The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-10-20
CITY NTELLIGENCE

DEMOCRATIC MEErING.-A special meeting of the
Democratic City Convention took place last night
at Rechabite Hall. Henry Snyder, ESQ.,, President,
in the chair.
On the roll being called it was found that out of
the twenty wards seventeen were represented
The Chairman said-I have called this meeting in
pursuance OF written request, signed by num-
Der of the members, which, under one of the rules
governing this body, it is my duty to do.
On the minutes of last meeting being read,
MIR. Lanahan rose and moved that the resolution
offered by him at last meeting, relative to the 4th
Congressional district nominating candidate, be
reconsidered.
On the Chairman putting Mr.. Lanahans motion
TO the meeting, reconsideration was unanimously
agreed to, upon which
Mr. Lanahan proposed the following as a subst-
tute:
"ResoIred, That it is inexpedent the Democratic
party to make nomination for Congress in the Fourth
Congressional district and that the President the City
Convention be requested 10 withdraw the call for holding
primary meetings the upper wards Comprising
electing delegates to Convention in that district"
Mr.. Brenton.--I should like some qualification in
that resolution. We don't know under what cir
cumstances may exist at some future period
would like it if the gentleman would 50 alter his
resolution as not to preclude future action
MIR. Lanahan.-The present resolution embraces
only the coming electon-it does not extend be-
yOnd that.
Mr. Brenton withdrew his remarks and the reso-
luton, as amended, was carried unanimously.
There being no other business, the meeting i'm.
medlatey thereafter adjourned
The GRAND LEvEE OF THE FIFTH REGIMENT came
off last night at the New Front Street Theatre
which has just been reftted and refurnished bv
the lessees, Messrs Kunkle & Co. The Theatre
presents now beautiful appearance, being fitted
up in style very similar to the Holiday Street
Theatre although not so gorgeous in appearance
The parquette was o0red over and the stage to its
tull extent, was thrown open, giving ample room
for dancing, At nine O'Clock the ball was opened
with a grand march by Yolandts band, after which
the dancing commenced under the direction of Pro-
fessor Spies, and was kept up until late hour.
There was very large company present. We
States Army and Navy, among whom were Capt.
John A. Webster, of the Navy, engaged in the war
OF 1872; Capt. Hunter, U. S. N; Col. Magruder
U. 5. A., and Col. Dixon H. Miles, q. S. A.
Major-Genera George II. Steuart, Gen. Egerton
Major Lilly, Col. Shut, Col. Mills Capt Geo. A.
Talbot, and number of other commissioned Off
GERS belonging to the citizen soldiery.
The Association of Old Defenders were present
and seemed to enjoy themselves heartily; one of
their number, Mr.. Richard Bowen, aged &C years.
during the evening danced in Juvenile style sailors
hornplpe, and was rapturously cheered.
The Company from Richmond, which had been
invited, were not present. owing to the fact that
they had received orders to repair to Harper's
Ferry on Monday evening.
SHOOTING AFFRAY.--Ye Yesterday afternoon, be-
tween and O'Clock, two men named William
Slaysman and Bony Hobbs who had been in COM
pany during the afternoon, had a quarrel on the
corner of Bath and North streets, which resulted
IN Hobbs drawing a pistol and shooting at Slays-
man, the ball taking effect in the left leg. between
the ankle and knee, penetrating about two inches
into the flesh, but not touching the bone. After
Hobbs fired the shot, he started to run, and was
pursued by Slaysman, (although wounded who
fired three or four balls at him from a revolver
without however, it is supposed, taking effect, as
Hobbs when last seen by the officers, was in full
run out Mulberry street. Slaysman was taken in
custody by officers Burkhead and Bachelor, and
conveyed to the Middle district station house
where Drs. Morgan and Yeates were called to at
tend him. Up to six O'Clock, the physicians were
unable to extract the ball, and the wounded man.
after giving security for his appearance to answer
any charge against him, was released by Justice
McAlliser, and conveyed to his residence in hack.
Hobbs escaped arrest
SALE OF THE MOUNT VERNON TRUCK HoUsE-The
Northwestern Young Mems Christian Association
have purchased the Mount Vernon Hook and Lad
der Company's house on Biddle, near Ross street,
and are making arrangements to throw open the
building for the uses of the society. The first floor
will be fitted up as Library and Reading Room,
and will be free for all young who think proper
to avail themselves of its use. This building has
long been known as the headquarters of the fPlug
Uglies," and it is subject of congratulation that
twill now be used for better purposes.