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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

CARS TO BE RUN BY COMPRESSED AIR.-Mr. w. R.
King, of Philadelphia, has completed engine for
tn the running of passenger cars by compressed air
The engine has two cylinders, made of gun-metal,
each 312 inches in diameter and II inch stroke and
are supplied with Wiegand's patent cutoff, so that
the pressure in the cylinders be regulated with
great nicely. The cylinders are connected with
the wheels of the car by rods, in the same manner
as now in use in the construction of locomotives,
and, by an outside arrangement, the air is admit
ted to the cylinders in the same way as steam
pipes, each twenty feet long and eight inches in
diameter, and, combined, made to bear pres
sure of twelve hundred pounds, much more it is
believed, than is necessary to a car one trip
Inc AIR Is compressed in these pipes by means of
air-pump, at the station, to be worked bv steam
engine. An experiment will soon be made with
this engine, and it is confidently expected that it
will perform all the work required of it. The use
Of will cost, it is believed less than steam, and,
In summer, will be much more agreeable to those
who ride in the cars.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The project lately set foot to remove the
State Capitol from Baton Rouge to New Orleans,
has failed for the present. It is the current belief
however, that in the course of two years the mea.
sure will be adopted.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

There was snow at Norfolk Va, on Tuesday
morning. There slight sprinklng of snow,
on Tuesday, at Wilmington, n. c., and it fell
still deeper on the line of the Wilmington and
WaIdnn Railroad
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

From HAvANA.-The steamer De Soto, from
Havana on the l4th, arrived at New York on Sun.
day afternoon. An affray occurred in the harbor
of Havana, on board the ship Henry Warren, OF
Baltimore, in which the second mate was killed
and the mate dangerously wounded, by sailor.
The sailor was to be sent to the United States for
trial, by Consul General Helm
The spirit of rejoicing is still kept up on account
of the recent victory over the Moors, and contri-
buttons are coming in freely from the several de-
partments for the benefit of the Spanish army
Every one is looking with confidence for news OF
the eapitulation of Tangier, which event, it is
vana continues cool for the season. and the CITY is
full of visitors from the North.
Sugar market dul No IL at reals per arrobe; stock
$4,000 boxes at Havana and Matanzas Sweets coming
in more abundantly but few buyers appear
Freghts-Vessels have been in fair demand without
any particular change in rates.
Exchanges-London, 13k(Gl4 premium; New York
2H93 premium; New Orleans, 4X@5.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Washington Constitution says that the friends
OF Boyington, the man arrested in New York on
Friday, charged with being a defaulter in Wash
lngton, say that the charges against him false.
One hundred and sixty-four hogsheads of tobac-
co were shipped in four days. last week, from Mem
phis
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

A bill has passed the New York Legislature, and
now awaits the signature of the Governor to
become law, which will ef'ectually put a stop to
the opening of places of amusement on Sunday in
New York city.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
IMPORTANT FROM THE GULF OF
MEXICO.
Vera Cruz besieged by MiramOn and repulsed d
by the Liberals---One of MiramOn's Steam
ers captured by the United States Gulf
Squadron. and sent to New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, March l9.-The steamer Gen.
Miramon has arrived below, as United States
prize, in charge of Lieut.. Minor, from Vera Cruz
on the 18th inst. That city was besieged by Mira
mon on the 5th inst. He notified the foreign re-
presentaves of his intention to cannonade the city
on the night of the 7th. The attack accord
ingly made in force, but Miramon repuls
ed by the Liberals.
The United States soop-O -Of-war Preble was to
sail for New Orleans on the l4th.
No particulars in regard to the capture of the
steamer have yet been received.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, March l9.-Commander Maury has
written a long letter to Senator Gwin on the sub
ject of inter-Oceanic teegraphs showing in strong
light the ncalcuable advantages which would re-
suit thercfrom to the Government in its military
affairs, and to commerce, surveys and meteorologv.
The House, to-day, worked under the recently
amended rules Of order. The experiment shows
that if strictly observed, they will effect a
marked Improvement in the manner of transacting
business.
All the States, save probably California and
Oregon, will, it is said, be represented in the Con-
stitutional Union Convention. The supposition is
that Senator Crittenden will at that time convene
the National Executive Committee; in which event
large delegation will be present at Baltimore on
the 9th of May.
The Secretary of the Interior has despatched an
agent to Wisconsin to investigate the alleged frauds
on the Meneminee Indians.
The California Overland Mail.
ST. LOUIS, March l9.-Eleven thousand letters
were despatched yesterday by the overland Cali
fornia mail. The mail of the 25th ut., being one
day later than the previous arrival, has arrived
Mr.. Brewster who returns from the Washoe mines,
brings specimens of silver which has been as
sayed at over $50, 900 ton.
The delegates elected from seventeen counties to
the State Democratic Convention stand nearly four
to one for Mr.. Latham, indicating the complete
triumph of Mr.. Latham over the Gwin and Weller
influence. The San Francisco delegates are favor
able to sending Austin Smith to Charleston. He is
friendly to the nomination of Hon. Daniel S.
Dickinson
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

