The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

GIMENT FOR NEW L 1ORK.- Inc seventh regiment
National Guard, of New York, reached here last
night from Washington, route for New York, at
712 o'clock. A great number OF people were col
lected at the Camden street depot, and along the
streets through which it was supposed they would
march. The line soon formed, and under the
escort of detachment of the Battalion Baltimore
City Guard who have paid all attention to the
Seventh, the march taken up through Barry
street to Sharpe, to Baltimore to High, thence to
the depot. Upon every street large crowds of per-
sons were collected to get sight of the New
Workers, and at many places along the route,
loud cheers given for the Seventh Regi-
ment. The armory of the Baltimore City Guard
gaily dressed with flags, and as the ''Seventh"
passed, each company gave three cheers, which
returned from the building. The Nation
al Guard paraded two abreast, the sidewalk,
at quick step. On arriving atthe depot, the regi-
ment was greeted with loud cheering, and fire
works in abundance were sent oft. At nine O'Clock
all the were seated in the tran which con-
sisted of fourteen cars, and in few minutes after
it moved amid the cheering of the crowd. The
Baltimore City Guard had provided bountiful
supply of sandwiches and drinkables, which were
distributed through the cars for the benefit of the
travellers.
The Battalion Baltimore City Guard under COM
mand of Major Warner, and the Law Greys, Capt
Bowers, reached here yesterday morning in the
early trim from Washington, all apparently much
pleased with their visit.
SUIT FOR LIBEL.-The proprietors of the Balti-
more Patriot newspaper have sued the proprietors
of the Baltimore Clipper for libel in publishing
certain matter in the latter paper alleged to be Ii
bellous. The damages are laid at $500. The par
ties to the suit, the part of che plaintiffs, are
John F. Sherretts and French S. Evans The de-
PENDANTS named are Edmund Bull William Tuttle,
and l.. A. Whitley The declaration sets forth that
the defendants have been guilty of publishing,
concerning the plaintiffs. certain false. scanda-
lous, malicious and defamatory libel in the follow
ing words: Gone of these presses, which, if neces.
sary, we shall prove to have been bought and paid
for by Republicans, we mean the baltimore Patriot
has been most forward and most abusive in its
ments upon third party movement. Devoid of
IL the courage TO- to make any charge openly
for printer of the House of Representatives,
the Southern Opposition members of Congress
have been bought by the money of Mr.. Glossbren-
ner. This charge is made by journal that has
been sold out to the Republican party, and now
stands in the attitude of Republican party organ,
opposing and denouncing the American party of
Maryland, because it is third party
The declaration further says, that by means of
which false and malicious words, so published, the
plaintiffs have been greatly damaged in reputation
and credit, and their said newspaper injured and
their property and business damaged, and their
profits therein diminished and cut off BY withdraw.
al of subscription thereto and advertisements there
from. Hugh l.. Bond, Esq, appears as attorney
for the plaintiffs.
RoBBERY.-Between two and three o'clock yes
terday morning the boot and shoe store of William
Long, corner of Broadway and Shakespeare street,
was entered and robbed Of thirteen pairs of boots
and a number of pairs of shoes, valued at one hun
dred dollars. At the hour named man named
Beaufort, who lives few doors from Longs store,
was looking out of the window of his house, when
he observed two men prise open window shutter
of the shoe store, but just as they about to
succeed in their design, the officer the beat
called the hour of three, whereupon the robbers
fed. In few minutes, however, they returned,
accompanied by four other men, and three entered
while the others remained outside and took the
goods. Beaufort failed to give alarm and the
thieves deliberately carried off their plunder. When
the officers were informed of the theft, immediate
search was made for the goods, but no trace Of
them has yet been discovered.
ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIREcroRs OF THE NORTHERN
CENTRAL RAILWAY CoMPANY-Yesterdavt the stock
holders of the Northern Central Railway Company
elected Directors to serve for the ensuing year.
There was but one change made in the old Board,
which was the election of Mr.. John Merryman, of
Baltimore county. in place of William d. Miller of
this city. The following is the Board: Baltimore
Directors-James Frazier, Peter Novel, William
7. Walters, Adam Denmead, Aaron Hoffman, John
Merryman. Pennsylvania Directors-Smon Came
ron, A. L. kapp, Alexander Small VIM. Colan,
Jr., William Cameron, y. S. Halderman. At the
meeting of the new Board John S. Cuttings, ESQ.,,
of this city, reelected President. MIR. Cuttings
made his annual report to the old Board. 1t was
very brief and referred to the report of the Gene
raj Superintendent for particulars. The Superin-
tendents report was not read.
son, twelve years of age, of Mr.. George L. Grow,
vas in front of his fathers heRse, on Bond street,
near Eastern avenue, when boy named Hinkle,
of the same age, came along, and the boys being
acquainted, they commenced playing with each
other, when dog belonging to Mr.. Hnkle set
upon Young Crow, and bit him severely the
right thigh. Had not some gentlemen driven the
animal away he would no doubt have inflicted Sc
rious and perhaps fatal injury The boy was
ried into his home, and the dog was killed by order
of Captain Morris.
AsAgH With iFFsr man ia 1agah @
charged with assaultng his wife with intent to kill.
The woman was beaten until she was carried in an
nsensibe condition to her bed, where she
mains. jeremiah Herring arrested
cessory to the brutality: Hagan was committed in
default of 81 900 for further hearing, and Her.
ring released on $500 security for the same, by
Justice Hiss
ACCIDENT.-Last night as the Seventh Regiment
of New lork were passing into the cars at the
President street station, an explosion of rockets,
in the hands of one OF the Baltimore City Guard,
took place Albemarle street. throwing fire i'll
all directions. By this accident, a German named
Samuel Hotfadon, living Eastern avenue,
Exeter street, who was standing in the crowd, was
burnt about the face breast and lower front ex-
tremities of the body quite severely. DR.. Arnold
was called in, who administered to his relief.
ANoTHER.-Y esterday morning, a man named
George Passmore, was driving a wagon on Balti-
more street, near Fremont, upon which were Ilaced
his nouseHOu pOOus, ,lncluulHP HIS Wlle Cullu,
which he removing to the country. In at
tempting to get off the railroad track, the wagon
was upset, and everything therein precptated to
the ground in a mixed up-condition, the woman
and child being underneath. Sergt Walters Of
the police, to the relief of Passmore, and
got everything rghted again, the woman and child
receiving only few slight scratches.
METHODIST RE-UNIoN.-Last night the great
Methodist reunion for the benefit of the Home of
the Friendless, took place at the Maryland Inst-
tute Hall. Tine spacious room was crowded, and
the ceremonies were of the most interesting char
acter. Addresses were delivered by the Revs
Thomas Sewel, Thomas B. Sargent, Alfred Grit
fifth and others. The meeting one Of great
pleasure and afforded handsome return for the
benefit of the charitable institution.
THE Police CoMMIssIoNERs.-Th body was in
session yesterday, all present except his Honor
Mayor Swami. Nothing Of public interest trans
pired. The Board continue to receive numbers of
applications for situations under the bill.
BENEFIT OF Miss HERoN.-To night, at the Holl-
day Street, Miss Heron takes a benefit, on which
occasion the play of LesJio will be repeated.
FIRES.
The alarm yesterday about u O'clock, arose from
the burning of foul chimney, No. 81 Warren
street.
CONVENTION- TROUBLE