The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-27

We are panied to state that Mr.. HENRY NJ. FITz-
HUGH, one of the Editors and Proprietors Of this
paper, was yesterday under the necessity of using
pistol upon the person of PAUL PLAClDE, one of
the most notorious rowdies Of this city. PLACIDE
came into our counting-room about two o'clock, and
engaged in conversation with the clerk in attend
ance at the counter on the subject of the disturb
ance at our Office on the previous afternoon, when
one of his rowdy associates, JOHN GAMBRILL, tore
down the notice of his arrest and commital to Jail
from bulletin-board. He also spoke of the fact
Of his arrest having been published in this paper
some time since, and still standing at the
counter when Mr.. F1TzHUGH entered for the pur-
pose of giving some directions to the clerk So
as Mr. FITzHuGH had left, PLACIDE inquired his
name land being informed by the clerk, followed him
out of the counting-room, accosted him
the pavement and addressed offensive
language to him, with the evident design of fasten-
ing a quarrel upon him. Mr.. FITzHUGH, paying
him attention, however, hailed passing omni-
bus, and got in, for the purpose of going home
As the omnibus was about to start, PLACIDE ran
and jumped in also, and, taking seat opposite to
Mr.. FITzHUGH, resumed his previous of offensive
style remark. As the omnibus approached the
corner of Hanover street, in Baltimore, PLACIDE
grew more and more aggressive in his language
and manner, and finally, rising from his seat, told
Mr.. FITzHUGH to ''draw." Goaded beyond for
bearance by the insults of the ruan, and believing
that he about to be attacked-and, perhaps,
| murdered--Mr. FTzHUGH did draw, and fired.
A scufae ensued in which Mr.. FrrzuUGH fired two
more shots, and which terminated by the ar
rest of both parties by Sergeant McCoMAs, whose
attention having been drawn to the conduct of
PLAcIDE when he first entered our counting room,
hol Col Al
pectation, and for the purpose eff preventing diff
Guilty. PLACIDE, We believe, was but lightly in
jured
| 1t may be permitted to to say that where
yer Mr.. FITzHUGH is known, there is little danger
that his action in the matter will be either miscon
| str ued or condemned
An examination of the case will take place before
the proper authorities in a few days.
Sergeant McCoMAs is entitled to all commenda-
ton for the prudent fore-thought, promptness and
courage with which he acted.
The death of two prominent and much respected
citizens of Baltimore, was yesterday announced
Mr.. GEO. BRowN died at the age of seventy three
years, at his residence, the suburbs of the city
He was born in Ireland, whence, while yet youth
he to this country and from his earliest man
hood his interests have been identified with those
of our city. His name stands prominent among
those to whose energy and liberality is owing the
construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad land
the erection endowment of more than one chari-
table institution. Among other objects for which
he always manifested his solictude were
the Poor Association and the House of Refuge. Mr..
Brown was successfully President of the Merchants
and Mechanics Banks, and for many years has been
| the head of the house of ALEXANDER BRowN Sons.
He was an influential member of the Presby terian
Church, and as his life without reproach, his
death will be lamented by all, and by none more
than those who will miss the bounty which his large
fortune enabled and his own kindness prompted
him yearly to bestow.
Mr.. JAMES SWAN, who has also died, was sixty
seven years of age and was for a very long time
| President of the Merchants Bank. He was active
ly connected with monetary and commercial affairs
in our city, and until withdrawn by ill health from
his accustomed habits and pursuits. He was held
in high esteem by the community in which he had
passed an upright life, and large circle of relatives
will sincerely deplore his loss.