The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-04
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

evening, between and O'clock Mrs Sarah X
Davis was drowned in Jones' Falls near the Wood
berry Factory, under the following circumstances
At the time named, she, in company with Mrs
j January, with whom she was stavng started for
Il walk on the banks of the stream. After pro
ceeding some distance along the path near the rail
road track, Mrs. January got in advance of her
companion, and walked leisureIy along thinking
the deceased was following her. She had gone in
this way about hundred yards, and not hearing
Mrs. Davis she retraced her steps, and found upon
the bank the shawl and bonnet of her Companion
and saw her body Just sinking below the water
The fact of the shawl and hOnnet being taken off
induces the belief that sefdestrucon was premedi-
tatcd, although no cause can be assigned for the
act by the deceascd's friends. Mrs. Davis's hus-
band lives at Hancock, Md. on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. The body was recovered on Satur-
day night.
The GAMBLING SALoONs.-On Saturday morning
the following order was issued bv Marshal Kane to
the captains of police:
0rFIoE OF MARSHAL OF POLICE, !
June 2 1860
To the Captains Of Police The bold and defiant atti
tude towards officers Of the department assumed by
cass OF common gamblers and disorderly persons, we'll
known hahual violators of law many of whom it is
supposed are in communication with thieves and pick
pockets demands the most prompt and decided remedial
action 1t is, therefore peremptoriiy ordered that the
captains of the several districts every house
of such districts known or suspected to be ramblin
house, one in which persons invited gamble in
violation of the laws of the State of Maryland to he
placed under close scrutiny, in order that the
Grand jury If necessary for the complete execution
this order in its letter and spirit the captains author
lied and directed 10 policeman be stationed at
or near the entrance entrances of all such houses
THE RowDlEs AT Work AGAIN-O Saturday
morning, about half past o'clock, a number Of
German laborers went to the drawbridge for the
purpose of unloading lumber from canal boats
which they had contracted to do the NIGHT pre-
vious. On reaching the ground they were assailed
by party of men, who belong to the s.Rough
SKINS and "Peelers," and George Clait George
Ike and Joseph Beck were severely beaten. War
rants were issued by Justice Mckinley for Thomas
Everett, Richard GoodisOn, Joseph Bounce, An
drew Ayres, John Perris and Joseph Buck and all
OF them were arrested by officers North, Hutson
Price and Stewart, and held to bail for Court by
Justice Griffin. At the time of the assault the
police OF the Eastern district fastened to the scene
but the assailants had fled. The reason given for
the attack is, that the Germans are willing to work
for less than the other parties.
APPLICATION FOR A MANDAMUs.-Th0mas b. Cal
ther, late Clerk of the City Circuit Court on Fri
day filed petition, through his counsel Messrs
Schev and Barry, directed to the Hon. Robert n
Martin, Judge of the Superior Court of Baltimore,
which, after citing certain matters connected with
the case, concludes by praying his Honor to issue
writ of mdnddmuS commanding George W. Sher-
wood, (the present Clerk appointed by Judge
krebs) to abstain from exercising the functions of
said ohce and also praying that rule in the case
may be laid requiring the incumbent to show cause
in proper time why said writ should not issue
H.,
Sherwood, show cause on or before the 10th day Of
June why said writ should not issue as PRAYED.
STABBING AFFRAY.-On Friday evening about S
o'clock, stabbng affrav took place between James
Mullen and Patrick Clabby, in which the former
was quite seriously wounded. A misunderstanding
has existed between the parties for some time, and
at the hour named they met in Donnelly's Court
between Hillen and Bath Streets and without any
words the parties went to blows. Clabby drew a
large dirk, knife and stabbed Mullen in four five
different places. The most severe wounds are in
the breast, one of which, it is feared, NAV prove
fatal. Clabby fed as soon he had used the
knife and has not yet been arrested. Mullen was
taken to his house, No. 80 West Monument street.
where DR.. Stokes dressed the wounds.
DEATH OF WELL-KNowN CIrIzEN-Mr Charles
Farquharson, a we-known citizen, died at his res
idence, No. AZ East Lombard street, on Saturday
night in the SD year of his age. Mr.. Farquhar-
son was native of Scotland, and came to this
country when quite young man. He has lived
life OF usefulness and was es; ;eemed by all who knew
him tor the many admirable traits which adorned
his character. He was one of the originators of
the "Burns Club" and also member of the "St
Andrews Society" In the latter, at the time of
his death, he held the office of second VicePresi-
dent His funeral will take place this morning at
10 O'Clock, from his late residence.
CLEAN SrArIoN-HoUsEs The station-houses of
the city have recently undergone thorough clean
sing, and are now in better condition than they
have been for several years. 1t is almost impossi-
Dle W Indhe lHe mouse IN the least
degree respectable, owing to the location of the
building, and limited accommodations it affords
The Eastern district-hOuse is model of neatness
and cleanliness, Mr.. McLarnev, the turnkey, being
determined to make the occasional lodging place of
the unfortunate" as comfortable as possible.
