The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-11-01

SHOOTING CAsE.-Last night, about o'clock a
man named Frederick Schafer was shot on fati-
more street, above Calvert, the pavement op-
posite to Smiths tobacco store The perpetrators
OF the act are not known. From what could be as
certained it appears that SCbaffer had been down
town with friend, and on returning met some
parties in the neghborhoOd of Baltimore and South
streets, when some conversation of Il political
character took place. Schafsr then started to 90
up Baltimore street pursued, as is supposed by his
enemies, and was fired upon at The spot above men
toned. Schaifer under the influence of strong
drink at the time, and when taken to the station
mouse could give no connected account of the affair."
His story was that he was in company with man
named Adam Martin: that they rode in an ON
nttus as far as Calvert street, when they both
aailghted, and that when he got upon the pavement
his companion shot him.
Schatier was taken to the store of Mr. Smith
where every attention paid him-afterwards
he was conveyed in hack to the Central Police
Station, where DR.. II. p. 7. Eeates was called to
attend him. The ball entered the back below the
right shoulder blade and taking downward course,
lodged in the spinal bone, as is supposed by the
physician.
Schatler resides at No. 2GO Pennsylvania avenue.
and is a married man. He formerly kept lager
beer shop on Paca street, Franklin. He was
tried in the Criminal Court at the present term for
an assault with intent to kill named Adam
Stckel. The jurg in the case, returned a verdict
OF guilty, but on being polled five Jurors answered
not guilty. The case still remains the docket
and Schatfer will have to undergo another trial if
the present wound does not end his life
The SHoorNG CAsE-MR. McPHAIL IMPRovGNG.-
After the report of Sunday night ascertain that
Mr.. Hanna willing to give himself up to the
authorities, but Marshal Herring, for prudent rea-
sons did not take him into custody until o'clock
yesterday morning. C. }. NJ. Gwnn, Esq, is the
counsel for Mr.. Hanna, who was taken by the Mar
shal to the Court House, and then had prelim-
mary examination in the presence Of the
States Attorney and his counsel, the result of
which that Mr.. Hanna was sent over to
the Jail to await further examination.
After having interviews with both the parties
(Messrs. Harcourt and Iianna) in relation to the
shooting, can only arrive at the conclusion that
the discharge of the pistol was purely accidental
and that no criminal intent can be attached to
either party. The whole affair was the result of
the careless use of firearms.
Mr.. Hanna states that Mr. HarCOurt drew single
barrecd pistol in the first instance, and that in
slight scuiie, his own pistol was wrenched from
him, he getting possession of Harcourt's pistol
That his own pistol was fired, while he was in the
back room, adjoining the Telegraph Office, and that
he knew nothing of the wound inflicted on Mr..
McPhail, until he him lying in the entry of the
City Hail. after which, he was told by gentleman,
to make his escape.
On the other hand, Mr.. larcourt unequivocallv
asserts that he had no pistol, and that he never
| carried such weapon. That the pistol which was
! fired was the one which Mr. Hanna produred and
that 1t exploded during the scuffle between them.
1t is generally conceded that the whole
| affair was the result of accident. Whether the
pistol, when discharged, was in the hands of lar-
court or Hanna, only be determined at the pro
| per legal examination Of the case.
/ For the present Mr.. Hanna remains in Jail.
! ANOTHER OUTRAGE.-One of the local editors OF
| the German Correspondent, Dr. Getz. was attacked
by rowdies late on Sunday night last East Bati-
more street, and carried to the hall of the Rough
! Skins for the purpose Of coping him until We'd
| nesday. As the vagabonds carrying him of
! Dir. &. appealed in vain to officer to rescue him.
At the coop he was robbed Of whatever vauables
he had in his pockets, and in the morning released
under the promise Of paying 50. For this purpose,
/ one OF the gang accompanied DR.. G. to his dwell
ling he, however closed the door in the face of the
rowdy, and thus escaped further insult
! LAUNCH.-There will be launched this morning
at 10 O'Clock, from the ship-yard of Messrs. Abra-
hams Ashcraft, splendid Ship of 700 tons burden,
named the Annie Bowen. The vessel was built for
Mcssrs. Thomas .Whitridse & Co., and is intended
| for the East India trade. She was constructed
under the superintendent of Capt II. c. Cheese
| borough, who will command her.
| For LlBERA.-The Colonization ship, Mary Car
one Stevens, will sail this morning with Missiona-
] ries and emigrants for Liberia. Public services
vii! be held on the wharf at l. O'Clock, NJ.