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

THE FohTIFIcArIoNs AT BALTIMORE In the Wash
ingon correspondence of the Philadephia Inquirer
ago, thai the Government had issued orders for
the fortihcation of Federal Hill, in Batimore
Goichel brewerton, of the corps of Topogranhico'
knglneers, was here last week, and left oatur-
daV with tue plans for the work IN its general
appearance, the ork will resemble Fort Runyon,
at the other end oil he Long Bridge. 1t will en-
close the greater part os the hill. The angles of
ed on them can rake, by enfilaGing fire. all the
streets by which the hill can be approached. The
basti0ns themselves will be of double the usual
thickness. The parapets will be sodded, and on
the outer side have rather moro than the usual
slope The guns used in mounting the batteries
will be of heavy caibre, and mostly of short range,
no rifed cannon having yet been ordered. There
will also be some light howitzers. 1t will be one of
the most complete Notifications in the North
SHOOTING AFFRAY.-About eleven O'Clock on
Monday night an stfray occurred on Centre Market
space, in which young man named Joseph Sash
was severely wounded by pistol shot. Sash, in
company with two friends, had been in a drinking
saloon, which they left and walked few steps,
when they met party of men, among whom was
John Shan y and Fountain Morgan. An alterca-
tion ensued, when pistol was fired, and the ball
struck Sash on the right elbow, glanced, and en-
tered his body above the hip, infe;iag quite Sc
we're wound. He taken to No. l Hook aud
Ladder House, where DR.. Houck dressed the wound.
As the vice police heard of the affair they
went in search of Morgan, who, it said, fired
the shot, and succeeded in arresting him. He was
taken to the Central police station, where he was
detained until yesterday morning, when Justice
Hiss committed him to Jail for an examination.
FIRES-A persistent effort was made on Monday
night, by an incendiary, to burn the untenanted
dwelling No. 353 Pennsylvania Avenue, owned by
H. L. White. About one O'Clock fire was discOv er-
ed under the stairway the first floor, but upon
the Fire Department being called out, it sup
pressed. Iu short time afterwards, another alarm
sounded, caused by the discovery of fire in the
same house, and before the flames could be sub
dued, the back building and portion of the front
were destroyed. The flames also communica-
ted to the adjoining dwelling, No. 35l, owned by
Henry knell, and occupied BY Mr. Philip Miller,
which was slightly damaged. Dwelling No. 355,
owned by II. w Drakeley, also received slight
injury. The loss in each case is covered by iusur-
ance.
FAIR OF THE MARYLAND INsrITUTE.-The unsettled
condition of national affairs will not interfere with
the annual exhibition of the Maryland Institute.
The Committee Exhibition have determined tc
open the hall on the 30th of September for the re-
cepton of goods intended for the Fourteenth Annual
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 an attractive
character, and in every respect equal, it 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 o
troops yesterday was the passage through the city
ing 500 men. portion OF this regiment had al
ready gone to Washington.
About forty marines passed through mere yester
day from Washington, en- route for Portsmouth,
New Hampshire.
NEW FEATURE IN MILITARY DRILL.-The Att
Pennsylvania regiment, stationed at General Stew
arts place on the Frederick road, have introduced
a new feature in their drill. Every morning the,
| practice running, the course extending from the
camp to the toll gate. The object of this practic
only be surmised.
CHARGE OF STEALING.-A negro man nance
Alexander Smith was yesterday arrested upon tn
charge of stealing an oyercoat, a shirt, and tw
| one dollar bank notes, the property of Georg
| Smith, ~ Vine street. He committed t
await the action of the Grand Jury.
EXAMINATION PosTPoNED.-Jacob c. Brown, VIII
was arrested on Saturday last upon the charge
supplying the Confederate army with a number
tents, was to have been examined yesterday, bu
was postponed until Thursday.
DISCHARGED. "A further examination of the cas-
of Mr.. Philip Swimp, charged with furnishing arm
and ammunition to the Confederates, took plac
yesterday morning before United States Commi
sioner Ridgeley, and resulted in bis discharge.
ARRIVAL OF EMIGRAErs.--The bark Union, Ca,
tain Schultz, from Bremen, arrived 10 port yestel
day. She brings l07 passengers, all in good healtt