The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-17
cry INTELLIGENCE.

that about ten days since lnorInatipn of that
from Philadelphia, from the autnoli1 ie C 10"
~, dasorb;pa y man named Edward Cypress,
alias Super as a fugitive from Jusce I'm .na
CITY having swinded German OUT Oh 9oVo ny
iii;,, 60 him what he represented to be a bar OF
oid INT which in reality was nothing more than
Conner a search throughout the city was inst-
tnted bv the detectives resulting in the arrest yes
terday BY officer Jones, of the Eastern District, of
the party described as fugitive. When arrested
a large number of counterfeit notes were found
upon his person, purportng to be upon one OF the
Harrisburg, Pa, banks. In addition to this
carpet bag belonging to the party was secured, in
which were found some twenty eight bars of the
spurious metal. The modus operandi of the rascals
engaged in these extensive operations fol-
lows: Two men, known to each other, arrive in one
of the large cities and represent themselves sran
gers just arrived frcm California. They select
some ignorant party, generally German, as their |
victim, and one of the men proceeds to negotiate |
for the sale of bar OF gold for the very small sum
of S4O0 or $500, representing it to be worth twice
that amount. He brings about meeting between
the victim and his partner during which the part
ners appear totally uracquanted with each other,
and upon examination, advises the stranger to pur
chase. Ii the purity of the metal is controverted
file, which has been previously rubbed over
gold dollar, is produced, and being passed lightly
the bar, the filings, not Of the bar, but OF the
dollar, shaken off upon paper. The purchaser
has it tested, finds that it is gold and purchasing,
pays the money. Before the fraud can be detected
the rascas leave for another locality. In this in
stance, however, they were not quick enough, an
affidavit being filed by the victim shortly after the
purchase. The bars about eight inches in
length and about half inch in thickness, and
present the appearance of being pure. The party
was committed to Jail to await the action of the
authorities of Philadelphia.
PROPERTY SALEs.-The following sales of pro
perty were made at the Exchange Reading Rooms,
yesterday afternoon, by j. B. Cannon Co., auc
tioneers. Nine lots of ground situated on the
south side of Ramsay street, between Scott and
Poppleton streets bounding on Ramsay street u
feet each, and having depth of 81 feet inches
running back to a foot alley, each lot improved
with three-story brick house, each lot subject to
annual ground rent of $50. Lots from No. to
No. Z, inclusive, purchased by Mr.. Hardesty
for the sum of S405-the lots ranging in price
from $50 to SIS. Lots Nos. and were purchased
by George Williamson for 1922 so. Lots Nos. 4,
8 and were sold, subject to S27 arrears, and the
remainder, S63 in
The same auctioneer also disposed of piece of
ground, bounding 225 feet Monroe street, and
202 on Eager street, to VIM. Hardesty for the |
sum of $500. BY Mr.. Samuel II. Cover, auction
eer, lot of ground situated No. 40 Aisquith street.
fronting 30 feet on the east side, with depth of
$50 feet, subject to ground rent of STA per an
mum, and improved with large two-story dwell |
ing house; purchased by I. }. Carson for the sum
of S2,3l5. Also a lot of ground No. Al Orleans
street. fronting "a feet with depth of 81 feet sub
ject to ground rent of $40 per annum, improved
with brick office; purchased by Il. p. Scott for
S455.
ATTEMPT TO ExroRT MoNEY.-A man named AL
exander McDermott arrested yesterday by off.
Sutherland, of the Middle district upon the
oath of man named Ohm Main, for having robb-
Justice Hiss, when it was shown that they both
came to Baltimore on Monday night last by the
Norfolk boat, McDermott having in his possession
about 800, which he had received pay for servi-
ces rendered on board the ship Cumberland Whilst
on their way up to the city they both became in
toxcated, and Main alleges that McDermott Sc
cured the money whilst he was asleep. This the
man McDermott denied, however, and stated that
Mahn, who is runner for sailors boarding house
upon Fell's Point. endeavored to persuade him to
go to his house, which he refused to do; upon which
he TpOliad that he wnuld y him nd had inn
rested Owing to the reputation of MAIN, it was
supposed by the magistrate that he had had no
money at all, and only invented the plausible story
for the purpose of extortng money out of the poor
sailor. Taking this view of the the Justice dis.
charged McDermott from custody. This sort of
game is of frequent occurrence, there being many
adroit rascas attached to this class of boarding
houses.
