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

| on the 00Or QeaQ man. near the DOQy were
| three women, Of whom was mourning and la
menting the death Of the husband. All the women
were more less drunk. The wife stated that she
had just discovered that her husband dead but
could give account Of the manner cause OF
his death. The officer sent for Coroner Hall, who
came to the scene with his usual foreman, and soon
summoned jury of inquest. The only witnesses
were those who were in the house, and several
| neighbors who were called in to testify as to the
manner of life of the Curran family. Those in the
house were too drunk to testify intelligently, and
their evidence amounted to nothing, except to por
tray scene Of the utmost dissipation. On the
Saturday night previous all the parties were a
spree, which continued on Sunday morning.
Curran was a noted drunkard, and a worth
less ndolent man. He had pawned most of
the articles of furniture for whiskey, and fire.
quently known to steal the bread which his wife
procured for the sustenance OF their children, and
trade it away for whiskey. On Saturday night he
was the drunkest of the whole party, and his first
demand yesterday morning was for whiskey, which
his wife gave him. He then laid down on the
wretched mat on the floor, from which be rose once
afterwards to demand whiskey, getting which,
he again laid down in wretchedness and filth, and
died. How long be was dead before the discovery
was made by his wife is not known, as she was un-
der the impression that he was asleep and did not
go near him for several hours. The feeling exhib-
tied by the wife before the jury that of surprise
more than sorrow and grief. Just before the la
bors OF the inquest closed policeman visited the
garret where he found man lying in drunken
sleep. he awoke him and requested that he should
go down stairs, which the party refused to do, and
a struggle ensued between him and the policeman
he was finally brought down, cursng and bias
pheming, naked and filthy, when the coroner or
dered him to be taken to the staton-house. The
jury rendered verdict of "death from intemper-
ance.''
AID FOR THE PooR.-Upon the assembling of the
members of the Corn and Flour Exchange, about
10 O'Clock on Saturday morning, at the Exchange
Building, on South street, pursuant to previous
nouncement, John c. Bruno, Esq, PRESIDENT of the
Association for the Improvement of the Condition
of the Poor, was introduced by Henry NJ. Warfied,
Esq, President of the Exchange, for the purpose of
making personal appeal for aid for the great num-
Der OF suffering poor in this city. Mr. Bruno stated
the objects had in view by the Association of which
he had the honor to be President, and which was
formed some years since, for the purpose of promo
ting an improvement in the moral and pecuniary
condition of the poor In the exercise of their re-
sponsbe duties, he said they made no discrimna-
tlon whatever on account of nationality, religion
or color and to show that the operations of the As
sociation were not sectarian, be read the following
statement:-From October, 1859, to October, 1860,
assistance was rendered to 3,15S families, en-
bracing l0,579 persons; of whom 1880 were
industrious, worthy widows, supporting 1854
children. OF these lO,579 persons, 1S6 were Bap-
fists, 1T Lutherans, ia Presbyterans 3S5 Epis-
copalians, 1,34S Methodists, 1850 Catholics, and
5,679 belonging to no church at ALL He also
stated that the expenditures of the Association,
since the lst of October, 1860. to the meeting in
g.,
the Treasury S3,535.62. The appropriations for
March amount to $4,000. The number of persons
relieved in January, 1860, was 1875 while tbe
number relieved in January, 1861, was S,S87-an
increase of 900; in February, 1861 the number was
8,222; in February, 1861 it was TO- 56S-an increase
of 2,346; the number in March, 1860, was 1885,
while in 16 days of March, 1861, the number is
5,OOO-shoNing an increase of 734 persons over the
entire corresponding month of 1860, an increase
of over $4,000 for the entire month. He made
other statements. tendency of m
show the great amount of suffering among the
poor of the city, and concluded by earnestly pres
sing the matter upon the attention of all present
AT the conclusion of the address, Mr. Warfeld in
vited the members to subscribe to the fund, and in
short time, the sum of $3.50 was realized. The
attendance was not large, and it is expected that
the amount subscribed will be greatly increased
upon being presented to all the members of the
Exchange, as they have heretofore, been distin-
guished for their i5erality upon such occasions
BUILDING CRUsHED.--On Saturday afternoon
about l O'Clock. the back building attached to the
dwelling occupied by MIR. David Dickinson, No. "a
North street, was knocked down by wall and a
large nunber of bricks, falling upon it. Messrs
Osbourn Co., the contractors for the erection of
the new United States Court House, had men en-
ployed in tearing down the old parsonage (Which
adjoins the house of Mr.. Dickinson,) and the old
bricks piled against brick wall which divides
Mr.. Dickinson's property from that of the United
States The pile had reached heighth of twenty
feet, when the brick division wall gave way, and
building, crushing it to the ground. Mrs. Dickin-
son and servant woman had left the building but
few moments before the accident occurred, and
were just in the act of returning to it, when the
brick pile foil. Messrs. 0sbourn Il Co., set men st
work to remove the ruins. and the building will be
Immediately rebuilt.
