The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-04
CITY NT,ELLIGENCE.

CORONER GOES IN SEARCH OF A SUBJECT FOR AN
INQUEST AND GETS CowHDTNG.--0n Monday
night, about seven O'clock as the wife of detective
Stevens was passing along Gay street, near Mott
in company with a relative, three men-two Of
whom she recognized as DR.. n. Nelson, coroner
and John Sutton-ran against her. She remarked,
gentlemen, be careful what you are doing,' when
they turned upon her, abused her, and threatened
to whip her and Cher man. (meaning her uncle.)
They raised their fists to strike her, and one of
them attempted to strike her uncle but was pre-
vented by Mrs. Stevens running between them
After further volley of abuse which lasted until
Mrs. Stevens was out of hearing, the party passed
down Gay street. When Mr.. Stevens came home
his wife told him of the affair." and Yesterday morn
ing Mr.. Stevens invested ten cents in cOwhide,
and giving the supple instrument to his wife, told
her that she might expect Dr.. Nelson to pay her a
visit during the morning, and that she was well
come to revenge herself by dusting his
coat. Stevens then went to the house of the Doc
tor, on Bond street, near Orleans, and told him he
was wanted at No. 26 Sterling street, (the house
in which Stevens lives,) to hold an inquest. The
Doctor prepared his official papers, and in compa-
ny with friend, Mr.. James Cole, started for the
house. On his arrival he was invited into the par
lor, Mr. Cole remaining on the pavement. Mr..
Stevens (who in the meanwhile had returned honey
entering the paror with his wife, asked if the Doe
tor was one of the men who had insulted her, and
on her replying, Eyes," told her to go to work.
She drew her cowhide, and with an energy which
only ceased with exhaustion, scored the Doctors
back. With every blow the dust rose in clouds
and the Doctors voice in yes. Cole, who was on
the outside, hearing the Doctors screams attempt
ed to go to his assistance but met at the door
by Mr.. Stevens, who escorted him back into the
street. When Mrs. Stevens thought that she had
sufficiently punished the Doctor, he was turned
out. and went home. Cole assaulted Stevens, who
arrested him and took him before Justice Wheat
who held him to bail for Court.
The CONDITION OF THE RIvER.-The steamer Geor-
gia succeeded in reaching the grounded ship Silrer
Star, on Monday night, and reports her copper cut
considerably by the floating ice. The Georgia took
down lighter and during Monday night part of
the cargo of the ship (coa) was removed to the
lighter, and yesterday morning the Georgia towed
it into Annapolis Roads, Yesterday afternoon, the
Georgia returned to this city and took down ight
of 400 tons burthen, and if she reached the ship
last night which is altogether probable, bv this
morning the Sitaer Star will be light enough to tow
into deep water. When the Georgia came up yes
terday, the steamers George Peabody, of the Nor
folk line Pocohontas, of the Richmond line and the
steamship Wonticelo, Capt. Granger, of New York,
followed in her track, The Monticello was bound
for Alexandria, but on arriving at the mouth of the
Potomac found the river closed with three inches
of ice, and was compelled to come to this city, Her
cargo consists Of merchandise. She reports nun
Der of ships and other vessels in the Bay. The
Louisiana, Of the Norfolk line did not start on her
trip last evening" on account ofthe condition of the
river but will probably leave this morning at nine
o CLOCK. The iron steamship 5. IL. Spaudtng,
Capt Howes, of the Boston line reached her
wharf Monday night. She experienced heavy ice
below North Point but cut her way through, prov
ing that she is as good an ice boat she is sea
boat. After reaching North Point she had nothing
to impede her except the broken ice which Law in
the track of the Georgia. Yesterday morning the
Broadway Ferry boat in attempting to cross the
harbor twisted her rudder, and compelled to
put back to the Broadway wharf. She will have
to undergo repars.before she can resume her trips
which will not be for some days.
The REFORM CONVENTIONAL meeting of this
body was held last night to enable the wards to
hand in the memorials which have been in circula-
tion in reference the outrages of the last cleo
tion &C., for immediate presentation to the Legis-
| lature. 1t was ascertained that upwards of ten
| thousand names have already been appended, which
| will make such an array probably never
| seen in any petition ever before presented from
this city for any purpose. All those who have me-
MORALS partially signed are requested to hand them
to the Hon. Joshua Vansaut sometime to-day or to.
morrow. 1t is proposed further, to keep memo
rials in circulation for some days longer, as many
parts of the city have not been canvassed.
| Before adjourning, the Convention unanimously
| adopted the following resolutions:
Resolred, As the of this Convention, that the
cause of law and order in the city OF Baltimore
completely and permanently served by any
gislave measures, matter how perfect, while the
Criminal Court of Baltimore City is allowed to remain
under its present auspices
Resolred therefore, That President of this Conven
ton be and he is hereby instructed to communicate the
body that they will be pleased to address the Governor
for the removal of the Honorable Henry Stump the
JudgeShp OF that Court for the
memorial upon that subject, which has been circulated
among the citizens for signature and will be presented
the Legislature.
ANOTHER VIcTIM.-Denns McColgan, who was
shot at the corner of Hillen and Front streets by
| some unknown person, on Christmas night died OF
| his injuries yesterday morning, at four O'clock
| He received the best medical attention. but con
tinued to sink until the hour named, when he ex
| pred Coroner Sparklin held an inquest over the
body; number of witnesses were examined, but
| n 10 ratp hfoipa pa1 0pT ~,
mas evening, three or four men knocked down a
| young named Daniel Cleary, and were beating
him. when Mr.. McColgan who lived on Front
street, near HilIen, ran to the scene, and remop
strated with them. One of the party struck al
him with chilly" which he warded off with 9
cane, and in an instant another of the party drew
pistol and fired, the ball entering the right side
of Mr. McColgan. The assa;lants then made theil
| escape. The jury adjourned unit. this morning a
nine o'clock, when they will resume the investiga
tion.
SKATING.-The ice in the harbor is between thret
and four inches thick, and affords the best skating
| which has been had for years. In the harbor pro
| per the tug g-boats have broken the ice and conse
quently the skating is destroyed; but on what i
| known as the back basin and the "mddle ground ,
excellent opportunity is afforded for this manly
graceful pastime. Yesterday hundreds of skater
were enjoying themselves in gliding over the glas
sy surface Boys scarcely big enough to walk, an,
old men whose heads were white as the snow it
self, were in the throng, at times cultivatng
most intimate acquaintance with the ice by mea
surfing their length on it. Jones' Falls, although
much scored, was also the of a good deal Q
sport. From sunrise until after night, there wa
a constant crowd on its frozen surface
SECURING Icy esterday there were not les
than one hundred dffty carts engaged in securin
ice from the Falls and harbor. 1t is is about fou
inches thick, clear and of the best quality. In
few days the butchers and others will be fully sup
Piled 1t has been three years since equal facitie
were afforded for filling ce-houses.