The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

man, named John III. Hahn, was taken into custody
by officer German, at Rullmans Gardens, charged
with forging bar tickets MIR. Rullman, saio
tickets being each good for "ager." 1t seems
that Mr.. Rullman's lager was continually decreas
ing, but that gentleman's ''pile' did not proper
tonally increase, leading him to suppose that
some sharing his profits without being a
partner in the business. He communicated his
suspicious to the officers, and it not long before
the above named party arrested He was
given in charge of officer Lneaweaver and taken
before Justice Logan, who committed him for a
further hearing. The young man had about Sl5
upon his person, and also about S35 worth of the
spurious tickets, which he had been selling at
cents, the value of the genuine being cents. The
tickets were so good an imitation that the printer
of the genuine could only detect them by the quail
ity of the paper used.
DRowNED.-Yesterday morning about o'clock,
boy twelve years of age, while playing about the
dock at the foot of Frederick street. it is supposed
slipped and fell into the dock Several persons
observed him struggling in the water and run to
his rescue, but before he could be reached he sank
and was drowned. Efforts for the recovery of the
body were Immediately made and in the course of
twenty minutes it was dragged up. Different means
were used to resuscitate the body, but all proved
unavailiGg. No person recognized the deceased,
and, unknowingly, the body was carried past the
door OF the boys parents, who live on Frederick
street. near Pratt street, and taken to the Central
police station, where, after the lapse of hour,
it was identified the body of John Joseph
rTanclulV, VINO was engaged as an erfanQ 0OV at
the furniture establishment of s. S. Stevens 4
Co., and whose parents live within fifty yards of the
place at which he was drowned. Coroner Sparkln
held an inquest over the body and a verdict was
rendered of "death by accidental drowning
PROPERTY SALEs.-The following property sales
took place at the Exchange sales rooms yesterday
afternoon: By A. c. Matthews-A tract of land
containing l,72S acres situated in Carter county,
Tennessee. The land is heavily timbered, and lies
within fourteen miles of the Tennessee and Virginia
Railroad. Purchased by Richard Kirby, at S25
per acre. Also, lot of ground situated on Mount
street, near Saratoga street. with front on Mount
street of 60 feet, and depth of 157 feet. Improved
by three-story brick dwelling, and subject to an
annual ground rent of S65. The lot was sold at the
risk of the former purchaser. Bought by G. NJ HIS
for ST $50 Also tract of land containing 90 acres,
situated in Baltimore county, twenty-eght miles
from Baltimore city, near the town of Parkton and
within Fmies from the Northern Central Rail
way. !, 200 cords of wood were sold with the land
Purchased by ID. Il. Berry, fer Sl4.25 per acre
BY +. w. Bennett Goa country seat, situated
on the Washington Branch Railroad, fourteen
miles from Baltimore, containing about 40 acres
Improved by frame dwelling and back
building. Purchased by Samuel Ready for S., 200.
RECOVERY OF BoDY.-1n Monday mornings
there was a notice of the death, by
drowning, Of James II. Wimsey alias Buck Fen
ton, who walked overheard from "pungy," when
opposite Fort McHenry, on the Saturday night pre-
vious. On Wednesday evening the body was found
rOrC CdrTOIl, anu IL was picked up ana
brought to the city, and landed on Kerr's wharf,
where Coroner Sparklin held an inquest over it.
Thomas Williams, one of the party who was aboard
the "pungy," testified that Wimsey was very drunk
and had been drinking great deal for some days
previous. The deceased rose from the deck and
deliberately walked overheard. The jury rendered
a verdict of accidental drowning" Wmsey was
a single man, 20 years of age, and lived with his
mother at No. 13 Spring street, where the body
was removed for burial.
The WEATHER.-We are Just now in the midst of
the heated term. The thermometer yesterday and
the day before ran up among the tip-top figures,
and iced beverages commanded premium. Thus
far we have heard of no cases of sun-stroke.-
hie this weather lasts, persons should be very
careful how they expose themselves to the full
force OF the solar rays, and should eschew all ex
citements, and cold drinks when heated. If obliged
to be out much in the sun, they should remember
hat damp cloth in the crown of the hat is sure
preventive of sun-stroke. The hot dusty streets
,f the town are now more disagreeable than ever,
and those who can should steal off now and then
or day or two in the shady recesses of the coun-
Try.
RECOVERY OF STOLEN GooDs AND ARREST OF THE
THIEF.-On Wednesday night, of last week, the
tailoring establishment of Mr.. James Alexander,
No. l36 West Fayette street, near Howard street,
was entered by thieves and goods to the value of
$3.50 stolen therefrom Detective Stevens and
constable English on Wednesday arrested a man
named Joseph alias Sic Brown on the charge of
having committed the robbery. At the time of his
arrest he was wearing neck-tie which Mr.. Alex
inder identified ofthe articles stolen from his
store. Brown stated that a woman named Kate Wap-
ler had given him the tie, and the stated
hat she had got itfrom boy. Justice Hiss com
nitted him for further hearing.
