The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-05
CITY INTELLHENCE.

BODY OF the murdered man at the Southern dis
trict station house, and the following evidence wa
adduced:
VIM. j. Foster, a white man. who was actinp az bo,
keeper, testified follow:
On the night of the murder requested to tend ba
by Francis Potee keeper of the house. and father of tn
prisoner, which consented to do about two ocl, OK il
morning four negroes named Zachariah Gray Ricbar
Peach, Isaiah Shipey, and James H. Armstrong came il
and called for something to drink, which they
and pid for. In short time Armstrong called 70
second drink alone, and remarked that he had NJ
money to pay for it, whereupon one Of the part
offered to pay for it for him, rendering bad five cen
piece. which refused to take, when of the part,
handed me good money. Armstrong and Shiplcy thei
commenced quarrelling TO who would have the bat
five cent piece. Geo. Potee the prisoner, then told tn
parties to stop quareing and leave the house Instead
Of leaving the house. Armstrong and Shipey ptche,
into each other While the two were fighting Geo
Poee went behind the bar and took down revolver from
shelf. I asked him what he was going TO do with il
he made reply but aimed it Armstrong; the piso
missed fire twice but the third time it Off the bal
taking effect in the right side of Armstrong killing hin
almost instantly; Armstrong fell bench close by an,
expired without saying word; Shipley then rushed GU
the back way the two other coored remaining tn
room Geo Potee then barred the front door, and ten
me 10 attend TO the place, rushed out the back way
The jury returned verdict that the deceased came t.
ms death by ball from pistol in the hands of Georg
Potee." He was about 2S years old and was employed
by Thomas Sons in the oyster business
Lieut. Davis. Sergt Brown and officer Hirsh arrested
George Potee at the residence of his father Coumb
street Justice Boyd committed him the actor
OF the Grand Jury The prisoner is only II years age
MEETING OF MECHANICS AND MANUFACTURERS
Last night a number of mechanics and manufac
turers met in the Chemical Lecture room of thu
Maryland Institute, and were addressed by DR.
Wharton, of Washington county, and Charles b
Calvert, Esq. DR.. Wharton stated that the obec
in meeting the mechanics and manufacturers o
Baltimore to enlist their good offices in the
success of the Maryland Agricultural College HI,
read from the report of the Register the objects
and aims of the college, and urged its claims witt
earnestness. He said it was time the mechanic anC
agriculturist were assuming the positions which
rlr halo 70 tIn1,
pying the social and political position to which
they entitled, and the reason for not doing sc
was their intellectual inferiority This college was
intended to prepare men to properly discharge
their duty, and take the position which
rightly belonged to them. 1t was great error tc
suppose there is no dignity in labor and vet it i:
prevailing sentiment. This college was intended
to dignity labor, and teach the youths of the coun
Try that they are fulfilling their destiny properly
when they are laboring, both with the intellect anC
the hands He set forth the objects of the institu
tion at some length
Charles b. Calvert next addressed the audience
remarklng first on the necessity of the Institution
and on the good results which would follow its on
Grafton. He asked assistance from the Baltimore
mechanics, because he deemed it essential to their
interest to have college of this class 1t was for
their benefit, and for the benefit of their children
At the close of Mr.. Calvert's remarks, Snowder
Andrews, Architect, of this city, said that he did
not deem the matter which had been laid before the
audience worthy of consideration and that it came
with bad grace from gentlemen who had given the
work of building the college to Philadel phia me-
chanics, and who had alse purchased the material
for the execution of the same from the same CITY.
lie hoped the proposition would not meet with
favor from the Baltimore mechanics
MIR. Calvert replied, stating that the gentleman
had not spoken facts The only part of the work
the carpenter work. The brick making, brick la v
ing. mason work. plastering, &c. are all being done
by Baltimore mechanics. The reason the carpenter
work was given to Philadephian, was, he did il
for 81 900 less than any other bid The work had
all been given out by contract.
Augustus Mathiot stated that he seconded the eff
forts of the Trustees of the College, believing it to
be worthy ofsupport. He would take five shares
of the stock.
Snowden Andrews attempted to speak again, but
he was hissed and hooted and for a long while
could not be heard. Quiet was restored when he
appealed to Mr.. Calvert, to say whether he, (Mr.
C., had not told him what had been stated by him.
Mr. Calvert said he had not That he had had a
private conversation with the gentleman, but he
had not made such statements
Dr. w harton corroborated the statement of Mr.
Calvert, as regarded the persons who were doing
the work.
Mr. Nelson, architect, looked on the College as
worthy of the attention of Baltimore mechanics.
and he would take five shares Of the stock
Samuel Sands stated that the President nd Trus-
tees of the College would call on the citizens and
take subscriptions The meeting then adjourned.
ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The Western Hose Com
pany have elected the following officers for the en-
suing year President, John T. Tucker; Vice Pres
idents, Henry Hilbert and W. III. Baer Treasurer.
Jos. +. Logan; Chief Director and Engineer, James
S. Baer
The Independent Fire Company Yesterday elected
the following officers for the ensuing wear: Presi-
dent, Samuel Hanna; Vace President, VIM. H. H.
Iurner Secretary, John S. Fusselbaugh; Treasurer.
