The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-28
CYRUS DICKSON, J
j. C BACKUs, Committee
TUOs II CoIIsoN

Tnos H. CouIsox,
The CowHlDlNG AFFAIR-Stdtenent of Mr. Le,ry
The statement Of this affair as published in YES
terdays Erchan9e was received from the friends of
MIR. Nichols. Mr. Levy asserts that the entire
statement as published, with the exception of the
mere TACT OF the assault, is incorrect. He says that
Nichols, who is much larger man than himself,
accompanied by two friends, came to his store and
asked him (Lewy) to step to the door. Under the
Impression that Nichols desired to speak on busi-
ness Mr.: Levy did not know Nichols personally J
he complied with the request, but had no sooner
got on the pavement, when Nichols drew the cow
hide and violently and Outrageously and without
the slightest proTOcation, assaulted him Nichols
MADE no charge-said nothing Of his wife having
been nsulted until after the assault was committed
and then only in reply to q demand bv Mr.. LEVY
why the assault committed. Mr. LEVY saws
that Mrs. Nichols has not been in the store for four
weeks, and he did not wait upon her on that occa,
SION lie believes that she never was insulted i,
his store, and knows she was not by him. Mr.
Nichols has been arrested and the case has been set
Gown ior Saturday next, until which time Mr.
Levy desires suspension of public opinion, when
he is sure he will stand vindicated
THE NATIONAL FAsr-The Archbishop of RaIti-
more has published in the Catholic Mirror the fol
lowing official notice: "His Excellency, the Presi
dent of the United States in consideration of the
dangers which threaten the peace and union of the
States, having recommended that Friday, the
fourth day of January next, be set apart as a dav
otgeneral humiliation, fasting and PRAYER, to an
pease God provoked bv our sins and secure His
mercy and blessing the Archbishop of Baltimore
directs the recital on that day, in all the parochal
churches fhe diocese, of the iiltieth Psalm which
begins: "Have mercy on me, 0 God;" with the
Lltanies Of the Saints and the PRAYER for the An
thorites, at the hour which may be appointed by
each parish priest Lest, however, the tranquility
OF the house OF PRAYER should be in any degree
disturbed by reflections on exciting TOPICS the
Archbishop forbids any address to be made on the
occasion. 1t will be sufficient simply to invite the
Ialthiul to pray earnestly for the peace, harmony
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nance and perpetuity of civil institutions and
the increase of true religion By order of the Most
Reverend, the Archbishop of Baltimore.
"THoMAs FOLEY, Secretary
"Bott'mOre, Ereo Of the NatioitV Of our Lord, 1860"
=. CRISIS hlEETINd.-ln pursuance of an invita-
ton, privately circulated, number of the most
prominent and influential citizens of Baltimore
together with others from various quarters of the
State, met at Barnums Hotel last night Their
9pJect was to devise measures, if practicable con-
uucing 10 the speedy and honorable restoration of
peace and concord between the different sections of
our country, now so unnaturally divided 1t is uu-
dersto0d that steps taken to ascertain the SEN
tlments OF the people Of the State at large, with
regard to the necessity of assembling the Legisla
ture, but, inasmuch as it was deemed inexpedient
to admit reporters the particulars of the plan have
not transpired
VIOLATING AN ORDIYANCE.-Y Yesterdav man
named John Barrett, living at the Southwest cor
ner of Pratt street and HapDv alley was arrastad
on the charge OF allowing hydrant to run in the
yard attached to his dwelling. The water run out
OF an alley on to the pavement, and forme larpe
cake OF ice, endangering the limbs and lives of pc
destrans. Justice Duncan fined him SIS and costs
Persons having hydrants should pay attention to
shutting them off as the police have strict orders
to arrest all who violate the ordinance in this par
ticular. F
DEATH OF REPoRrER.-Nr. Joseph NJ Pereroy
Tor long time connected with the San ueysnaner
as reporter. died early yesterday morning at bis
nome on St. Peters street Mr.. Peregoy had been
confined to his house for nearly three months, sui
lerlng under complication of diseases which
baffied the skill of eminent physicians He was in
the 56th year of his age, and leaves a wife but no
chlidren An upright man, a kind friend and
agreeable companion, his decease will be mouTned
oy large circle OF relatives and acquaintances
BERGER. Last night NJ. Berger gave another of
his wonderful exhibitions OF his skill at billiards
A game was played between the great chamnion
and Mr. W. Jeanty, (who played with him on a
former occason;) after which the wonderful fnosse
shots were given, which called forth the applause
OF the audience NJ. Berger will give but two
more exhibitions, and those desiring to witness
them would do well to call tonight at Franklin
Building, North street.
lNoUEsT.-Y esterday, Coroner Hall held an in
quest over the body of a man named George
Gordon, at No. 1l9 Central avenue, who died sud
denly. The Jury brought in a verdict of "death
from Inflammation of the lungs" They should
have brought in verdict of "death Fl ON con-