The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.-On Wednesday last an
unknown man was killed on the Central Ra iIroad,
near this city. 1t appears that engine and ten
der were coming towards this city, and as they
suddenly turned curve the engineer discovered
man walking on the track, when he sounded the
whistle to warn him of his danger, but no attention
was paid to it, The engineer then reversed the en-
gine, but too late to save the unfortunate man.
He was instantly killed. Justice Peregoy held an
inquest on the body of the deceased From differ
ent cards and paper found his person it appeared
that the deceased was deaf mute, named NJ
Preuss, and of course, could not hear the warning
whistle. On the examination of several witnesses
it was proved that the deceased came to his death
in purely accidental manner, and not from any
neglect on the part ofthe engineer.
The MONUMENTAL CHESS CLUB.-A match has
been made of three games between ten of the best
players of this club, five each side to commence
on Monday evening next, at their rooms on Calvert
street, near Saratoga. Chess players generally
may enjoy the occasion, the rooms will be open
to the public during the continuation of the contest
FIRES.
On Thursday night eight O'Clock bark L. A. Haz-
zard lying at the Long Dock discovered on fire. The
sails had taken fire from the pipe of the cabin stove and
those of the main mast entirely destroyed The Wig
liant steam engine and the Friendship put it out.
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
Yesterday afternoon, Stephen Yos charged with set
ting fire to stable Hill street, last Wednesday
night, had hearing before Justice Boyd Several of the
principal witnesses being absent the postponed
until to-day Yos in default of 81 900 bail, recon-
mitted
Deputy Marshal Manly yesterday arrested man named
John p Hessen, charged with counterfeng bank
and United States coin. Justice Boyd held him bail in
the sum of 81 600 appear before the Mayor this
and Charles streets going mis- security.
Charles A. Seabert and Francis Smith yesterday
arrested by Deputy Marshal Manly and officers Bishop
and Hogarth charged with passing counterfeit notes
the Citizens Bank of The accused taken
before Justice Ensor and committed in default of bail
appear before the Mayor to-day.
officers Rotten and Revers yesterday arrested a man
named John Harkness charged with orcbly entering
house OF Mary Linenthal Justice Logan committed him
for Court.
Yesterday officers Howard, Henderson and Horney ar
rested man named George Wise, suspicion of being
engaged in robbng the store of Samuel Newman
of Orleans and Eden streets, Tuesday nigh. Philip
Roth residing the toll gate on the Frederick road
was arrested on the charge Of receiving stolen goods
knowing them to be such. On examining Roths house
portion of the goods stolen of Newman were found
witness for the State He recognized Wise the man
who brought the stolen goods to Rohs Justice
committed Wise and Roth for Court.
INQUESTS.
Coroner Battee yesterday held an inquest the body of
a woman named Eliza Black, residing at No. 2S York
street. 1t appears that the morning question the
neghbors not hearing any in her apartment and
finding the door locked burst it and found her lay
ing dead in the middle of the floor The jury returned
verdict of death from intemperance and exposure"
Thos. Layburn, who was shot Wednesday night
near the Beair Market died yesterday afternoon
o'clock of his wounds Coroner Nelson held inquest
his body, but the jury without giving verdict ad
ourned until this morning 10 O'Clock when they will
meet at the Middle district police station The evidence
adduced similar to that heard before the Mayor on
Thursday morning. Edward Miller and Beal Barton are
under arrest charged with the shooting.
AN USE MENTS
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Afternoon performance,
at which Putnam the "lron Son of 76' will be given At
night Rookwood." This will be the last appearance of
Miss Louise Wells
FRONT STREET CIRoUs.-This is the last night of the
Circus. An unusually attractive bill is offered. There
will be an afternoon performance at 2K O'Clock.
tha had waat thar
this painting has been well patronized There will be an
afternoon exhibition to-day and also one at night.
The passengers on the steamer Vanderbilt of the
| New York and Stonington line, which was ran
| ashore Race Point, Fishers Island, have pub
lished in the Providence journal card of thanks
to Capt. Fraser, of the steamer, and his officers
Among the names of the sigpers appeara that of NJ