Cutting AFFRAY.-An afTray occurred at place
called Brooklyn on the other side of the Spring
Gardens, in Ann Arundel Co. on Sunday morning
between l and O'clock, between some parties of
men, which resulted in one of them named James
Hansla Hvinu m SOO+h irb h.; -,
badly cut in the side. A. other man named James
Richardson, was also beaten severely about the
head. Hausler accuses a man named Tinker alias
Davis with having wounded him. Hausler is now
confined to his bed
MAN DRowNED-A Young man named Pbillin
Reiter, baker, living at the corner of Lexington
and PoppletOn streets, accidentally drowned
about = O'Clock yesterday morning, in the Sprin5
Gardens, near the old Fish-House. IL seems that a
party of FIVE six started on Saturday evening on
a fishing excursion, and after ENJOYING the sport
for some time, Reiter went into the water to bathe
and was drowned. The body had not been re.
covered at o'clock last evening. The deceased
was unmarried.
To TRAvELLERs-CHANGE OF RUNNING TINE ON THE
Baltimore AND OHIO RAILRoAD.-On and after to.
day the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run an
accommodation train through to Wheeling leav-
ing Camden station at $50 p. NJ. daily except
Sundays. Way passengers between Grafton and
Parkersburg will take this train. The EIlicott's
MINIS lIdn LlaJ heretofore lelt tle station at is
P. NJ, will hereafter leave at $40 p NJ and the
train that lett the Mills at 6.l0 p. NJ, will leave
hereafter at GAO.
VAGRANTs.-James Crawford, a wharf loafer
was arrested ON Saturday by officer Hause, on the
charge OF being n vagrant and common thief
Justice Boyd sent him to Jail for sixty davs
Ernest Dash was arrested by officer Bower, on th
charge of beng vagrant. Sent to the aImshous,
by Justice Showacre. James Tavlor was arrested
by officer Henrick on the same charge, and sent tt
jeil by the same Justice for ten days.
BALTIMORE RowpIEs IN WASHINGTON CrrY.-Mar
shall Kane received a telegram yesterday evening
from the Mayor of Washington city informing hir
that a number of armed desperadoes from Balt
more had arrived in that city, with the intention G
participating in the municipal election which take
place there to-day. They were all arrested an
thrown into Jail.
DIED IN JAIL.-Yesterday morning a man name,
Thomas Finn died in Jail from the effects of exces
sive intemperance. lie was committed to iai i
the early part of last week as a vagrant BY Justc
Ensor, and was unwell from the time he entere
the prison. Coroner Hall summoned jury and
verdict OF "death from intemperance" was rendered
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KuL.-On Saturday
officer Crangle, of the Southern District, arreste
George Myers, on the charge of assaulting with
pitch fork, with intent to kill, a man named Ha
man. The affair occurred at Thomas stables col
ner of Pratt and Paca streets. The accused wa
taken before Justice Showacre and held in $50
security to answer at Court.
VIOLATION OF THE ACr.-0fficers Groves an
Newcomb arrested Saturday a man name
Charles Coleman, charged with violating the ac
of Assembly by selling tobacco without license
He was fined S25 and costs by Justice Sbowacre
He was also charged with running his wagon with
out license and fined 81 and costs. He appeale
from the Magistrates decision in both cases.
CHARGE OF STEALING.-Oficer Crangle on Satur
day arrested man named F. Frank, a vender q
oranges and apples about the Camden station
charged with robbing young man named Wm
Freeberger of the of 81 cents, and also for as
saulting officer Sheckes. Justice Showacre com
mitted him for Court.
WORKING ON THE SABBATH.-Frederick Stunt
was arrested yesterday, at his house on Camde
street. by officers Chisholm and Hause, charge
with working on the Sabbath day. The accused
platter of hair, and makes earrings, bracelets
&c. Justice Showacre committed him for Court
ATTEMPTED BURGLARIEs. Friday nigh
several attempts were made by burglars to effec
entrances in the dwellings on Mccullough street
Biddle, but in all cases the parties retreate
on the approach of the police.
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AN EXTENSIVE GRAIN SPECULATIoN.-O On Frida
afternoon last, says the Chicago Journal of the 2S
uit., an extensive operation in grain made b.
one A. j. Harrison, a man well known in the CITY
At about 2 O'Clock he appeared in the countin,