HoNoRABLY DISCHARGED Mr.. Boyington, who
was apprehended few nights ago in New York,
ohlce scrip from the Department at Washington,
was on Saturday discharged from custody. Col
forney sent dispatch setting forth that the ac-
counts 0, MIR; Boyington while in office had been
examined and were found to be correct
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The coffin containing the body of man named
Wertz, buried about eighteen months since, was
opened last week in Albany, n. Y. The body
found face downward, and the fingers of the man
grappled in his hair.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

An incendiary fire discovered in Philadel-
phia, where the material used to kindle the flames
was pieces of wood that had been chopped off the
cupola of one fthe engine-houses. They do want
paid fire department in that city.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The JACKSON SNUFF Box.-A letter has been re-
ceived by Gen. Ward B. Burnett from Andrew
jackson, Jr., inclosing inscription which he de-
sires placed on the famous gold snuff-box, and
which was Immediately placed in the hands of an
engraver. On the top of the box are these words ::
Feb. 90, lSl9-Presented by the Mayor Alder.
men and Commonalty of the city of New York, to
Maj. Gen. Andrew jackson, with the freedom of
the city, testimony of respect for his high mil
itary services.
On the bottom is to be engraved, by order of
Andrew Jackson, Jr., the following:
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

William Mann, well known as usher to the
ladies' department of the Senate gallery, is in
diving condition. He is past the power of speech
and his attendants and friends look hourly for his
decease.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20
FIRES.


The alarm of fire at one O. clock Yesterday morning
was occasioned by the burning of large warehouse
on the corner Lombard and Light streets occupied
by VIM. H. Stran Il Co. as a stove manufactorv,
and owned by Joseph Simms. The origin of the
flre is supposed to have been accidental, as when
the firemen arrived at the scene they found all the
doors and windows properly closed. Messrs. Stran
Co. state that when the store was closed on Sat-
urday evening there no fire about the premi-
ses. The damage sustained stock is about 81 5OO
and on the building $500. Mr.. Simms has policy
In the Firemens Insurance Office for 81 900, and
Messrs. Stran d Co are insured in the Associated
Firemen's for 81 900.
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING, March 20, go.
HOLIDAY ST. THEArRE.-Engagement of Mr.. j.
f. Murdoch. Elder Brother, Lore makes the Man.
Ny Neigh5or's Wife
CARROLL HALL.-Conrerse's OyigiugI CnmnbeV
UnstrelS.
~ MARYLAND DINsTITUTE.--Exhibiton of Magic and
Ventriloquism by Prot. Love.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The bodies of Stephens and HazIe,t were bur;ed
on Saturday with great ceremony. in the nresence
oi large crowd OF people in the Socialist Gene
terry at Eaglewood, on the Rantan road.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