Hugh bolton; Engineer; Robert Holloway; Assist,
ant. n E@Gg'neers Daniel nj McAnley, William H: Hud-
Dunn, John Gaunt, George W. Cfaypoole, George
Morris; Sdnding Committee, Hugh Bolton, VIM. ii.
H. Turner, Robert Holloway, Samuel Hanna, Geo.
W. Ellender, John II. Wilcox; Delegates to the Bal
tfmore United Fire Department, Hugh Bolton, Sam
nel Hanna, John II. Wilcox, William b. FusseI-
baugh, David II. McAnley, James II. Shane; Di-
rectors, George w. Ellender, William f. Conowav,
James R. Burgess, VIM. H. Powell, David Yerkes,
James II. Shane, Albert Bruscup, James H. King,
Richard s. Bridge, Edward Sickell
The following is list of the officers elected bv
the Patapsco engine company President Major
Jesse 5. Hunt; Vice President, John o. Jones; Se-
cretary, j. McDonad Chief Engineer, John G,
Eckart Assistant Engineers, J. T. Mitchell W. W.
ly;tDirectors, Henry Malon, Thomas Moore, |. P.
j. Goodall, Q. Mckenna, James Brown, J. McMah.
on and 2. d. Reilley; Delegates to Fire DEPART
ment, j. S. Hunt, John O. Jones, l. p J. Goodall,
Gry GGreenbqry Wilson, Thomas Stanley, Col. NJ. J.
The following officers have been elected bv
the Washington Hose Company President
Thomas S. Sumwalt; Vice. Presidents BENJAMIN
+. Disney and George NJ. Sullivan; Secretary, Ed
ward F. Hayes; Treasurer, VIM. G. Simms; Enpi-
neer, Alexander Ferrie. Delegates to the Bali.
more United Fire Department, VIM. C. Simms A.
l. Levering, j. Barron, 7. S. Sumwalt B. T. Dis
ney, George M. Sullivan and William Wilson, Jr.;
directors to the FiremanS Insurance Company, T.
l.. Shaeffer, and Major Joshua Dryden.
RECEPTION OF JUDGE DoUGLAs-A meeting of the
friends of Senator Douglas held last evening at
the Gimor House, when the following gentlemen
were appointed as committee of reception: Jervis
Spencer, Esq, Hon. Reverdy johnson, Hon. Henry
May, Hon. T. Yates Walsh, Hon. Robert J. Brent,
George Cassard, Esq, Lawrence p. Bayne, ESQ.,
George William Brown, Esq, Lewis W. Wolfe,
Esq, John NJ. Torney ESQ.,. COL George P. Thorn.
as, Thomas W. Lanahan, Esq.,, j. Joseph Rogers,
Esq, Capt: John NJ. Bruce, Carville S. Stansburv,
Esq, DIR. Joshua r. Nelson, Amos T. Musselman,
Esq.
The following gentlemen were also appointed as
committee of arrangements: DIR. Milton n. Tay-
lor, Francis Gallagher, Esq, James O'Brien, ESD,
Robert Wilson, Esq, James H. Bruce, ESQ.,, Thos.
H. Martin Esq.
telegraphic despatch was received yesterday
morning from Philadelphia, stating that Mr..
Douglas was in that city, and would leave for Bal
timore at one o'clock to-day arriving here few
minutes after O'Clock P. NJ. The committee OF
him, and upon the arrival of the train at the depot
will escort him to his rooms at the Gilmor House,
where he and his friends will partake of splendid
collation., gotten up under the superintendent of
): 3 Stone Co., the proprietors. A serenade
will take place at halfpast eight, when he will be
publicly received.
THE FIRE COMMIssION.-There was a meeting OF
the Board OF Fire Commissioners, at their room on
Holiday street, on Monday afternoon. The only
business OF any moment transacted, was the adop
uon OF regulations governing the fire department
and the appointment of committee invested with
authority to contract with Messrs John Rodgers &
Son, and William Ives & Sons for the construction
OF SIX hose carriages, capable of carrying 200 feet
OF hose. The commission, vested with authority
from the city, have purchased the steam engines OF
the First Baltimore, Vigilant and Washington com
panies, at the following prices First Baltimore and
Vigilant, S4 600 each; and So 200 for the Washing
ton engine; and also the Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Companys truck for 81, 200 1t is also intended to
pany, situated on Biddle street, in the department
1t is expected that the organization will be per.
fected within the present month.
RUNAwAY.-A horse attached to an express
wagon, and driven by German, name unknown
ran away on Pratt street, near Eden, about three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The wagon coming in
contact with another wagon, driven by man
named Kinney, the drivers of both vehicles were
suddenly thrown out. The German was dragged
a short distance over the rough paving stones
causing some very painful, though not serious
wounds. Mr.. Kinney also thrown violently
against the curb stone infiicting very painful
wound on his left shoulder
IMPORTANT ARREsT.-Mr. W. A. Boss a detective
officer in Washington city, on Monday last arrested
man who gave his name as George Erwin, charg
ed with having in his possession number of pack
ages of lottery tickets of the MARYLAND lotteries
He had presented some of the tickets to the agents
here and they cashed. He also obtained
another lot of tickets in this city, which were
found @ upon m him. He was taken before the Chief O
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