The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-06-29
la w LNT1ELLIGENCE.


Milton Whitney, Esq, Attorney for the State, pro
scouting. The following occupied the Court yes
terday:
Mr.. Whitney called the attention of the Court to
the case of lad about 10 years of age. named Ham
Shelter, who had been brought to his office by
policeman Talbot brutally beaten by his father:
the boy, he said, quiet and inoffensive, but no
conduct could Justify such tt eatment The bows
arm was shown to the Court, and evidenced severe
beating.
The Court, after hearing some evidence about the
affair, ordered the father to be imprisoned two
weeks and pay fine of one dollar.
Mr.. Whitney then arose and said that he had
seen, with much SURPRISE in the afternoon papers of
the previous day, that the Court had passed an
order for the removal of the case of VIM. G. Ford,
convicted of the murder of Thomas Burnham to the
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel county. He would
like to know if the Court had said that the Court of
Appeals had decided that Anne Arundel county
adjoined the city of Baltimore, or whether it was
an error of the Reporters.
The Court replied that it so expressly de-
clared in the order.
Mr.. Whitney continued and said he had also un-
derstood that the Court had intmated that the
case had been removed at his suggestion. He
had suggested to remove to some adjoining county,
and the Court said then, that it would set apart
day TO hear an argument on the subject 1t ap-
peared now, however, that the Court, had removed
the case without giving the State officer notice
Moreover, the Court of Appeals have decided in
'Raab's' case, that Anne Arundel county does not
adjon Baltimore city. Under these circumstances
IL Woulu De useless 10 Senu the case to that county,
The Court, said that the Court of Appeals had de-
cided in two different ways; for instance in the case
of Manly, they decided that Howard county did not
adjoin, and again in the of Raab they
decided that Anne Arundel does not adjoin
Baltimore city. This Court has sent numer-
Gus to the latter Court when parties
had been convicted and sent to the peniten-
tiary this Court believes that they have assumed
jurisdiction which they did not possess. This Court
is OF the opinion that it possesses, under the Const
tuition, all the rights possessed by the old City
Court and has the privilege to cases to any
county it may fit that adioins Baltimore county.
Judge Price had complained that there were so
many cases removed from this Court to Baltimore
county; this Court could not prevent that-it could
not avoid sending its offal to that county. In
Fords the Court had concluded to exercise its
powers and had ordered it, to Anne Arundel coun-
ty; the Court of Appeals could settle the matter if
there was any error.
Mr.. Whitnev.-''Consdering the Importance of
this case, | think the Court better waive the right
of testing the matter in this before the Court of
Appeals, and send the case to Baltimore county,
where it would be speedily tried and send some case
OF fless Importance to Anne Arundel
Court-"No, sir have passed the order / want
the Court of Appeals to set us right
Mr.. Whitney said if the Court would not rescnd
its order, would it allow him to withdraw the sug-
gestion filed by him?
Mr.. Cowan (Ford's counsel) said he would not
consent to the course proposed by Mr.. Whitney as
the order had already been passed.
The Court remarked that, to save all further
trouble, it would here say that if there was any
doubt of its authority to the case, it would
take the responsibility and jurisdiction.
The Court had seen article in the San about
'Raabs case the Court would like to know who
wrote it.
Mr.. Whitney.-''I am unable to inform you, sir.''
MIR. COwan here remarked that as the case had
been removed, and the prisoner by the Consti-
tuition was entitled to a speedy trial. which he
could not have, he would ask the Court to fix
the amount Of bail in the case.
Mr.. Whitney.-"The record has been ordered to |
be removed
Mr.. Cowan.-"But its not gone yet.''
Mr.. Whitney.-"Well if the Court takes or fixes |
bail in the case, here announce that will apply
to the Governor to hang Ford at once;I won't COLI
sent to his ESCAPING n that way"
Mr.. Cowan.-''l would like to see the Governor
assume any such power"
After some further conversation the Court said
it had ordered the case removed and could there
fore take no further action in it. The Court of
Appeals no doubt would set the matter right.
State Us. Thomas Kelley, charged with stealing
two fve-dollar bank notes, the property of John
Shoemaker. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to three
years in the Penitentiary.
John B. Huntly, indicted for the larceny of a cot
ton tweed coat, valued at 81 the property of w.
A. Wallace, was arraigned and pleaded guilty
ment in the Penitentiary.
Michael Radigan, charged with stealing twenty
yards of merino, valued at S5, was arraigned and
pleaded guilty. Sentenced to two years and two
A jury de tundtico inquirendo empanelled,
and Augustus Kilburn was found to be lunatic
and pauper, and ordered to be confined in the hos
pital.
The Court adjourned until Wednesday, July 9th.
CIRCUIT Court FOR BALTIMORE CITY.-Hon. VIM.
George Krebs, Judge The following business oc-
cupied yesterday
William F. Murdoch, &C., Us. James Malcolm,
trustee of Hnson Fl. Cole. Before reported. Cred-
tors bill to set aside deed of trust from Hinson
H. Cole as fraudulent. Argued by W. II. Norris for
complainants.
SUPERIOR CoURT-IIon. z. Collins Lee, Judge |
The following occupied yesterday:
Deford Us. Price, garnishee of Wilson. Verdict |
for plaintiff for So 120.9S.
Same Same, garnishee of Hyman. Verdict |
for plaintiff for 81, ,l2O.9s.
Henry r. Reynolds and Josiah Reynolds US. The |
Mayor and City Council of Batimore-an action to |
recover for breach of contract in building the new
city Jail. Sehey and Reverdy Johnson for plain
tifs; Dulaney, Meredith and Stirling for defend |
ants. On trial.
CoURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-Hon. William L. Mar
SHALL Judge. The following occupied Yesterday:
Christopher Gissel Us. Henry Frank-an action
to recover for extra work, alleged to be done upon
several houses built by plaintiff for defendant un-
der contract. Before reported. Verdict for |
plaintiff for $780,
UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURT-Hon. VIM Fell
Giles, Judge. The following business occupied the
Court yesterday:
The United States Us. Henry D. Mcdonald in
dictment for beating Charles johnson, one of the
crew of the ship White Falcon. Verdict-not
guilty. Mason Campbell for the defence.
United States Us. Thomas Collins. two indictments
for beating Charles johnson and William Conway,
two of the crew of the ship White Falcon. Tried |
o gether. Jury out at adjournment.