Some of the Washington letter-writers say that
if the Homestead bill passes the Senate, the Presi-
dent will veto it. The Washington Constitution is
vigorously assailing the measure and condemning
the provisions of the bill just passed the House Of
Representatives.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

There has been a general aare-up in the Uni
versity of Mississippi. Charges made against
the President, Mr.. Barnard, of receiving the ev-
dence of a negro against of the students. The
trustees acquitted him, when all the Professors of
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Illinois House of Assembly has disposed of
a bill for restoring the death penalty by LAYING it
on the table, by a large majority and without de-
bate.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

About 200 persons met at st. Louis, on Satur-
day, and, as "Republcan Convention of Mis-
souri," appointed delegates to Chicago instructed
for Bates
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

FROM SAN DoMINGO.-Advices from San Domin-
go city on February 22d and 25th, furnish some in
terestng statements in relation to the condition of
affairs in that country. Washington's birthday
had been celebrated for the first time in San Do
mingo, and the city was rendered gay by the dis
play of flags, firing guns &c. The remission of
duties on farming implements, machinery and me-
chanics' tools, had produced good effect, and a
demand was springing up for hand, horse and
steam machines of American manufacture.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

Full returns from New Hampshire show the fol
lowing result: Goodwin, Republican, 3SOO9 Cate,
Democrat, 33 40; Goodwin's majority, 1859. The
vote last wear was: Goodwin, 36,36S; Cate, 80 1925
majority for Goodwin, 3,543.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

ASSOCIATED Press News ARRANGEMENTS. The
New York Associated Press have nearly completed
their new arrangements for obtaining news from
the steamships passing Cape Race, and before the
middle of April the plan will be in full operation.
M ~ Is expected tnaf the steamship tea vanderbilt Cap,
herself of those arrangements. She will sail
next Saturday, at four o'clock P. NJ, for
Havre via Southampton, and returning, will leave
the latter port April 49, bringing the result of the
great fight between Heenan and Sayers, and de-
ivering it to the newsboat of the Association of
Cape Race, from which point it will be Immediate
y telegraphed to the agents of the Press through
out the country.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Pittsburg papers state that their Commits
sioners have been served with another peremptOry
mdnddnlus from the Sunreme Court
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The clearinghouse of Tallman, Powers and Nc
Lean, Davenport, Iowa, has suspended The fail
ure is said to be bad one, resulting in great loss
to depositors
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Richmond Dispatch says that homespun
cloths are becoming fashionable with business
men in Virginia. that the factories in different
parts of the State find it impossible, with their
present facilities, to fill thenumerous orders that
pour in upon them.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

New YORK IMPORTING GooDs FROM THE SoUTH.-
correspondent of the New York Day Book states
that a certain firm of that city, few days since,
received large invoice of dry goods from Georgia.
1t appears that merchant from that State pur-
chased bill of goods there, but upon their arri-
val at their destination they emitted such an Abol-
ition odor that the people of the village declined
to have them exposed for sale among them. They
were accordidgly -reshpped and came back to the
region Of Broadway and Trinity Place.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20
Total for the weeks sos Sl4 s 2,7957OO 54Ss 5s7
previously reported l9,959437 45,757,7O5 49, 235
Since January .s2l 95S 23I 4o5 s5s 9o7 s2g
The imports. it will De seen. continue ver Inr.n

Since January s2I 95S 23I s4s553 4o5 s5s 9o7 500
The imports it will be seen, continue he very large
The report of the tate Treasurer of New jersey pre-
sened to the Legislature Saturday that there
are thirty banks in New Jersey doing business un
der special acts of Incorporation with aggregate CAPT
tai OF S6,7SS 655; circulation s4OS6339 There are also
ten banking institutions doing business under the pro
visions of the general act having a circulation amount
ing in the aggregate to SS0 1877 secure which public
SS69, ,S33. 7 ~
The Philadelphia Ledger of yesterday says
We understand that the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany intend at to road along the west
SIDE OF the Schuylk to crossing the new draw
BRIDGE and thence upon the east bank the river to
connection leading direct their new terminal purchase
the Delaware.
There bill before the Pennsylvania Legislature
which requires annual statement detail of the
business of each company, and it holds them strictly
responsible for the fidelity and accuracy of these state
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

