The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-28
CITY LNTELLIGENCE.

THE FoRTIFICATIoNs AT BALITMoRE-In the Wash.
ing;on correspondence of the Philadelphia Inquirer
ago, thai the Government had issu. orders for
the fortitcation of Federal Hill, in Baltimore
5rewerton OF the corps of Topogranhics
hnSlneers, was here last week, and left . oatur,
day with tue plans for the work IN its general
appearance, the rork will resemble Fort Runyo on,
at the other end OF he Long Bridge 1t will en-,
close the greater part Ur the hill The angles OF
the bastous are arranged ~ at the guns mount.
ed on them rake, by an eufaGing fire. all the
streets by which the hill can be approached. The
bastions themselves will be of double the usual
thickness. The parapets will be sodded, and On
the outer side have rather more than the usua
slope. The guns used in mounting the batteries
will be Of heavy calibre, and mostly of short range
no rifled cannon having vet been ordered. There
will also be light howitzers. 1t will be Of
the most complete Notifications in the North.
SHOOTING AFFRAY.-About eleven O'Clock on
Monday night an sffay occurred on Centre Market
space, in which young man named Joseph Sash
severely wounded by pistol shot. Sash, in
company with two friends, had been in drinking
saloon, which they left and walked few steps,
when they met party of men, among whom was
John Shan and Fountain Morgan. An alterca-
ton ensued, when pistol was fired, and the ball
struck Sash on the right elbow, glanced, and en-
tered his body above the hip, intc;iag quite g Sc
we're wound He taken to No. l Hook and
Ladder House, where DR.. Houck dressed the wound.
As the vice police heard of the affair they
went in search of Morgan, who, it was said, fired
the Sl0t, ana succeeded In arreStlDp MIN. lie was
taken to the Central police station, where he was
detained until yesterday morning, when Justice
Hiss committed him to Jail for an examination.
FlRES.-A persistent effort made on Monday
night, by incendiary, to burn the uDtenanted
dwelling No. 353 Pennsylvania Avenue, owned by
H. f White. About one o'clock fire was discov err
ed under the stairway on the first floor, but upon
the Fire Department being called out, it was sup
pressed. In short time afterwards, another alarm
sounded, caused by the discovery of fire in the
hOUSa and before the flames cDulj ha sinh
dued, the back building and portion of the front
one were destroyed. The flames also communica-
ted to the adjoining dwelling, No. 35l, owned by
Henry knell, and occupied bv Mr.. Philip Miller
which was slightly damaged. Dwelling No. $50,
owned by II. W Drakeley, also received slight
injury. The loss in each case is covered by iusur-
ance.
FAIR OF THE MARYLAND INSrTUrE.-The unsettled
condition of national affairs will not interfere with
the annual exhibition OF the Maryland Institute.
The Committee Exhibition have determined to
open the hall on the 30th of September for the re-
ception of goods intended for the Fourteenth Annua
Exhibition, and the Fair will be open for visitors
on the evening of the 7th of October. There is
doubt that the exhibition will be Of attractive
character, and in every respect equal if not supe-
rior, to any that have preceded it. Contributors
should bear this in mind, and make preparations
accordingly.
MOVEMENTS OF TRooPs-The only movement of
troops yesterday the passage through the city
of the Lincoln Cavalry, from New York, number
ing 500 men. portion of this regiment had al
ready gone to w ashington.
About forty marines passed through here yester-
day from Washington, route for Portsmouth,
New Hampshire.
A New FEATURE IN MILITARY DRILL.-The 4th
Pennsylvania regiment, stationed at General Stew
arts place the Frederick road, have introduced
a feature in their drill. Every morning they
practice running, the course extending from their
camp to the toll gate. The object of this practice
only be surmised.
CHARGE OF STEALING.-A negro man named
Alexander Smith yesterday arrested upon the
charge of stealing oyercoat, shirt and two
one dollar bank notes, the property of George
Smith, Y Vine street. He was committed to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
EXAMINATION PosTPoNED.-Jac0b G. Brown, who
was arrested on Saturday last upon the charge o.
supplying the Confederate army with number Of
tents, was to have been examined yesterday but
was postponed until Thursday.
DISCHARGED. further examination of the case
of Mr.. Philip Swimp, charged with furnishing arms
and ammunition to the Confederates took place
yesterday morning, before United States Commits
sioner Ridgeley, and resulted in bis discharge
ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANTs.-The bark Union, Cap
tain Schultz, from Bremen, arrived in port yeater
day. She brings LOT passengers all in pood health