The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-02-04
CITY NTELLHENCE.

MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SHoOTING.-Y esterday morn
ing, about seven o'clock, George Kahler was en-
terng the feed store of his brother, Adam Kaher,
situated on North Paca street, next to the corner
OF Baltimore street, he was shot by some one who
was either passing by or concealed in the alIey,
which separates Mr.. Kahlers store from the corner
building. He was in the act of stepping over the
sill OF the door when the report of pistol was
heard and he fell into the of the son of Adam
kahler. The wounded man conveyed to the
dwelling of his brother on West Fayette street. and
Professor Baxley seut for, who, upon examination,
pronounced the wound very dangerous one. The
ball entered the orbit of the right eye, destroying
the sight, and lodged in the head between the base
OF the brain and the flooring of the skull The
doctor probed for the ball, but found it impossible
to reach it without endangering the patients life
1t Is believed the parties who fired the pistol mis-
took George for Adam Kahler, there being a strik-
ing resemblance between the brothers. These sus-
picions are founded the fact of Adam having
been repeatedly threatened, both before and since
the trial of Crops and Corrie in which case he
witness for the State. There is clue to this
outrageous attempt to murder, but, as yet, no ar
rests have been made. 1t was rumored last night
that he was accidentally shot by his nephew, but
such is not the fact the young man having no pis-
tol in his possession.
SALE OF REAL EsrArE.-William Hamilton, auc
tloneer sold yesterday at the Exchange READING
Rooms on South Gay street, a lot of ground on the
southwest corner of Cross street and Peach alley,
fronting 50 feet inches Cross street, with a
depth of sc teet improved with handsome one.
story cottage with front of 35 feet; also kitchen
and back buildings. Subject to an annual ground
rent of SIT. Purchased by Wiley Lankford for
81 800.
Samuel II. Cover, auct., sold Yesterday afternoon
on the premises, an annuity of $3.50, arising out
of lot of ground fronting II feet inches, on
Thomson street, with depth of llS feet. Pur-
chased by Miss Jane Hindes for Sl56.
Also, lot adjoining the above, fronting 12% feet
and running back lis feet to a five foot alley, i'm
h.ra or, I,.oI
Mr.. James Freedwald for $500.
Also lot in fee, situated on the northwest cor
ner of Exeter and Low streets, fronting ls feet on
Exeter street and running back IS feet, bounding
on Low street, improved by two-story dwelling
and store, fronting Exeter street. and twostory
dwelling on Low street. Purchased by Dr. John
Morris for 81 900.
Also lot fronting 81 feet on the west side of
Harrison street, running back 81 feet inches, i'm
proved by two two-story brick dwellings and stores
subject to a ground rent of 500. Purchased by
MIR. Louis Elgas for 81 $780,
BOARD OF ARBITRATIoN.-Ye esterday evening Mr.
Rand olph, of the First Branch of the City Council
Chairman of the Joint Special Committee report
ed an ordinance reOrganizing the Appeal Tax
Court, and creating Board of Arbitration. The
Appeal Tax Court to consist of three persons, and
also constitute the Board of Arbitration. The
members are to be appointed other officers of the
corporation, and to sit daily from o'clock A. NJ.
to l O'Clock p. M. All complaints for over assess
ments must be made to them, and they are empow
cred fully to investigate all cases which may come
before them. The clerk of the Appeal Tax Court
by virtue OF his office, is constituted of the as
SCISSORS, of whom there will be two, and it will be
their duty to present on the lst of March of eacl
year, a yearly statement to the Council of the
amount of assessable property in the city, The
| seventeenth section enacts that on the writer
representation of two responsible persons, that any
| officer of the city has committed an offence, tn,
| Court are empowered to investigate the charges
and punish the offender. The bill was laid on tn,
table and ordered to be printed.
RoBBERY.-Yesterdaym morning between four anc
| five O'Clock the house of John M. Bartlett, Esq.
No. IA Camden street, was robbed of silver ware t.
| the amount of $50. The thieves effected an en-
trance through one of the rear windows, and wer
interrupted in their vilainy by the mother-in-lay
| OF Mr.. Bartlett, who heard them in the house; bu
before Mr.. b. could get down stairs they had es
capped. Two Overcoats were found lying in tn
yard, which, together with silver ware and othe
articles, they had stolen from the house of Mr. But
Ter, adjoining that of Mr.. Bartlett. The frequenc
| OF robberies of this character indicate a want c
| vigilance on the part of the police.
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN STAFFoRD.-The ship Leil
arrived at this port on Wednesday morning, hay
ing on board the remains of her late commando
Capt William Stafford. Captain S. was well know
| regret to his many friends and relatives HI
funeral will take place at 10 o'clock this mornin
from the "Leia," which is lying at Conner
wharf, Fes Point. A large number of the vesse
III port pldceu tnelr cOOrS at nall mast as q tORe
of respect to the memory of the deceased
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUAR,
The total amount of taxes paid to the City Co
lector during the month of January was S157 IL
of this amount S7,s52.73 were city taxes for 1s5
and S!92.s4 were State taxes for the same year.
For the year 1858, city taxes, SI25 93276, ar
State same year were S10,946.72. There were co
lected for opening streets Sll, ,5sl13, and for ne
pumps S.
ODD Fellows LIBRARY AssocIArIoN-0n We
nesday night the following gentlemen were electe
officers of the Odd Fellows, Library Association Fl
the ensuing six months: President, James Youn
Vice President, Joseph B. Escavaille; Treasure
Richard Marley; Secretary, Allen E. FORESTER;