The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-25

A Mystery AT sEA.-The following letter con-
corning the probable loss of the American ship
Oliver Putnam appears in the Boston Post:
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES AT
''MAURITIUs, Sept. s. $780,
"S1R-I beg to communicate, for publication, the
following statement:
"0n the 10Th day of August last there arrived at
this Consulate, from the Island of Bourbon or Re-
union, seven men, viz: Charles O'Nei, Thomas
Donney, Benjamin Z. Ropes, William Hughes,
John B. jenkins, James HealY, and William Rob
inson, who stated that they were portion of the
crew OF the American ship Oliver Putnam, of New
buryport, Ami Smith, master, abandoned at sea in
sinking condition, the 26th day of July last past
in the longitude of 45o So east, and latitude of
$50 o south. That they had been ordered into a
boat for the purpose of taking some effects nstru
ments. &c, to the long boat towing astern of the
ship; then to return to the ship and all hands to be
divided between the two boats and leave in compa-
ny. On casting off from the ship to carry this plan
into effect, these men in their boat became separa-
ted from the ship, and owing to the high sea could
not reach her again for nearly twelve hours, when
the sea having gone down somewhat, they passed
alongside of her and hailed her, and sgnalled with
lanterns, but got no reply The ship appeared de-
serted, and the long boat which they had left tow
ing astern was gone. They therefore bore away
for the coast of Madagascar, and after five days
were picked up by the French brig Celina, and ia
ken to the Island of Bourbon.
ono tidings of the captain, officers and remaining
crew have as yet reached me.
detail copy of which can be furnished to any per-
son interested. am, respectfully, your obedient
servant, GEO. III. FAIRFIELD,
Omitted States Consul"
From CHINA.-.Serious Charges against Americans.
The China Mail says that it is passing strange
that in the midst of the hurry bury connected with
the movements of the rebels at Shanghai the United
States diplomacy has sustained another smudge-
Again has British proves been left to adjust diff
cuties and to make tradal arrangements--theA Amer
p0uallV Interested ourselves
first, and tenacious offensiveness regarding the
last Again have American life and property been
left to the protection of that power which 1t is the
very kernel of United States diplomacy to thwart,
the very of its craftsmanship to abuse and
irritate. Again has responsibility been shirked
when danger overshadowed the future, and neces-
sity for instant action imperilled the present.
During late events at Shanghai, the United States
steamer Hartford called there with his Excellency
Mr.. Ward, the Minister Plenipotentiary on board,
flying the flag of Commodore Stribling. Would it
be believed that when the Chinese inhabitants were
flying from the city in Reconsideration the stock
of foreign imports was so great that godown room
could hardly be found for them-when the safety
of the place depended on n handful of French and
British troops-that this American man of-war, in
stead OF remaining to protect United States subjects
and the immense amount of property under their
charge, actually left the port Yet such is the in
credible fact.
The Free Press says, the ship Hartford flying
the flag of Commodore Stribling, and having on
board his Exceency Mr.. Ward. Minister Extraor-
binary, visited Shanghai few weeks since, and
actually left the port again to avoid the response
bility which might attend the due protection of
American life and property. These charges should
be investigated.
A CHANGE OF SENTIMENT.-The Boston Traveller,
noticing the anniversary of attempts in the United
States to suppress Abolition, gives the following
"reminiscences, which are singular commentary
public opinion, considering how completely the
public sentiment has changed since that period:
Northern Mobs Against Abolitionists.- Yesterday,
Oct. 2lst 1860, completed twenty five years since
the famous riot in Boston, known afterwards as the
mob of the "Gentlemen in Broadcloth,' when an
Abolition meeting was broken up, and VIM. Lloyd
Garrison came near losing his life. The riot oc-
Cured in the afternoon of the dav, that part of
Washington street between State street and Dock
square being filled with people, who began express
ing their luminosity with shouts of dersion at
small meeting of AbOlitionists gathered in a build
ing the entrance of Dock square. sign of
the Boston Llberator was torn down and broken.
Finally the mob got upon the tracks of Mr. Garri-
son, who: as he was making his way through the
buildings to Wilson IS lane, seized and rope
placed about his neck, with the idea of hanging
him from window.
At this point, however, he was rescued and taken
to the City Hall, then at the head of State street.
No other place of safety could be found, but the
Jail, and to that place he was taken in a carriage,
by the Mayor, and kept for the night. On the way,
however, the mob, who were in sharp pursuit,
nearly overturned the carriage by casting ropes
around it. The next morning the Boston Advocate,
edited by Hon. b. +. Hallett, came out in power
full leader, denouncng the inertness of the authori
ties, and declaring that it was the duty of the
Mayor, if he could not dispense the mob by any
other means, to plant cannon and sweep the street.
1t is curious fact, that the Rev. Samuel J. May,
a warm Abolitonist, was mobbed at Montpelier, and
Gerrtt Smith and Beriah Green at Utica, New
York, on the same day, Oct. 81, 1885.
"Sp1RIruAL AFF1NITY'' IN CLEVELAND, OH1o.-The
scandal-mongers of Cleveland goating a
discovered case of infdelity to the nuptial
ties, which is to be investigated according to the
code in such cases made and provided. The com
plainant, who seeks for divorce, is the wife of
lawyer of high standing, said to be worth half
million of dollars, respectfully connected, and the
father of large famy-some of whom mar
ried and respectfully settled. 1t appears that the
offender, from being elder and influential mem
Der of the Presby terrain Church, descended so low
in the scale of morals as to become spirituast
free-lover. In his new association he found an
affinity, whom he bestowed those attentions
rightfully due the complainant. AS in such cases,
the parties having influential friends there is much
elimination and recrimination on both sides. The
large estate OF the defendant has been tied up by
Injunction and the lawyers and Judges, as is usual,
will come in for the lions share of the spoils.
THE SOUTHERN MovEMENT.-We find the follow
ing announcement in the Montgomery Nail of the
18th.
city, thinking that the time has arrived when they
should prepare to resist any further aggression on
the part ofthe North, would respectfully invite the
young men of this city and vicinity, between the
ages of sixteen and twenty, to meet at Concert
Hail. on Friday night, October 10th, at ~ o'clock,
for the purpose of forming club whose motto
shall be, "Resistance to Lincoln is obedience to
Cod
Mr.. Ralph Falnham eft Boston on Monday morn
ing for bis home in Maine. He appeared in good
health and spirits. On Sunday afternoon he at
tended the Rev. DR.. Eddy's church, and listened
with marked attention to the discourse. The funds
contributed for Mr.. Farnham's benefit amount to
S602, so.
On Saturday night last the dry goods store of Mr..
j. j. NJ. Sellman, of Frederick city, was entered
and robbed of goods valued at s., 900.
MARRIED
On the 23d instant, by Rev. K. Johnson GEORGE S.
CLOGG to OlEVIA a. MARDEN, both of this city.
On the I'D instant, by the Rev. A a Reese d. d. JOHN
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