saulting and attempting to destroy the property of
! Abbott Lovejoy. He was committed for Court by
Sheriff G. H. Dutton.
John B. Hebrew, colored, was taken in charge
by officer Redgrave, of the Middle station for
| throwing stones in the street. Fined 81 and costs
| by Justice Wheat.
AMUSENENTS
THE PANORAMA OF THE RUSSIAN WAR-This at
| tractive picture continues to draw crowded houses
| There will be an exhibition tonight, and also one
In the afternoon, commencing at three o'clock, de-
| signed for the accommodation of ladies and chill
| dren.
FRONT STREET CmCUs.-There are many novelties
presented at this establishment every night The
riding, vaulting and gymnastic exercises are all
frst-class performances. There will be an exhbi-
ton this afternoon, when the whole company will
| appear
HOLIDAY STREET THEArRE.-To-night closes the
Ol MIS- u. w OOu at TINS establishment,
| when she will appear in three characters-as Minnie
in the comedy of Somebody Else, Miss Leatherlungs
IN Jenny Lind, and Madame Manette in Mischief Ma
| king. The great moral drama of The Bottle, which
was presented on thanksgiving dav, will be again
| brought forward this afternoon. The perio mances
will commence at 212 o'clock. The management
announces that all children under ten wears of age
will be admitted free.
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
FRlDAY, December I'd, 1859
FIRST BRANCH.-Present--GEO. W. Balm ESQ
President pro tenn, and all the members except the
President, Samuel e. Spcer, Esq.
Mr.. MACE presented a petition from r. Hickey
and large number of others, praying that the
railroad track may be removed on Howard north
OF Baltimore street. Referred.
Mr.. r. PRICE presented a bill from Perkins q
Co. for drugs furnished police officer Welsh, who
was wounded whilst in the discharge of his dutv
in defending the store of Mr.. Garrett, on Howard
street. Referred.
communication received from the CITY
Commissioner, stating that it would cost 5000 to
repair the portion of the bridge owned by the city
on Eastern avenue over Harris creek
Also, communication from the CITY Commits
sioner relative to the cost of changing the grade
of Charles street. at its intersection with Chase
! street.
! Mr.. LINTON presented a resolution directing the
Committee on Police and Jail to inquire into the
propriety of diminishing the police force in those
J portions OF the city most densey populated and
place larger force in the suburban wards Adop-
ted.
Mr.. SIMMs presented resolution directing the
Board of Fire Commissioners to state to tho Rrancb