The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-30
CITY INTELLIGENCE,

ANOTHER ALLEGED NEGRO ABDUCTION CAsE.-On
Tuesday, man named George Marshall, formerly
OF Baltimore, was arrested in Richmond, charged
with taking into the State of Virginia, from Mary
land, free negro woman named Mary E. johnson,
and attempting to sell her into slavery. 1t appears
that the girl had been ndentured to Marshall about
three months since, by Justices Mclaughlin and
Shipev of this city, at her own request, and that
on two occasions she had run away from her mas
ter, and both times brought back after re-
ward had been offered for her. Marshall, it is said
then left the city for Richmond, with his family,
taking the woman along with him. When he arri
we'd there, he took the girl to auction house and
engaged gentleman to sell her. When she was
put upon the block, the woman declared herself to
be free, and Marshall, not being able to show any
title to her, was taken into custody the above
charge. The fact of the arrest having been tele-
graphed to the authorities here word was sent back
to hold Marshall until he could be brought back
under a reQuisition from the Governor.
Court MATTERs.-Judge Martin, of the Superior
Court, returned to the city on Wednesday, and was
present in the court room yesterday, ready for any
business which might be brought before him.
The September term of the United States District
Court, Judge Giles. commences next Tuesday.
Sheriff Dutton, in the presence of Judge Martin,
of the Superior Court, and Judge Bond, of the
Criminal Court, will, on Friday, at IL o'clock, pro
ceed to draw the iuries for the September term of
the several courts of Baltimore city, according to
the provisions of the law, passed at the recent
sion of the Legislature.
ANOTHER HABEAs CoRpUs.-Ye esterday a writ of
hdbeas corpus was issued by Judge Bond, of the
Criminal Court, on the petition of Joseph H. Ed
wards, who is now confined in Baltimore city Jail,
charged with being accessory to the murder of
Adam Barke Kyle Jr., on the I'd of last Novem-
Der, at the Fifteenth ward polls The writ is made
returnable to-day at II O'Clock, when the hearing
will take place in the Criminal Court room. Cole
man 1ellott, Esq, appears for the petitioner.
CHARGED WITH RAPE.-Y esterdav morning man
named Augustus Otter arrested the charge
OF attempting to outrage the person of Mrs. Chris
topner Bloomer, living in Dallas street, near
Cough. Otter has been boarding with Mrs
terday morning entered her chamber and attempted
to carry out his designs but failed. Justice Grf-
fin held him for further hearing.
DRowNED.-On Tuesday evening a boy, eight
years OF age, named Michael Hays, fell from the
wharf near Novels Furnace, Canton, and was
drowned. A number of persons observed him fall
into the water and went to his assistance, but he
sank before they could reach him. The body was
recovered and a verdict of "death from accidental
drowning was rendered.
APPOINTMENT To PRoFEssoRsuIP.-Prof. Charles
H. Bunting, of this city, has been appointed to the
position of Professor of Music in the Georgetown
College Prof Bunting is one of the most eminent
teachers of the science in this city, and WILL no
doubt, discharge the duties of his position with
benefit to the Institution and credit to himself.
CAUTION TO GUNNERs.-Y esterday afternoon Off
Ger Short arrested man named James Drake
charged with violating the Act of 1886, ch. "a, Sec
8, by shooting game from the bridge Gwinn's
Falls, known Harman's Bridge. Justice Show.
acre fined him SIS and costs.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-Mr. Mercier, French
Minister to the United States, with his family
arrived here yesterday afternoon from Philade
phia, route for Washington, and took rooms al
the Gilmor House. The Minister is returning from
tour through the Norther States and Canada.
BREAKING DooRs.-Oficer Summers yesterday
| afternoon arrested an unruly inhabitant named
| Daniel Dixson, who was charged by Priscilla Jack
| son, living on WAYNE street, with kicking down
| her door. Justice Showacre fined Daniel $40 and
| costs.
| LARcENY.-Lewis johnson (negro) was arrested
Yesterday by officer Zeller, charged with stealing
mitted him to Jail. The accused is a slave belong
ing to Mr.. W. CLANCY, Deputy Warden of thu