The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

lNQUEsT.-Coroner Greentree was called on YES
terday morning to hold an inquest upon the body
OF an unknown negro woman, who found dead
10 one OF the apartments of the house of Augustus
Staerker, corner of PENNSYLVANIA avenue and
Townsend street. 1t appeared that the woman
several days ago, came to Mr.Staerker's house and
stated that she had been compelled to leave her
lodgings on account of inability to pay her rent,
ana asked permission to STAY at Mr. Staerker's
which was granted her. Yesterday morninp the
woman not appearing about the place, the door of
her room was broken open and she discovered ly-
ing dead on the bed. Nerdict-Death from causes
unknown to the jury
WAREHOUSE RoDBED.-On Tuesday nipht about
IL o'clock, officer Moran observed a LIGHT in the
warehouse OF Messrs Martin, Schneider & Co., No.
AZ South Howard street, corner of Gillinpham al
ley, ana summonlng assistance, made examina-
ton OF the premises. 1t found that the side
door on the alley had been opened by false KEYS
and that the thieves had opened all the drawers
and desks of the counting house, and scattered
their contents OF papers, &c, upon the floor. Mr..
Schneider was informed of the circumstance and
upon his visiting the store found that the place had
been robbed of about dozen bottles of champagne
and some cigars.
CENTRE MARKEr.-The supply in Centre market
yesterday morning, so far as game and meats
were concerned, was very fine. The prices of game
OF all kinds were moderate, not ranging near as
nigh as at the same season last year. Some of the
1oWls offered bad the appearance of having been
dead ''few days" One old lady, a constant at
tehudnC VI Tue market ana very ODSeryant, CON
tended that she was able recognize many of the
Dlrds, having seen them every Wednesday and Sa
turday morning for the past three weeks.
SEVERE ACCIDENT.-I esterday morning, about
half-past eight O'Clock, a man named George Null
Ter, living at 247 Canton avenue went on to the
roof of his house for the purpose of repairing sky
Ight, ana had scarcely got to work when his foot
slipped and he fell to the pavement below, dis
lance OF over thirty feet lie sustained COM
pound disOGatiOn of both shoulders and also Sc
verely injured his spinal column. Drs. Monkur
and Dwlnelle rendered medical attention
DESPERATE AssAuLT.-Shortly after dark on Tues
DAY night, misunderstanding took place between
two young men named John Quinn and Walter c.
Hays, on Pratt street, near Frederick when Quinn
drew chilly" and struck Hays a severe blow in
the face, which knocked out several of his teeth
Policeman Davidson arrested Quinn, and Justice
Hiss held him to bail in the sum of 81 600, for
court.
PANoRAMA.-We refer with pleasure to the ad
vertsement of the picture of the Holy Land in this
mornings Exchange. 1t is repre- sented by the
press of cities where it has been exhibited as
magnificent spectacle. Opening here during
Christmas week, the Holy Land and the life of
Christ will be regarded entertainment pecu-
harly appropriate to the season.
BERGER.-Berger, the celebrated billiard player,
will visit this city next week. Mr.. Patrick Nc
Elroy, proprietor of the saloon No. So North
street, has rendered the of his room for the ex-
hi5itions which Monsieur Berger NAV give In
few days definite information of the precise time of
his ar. ival will be given to the public.
PREMISES UNPRoTEcrED.-The police reports of
the various districts, of late, contain accounts of
dwellings and stores found unlocked and open, in
all sections of the city, offering the best induce
ments for the bands of thieves now prowling about
the town to enter and steal.
SELLING UNsoUND MEAT.-A negro named Mel
son Gray, was arrested yesterday morning by po-
llceman Bouchet, on the charge of violating an or
dinance prohibiting the sale of unsound meat Gray
offered the meat for sale in the Centre market
He was fined $50 and costs by Justice Hiss
DEATH IN JAIL.-Y Yesterday morning a man
named Henry Benack, died in Jail from congestion
OF the brain, superinduced by intemperance. Coro
ner Hall held an inquest over the body, and yer
dict to that effect was rendered. He was commit
ted to Jail few days since as vagrant.