ARREST ON THE CHARGE OF AN ASSAULT WITH In
TENT TO KILL.-A man named William Gill was
arrested yesterday afternoon by officer Hutton, on
The charge of assaultiDg with intent to kill Henry
ocha1er. The affair took place on the evening of
.he 9TH of May last Schatfer passing along
w ashington street near Cough street, when, with
out the least provocaton, he was assaied by three
men, the prisoner and two men named Barnes and
inkand, was badly beaten and severely cut
Winkand and Barnes arrested soon after the
lffray, but Gill has evaded the pursuit of the Off
GERS until yesterday. He was committed to Jail to
await the action of t he Court
DIsoRDERLY CoNDUcT.-On Wednesday evening
quite an excitement was created High alley run
ming from Asquith street to Central avenue, bv an
attack made by two of the ''Pioneer' Club, named
Thomas Rowe and William Cunneys, on a young
man named William Burdock. Young Burdock
was assailed by the ruans and defended himself al
though be suffered some slight injuries. The police
were not present at the fight, but came up immedi-
ately AFTER and arrested all three and took them to
the Central police station. Burdock refused to
prefer charge against his assailants and the Off
GERS, having no personal knowledge of the fight.
Justice Hiss was compelled to discharge them.
The New Cry HALL.-Y Yesterday afternoon both
Branches of the City Council adjourned without
any business for the purpose of listen
ing to explanations by the different architects of
the designs which they have sent in for the New
City Hall. Thus far there are but few competi-
tors consisting of j. j. Husband, William I. Mar
shall, Messrs Murdock Richards, and Thos.
and j. NJ Dixon. The different architects gave
their explanations in the order as above named.
The Council will no doubt make selection within
a few days.
THEFT OF MONEY! esterday morning, woman
named Mary Lyons was arrested, at the instance of
Capt. Henry Eifert of the bark Eliza and Sophia,
from Wilkesbarre, Pa, who charges her with
stealing S1l0. Mary Lyons is an inmate of house
on Eastern avenue, near Caroline street, and
Tuesday night, Capt. Eifert stopped at the house
and gave Mary the money, (Sll0,) for safe keeping.
When he demanded it of her she refused to give t,
and he accordingly obtained her arrest. On her
person was found S35 of the money, but she refu-
sed to give any account of the balance. She is
held for an examination by Justice Griffin.
GRAND PIoNIc.-The scholars attached to Mr. F.
Knapp's Institute, South Frederick street. to the
number ofsix or seven hundred, accompanied bytheir
teachers parents and guardians, had pic mic yes
terday at Rullman's Bellevue Gardens. The party
was conveyed to the place in the City Passen-
ger Railway cars with band of music At one
time during the day it was estimated that there
were between five and six thousand people on the
ground. Everything passed off pleasantly and
without accident. An immense lot OF "lager" was
by the adults.
RUNAwAY.-On Wednesday afternoon a pair of
horses, belonging to Mr.. F. G. Crowley, took
fright on South Green street, and dashed off at
furious rate. As they were passing the Western
Police station officer Rathburn attempted to stop
them by seizing the reins In doing so he was
knocked down and run over, receiving consider
able injury about the left hand. The horses kept
on, and did not stop until they came in contact
with city railway car, by which collision they
were considerably injured.
ARREST ON SERIOUS CHARGE.-Michael Braden
was arrested yesterday on warrrnt issued by
Justice Evans, on the charge of committing an as
Jacks. The assault was committed about three
years ago. Kavannaugh has since died, and this
warrant has been issued at the instance of the de-
ceased mans relatives and friends. Braden has
been absent from the city since the assault Justice
Evans committed him for Court. @
CHARGE OF AssAULT.-Y esterday afternoon as Off
Ger German and constable English were returning
on the cars from Rullman's Gardens the latter had
some words with man named John McGowan,
who assaulted English. He was arrested by officer
German and taken before Justice Logan, who COM
mitted him for Court.
CoLLIsIoN.-0n the Oath instant, a collision took
place in lat. 800 s., lon. TAO 25', between the
schooners Lightning, of New York, and Osprey, of
Baltimore. The former lost her jibboom, and the
after had her mainsail split .r.-r ~
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, June 2S.
FIRST BRANoH.-Present,J John c. BLACKBURN, Esq,
President, pro ter., and all the members except
Messrs. Balm, Talbot, Pollock and Penn.--The
Branch without transactiDg any business adjourned,
to hear the different architects, who have sent in
designs for the New City Hall, explain them.
SECOND BRANCH.-Present-W WILLIAM McPHAII.