The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-21

In their efforts to introduce sanitary reforms re
Gently visited the wretched dwellings of many O
the poor in the lower part of that city, and have
presented report to the City Councils, from which
we take the followng
Among the worst forms of teuements visited were
those underground Dark, deep, damp, chilly,
filthy and contracted cellars unlghted and unven
tllated, save by the doorways, which, during the
night, and whenever it rained, were shut down
thus excluding the only entrance for light and air.
rendering the atmosphere still more vitiated and
poisonous. Some of these cellar domics were I'M
provided with any other floor than the bare, damp
earth; some were covered with out, dirty mat
ting, saturated with moisture; some with pieces of
old carpetng, while others had board floors, in
state of decay from long continued dampness In
one OF these cellars pieces of board were arranged
to keep the feet of the occupants from the water
which covered the ground.
Scarcely the vestige of any furniture was to be
seen; in many of them not even bed or a bundle
of rags to lie on at night; destitute Of every com
fort and tenanted by the lowest order of degraded
whites and blacks, huddled together promiscuous-
ly, numbering in each apartment from four to six
permanent inmates, and some of them receiving
dodgers at two and three cents per night in space
not exceeding ten to twelve feet square, and with
scarcely breathing room. Localities that are as
productive OF moral debasement as they are encour-
aging to physical depravity, and disgraceful in
civilized community.
From these cellars issued forth a nauseous at
mosphere, so loaded with fGtid exhalations as al
most to Stihe those accustomed to breathe purer
air. In these novels, too, they found popula-
ton half fed and half clothed, of all ages sexes
and eolors, from the infant in the arms to hoary
old age.
In the same category these cellar tenements
may be claSsed numerous closely packed above
ground, deplorabe shanties, or rather pens, from
ve to ten feet square, located in the rear of dilap
idated buildings, eight or ten of which occupy a
space hardly ample enough for ordinary sized
Kitchen; without chimneys, without ventilation
without light, without furniture; destitute of every
thing that had even the appearance of accommoda-
tion to render them decent, and yet they were ten
anted by human beings.
From The Ne.o Orleans Picawlne, Aug. III
LATER FROM MEXICO Continued Success of the
Lt6eras-FOur Millions Of Specie Coming Dotvn-
The U. 5. steam soop. of-war Pocahontas, Can't
Hazard, arrived at this port this morning from
era Cruz direct, with one weeks later news from
the nelghboring Republic.
The latest news from the capital il to the 5tb -
The long expected specie conducta left on the Sd
for Vera Cruz. 1t consisted of So, GOO, 900, when
1t lett the city of Mexico but it was expected that
the addition to be made at Puebla and Jalapa
would bring the same up to about 81, 000, 900.
The conducta would be escorted down to Plan del
Rio by large body of troops belonging to the re-
dictionary party, where it would be delivered over
to to the Constitutional Government. The most of
probably be shipped by the next English steamer.
A portion will come to this city,
At latest accounts from the scat of war Mramon
was still retreating, closely pursued by the Liber-
ais, who are said to number some 600 men we'll
armed and equipped. They were under the imme-
date command of Gen. Degoado, assisted by Gen
erals Zaragoza and Doblado, who had already Joined
his forces to those of the main body.
General OgaZOn opened fire upon the city of
Guadalajara on the Goth, according to a report
which had reached the capital, but with what sue
cess is not stated
The retreat of Miramon and continued successes
OF the Liberal party had very much cast down the
who despaired of much longer main
tanning their ground, without some new political
combination. F
Meantime new difficulty and that with ST. Pa
checo, the Spanish Minister has arisen at the cant
tai, and rupture was imminent
Inc spanish Commodore at Vera Cruz had also
made peremptory demand upon the Government
or the release of the Spanish bark Maria Concep-
;lon' winch was captured as a part of the Marin |
expedition, but Juarez had peremptorily refused to
i've her up. |
The JAPANESE EMBASSY HoMEWARD
BOUND.
LETTER FROM ''TOMMY'-DEsIREs TO CONE TO THE |
NAVAL School AT ANNAPOLIS.
AdVlces have been received by the way of Eng
and from the United States steam frigate Niagara,
which left New York the 30th of last June with |
ne japanese Embassy as passengers. Tho Niagara
rrived at St Vncant the 10th ult. We pub
isii below letter from on board the United States
rigate Niagara, detailing the incidents that have
occurred since the sailing of the ship with the re-
urning Japanese Embassy. A letter from Tommy
o his friends in America will also be read with
leasure. 1t will be seen that Tommy aspires to be
ducated at Annapolis, and signifies his intention
. return to America for that purpose.
ToMMY's CARD.
1 on DO not know how happy we were come to
lslt to united States and exceedingly present time
IL over and so buitful country everything VERY
stonishd as the rail road train the Capital, the
'atent ofhce-Smithonian musum which has great
fancy, curisohity there-the Baloons-buitifu
engine-fire work-the theatre
ig ll-Dance-mnsin-vo iaes tiivt praces-
n-march-Sprended uniform building and pref
J ladys d d. have cried when | left New York,
t thoughts of leaving Captain Porter-SS Lee and
Dupont. DIR. Mcdenall Mr.. Iceland and Mr.. Guido
lethan and great nancy other friend. expect
eturn back again to 60 to school at anaplish to
tudy English Navigation, and then can see all
Here the letter is signed in Japanese.
TATEIsH ONEJIERo.
UNITED STATES STEAM FR1GATE NIAa!e.o
PoRTo GRANDE, st. Vincent, July II, 1860
The Niagara has arrived at her first stopping
lace, sixteen days from New York. All well.
othing of special interest has TRANSFERRED so far,
side from the usual dull monotony of a sea voyage
n board man-of-war. The Niagara has made a
cry good run, considering that the voyage has
cen made most of the way by steam alone, against
cad winds The fifth day out the propeller was
evated. During that night and part of next day
lie made from twelve to thirteen knots giving fur
Ter proof of her extraordinary sailing qualities.
he propeller has been hoisted and let down four
mes since leaving Sandy Hook. Several vessels
ere signalized on the voyage; on the 10th brig
as seen to windward, with all sails set, supposed
be SLAYER bound for Africa. The japanese are
perfect state of "salubrity," every one, from
I'D including the Kams, down to the cooks and
arb beers. - sd d.. Il
They are not the same people they were when in
lie United States, where they were cooped, Gagged
I'd penned up like SO many animals. On board the
iagara not day has passed that they have not
cen deck, mixing up with the officers and others
freely as if only ordinary passengers. 1t is inter-
sting to see how closely they apply themselves to
h rarg the English language. They have quite
nd o OIL books of different kinds-Dutch, English
as;S Eet dictionaries. There are several others
,nrI;sb me r interpreters who speak considerable
g dnr oa1 1mmy" takes lessons daily in English
tewart The Nia,a and worthy chaplain, Rev. Mr..
'eMarI are oo niagara goes hence to Loando, which
some z'oVo miles, and is expected to occupy
we've days. AT Loando the United States Cavern.
lent has coal depot, where the NIAGARA will
gain recruit. At her rate of saline sp for shs
Iill not reach Jeddo before the middle of Octohar
he distance in sixteen days has been !. GOO
liles, although some time was lost in running
bout, hunting for the Grades" which she did
OF md but made most of the voyage against head