The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-12

DEATH OF PETER PARLEY.-Another light of the
American literary world has followed in the wake
OF Prescott and Irving. Mr.. Samuel Griswold
Goodrich, the well-known "Peter Farley" one of
the most popular and versatile writer's in the Union,
breathed his last about four O'Clock on Wednesday
afternoon, at his late residence in New York city
No American writer has been so voIuminousy use
full. In the juvenile department of literature he
stood in the front rank, and maintained no insig-
nihcant place as poet and philosopher. His latest
work, we believe, was volume of ''Recollections
of Travel" written with vigor of style unimpair-
ed by age and debility. His "Cabnet Library is
to be found in every household The first glimpses
of history which stirred the blood of the child were
revealed in the books of "Peter Farley" and his
numberless tales of travels and romance have glad
dened hosts of young hearts. The deceased was
born at Ridgefeld, in the State of Connecticut in
the year 1900, and consequently in the sixtetb
year of his age. He belonged to family somewhat
remarkable for their devotion to literary pursuits
The deceased also enjoyed good reputation as a
political writer, and in the year 1851 received the
appointment of United States Consul at Paris.
The JAPANESE EMBAssY.-The steamer Philadel-
phia, chartered by the Government left Washing
ton yesterday afternoon for Norfolk, for the pur-
| pose OF bringing the Japanese Embassy to the
capitol Capt. Dupont, who has been designated
to take charge of the Embassy, says it will be his
| earnest endeavor to have the Philadelphia reach
the Arsenal at Il NJ, on Monday next. The arrival
will be announced by the firing of national salute
| The President will receive the Embassy We'd
nesday, when it is expected that all the officers of
the Army and Navy who can make it convenient
will be present. All arrangements have been per-
fected by the Government for the reception of the
| visitors One entire hall of Wizards Hotel has
been arranged for their quarters. One of the par
| Tors and suite of rooms have been fitted up in
Japanese style.
THE EDITORIAL VIsIToRs.-MaDy of the gentlemen
connected with the press of the West have already
| left for their homes, while goodly number are
yet tarrying with us, enjoying the Inequalities of
our citizens. Although we have seen the main
| body of the Western editors, still may expect
daily arrivals until July, the tickets furnished
| by the Railroad Company allows them till that
time to avail themselves of its privileges.
The Senate was engaged yesterday in the con-
! sideration of private bills. In the House, Mr.
| Grow, from the Committee on Territories reported
bill to provide temporary government for tue
| Territory of Idaho The bill was laid on the
table.
| CATHOLIC VoLKs-ZEITUNG.-We have received
the first number of weekly paper, with this title
published in this city, by Messrs. Joseph Il Chris
| topher krenzer, No. III Saratoga street 1t is
published in the German language, and in the in
| terest of the Catholic Church.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-The Naiad Queen
will be repeated at Holiday Street Theatre this
afternoon and evening. The exceedingly funny
play styled b. B., or the Benecia Boy Abroad, will
| be presented on both occasions.
| THIoDoN's MUSEUM OF ART.-The proprietors OF
of this pleasing and instructive amusement will
give exhibitions both this afternoon and evening.
We can hardly hope that the exhibition will stay
with us much longer, so we say to all who have moi
| seen it, go to-day.
| CONCERT THIS AFTERNooN.-Profcssor Cleveland's
floral concert, which gave such satisfaction at the
Universaist Church, on last Tuesday evening,
will be repeated at the same place this afternoon
| THE New ORLEANS BURLEsoUE OPERA TROUPE and
Brass Band will give their sixth concert at Front
| Street Theatre tonight.