THE Cry PASSENGER RAILWAY AssocIATIoS.-A
somewhat lengthy report of a committee appointed
by the City Council to examine into the condition
and affairs of the City Passenger Railway Associa-
ton was published in the Erchange several days
since. The report, it will be recoected, set forth
that the holders of the grant from the city had, in
various ways, violated the provisions of the ordi-
nance giving them the right of way, &C., and
commended the adoption of resolutions, which
were published, together with the report. The
matter was called up for final action in the First
Branch last evening, having been made the order
of the day, when the resolutions were slightly
amended and adopted. The resolutions, amended,
are as follows:
ReSolred by the Mayor and City Council Of Baltimore
That the Mayor be and hereby empowered to have
contract prepared by the City Counsellor accordance
with the recommendations OF the foregoing report and
Whenever the same approved by the Mayor and City
Council and signed by the proper officers of the City
senger Railway Association, to sign the
behalf of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore
And be ii further ResOlUd, That in said City
Passenger Railway Association shall accept and
execute said contract the Mayor be and he hereby
thorized to institute such proceedings against the asso
citation as may be necessary for the due protection of the
interests of the city Of Baltimore.
RAILROAD ACCIDENr.-About eleven o'clock YES
terday morning accident of a rather serious
character occurred on the track of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, on Pratt street, near Charles |
which resulted in the severe injury of man named |
Thomas Ward, a brakesman in the employ of the
Company. 1t appears that whilst a freight train
ascending the grade near Howard street il
became detached and descended the track with
considerable speed. Ward, the driver of another
train, whilst descending the grade near Charles
street, observed the car and jumped from his seat
for the purpose of switching his team consisting of
six horses, but before he enabled to do So and
prevent the collision it took place. Still DESTROYS
to prevent consequences of serious character he
held on to one of the bumpers but his right thigh
was caught between them and badly crushed. Po-
licemen Roberts and Rutherford observed his posi- a
stlon, ana with the assistance of Others convened
him to the drug store of Messrs. Sweetzer d Co.,
corner of Pratt and Charles Streets where his in.
juries dressed by DR.. W. c., Knowles He
afterwards conveyed to his residence on |
Schroeder street. near Hollins. H is about fiftv
years of age and has family dependent upon him {
for support. q
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL Vo1USrEERs.-Tbis as
ISOLATION, composed entirely of young men of every
position in this community met last night at Tay-
lor's Hall, on Fayette street, Calvert. About
one thousand persons were present during the even
ing and the widest enthusiasm prevailed. After
the meeting duly organized, the President in.
troduced the Hon. James Lloyd Martin, of Talbot
county, who was received with deafening cheers
Mr.. M. then proceeded to deliver brief but elo-
quent Speech in which he rected few of the MANY
wrongs which have been inflicted upon the South,
and which she has so long and patiently borne. He,
for one, was not willing longer to submit, and was
now ready to strike for her defence This senti-
ment elected, well as his whole speech unboun-
ded applause Ii. Clay Dallam, Esq, was then in.
troduced to the assemblage, and followed in some
welltimed remarks, which was enthusiastically an
plauded. He concluded by saying that the time for
speech-making was past; the. time for action has
arrived. The assemblage dispersed at seasonable
hour, and the proceedings were of the most order
ly character.
teroay evening was caused by the burning of lot
OF Saltpetre IN Junk shop, the corner of Cross
ana AND CnaTes streets, occupied by Robert Moore
slight. se was
=, About two o'clock yesterday morning, policeman i
Neluhammer discovered fire in the tvo.story II
building, No. ADJ West Pratt street and occnniad D
by Mr.. Charles Lutz a grocery store and d. v
ing. 1T seems to have been occasioned by the t
hearth OF the room above the store falling tbrough
upon some boxes and and barrels containing gro
ceres. Fifty dollars will cover the damage The
alarm sounded through box No. 10, corner of
Penn and Lombard streets.
A WARYING.-In conformity with the orders is
sued by the Board of Police Commissioners, the
officers throughout the city have, during the past
day or two, prevented any serious difficulty among
the masses assembled to await the arrival of news,
by the prompt arrest of every disorderly person. |
On yesterday afternoon party of the old Regu-
lators, among whom were Robert Miller Erasmus
Levy, Paul Placide and several Others made their
appearance on Baltimore street near North, and
manner, when the officers promptly took them into
where they confined for some time as warn
ing for the future, and were then discharged from
custody with the assurance that they would not be
days of yore.
THE BARK Observation-Disclosures has been re-
ceyed from Captain Francis W. Wilson, under
writer's agent, from the wreck of the above named
vessel under date of the 14th instant, stating that
arrangements have been made with the Messrs.
Baker, of Norfolk, Va, to have the cargo removed
for consideration of rs per cent. of the proceeds
of all saved. The entire cargo is wet and greatly
damaged, the water at low tide being three feet
above the lower deck The hull appears to be
STAYED, and from appearances very much strained.
ANOTHER UNFoUNDED RUMoR.-Quite an excite
ment was created yesterday by rumor to the eff L
iect that the Seventh Regiment of New York, 700
strong would pass through this city, for
w ashington, during the day. Upon investigation
was ound that the rumor was unfounded, no or