The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-13

man came running out of the house with a gun il
his hand, whom could not recognize; soon a
he was out he said, "I'll make you go you SIS o
b-s.,' John Wits and myself started to run, ant
after taking few steps John Wits turned round
and as he did so he received the contents of th
gun. He exclaimed 'I am dead man." He stag
gered and caught him and run him round the
corner; the man with the gun followed us and cam,
to where we were standing and repeated, "I'll make
you go you SIS of BIS" | cried don't shoot, yor
have killed one already, and for fear he would
l run. After he had left returned and'found Johr
Wits dead. In a few minutes saw William Wits
running along the street. and saw the flash anC
heard the report of gun, and heard Wits say
'll pay you for this.'
FL. K Carr (bookkeeper at the Park llouse) testi
fed to hearing two reports but did not see any o.
the fight.
James A. Moore, policeman, sworn About
fifteen minutes after seven O'Clock heard a noise al
the Park House as though parties were quarreling
and started to run to it, but the noise ceased and
witness slackened his pace; heard shot discharged
and then run to the spot lust as witness turned the
corner saw Emanuel Irons fire gun at some one
running in the street, and exclaimed "I'll kill the
SIS of b-s;" when witness found that man had
been killed he arrested Irons, who was willing to
accompany him only expressing the desire that time
might be allowed to hitch up his horse as he could
not walk; witness did not any of the fight.
Robert Irons, sworn-( Brother of Emanuel. y
Was sitting in front of my brothers house Satur-
day evening, when VIM. Wits came to the fence
anu dSkeu 10 see my DfOtnef, VINO went 10 MIN, tne
two stood talking few minutes when Emanuel in
vited Wits into the yard, when the conversation
continued and assumed an angry tone; in few
minutes they came near the fence when my brother
said to Wits, "who poisoned my family" to which
the latter replied, 81 don't know, it was not me-;
Brother said "YOu are liar;" Wits then struck
brother, knocked him down and threw him into
the gutter; my Louis went to the assistance OF
his uncle and he and Wits commenced fighting,
and while on the ground, Mr.. Kirby, John Wits
and third man came to the scene; when Kirby
and Wits came up they requested me to part VIM.
Wits and my son, which did, but they COM
menced again; man came running out of the house
with gun and fired, and John Wits was shot;
can't say it was Emanuel Irons who fired the gun;
the man who was shot was in direct range with
the person shooting, and VIM. Wits who was on
the ground fighting my son.
Elizabeth Wits, sister of the deceased and the
party connected with the scandal was here sworn,
and commenced a rehearsal of the family difficult
ties, but the jury refused to hear her.
William Hopkins testified to having met William
Wits on the corner of Lombard and Wolf streets,
and that Wits asked him to accompany him as a
witness, which he refused to do. Wits did not
make threats of violence.
Several other witnesses examined, but their
evidence did not amount to anything.
The jury, after few minutes consultation, rem
dered the verdict, "that the deceased, John Wits
came to his death from wounds inflicted by the
discharge of n gun in the hands of Emanuel
Irons"
ACCIDENT AND FATAL REsULT-CoRoNER's INQUEST.
On Saturday evening about seven o'clock, man
named John Jacob Conrad, employed a water
man on the Passenger Railway, was run over by
car 81 on Pennsylvania avenue, between Smith and
McMechen streets, and had his right leg so badly
crushed that he expired at four o'clock yesterday
morning. There being several versions as to the
of the accident, circulated about the west end
of the town, it deemed best to hold an inquest
over the body, and Coroner Greentree accordingly
summoned jury, who met at two o'clock P. NJ.
yesterday, at the house nf the deceased, on Penn
sylvania avenue, near Townsend street.
The first witness examined was DR.. Burnetson,
who testified that he was called to see the deceased
at Peters store, corner of Smith street and the
avenue; he found him in a sinking condition. bleed
ing profusey from the crushing of his right leg;
he visited him through the night and administered
stimulants, but reaction of the system took
place, and he died at four o'clock
James W. Pearce, conductor, testified that de-
ceased got on the at the market with two of his
he passed to the front platform; he had
large mush melon; when the car got to Smith
street, Conrad cried out to Henry Gillingham who
was on the corner, "LooS here, Harry, what a nice
one;" g. said give it to me; the car was stopped
to let some ladies out and G. stepped towards the
front platform, when the car started again, felt
jar if had over something; looked
down and saw deceased did not any tusse nor
see Gillingham on the platform in front
Francis r. Heart, driver, testified that deceased
got on the with two baskets, in one of which he
had large melon when the car got to Smith
street, deceased cried out to Glingham, "Dou't
you want this, Harry?" G. stepped up on the
platform and got hold of the melon; there was
little tusse, and witness said, 'Take care, boys,
there'll be an accdent;" deceased and Gilngham
both went off the platform together; did not see
Conrad fall; when they got off both were laughing,
and no ill-feeling was shown.
