The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-04
La W INTELLIGENCE.
CRIMINAL COURT-JUpGE BOND.

CRIMINAL CoURT-JupoE BOND.
James w. Duncan, magistrate third ward in
dlcted for mafeasance in office, gave bail in the
sum of 81 900 for his appearance to answer-James
Hughes, bondsman. r. A. McAllister, ESQ.,, ap-
peared as his counsel.-Wm. Pinkney Whyte,
Esq, moved the Court enter stets in the cases
of George Smith and Wallace Mehafy The for
mer indicted for attempting to obtain under false
pretences from Wm. McKim 4 Co., SlG9. 90. by
by means OF forged draft purporting to be drawn
by John w. Wilson on H. Bolton & Co., on the
10th Of June last. Mehatfy was indicted at the
same time for obtaining the sum of Sl93 10 from
Mckim CO., by means of forged check, pur-
porting to be drawn by G. & J.. Cassard. Mr.
Whyte said that the parties defrauded had ex-
pressed wish that these young men should not be
prosecuted, provided they shipped for a term
of years, which would be somewhat of a punish
ment to them, and if this condition was not fulfill
ed the ste could be stricken their cases tried
before the Court. 1t had been in contemplation to
apply to the Governor to enter a nolle prosequi
In the two cases, and for that purpose petition
had been drawn, signed by the parties interested
but as this course would entirely exempt them from
any prosecution or punishment, it was thought
best to ask the Court to set the cases. which would
leave the traversers still in the power of the Court
The petition, &C., connected with the case were
filed, and the Court held the matter under advise
ment.-The Grand Jury having examined a
number of witnesses, in relation to the riot at
Rechabite Hall, by close vote determined TO
quash all proceedings against the parties implica-
ted.-The Court at l215 o'clock adjourned until
this morning at 10 o'clock.
CITY CIRCUIT COURT-JUDGE KREBs
William s. Carter Matilda S. Carter. Decree
passed divorcing complainant and defendant a vim
cuto matrimonii. ID. S. Sweaney for complainant
john +. Petrie William Il. Thiede. Defend
ants exceptions to ratification of auditors account
Argument commenced. Maund for complainant;
Prick for defendant.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT-JUDGE GILES
John Stone and others u.s. VIM. D. Levy and
others. Bill in equity. Argued before the Court,
by Spencer for plaintiff, and Price for defendant
Not concluded.
There was no business transacted in the CoURr OF
COMMON PLEAS or SUPERIOR CoURT.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CoURT-JuDGE BREWER
ANNAPOLIS, May 3, lS60.--James Revell, Esq
Attorney for the State, prosecuting. jury
In the case of Richard j. Jacobs, u.s. Michael Bau-
men, to recover portion of the proceeds of the
sale OF negro, (before reported,) returned a YER
dlct IN 1ayor of the defendant.-Timothy Mully
" Mm: 1l U. Jones, John Kurtz and George Rotten, OF
Baltimore city, charged with various offences
were brought into Court by the Sheriff, aud placed
in the criminals dock, when Judge Brewer desired
to know if they were ready for trial. and who their
counsel were. Kurtz replied he had U. W. War
rington engaged, who was here last week, and
would be here to day. Jones and Rotten replied
they had no counsel here, but as the Court in Bal
timore had assigned them counsel, they would eth