Hawthorne expects to return home in June. He
has been absent nearly eight years dnr;nS wh;oh
time he has visited various countries of Eurone
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Model Farm Association of Pennsylvania,
chartered by Secent act of the Legislature of
that State,was organized in Philadelphia on Friday
last by the election of the following named gentle
men as officers: President, Algernon S. Roberts;
Treasurer, David Landreth Secretary, DR.. A. L.
Kennedy.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The match games Of chess which have been in
the course ofplay for eight evenings, between the
Boston and New York Clubs, were finished last
Friday night Each Club won game-Boston the
first, and New York the second. 1t was not set
tied as to whether deciding game will be played
The Journal Of Commerce estimates the cost of the
New York Central Park to be about SIT 100000
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

Sir Moses Montefore. the distinguished member
of the Jewish faith in England has addressed to a
Jewish citizen of Washington letter, handsomely
acknowledging his deep sense of the hberality II
our House of Representatives, in inviting minister
of the ancient faith to offer prayers at the opening
OF the House on the lst ultimo, on which day the
election of Speaker was effected
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20
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Total. S3OGO935 S5,39l. $50 81 1851 49, s23 Sl7
increase as compared with 1889 1888 6l5
Comparative statement of the Imports Of Foreign Dry
Goods and General Merchandise at New York for the
week and since January l.
1858. 1889 1860
Dry Goods ..........S 6424I2 s 725 796 767 Ola
GeneralMerchandise 1856 !32 2O69 9O4 37l9 573
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

A slight shock of earthquake was felt in
Winchester, Mass, and in some parts of New
Hampshire on Wednesday nipht last
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Albany Erening Journal of Thursday says
that the body of Joanna Morissey, mother of John
Morrissey, the pugilist was found drowned in the
Poestenkill creek, Rensselaer, county, on the day
previous. She was of Incorporate habits, and has
repeatedly served out terms of Imprisonment in our
penitentiary for intoxication.
Some of the identical lot of tea which was thrown
overheard in Boston harbor in l770 is in possession
OF Mr.. Charles Hosmer, of Hartford, Conn. This
specimen was gathered up on the beach at Dorches-
ter the succeeding day. ta
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

Apprehensions are entertained at Boston Tor the
safety of several missing vessels, manned IN the
aoOrepate nv about fftV men,
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

MIssIssIPPrs REPUDIATED STATE BoNDs-A ma.
Jority of the committee of the Mississippi Legisa-
ture to which was referred the Governors mes
sage upon the repudiated State bonds, reported
that it is not expedient to "agtate the question
OF the payment of these bonds at this session of the
Legislature since it ''must result in a division OF
the people of the State, and divert their attention
from much more important questions of State po-
Icy now pending and soon to be acted upon ~
The minority of the committee dssented from the
report, and agreed with the Governor that pay
ment has been too long withheld, and should now
creditors
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

VERDICT AGAINST AN EXPRESS CoMpASy.-Jn the
New Y ork Court of Common Pleas, on Friday, the
case of Moritz Meyer ct al. agt Harnden's Express
was decided in favor of plaintiffs for the full amount
claimed, S2ls.47 The points in the case are as
follows: On November "a, 1858, the plaintiffs de-
livered to defendant two boxes, containing among
other articles, two pieces of silk, one box of no.
slery and one box of pins, to the value of $780,
which the defendants undertook to deliver at Sc
INA, Alabama The goods were delivered there,
but part of it was in damaged condition.
Defendants denied their liability as common car
rlers, and set up the agreement expressed in the
receipt of goods, limiting their liability. This re-
cept absoves the Company from any resp onsibili-
ty for loss arising from danger of railroads. &c..
Leakage or fire, or from any other cause except
through the frand of the defendants
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20
OHIO AND VIRGINIA
OIIIV AND VINUINIA.
GOV. DENNISON'S REFUSAL OF GOV. LETCHER's L

