The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-09-03

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WALKERS Observation-Disclosures from Ruatan,
published in the New York papers of Saturday,
throw some light on the latest flbustering expedi
ton of Gen. VIM. Walker. 1t is said that the
affair was gotten up by invitation from Ruatan. In
anticipation of withdrawal of the English officials,
it seems that number of men under the command
Of Captain West, one of Walkers old captains
sent to that island passengers the fruit
vessels trading to New Orleans, as early as April
last, where they afterwards joined by others
from time to time. The delivery of the island to
the Honduras authorities did not take place, as was
anticipated and the provided for by
their Ruatan friends. The subsequent arrival of
Walker himself defeated the proposed delivery of
the island to Honduras, by awakening the fears of
the officials of both nations, and the English au-
thorities consented to hold on for a while. Walker
then took all his men on board schooner and left
the island, proceeding a cruise northward to
Cozumel. He returned twice and communicated
with Ruatan; but the English authorities still
there; and then, no doubt forced by the want of
supplies, he took the bold resolution of landing in
Honduras and capturing Truxillo. The result of
this step is known to our readers. The proclama-
ton of the name and cause of ex-President Cabanas
seems to have been made without concert with him,
for the from the Pacific coast where he is
now residing, contains no mention of any move
ment on his part, and the press of San Salvador
has strenuously denied his connection with Walker
MARINE Losses DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST
during the month of August disasters occurred to
four steamers, ten ships, eleven barks twelve briggs
and fourteen schooners, involving loss of S493,-
800 vessels and freight and S462 400 on cargoes
Among the vessels lost or disabled was the bark
Helen Aor, the brig N. A. Stecens, and the schoon
ers Highlander, d. F. Keeling and B. d. Pitts,
built in this city.
The losses during August were the smallest both
for vessels and freight and for cargo, of any month
since January, 1860 How this fact and Che sudden
demand for vessels, with the consequent rise in the
price of vessels and in the value of cargoes, shipped
at low rates of freight, should come together, is
coincidence worthy to be noted by underwriters.
The average monthly losses last year were over
three millions ofdollars during August they
less than million of dollars. In August, 1859,
the losses were So, 800; in August 1860, they
are $956, 300, or about thirty per cent. In no
other corresponding months do find any such
variation, and if anything like the same ratio
should be shown during the next month, it would
afford fair ground to ascribe the change partly
the decrease of unfair losses account of higher
freights.
BALTIMORE GYMNASIUM most useful and
popular association has removed its rooms from
Paca street to Carroll Hall. We understand thatits
affairs Furnishing its warmest friends,
among whom we desire to be included, could wish.
The great desire for physical Improvement, which
has sprung up in the United States within few
years, and which is manifested by interest in all
manly sports, altogether new, is one of the most
cheering signs in social history. In this city
there is no mode of obtaining a complete physical
education effective, and at the time so eco
nomica as by becoming attached to the Baltimore
Gymnasium, or by forming associations like it,
1t already numbers some three hundred and fifty
active members, and from its taking quarters
much central AMI convenient than those it be
fore occupied there is no doubt the list will be in
creased to any desirable extent The election for
officers for the ensuing year will be held this even
ing at the room in the Carroll building, when all
interested would do well to attend.
THE NoRTH AMERICAS TELEGRAPH AssoulAr1oN.-
This body, embracing the eight principal lines in
the country, has been in session for some d":-e at
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