The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-29
CRY NTELLIGENCE

MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS Uncertainty OF DeStlnd
tion.-The movement of Government troops tn thi;
city continues quite active; but after they arr i've
here the " ar Department appears to be at loss
as to what disposition to make of them-whether
to send them to Harper's Ferry or to Washing gtOu.
fact, the orders for the disposition of troops
sometimes changed after the men on board the
cars, and even after the cars in motion. The
Sd Vermont regiment, which arrived here Fri
day evening, tad orders to report Gen. Dix, in
mand of the Depar tment OF Mar ylaud. Shortly
after their arrival orders were given to repair to
Washing ton; but they had hardly gotten on board
the cars when they were ordered to Harper's
Ferry. Regiments which have left this city for
Washington have been met at the Relay House
with orders to rep4ir to llArpcr's Ferry.
A steamer arrived at Locust Point. on Saturday
morning, bringing up Col. E. ID. Bakers Califor
MA n regiment, (gotten up in New York; from
ment proceeded by rail to w Washington. The 10th
Indiana regiment arrived in the city at an early
hour on Saturday morning, and repaired to Har
Pet's Ferry. 1t numbered about 700 men. The
steamer Georgia and another steamer arrived yes
terdA ~ morning, having board the 81 New York
regiment Lieut.. Col. Alfred; and the 4h New York,
Col. Taylor. They proceeded to Bellevue Gardens
IN the western section of the city, which place they
will occupy upon its being vacated by the 18Th
New York regiment this morning.
Three regiments also left here Yesterday morning
for Ilarper's Ferry: the 28rh pennsylvania, Col
GeaTy; the 18th Indiana, Col. Wallace; and the
2nd Pennsylvania reserve, Col. Mann.
In the 2Sth Pennsylvania regiment were several
negro privates, fully armed and equipped. 1t is
rather extraordinary sight to see negro soldiers
paradng through the streets of this city, on their
way to Washington, or other rendezvous for Fed
eral troops.
RESULTED FATALLY-On Thursday night last
about II o'clock, named John Develan en-
tered the dr. mixing saloon kept by Wm. klowman
on Frederick street near Fayette street, and in
few minutes picked quarrel with klowman, and
A fight ensued, in which Develan badly beaten
about the head with a stick, and Kowman was
stabbed in the right side between the third and
fourth ribs. 1t was thought at the time the wound
would not prove fatal. but yesterday morning
klowman died of the injury. Coroner Hall held
an inquest the body. but no person was
present at the time of the fight except the partici-
pants there was but little evidence before the jury.
A verdict was rendered Of ''death from wound
inflicted with knife supposed to have been in the
hands OF John Devean." Dcvelan is in all.
RETURNING TRooPs.-Two more regiments of
Federal troops passed through the city within the
last two days, on their return home. The first one
was the New York 9th, Col Pinkney, which came
up from Annapolis Saturday evening. The
other was Col. Morehead's Philadelphia regiment,
which left h ere yesterday evening. They have for
some time been encamped on the western limits Of
the city. The 4th Pennsylvania regiment escorted
them to the President street depot. This regiment
has re-enlisted and returns home to recruit so as
to muster ], 900 men, The New York 18th regi-
ment, Col. Smith, is expected to leave here at Z
O'Clock this morning for home.
FIREs.-On Saturday afternoon the roof of house
No. 299 North street was destroyed by fire. 1t is
owned by Mr. John Stewart, and occupied by Mrs.
Ratlery. Covered by insurance. Yesterday af-
teanoon about six o'clock frame stable on Jeffer
soa street near Bond was destroyed by fire. 1t was
owned by - Shadrch, and occupied by B. 2.
Cole. valuable horse safely gotten out
The loss is covered BY insurance.
THE MAFIA TRoPHTEs.-It is asserted tha
some of the returning three months soldiers are
having Confederate States flags manufactured for
,g. AZ.
as trophies of their campaign. This certainly is a
small'' business, but is in keeping with the gene
raj character of these defenders of the Capital"
AssAULTs.-David Barry was arrested upon the
charge Of assaulting Frederick Massem He was
committed for court by Justice Logan.
j. Price also arrested charged with assault |
ing and beating John Kelly. He released op
bail for a further hearing by Justice Logan.
CHARGE OF RoEDERY.-The vice policemen of the
Western district on Saturday morning arrested
William Loughlin and man named Ruthal, |
charged with being concerned in he robbery of the
dwelling OF Thomas Burke, No. 2ll Mulberry |
street. Justice Logan committed them for further |
hearing.
STEALING 4 Money! Pox.-A colored man, named
Samuel West, was arrested Saturday night, |
upon the charge of stealing money-box from the
stand of w. Smith, in the Lexington market. He |
was ARA gned before Justice Shipley, who com
mitted him for Court.
CnAEGED WITH BURGLARY.-August Anderson
and :, m. Ii. Cate, negroes. were arrested on Sat
urday afternoon on the charge Of entering the |
house o. Mrs. Hutton, No. 63 Bond street, and
stealing quantity of clothing. They were COM
miited fof court by Justice Griffin.
FURTHER HEARING.-Joshua Banks, colored |
boy, was yesterday arrested upon the charge of
stealing money from the drawer Of Il Dentrey, !
No. 40 Pearl street. Justice Shipley committed
b m for a further hearing this morning.
BrAriHG his WItH,-Jcs1Th Z. X .,nby u.s. s=Ecr
into custody Friday night, charged with as
'aulting and beating his wife. Upon being taken
before Justice ShipIey, the evidence elected
deemed sufficient to justify his commitment for
Court.
DEsEErER ARREsTED--Patricl, McQuinn was
arrested by vice-policeman on Friday light upon
the charge Of being deserter from Capt. Bragg's
company, attached to the ID Maryland regiment.
He was locked up to await the action of that OF
fcer.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KnL.-PowelI He'll
bur was arrested on Friday night charged with
saulting Ezekiel Scarborough with intent to kill
him. He released bail for a further hearing
by Justice Reid.