GOV. DENNISoN's REFUSAL OF GOV. LETCHER's DEMAND
A LEGAL OPINION.
The following is the letter transmitted to Gov
Letcher, of Virginia, by Gov. Dennison, of Ohio,
in relation to the demand for the extradition of
Brown and Merriam:
STATE OF ONO, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
CoLUMBUs, March s, 1860.
Has Elce''ency, John Letcher, Cor. of Virginia:
SIR: have carefully examined the requisiton
ments, for the extradition Of Owen Brown and
Francis Merriam, charged being fugitves from
the justice of Virginia, and as now being within
this State, and am satisfied that no sufficient case
is presented to authorize to issue either of the
warrants asked for. The reasons for this concu-
sion are fully set forth in the copy of the opinion of
the Attorney General of this State, to whom
submitted the papers in the case, which have the
honor to transmit to you herewith.
With sentiments of high respect,
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CoMMGrTEE-The fol-
lowing are the names of the gentlemen comprising
the Democratic National Convention: G. i. Val
landigham, of Ohio, Chairman; VIM. Barksdale
of Mississippi; Miles Taylor, of Louisiana; VIM
Bgler, of Pennsylvania; Thomas S. Bocock, of
Virginia; John A. Logan, of Illinois; VIM H.
English, of Indiana; John COchrane, of New York;
N. W. Cluskey, Secretary; Jonah d. Hoover
Treasurer
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20


In the Atlantic Monthly, thus enlightens the bellies
OF the street concerning the inalienable rights Of
men TO look at their pretty faces:
- mere ne are some very pretty, but unhappily
very li,pred women, who don't understand the
la Jaws OF the road with regard to handsome faces
Nature and custom would no doubt agree in con-
cedlng to males the right of at least two distinct
looks at every comely female countenance, without
any ntracton OF the rules of courtesy or the senti
ment Of respect The first look is necessary ~ 40
fine the person of the individual one meets so as to
avoid her in passing. ANY unusual attraction
discovered in first glance is sufficient apology for
second-not prolonged and impertinent stare
but an appreciating homage of the eyes, such as
stranger may inoffensivey yield to a passing
image. 1t is astonishing how morbidly sensitive
some vulgar beauties are to the slightest demons
tration of this kind. When a lady walks the
streets she leaves her vrtuous Indignation counte-
nance at home; she knows well enough that the
street is picture gallery, where pretty faces
framed in pretty bonnets are meant to be seen and
everybody has right to see them"
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The New York Tribune, Of this morning, says:
The following is comparative statement of the value
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

Saturday was the eighty fourth anniversary of
the evacuation of Boston by the brltish under
Gen. Howe.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
Z AIarnh 10 CaN4 n.
EXPORTS FROM BALTIMORE

FOREIGN.
HAvANA-Bdrk Whedtldnd
4S9 tons coal, so cords wood 100 bags bran SO do.
peans, Cos pieces lumber
IMPORTS AT BALTIMORE
COASTWISE.
PoRTLAND-Schr Herald
$50 bbls. rum, C. NJ. jackson & Co; 100 drums hake
Gerrish u French
CHARLEsToN-Schr +. Smith
zoo sacks salt, 81 erces rice 66 bales cotton T.
Mathews & Son '' - "
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-20

The Connecticut State election takes place April
I'd, and the Rhode Island election April 4th.
The hog cholera is raging in Tallahatche coun
ty, Miss.
The smallpox is prevailing with great violence
at Lawrenceville, Brunswick county, Virginia.
The widow of Morgan, of anti-Masonic notoriety,
died lately in Memphis, Tenn.
The Delaware Republican has the name Of
Edward Bates at its head for President.