The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-09-04
A SECOND ATTEMPT TO ARREST BOOTH,

ing III the escape OF tugllAe slaves. He with
six men, went to the house of Mr. Pickett,
where he supposed Booth had been secreted
Pickett's house was surrounded By the officers, and
Pickett, as soon he saw the officer, attempted to
strike him.
Mr.. McCarty, United States Marshal then asked
the man his name, but, instead of replying, he made
another effort to strike the officer, who suddenly
caught him and held him fast. McCartv then
again demanded his name, and asked him why he
endeavored to assault his visitor without provOca-
ton. He replied that his name was Pickett The
Marshal then asked him if Booth was secreted in
his house, and informed him that he had warrant
Tor his arrest Pickett replied that he had been
there, put mad gone away. At this time, Pickett
shouted "Help, for Gods sake " when terrible
commotlon began to be heard in the house, and
thirteen other men, armed with guns pistols and
pitchtorks, came from the interior of the dwelling
and surrounded the officers, threatening their lives
if they did not leave the premises
These demonstrations aroused the suspicious of
the officers, who now began to doubt the truth Of
Pickett's assertion that Booth had left the house
They were proceeding to search the house. when
Pickett desired that he might be permitted to nut
on some more Clothes and upon being released
seized horn hanging near, and gave one blast
upon 1t. 1t was Immediately taken from him. but
was answered in dozen different directions and
men were seen coming from all quarters armed
with guns and pitchtorks. They immediately add
ed themselves to the force already collected, and
aiming their guns at their breasts
Very soon after armed men began to arrive in
wagons and in the short space of one hour and a
hall, sixty-two men had gathered together, thus
outnumbering the officers nearly twelve to one
Some twenty five men then ranged themselves in
order, and pointing their guns at McCarty and his
men, ordered him to leave. One of them had his
gun cooked, and became so much excited that he
discharged it, the ball entering barn near by.
The mob then demanded of McCarty what he in
tended to do? He boldly and emphatically replied
that che came there to take Booth, and that if he
could get sight of him, he should accomplish his
purpose or die in the attempt. That the men who
with him were determined men, and if yio-
lence was offered, it must be done at their peril ~
Mr.. hcCarty then asked them their purpose They
replied that Booth should never be taken, except
over their bodies. That they defed the govern
ment, and that no power on earth could get him
from them. Again they demanded that the Mar
shall should depart but he cody informed them that
he was not yet ready, and asked their Names A
large number Immediately stepped up and gave
them together with their places of residence coupled
with the assertions that they would "lynch, shoot
and quarter every Government officer who at.
tempted to accomplish Booths arrest. McCarty
did not deem it advisable to risk the lives of
SIX against twelve times that number, and not
knowing that Booth was in the house, did not de-
sire to peril their lives against such fearful Odds or
render himself liable if the fugitive was not there
Secreted. lie sent to Ripon for renforcements, but
Informed the crowd that if Booth was seen or they
would admit his whereabouts, he would take him
or perish. lie waited until after eleven O'Clock
having been there in the face of loaded rifles and
desperate men some seven hours, when, assistance
not arriving, himself and men quietly departed.
The Marshas went for the purpose of arresting a
fugitive, but were prevented by mob of armed
fanatics, outnumbering them twelve to one, banded
together to set at defiance the laws of the country
and the Government of the United States. If ever
we had reason to depore the spread of fanaticism,
it is now. If ever there was time for action it
has arrived.
FROM SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA.
Dispatches and letters received by the Northern
Light throw new light upon the state of affairs
in that Republic. 1t is reported that Gen. ObandO,
Mosquera's principal officer, had taken the town
of Paste, which, though in the State of Cauca, had
been opposed to Mosquera. The civil authorities
had fled to the frontiers of Ecuador, leaving a
behind. This news lacked confirmation. In Ecua-
dor engagement had taken place between the
forces of Generals Flores and Franco, in which the
latter had been routed and had narrow escape
from being killed 1t is probable that Flores tri-
umph is complete.
President Castillo, of Peru, had quite recovered
from his wound. A quarrel between him and the
Congress was expected to occur almost anv dav
In his message he speaks of the United States CLAIM
Il Z" simple question: and manifestly unjust
which, however, he expected would be anicably
adjusted The invasion of Bolivia is still spoken of.
General Belzu, it is said, intends entering that
that the BOlivians would flock to him.
The news from Chill is still the story of peace and
prosperity, in contrast to her sisters Commerce is
increasing, and education is well attended to- A
document. gotten up by some eccesastics, with tho
view OF collecting a Papal fund, had given Offence
to the Sardinian Minister, wh had sent protest
to the government, AMI the clergymcn were called
on to explain apd apologize.