Henry Dillingham;, testified to his standing on
the corner of Smith street, stated by the other
witnesses and to his being called by Conrad to look
at the canteloupe; he stepped towards the car and
caught hold of the melon, but Immediately turned
to go back to the corner, when Hammond the man
he had been talking with, cried out, "Jake's run
over;" witness turned and Conrad under the
car; helped to carry him to Peters store.
The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death,
exonerating all parties from any blame"
The deceased was about SO years of age-he leaves
a wife and three children. He had been in the en-
ploy of the company in various capacities since the
cars first commenced to rum and was much thought
OF by the other employees.
THE New York SEVENTH REGIMENT-R Reception of
The Present from the Battalion baltimore Cifu
Guard.-The presentation of the fine picture of the
'Bombardment of Fort McHenry," BY the Battalion
Baltimore City Guard, has already been noticed
Major }. p. Warner, of the Guard, on Friday
received the following interesting letter from Col
Leffertz, of the New York Regiment, acknowledging
the reception of the painting:
HEADQUARTERS, 7TH REGIMENT, N. Y. ST)
NATIONAL GUARD,
New YORK, August 7th, 1860.
and Members Of the Baltimore City Guard:
Your beautiful and valuable to the 9TH Regiment
has been safely deposited in handst will adorn the
halls of the Headquarters of the Regiment-when l
hope you will frequently it on your visits and where
will at all times be welcomed and made to feel at
home.
The National Guard which have the honor to com
mand have received many proofs your good will and
friendship that our Indebtedness already than
our ability to discharge, when by this your last Offering
we are deprived even of the hope of squarng
counts, but we expect eniency in keeping with your
generous ability
The splendid picture will keep alive recoIectons of the
meetings and interchanges of corps but it will also
have value in our eyes representing of the
iul periods OF our countrys struggle and the Vaor and
courage of orefathera proper subject for soldiers
studyfor looking at this picture his heart will be
animated with patriotism and deeper love of home:
while the sentiments the glorious song which the fight
produced, will echo again and again to the strain
And the star spanged banner in triumph shall wave,
oer the land of the free and the home of the brave
North, South East and West, are coming together in
the exchanging visits of her lnteer militia and hands
which were never casped BEFORE crossed with
soldierly attachments and love. To the institutions hap
pness and prosperity of coudtry let the sodierso
America present 'front.' against which the vile cavangs
of politicians, ambitious personal designs and the
treachery of party their unhoy representations OF the
dissolution of the bonds of this proud and noble coned
fall harmless for evil did bombs bursting
air. for the destruction of the walls of old Fort McHen
ry Yes let the soldiers of America stand firm and give
proof
"That our flag is still theren
Be assured of my personal regards and esteem, as
Your obedient servant
MARSHALL LEPTERTZ,
Col. 7th Regim ant
The painting was On exhibition at the armory of
the Guard for some time previous to its being sent
to New ok. 1t is considered fine work of art,
and the best representation of the stirring event
portrays yet produced by the hand oc the painter
The picture cost $500, and measures 10 by ~ feet.
CAMP MEErINGs.-The Baltimore Camp Meeting,
formerly known as "Waters' Camp" is this year
held TySOn's prOund * miles West of Reisters-
town, commencing on Wednesday, the Sth of Au-
gust, and closing on Thursday, the 10th.
The United Brethren Camp Meeting is held at
Piney Grove Church. in the 9th District, commenc
ing on Friday, the 3lst day of August.
The Camp Meeting of the East Hartford Circuit,
is to be held near Aberdeen, commencing on Fri
day the 18th of August. This camp will be partci
pated in by the East Baltimore Station Methodist
Episcopal Church with portions of Caroline street
and High street churches. 1t will be under the
charge of Rev. Il. b. Sargent.
AccIDENT.-A lad named Thomas Brady, living
at 63 Schroeder street, was rather badly injured
about O'Clock Saturday afternoon, by the fall
ing of brick from new dwelling near Mount Clare,
which struck him on the head, knocking him
senseless and cutting deep cash. Officer Perry
assisted him home, where he received the attention
of DR.. Armitage.
SUNDAY PIC-NIC.-Yesterday morning officers
Morrow and Story brought to the Western station
three lads named Joseph Kane, William Lutbold
and Joseph Barlow, whom they caught trespassing
and committing depredatious upon the property of
Mr.. Jesse Slnguf, on the Liberty road, near the
the city limits The officers espied party, in
shady retreat, with fire kindled, over which was
hanging an ice cream freezer, in which they were
boiling some of Mr.. SlngufPs best ears of corn.
The officers pounced upon them and succeeded in
securing the three above named, two others making
their escape leaving their coats behind which were
carried to the station-house. The police also got
some bread, butter and salt which was to accom-