FALL OF WALL.-Some excitement was created
in the vicinity of North and Fayette streets on
Saturday, caused by the falling of pile of bricks
which had been placed on the back part of the lot
which the he dat nf he
new United States Court House are being made.
The pile of brick had been undermined in conse-
quence of which it tumbled and falling against
the back building of house fronting on North st.
occupied by Mr.. Daniel Dickinson, completely de-
moshed it, besides injuring some valuable furni-
ture. The family made narrow escape having
LETT the dining-room but moment before the acct
dent occurred. Mr. Dckinson's loss will probably
| reach several hundred dollars. The workmen en-
ployed in making the excavation Immediately set
to work to remove the rubbish and render every
assistance.
APRIL FooL.-Again we have the First of april,
or All FOOLS Day, as it is called and with its dawn
the imaginatons the mirth-lovng are set to work
doubt every conceivable means will to-day be re-
sorted to secure "the point" Though the readers
OF the Exchange not easily fooled, venture to
remind them that to-day is th @ first of April
IN order that they may be prepared to resist all at
tempts on their intelligence credulity. If they
should see ten dollar bill stretched out before them
the streets they had better not touch it. Ifthey
| should neatly folded and attractive package
| lying upon the pavement, they had better pass ii
by; If they soop to pick it up they will hear some
one whisper '.April Fool.'
| PARADE PosTPoNED.-A few days since the an
nouncement was made that on tomorrow afternoon
| the Maryland Guards, composing six companies
of the Fifty-third Regiment of Infantry, would
make fudress parade for the purpose of drill,
but it appears that upon consultation the COM
missioned officers have decided to recall the or
| der, with the view of securing a better display
upon the occasion of the approaching first law pa
rade, which will take place on the afternoon of the
first Monday in May.
| THE "CoNTINENTAL."-On Saturday night Col.
Ellinger, of the "Continental," gave q supper to
| the reportorial profession of the city. It was
largely attended, and was splendid entertainment
| The evening passed away in sentiment, speech,
flashes of wit, and good cheer, greatly enjoyed by
| the participants The Opera House will be opened
this evening with excellent company, among
| whom we notice the name of Miss H. o. Lalande
one of the best ballad singers in the country. "0d
Joe" Parker will dispense humor.
| VIOLENT AssAULT.-On Saturday, ThGs. Strugis
and Robt. Collins were arrested on the charge oi
| assaulting and beating in an outrageous manner a
man named James Murphy. The assault was of a
very violent character Murphy was in bed in the
public house OF Peter Flavins on Frederick street
near Pratt street, when the accused entered his
room and beat him terribly, without his being able
| to resist them. They were both committed to jail
| for Court.
lNoUEsT.-On Friday evening Coroner Sparkir
| held an inquest over man named ohm Baughman
| who died suddenly at the house of Mrs. Barbara
Harshett, No. 20 Eastern avenue, near President
street. 1t appears that the deceased had been in
his usual health until few hours previous to hi:
death, when he complained of being unwel, and
went to bed, where he died without any person
being aware of it.
| APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL JUDGE.-Upon the
application of the Clerk of the Circuit Court fol
Hartford county, Judge Krebs appointed Stevenson
Archer Esq, of that county, Special Judge to try
the case of j. W. Levering Sons Us. Isabel
Prtchard, owing to the existence of the contipgen
ces mentioned in the 22d section of the article o
| the Revised Laws of the State of Maryland which
disqualify Hon. John Fl. Price, Judge of the sale
Court, from trying the case.
| DIED OF HER INJURIEs.-The woman, Bridget
Muligan, who was shot on Friday by the acciden
tai discharge of gun in the hands of Walter Wills
a guard at the Penitentiary, died of her injuries
about four o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Cor
oner Hall held an inquest the body, and a YER
dict was rendered exonerating MIR. Wills from any
| intention or careessness.
| GAMBLING ON SUYDAY.-Yesterday j. Patterson
and Stephen Barnes were arrested on the charge Of
| gambling on the Sabbath. Justice Duncan i'm
posed fine of $40 aud costs on Barnes and ST.
and costs on Patterson.
| DIED FROM Her INJURIEs.-The young lady, Miss
Ruth A. Allen, who was so severely burned at the
residence of her brother-in.law Thos. B. Davis or
Holiday street, on the 7th inst died of her injuries
on Saturday morning.
EASTER SUNDAY.-Yesterday was observed with
the usual services in the Episcopal and Catholic
churches of this city. In the latter the emblem
of mourning, which for two days previous hac
been observable, were supplanted by the evergreen
| DEPosING THE GovERNoR OF TEXAs.-It has al
ready been stated that the Convention of Texas
had declared vacant the office of Governor, held by
Gen. Houston and that of Secretary of State, held
by E. W. Cave, because those two officials declined
to take the oath uf office prescribed by the Conven
/ adnniinn of tho nrdinanca of Sacas.