There is nothing new from Central America and
little tfdings from Walker. Correspondents sneak
of good deal of alarm being felt in Nicaragua and
Costa Rica. spirited address had been issued by
the President of Nicaragua, calling all patriots
to defend the country against the invaders
From San Salvador learn that tho foreign
liquor law was still the subject of much comment
among foreign merchants, all of whom, through
their consuls, had protested against its enforce
ment. On account of the drOugt it was thought
the indigo crop would be small. Russian-built
brig, with about forty passengers, thought to be
recruits for Walker, had arrived at La Union.
From the Ne,e Orleans Delta, Aug %
y GUNPowDER PLoT.-On Tuesday night one OF
those diabolical evidences of depraved nature was
discovered in Jefferson City, in the shape of gun
powder plot, that barely escaped producing a sad
death-havoc in a peaceful family. Mr. NJ Adle
keeps a grocery store the corner of Constan-
tinope and Laurel streets, and there does a very
thriving business. The upper part of the building
ne occupies a dwelling. He supposed to
have had large sum of money, principally in sill
yer coin, in this house. The persons who enter
tanned this suppOsition also entertained very
large imagination regarding the amount and did
not stop to employ the most daring means to OBJ
tain it, as the proceedings manifest. Luckily they
were frustrated in all their desired results. Be
tween the hours of 10 and IL o'clock, we learn,
an explosion took place in the rear part of the
ground floor of the store, said explosion being
caused by an ignited keg of powder, which was by
some means placed within the building, and con-
nected with train to the rear yard, in
fOrmant states from his observation since. This
explosion caused the destruction of some of the
IF fha hull hTrt ha
shock hurled Mr. Adle from his bed, through a
second story front window, and on to the sidewalk
beneath but luckily and singuarly causing him
merely temporary and trihng injury. Mrs.
Adle, who, by the way, as we are told, had some
little family talk, not of the harmonious order,
with Mr.. Adle the same evening, escaped without
being in the least hurt, and the results, in point
of persons of this dabolica intention, are, far,
but scantily severe. To the building, which was
valued at $500 to 5000, the damage will not amount
to over $500, thereabout. As to the perpetra-
tors we are unable to speak, even by surmise, and
the only point left for tracing the origin of such
novel mode of robbery, revenge, thieves or
enemies rests with the police authorities and the
surmises of Mr.. Adle.
News FRoM HAvANA-The steamship Cahawba
j. W. Smith, commander, from New Orleans and
Havana, arrived at New York Saturday four
days from Havana. The Cahawba left New Or
leans at eight A. NJ. on the 25th reaching Havana
on the 9th, at p. NJ, from whence she took her
i
The local news of Havana is devoid of interest,"
The health Of the city had greatly improved.
1t was reported in Havana that the United States
steamer Crusader, Capt. Maift, had captured 8
few days since, on the east coast Of Cuba, steam
er engaged in the slave trade, and that the slavel
had succeeded in landing a portion of the negroe
before being taken. Further particulars could no
| be learned.
There was also report that the bark Wildfr
! "a slave prize,) at anchor in the harbor of Ke!
West had been stolen from her anchorage b,
| the man (Capt. Patten) who went off with tn
Wanderer some time since from Savannah. IL
was assisted by a crew which he picked up at ke
West. A party OF wreckers, armed with rifles, &c
| started in pursuit and succeeded in capturln!
the prize, and returning with her to hey West.
The sugar market is reported a little better. No
| IL, So to SM reals per arrObe; stock on hand a
| Havana and Matanzas 100000 boxes. Molasses-
| No sales reported. Freights-Vessels continue j
demand, and rates tending upwards.
Exchange on London, 60 days, l5H to l5$4; New
| York do, 3 to A; New Orleans, short sight A.
| to ).
The steamship De Soto, Captain johnson, henc
2lst, arrived at Havana the Goth, and left 70
New Orleans at 2.30 P. NJ. on the 9th ult.
| MUsr Nor ARREST SUSPECTED Persons 7 90 HASTILY
"A correspondent of the New York Herald write
! to that journal as follows:
| | was for many years connected with the LOndol
police on detective service, but am now reslden
| of New York city. Permit me briefly to say that
| in my Judgment, the reason why some of our mys
terous crimes ferreted out is that too grea
haste is used in arresting supposed offenders ant
! locking them up when the evidence is slight. In
stead of this course being pursued, let the police
| the coroner and magistrates exercise for tint
surveillance only. Offenders are apt to grow bolC
when permissvely unmolested. 1t is an old pro
verb, "give rogue rope enough and he will hang