The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-19

OBITUARY.--Frederc William H., King of
Prussia, whose death is announced by the Teuto-
mia, off Cape Race, was born October 49, 1895. In
his early youth he became acquainted with the
many learned men who have always abourded in
Prussia, prominent among whom was Alexander
Won Humboldt, who remained attached to him
throughout his life Frederic William succeeded
to the throne of Prussia June T. 1910. Shortly af-
ter his access to power he terminated in a most
successful manner a long-standing difficulty be-
tween the State and the Roman Catholics Soon
however, the liberal Prussians began to lose conf
dence in him, when it became plainly discernibe
that his close alliance with his brother in law
Nicholas of Russia, caused him to take measures
entirely at war with the progressive principles of
constitutional reform. Much was DONE neverthe-
less for the internal Improvement Of Prussia, and
the commercial union with North Germany, known
until this day as the Zollrerein, was materially
strengthened. The news of the French revolutonn
lS4S, naturally, had its telling effect upon Prussia
The people had already been quite victorious be-
fore the King could be moved to yield. Threaten
ing gatherings Of the people in Berlin were only
dispersed by brutal sodiery, and though conces-
sions, granting the freedom of the press were en-
Enthusiastically received the people continued to &C.
mand the removal of the troops from their Capital
Their demands were only met by the bayonets of
the King faithful servants. severe combat en-
sued in the streets Of Berlin; the cornses of the
combatants were brought into the courtyard of the
palace, and the naughty King was forced to appear
before them with uncovered head. The ministry
was dismissed and general amnesty granted The
revolution, which already had conquered great
many rights for the people, soon, however, lost its
strength. 1t wasted all its power in speecb-mak-
ing professions, party srifes; and the roy al par
ty slowly but steadily regained its grasp upon the
Prusslan people, and their previous influence was
soon entirely restored. The Frankfort parliament
In le49 offered the king the imperial crown of Ger
many, which he, however, refused. Two attempts
have been made the Kings life during his reign
one in 1874 and another in 1850 In 1851 the king
was seized with temporary insanity, which finally
tn
fairs. He went to Tyrol and subsequently to italy,
His brother William became Prince Regent The
son of the Regent, Prince Frederic William, who in
1888 married the Queen of EngIands daughter, is
the apparent heir to the throne
By the death of King Frederic William ".
without issue, his brother William, Prince of
Prussia, becomes King. 1t is supposed, however,
he will abdcate in favor of his son. Prince Fred,r-
&c VILLAIN, young man twenty nine years Of age.
RAREY AND FLORA TEMrLE.-On the occasion of
Mr. Rarey's fifth lecture, in New York, which took
place on Thursday evening, Flora Temple was
brought on the stage. The Herald says:
Flora never looked more beautiful and was most
enthusiastically received. Ii she had been the pr-
vate property OF each man present be could not
nave been more proud OF her. Mr.. Rarey did not
degrade Flora by attempting to experiment upon
her, but much to the delight of the audience allow
ed her to stand quietly by him while he remarked
| that, through the kindness of Mr. Mcdonald, he
was enabled to present to the audience the most
celebrated and the fastest of American trotters-
| Applause In trotting America holds the belt:
and next to America comes Russia. He had seen
some very good trotting upon the frozen Neva,
| during his visit to Russia; but the Russians were
satisfied with mile in three minutes; Flora here,
| had recorded 2.24L. Applause The French
Emperor drives only American trotters and rides
| only English thoroughbreds. In England they
know comparatively nothing of trotters. N o animal
he had ever seen had such an eye as Flora. TAp-
planse. The eye was great indicator of speed
! and ha I'D r.nE Io,- e
| poth this great favorite had.
CURIOUS LETTER TO SENATOR SUMYER.-The fol-
lowing letter received by Senator Sumner on
Tuesday morning, on the subject of a petition
lately submitted in the Senate:
| To the Hon. Charles Samner, Senator of Nassnchu-
| sets:
Some days ago, sir, the Congressional Globe con-
tanned the official information that you had been
entrusted by MIR. Moses Gale, of Massachusetts,
with the presentation of a petition to the Senate
of the United States, asking Congress that provi-
sion be made in the Constitution expressing an &C.
acknowledgement of the existence and authority of
God. In case this petition should ever be taken
up Tor consideration, you will excuse me for ex-
pressing the hope that you will offer an amend
ment in favor of the Devil who is just as necessa-
ry, if not little so for the spiritual welfare
OF the Christian people of these United States as
! God himself.
am, sir, very respectfully,
Yours obediantly.
| FRED. SCHUENELANN-PoTr,
Speaker of an Independent German Congregation.
No. 529 Buttonwood street.
Philadelphia, Pa, Ian. IA, 1861.
John Moran, blacksmith, residing in Hartford
Conn, was instantly killed on Monday evening by
the discharge of gun in the hands of one James
Mccormack, keeper of saloon in that city. Mo-
ran seized the gun by the muzzle, to prevent Nc.
Cormack from firing at third party, who was
making disturbance in the saloon, when the gun
was discharged. Mccormack arrested