The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-01
CITY NTELLIGENCE.


CONSULTATION DELEGATEs.-The deleeates to
the State Rights and Southern Rights Convention.
from the twelve upper wards of the citv last nipht
met at the Law Buildings, for the purpose of cnn
sultaton IN relation to the proper to be mr.
sued In the approaching Congressional election
Dr. Alex Z. Robinson was called to the chair and
Dr. James Stewart was invited to act as Secretary.
1t was resolved to sit with closed doors. when ali
persons not members of the Convention retired from
the ball. The Convention was in session for some
time, and the result of the consultation was that
Hon. Robt. NJ. McLane was unanimously nominated.
1t IS understood that he accepts the nomination
The following resolutions was offere and unari.
mously adopted. after which the Convention ad-
journed:
In recommending to the people of the 4th Congression
al District candidate represent them in the Congress
of the United States this Convention desires distinctly
10 ehne IT'S sentiments, so far the laws may invo
we'd in Congressional canvas, therefore:
Be ii rssolrsd That while recognizing our obligations
as citizens of State in the Union claim the right of
citizens to express with freedom our views unon everv
measure of public policy and in pursuance thereof de
clare that we cannot sympahize with approve of the
war now being waged by the present administration
against the seeded States; earnest desire
that reconciliation AID between the sections NAV
prevent the misery and desoation of strife and recon-
mend the peaceful and immediate recognition of the indie
pendence of the Confederate States.
DIFFICULTY AT THE FEDERAL HILL CAMp-Rumors
were atoat early yesterday morning to the effect
that difficulty of some kind had occurred at the
Federal Hill Camp during the previous night
Upon making inquiry we learn that about twelve
O'Clock on Thursday night the picket guard at the
camp observed hve men ascending the HILL oppo-
site Montgomery street. The party were hailed
twice, when not answering, the guard fired upon
them. One man fell, and his companions retreatpd
orders were Immediately issued detailing one hun
dred men to patrol the city in the vicinity of the
camp for the purpose of arresting the rest of the
party In short time after being out they en-
countereda party of about thirty men, who we're
ordered to halt, but showing some disposition to
resist the troops six OF them were arrested and ia
Ken into camp. In the morning the six prisoners
examined w whpnf ob,
two were held upon reasonable charges The
camp Is under command of Col w. D. Lewis, Jr.
The wounded man, whose name is Forester was
removed to his home on Henrietta street: his iniu
rles are believed to be slight. The firing created
considerable excitement in the immediate NEIGH
borhood of the camp.
ZEE EAGLE ARTILLERY.-It will be seen by refer
ence to the advertising columns, that Cant Mar.
SHALL OF the Eagle Artillery, has resigned his COM
mission, and Is no longer member of that corps
This course has been prompted by the recent action
OF minority of the membership, who at an ir.
regular meeting, resolved to tender their services
to the U. 5. Government. On Thursday NIGHT
meeting was held to receive the report of the com
mittee who had proceeded to Washington and ten
dered the services. After the committee had made
their report, and was accepted, one of the most
ardent Union men proposed that the roll should be
called, and all who were willing to respopd to the
call of the President should answer in the afirma
tive. This was opposed by the friends of the marty
VINO offered 1t, on no better grounds than that it
r.
vices OF the corps were called for There are GO
| names on the roll, not third of whom have
sanctioned this move, but on the contrary, large
majority highly disapprove of it, and will not
serve In the subjugation of the South.
| ARRIVAL OF TRooPs.-Yesterdaym morning ab,ut
"a o'clock, regiment of soldiers from the State
OF Maine, arrived by way Of the PHILADELPHIA rail
| road The regiment was $50 strong, and have been
encamped for the last three weeks Wilett's
| Point, Long Island. Their general appearance
has not been improved by camp liie and the bright
! grey uniforms osked dingy and dirty. The fol-
| lowing is list of the officers: Col Charles D.
Jameson; Lieut. Col Charles w. Roberts: Major
| George Varney; Adjutant John E REYNOLDS;
Quartermaster Charles LLOYD; Surgeon William
| Allen; Assistant Surgeon Augustus C. Hamne;
Chaplain, Rev. DR.. John F. Mures. The troops
were armed with Mimic muskets, and proceeded by
way of Exeter and Lombard streets to Camden
street depot, where they left in the cars for ash
| ington.
RoBBERIEs.-Whilst the family of Mr.. II. Culli-
more, residing at No. SO Eutaw street, were at
tracted to the front of the house by the passage of
| the Northern troops on Thursday afternoon some
thief entered the house from the rear and stole sly
| teen large silver spoons, twelve small silver do ,
one pair of silver butter knives and carving knife
three small table knives. and dozen silver forks
| Alexandria jackson and John Green both color
| ed, were Yesterday arrested by Lieutenant Mere
dith and Policeman Carter upon the charge of
being the parties to the theft. They were
whitewashing in the adjoining yard and had access
to the yard of Mr.. Cullimore. Justice Shipley
committed them to Jail for Court.
| ANOTHER VOLUNTEER RELEAsED-An application
was, on the 9th instant, filed in the United
States District Court for writ of habeas corpus in
the case of VIM. Waller, a minor who had en-
| listed in the United States army service under
| Capt. j. G. Mcconnell. Yesterday morning Cant
Mcconnell appeared in Court with the body of
| VIM. waller. After hearing the testimony in the
| case, the substance of which was that the said
VIM. Waller was under eighteen years of age at
the time of his enlistment, Judge Giles issued an
| order directing his release, which order was imma
diately complied with.
The SEVENTH RRGIMENr.-The Seventh New
York Regiment, Col. Letferts arrived in this city
about ten O'Clock last night on their return to New
York. Their return homeward seemed to give
great satisfaction to people here and they were yo-
cerously cheered as the cars entered the DEPOT
and as the regiment, numbering thirteen hundr ed
men, passed through the street to the PHILADELPHIA
depot, they were greeted with huzzas by large
crowd OF persons, which had assembled to witness
their passage.
THE SPIKED CoLumBIA ADs.-The columbads which
were sent to Fort Mc1enry still lying useless
inside OF the fort, and will remain for some time
to come. The party who did the job must have had
some experience in the business it is found i'm
possible to remove the spikes. The instrument
used is the approved army spikes, which, being
constructed with spring, expands after entering
the chamber of the gun. The spikes will have tC
be drilled out, and it will be difficult matter t
accomplish.
ARREST OF SoLDIER.-Patrick Barker, a Massa
; chusetts soldier was arrested on Thursday nigh
by officer Mcintyre, charged with throwing dowI
|, an aged German named Jacob Echtal. Justic
Showacre committed him to answer the charge a
. Court.
/ RETURN OF TRoops.-In the early train from
q Washington yesterday morning were detachment
OF the I'd, 7th and 18th New York Regiments, thei
term Of enlistment having expired Every trail
rom Washington brings small Adetachments o
] troops on their return North.