The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-17

markets which had become a dead letter. 1t makes
II an offence for any person to buy any produce in
the city OF Baltimore, or within ten miles thereof
Tor the purpose of re-sellng snch produce in the
city markets. This was, he thought important; it
would break up entirely the business of huckster-
ing. 1t provides also that the penalties shall be re-
coverable before Justice of the Peace by summa-
ry process.
After Mr.. Pnkney had concluded, Mr.. Whitney
said he saw no difficulty in going on with the trial
OF indictments pending before the adoption of the
new code
The Court said it did not know whether the
new code was adopted or not. 1t had received no
official notice-the code had no preface, no index,
no lntroduction-there is nothing to guide the
Court in proceeding with business.
Mr. Plnkney thought the sections Just read were
trials.
Mr.. Whitney, understand the Court to saw
that it don't know whether the code has been passed
or not. For myself, do not know either The
Constitution requires that when an act is passed
1t shall be upon an original bill, and that it shall
pass to third reading three several successive
days, without, by threeourths vote the rules are
suspended. have understood from Senator that
IN the Senate the code was not adopted in Consi-
tutiunal form. However, Sir, see nothing to pre-
vent us from going on with indictments now pend
ing. | have witnesses for the State here in two
murder cases, but believe your Honor has street
case to try.
The Court replied it was abo-t to proceed with
the case of Test street.
Mr.. Whitney then discharged the witnesses in
the cases of Major Peterson and Alexander Gale
tnegroes) indicted for murder until this morninU
at 10 O'Clock.
The case of Jacob Runae vs.. the Mayor and CITY
Council An appeal.
Considerable time was consumed BY the counsel
in the discussion of the question of the legality of
the evidence offered by the appellee.
The Court, after hearing both sides and examining
the testimony, dismissed the appeal on the ground
that it was not filed in time.
Mr.. Walsh then said he would file bill of excep-
tlons to the opinion of the Court
The Court said it would take recess for twenty
minutes, to give Mr.. Walsh time to write the ex-
ceptionS.
On reassembling, Mr.. Walsh handed the bill of
exceptions to the Judge for his signature The
Judge declined to sign the BILL and again said that
he dismissed the appeal for the reason that it was
not nled within the time prescribed by the law and
ordinance
Mr.. Walsh said that he would appeal from the
decision of the Court
Thomas Chapman, indicted for an assault with
intent to kill Charles Hancock conductor on the
Clty passenger Railway, was admitted to bail in
the sum of 81 000 John Mergotton 2SS Pratt street
becoming his bondsman
John Welch, indicted for forcibly taking possess
sion of carriage and horses, was admitted to bail
in the sum of $500, Patrick Walker bondsman.
The Court at one o'clock adjourned until this
morning at ten o'clock.
UNITED STATES CRcUIr CoURT.-Hon VIM. Fell
Giles, Judge. The following occupied Yesterday:
Isaac NJ Singer and William Clark rs. William
). Wamesley, agent of Ladd, Webster & Co. Be-
fore reported Examination of witnesses on the part
of the defendant continued
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Hon. r. n Martin, judge
The following occupied yesterday:
Elisha Warford and others Us. Richard Colvin
Warford IN action of ejectment under the will
of the late Rachel Colvin. Before reported. Ar
gument before the jury continued by VIM. Schlev,
Esq, for the defendant.
CoURr OF COMMON PLEAs-Hon. VIM l. Mar
SHALL Judge.
The following occupied Yesterday:
John Sleek Us. Benz. A. Hooper. An appeal from
Justice Spies. Judgment affirmed
Margaret Basterteld Us. p S. Clem An appesl
ON Justice Carl. Appeal dismissed
VIM. j. Lloyd u.s. D. Black An appeal from
Justice Carl Judgment affirmed.
B. NJ. Haughey cs VIM. James. An appeal from
Justice Jones. Judgment affirmed.
James Fifer as. Hart McGowan. An appeal
from Justice Carl. Judgment reversed
Assignment for to-day 1873 to l5S
CIRCUIT Court FOR BALTIMORE CIrY.-Hon Wm
George Krebs, Judge, The following occupied
Yesterday:
Richardson u.s. Peters Petition to take supple
mental bill off the files of the Court. Leakin for
motion, Mclean against it. Arguments concluded
case held sub c,Tia.
CIRCuIT Court FOR BALTIMORE CouYrY.-Before
Hon. Judge Price.
TowsoNTowN, Jan l6, 1860.
Richard j. Gittings Esq, Attorney for the State,
prosecuting.
The jury in the case of the State vs.. Chas Keey,
indicted for the larceny of abox containing guam
tity OF dry goods, the property of Hurst & Co. No.
24l West Baltimore street, returned sealed YER
dict on Saturday night
Court OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND- DECEMBER
TERN, lS59.-ANNAPoLIs, Jan. 16, 1SG0-NO. SO.
Gerard Cover u.s. Sarah c. Owings. Appeal from
the Superior Court of Baltimore city. The argu-
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