The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-22

ARMS FOR THE SoUTu.-While most of the
branches of trade are languishing under the effects
OF the events transpring, there is at least
that is fourishing, and n fact rapidly improving.
Those OF our merchants who are engaged in the
sale of firearms have their hands full of orders.
| Not mail arrives from the South but comes
charged with orders from all sections of that cOun
| try for guns and pistols.
Messrs. Merrill, Thomas & Co, of Merril's Patent
| Fire Arms Manufacturing COMPANY have received,
| within the last few weeks large orders The gun
most in demand is Merrll's celebrated breech-load
! ing rifle, of the most effective and convenient
arms now in use. Their manufacture of this arm
is extensive, and they able to supply a large
demand. The commissioners appointed by the Vir-
ginia Legislature to select arms for the of the
State have reported in favor of Merrill's breech-
loading rifle, and no doubt in few days an order
will be received for large quantity of them. Ma
Jor Colston tested this arm, together with all the
other noted breech loading guns now in use,) at
the request of the Virginia committee and reported
that it was the most effective and BEST and not at
all liable to foul.
Poultney & Trimble are also receiving many
orders, most of which for Smiths patent breech
loading rifle. The principal advantage of this
gun consists in the character of its cartridge The
powder and ball are placed in gutta-percha re-
ceiver, and then put in therihe. On the discharge
the ball passes out while the gutta-percha remains
not in the slightest damaged by the explosion. 1t
is removed and again ready for use. moment
only is necessary to load it again and clap it into
the breech of the gun. This rapid preparation of
the cartridge is great feature in the effectiveness
OF the arm. They are now manufacturing several
thousand of the rifles, most of which are ordered.
r. Is. Loney q Go. are also very active in filling
orders. They the agents in the city for Colts
patent firearms, and the demand for them is very
heavy. They have received orders from different
sections of all the Southern States from Virginia to
mississippi.
VIM. Harris has received large orders for pistols,
particularly for Colts revolvers.
Mr.A. McComas has also large orders of a similar
character.
In fact, all the dealers report largely increased
demand for all classes of firearms, and this demand
is principally from the Southern States.
The Fees OF THE STATES ATToRNEY.-The fol-
lowing Is the communication of Comptroller Mac
regard to the fees received by States Attorney,
Milton Whitney.
CoMPTRoLLEE's OFFICE, !
Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1860.
To the President and Members
FIRST Branch City Council
GENTLEMEN: In compliance with a resolution
passed by your Honorable body on the after
noon of the 10Th inst, herewith present the fol-
lowing statement, showing the amount of moneys
paid Milton Whitney, Esq, during the years 1858,
1889 and 1850 Also balance due.
1885, jan 20, for Sep term of 1857, 100000
Feb. 23 bal. due for term 2,233 33 81 233. SO
" May II, for JAN term of 1885,. l 4O3 SO
-" Sep. IA, for May term of 1885,. 6,l9S 90
1853, jan 10, for Sep. term -. 2543. SO
g May 20, for Jan '' 1852. 1856 &c
Sep. IA, for May term of {" .. 1886 81
1850, May s. bal due for same term. 100000 S,76357
Jan. TO- for Sep. term, 1859, 1,540.34
:. " May y, bal due paid d::....... 10000 2,74OS4
May a. for jan term, 1s60,.... 1,OS6.66
20, bal. due paid ........... OOOCO 2OS6 GO
Sep. II, for May term, 1S60,.... 1906 &c
Total paid s26 483 So
paahce uue Mr whitney for May term 1s60,. 1908 90
Total. ......................s2 s26 433 8s