The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-12

ia, commonly known as Fort William is one o
the most splendid and convenient military estab
IIshments to be found in any quarter of the globe
1t is often the scene of animated estvty, from the
presence OF native Jugglsrs, renowned for their
surprising skill and dexterity. The performances
| OF these strange people have been so often de-
scribed that shall only mention few, for other
wise might tire the reader. The particular trick
alluded to is the apparent conversion of a brass
| coin into snake. The iuggler gave me the coin
to hold, and then seated himself about five wards
| from me, on a small rug, from which he never at
tempted to move during the whole performance
showed the coin to several persons who were
clnse beside me, on form in front of the iugger.
i5 az s9n from him, not only grasped the coin
! helu hrmly In my right hand, but crossing that
hand with equal tghtness with nv left | enc osed
them both as firmly as | could between nv knees
VI course was positively certain that the small
coin was within my double fists The iug0Ier then
! began snort lncantaton, accompanied by a mono
! tonous and discordant kind of recitatiye and re
! peating the words, Cram Sammu," during some
minutes. He then suddenly stopped, and still
Keeping his seat, made quick motion with his
hand, as it throwing something at me, giving, at
the same time, puff with his mouth. At that
instant felt my hands suddenly dstend and be-
come partly open, while | experienced sensa.
tion as if cold ball of dough, or something equal
~ soft, nasty and disagreeable, was now between
my palms started to my feet in astOnishment
ana opening my hands, found there no coin; but
70 my horror and alarm for of all created things
aetest and loathe the genuS), | saw Young
world, cobra -dicapello, folded or rather coiled
roundly up. threw it instantly to the ground.
trembling with rage and fear, as if already bit bv
the deadly reptile, which began Immediately to
crawl along the ground, to the alarm and amaze
ment OF every one present
The Juggler now got up for the first time since he
mad sat down, and catching hold of the snake dis
played its length, which was nearly two feet-two
eet all but an inch and half. lie then took it
cautiously by the tail, and opening his own mouth
10 It's widest extent let the head of the snake drop
into 1t, deliberately commenced to swallow the
animal, till the end of the tail was only visible:
then making a sudden gulp, the whole of the snake
was apparently swallowed After this he came up
10 the spectators, and opened his mOu tn wide per
mitt d us to look into his throat, but no snake or
snakes tail was vsible-it was seemingly down his
throat altogether. During the remainder of the
performances never saw this snake again nor
did the profess bis ability to make it reappear
But he performed another snake trick which sur
prsed us very much. He took from bag another
cobra-dicapello, and walking into the centre OF the
room, enclosed it in his hands in a folded state
lie waved or shook them for time in this con-
dtlon, and then opened his fists, when, hey! presto
the snake was gone, and in its place appeared
several small ones, which he suffered to fall from
his hands, when they glded, with their peculiar
undulatrng movement, almost like the waves of the
sea- across the ioor.-A British Officer in India.
A PREDlCrIoN-The National InteHigencer, of
yesterday, says:
"Wthout intending in any way TO detract from
such assurances, we take the liberty of venturing
prediction, which we base on long observation
OF political events occurring in the successive
changes that take place in the administration of
the Federal Government. And the prediction we
make Is, that if the ordinary current of our po-
lltlcal history is not disturbed by some extraneous
influences, rendering the Presidential term of Mr..
lhncoln entirely exceptional in its complexion and
results, 1t is pretty sure, in about the degree,
to disappoint the exaggerated expectations of too
ardent friends and the exaggerated apprehensiOns
OF its too suspicious opponents For no Admins
lStratlOD " Iag
accomplished all the good expected at its hands by
the former, or all the evil foreshadowed by the
latter, under apprehensiOns often inspired by
other considerations than simple, disnterested
patriotism.
LEASING THE ONO CANALs.-The Cleveland Her.
ald learns that proposition is before the Ohio
Legislature looking TO the lease of the public
works OF the State to private company composed
OF responsible men. The proposition is to lease
the canal for period of ten years. the company to
pay ten thousand dollars year, afford proper fa-
ciilies for transit, charge a toll not higher than
the present established rates. and effect all the ne.
cessary repairs under the direction and to the sat-
isaction of the Engineers and Board of Trustees
appointed and elected by the State. The expenses
on The public works of the State exceeded the re-
celpts last year by nearly Sl4O,O0O.
NONRESIDENT TRADERS IN CuARLEsroy.-Several
traders went TO Charleston in the steamship South
carolina, tor the purpose of engaging in traffic
there. Some persons carried with them quite
large quantity of shoes. After arriving in Charles
ton, these articles were taxed twenty-five per
cent, in accordance with a law of the State
which forbids all but residents from establishing
themselves as merchants. The goods were seized
but, after suitable representations to the authori-
ties, were restored to their owners, who returned
with them to this city, having been obliged to pay
the freight both ways without having disposed OF
their merchandise.-Boston Traveler, 9th.
A DUEL.-Messrs. Cressy and HARDY, young gen
tlemen who were lately clerks together in one of
our largest clothing houses had political dispute,
a few days since, ending in epithets and fight
Cressy, whose violent epithet provoked the assault
by Hardy, got the worst. Of it, and prevented
things from getting still worse by proposing to
settle it according to the "code." Preliminaries
being arranged, they met with pistols yesterday
morning at the Oaks, and exchanged shots twice
without damage to either. The seconds then inter-
ered and refused to allow further shooting; and so
the matter ended.-N o. Delta, Narct s.
FRoM PERU--From dispatches received at the
State Department from Peru, we learn that not the
east singular feature in the policy of the Peruvian
resident towards Ecuador is, that he insists in
arrying into effect treaty made with France,
ocal and revolutionary authority, in open contra
LECTION to the principles he asserted in the question
between the United States and Peru in relation to
esseS seized at Punta de Lobos in which he denied
he right of their captains to load guano under
permits granted by the local authorities at Iouiaue
because they were appointed by the revolutionary
government Of ViancO.
From HAyANA.-The steamship Quaker CITY.
saturday evening. The United States steamers
'ocahontas and Powhattan we're at Havana taking
n coal, the former to leave for Norfolk on the 9TH
md the latter for New York on the 7th Great
Preparations were being made for the reception of
'rince Alfred OF England. The sugar market had
evlved under demand by speculators while the
egular quotations remained unchanged. Freights
we're very active, at improved rates. The health
# Cuba was good, and the weather excellent.
SOCIETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF YEYErA-The ST.
OrU1niZp1 n for bn
hase of Venetia, and elected Garibadi as its ire
ldent. In very elcquently written address, the
ounders OF this society make warm appeal to the
patriotic feelings of the Italians and announce that
ocieties of similar character will be established
n all parts ofItay When the amount subscribed
equivalent to the estimated value Of Venetia, it
will be offered to Austria; if she refuses to accept
t, it will be applied to the raising and equpping
1 an army for the conquest of that province.
Mr.. Seward will, it is said, lay before the Presi
ent and Cabinet early next week his peace policy,
all its details He has also, it is said, prepared
statement showing the impracticability of anv
orce being used for the collection of the revenue
T the enforcement Of the laws, and that it would
equire, according to Gen. Scott's estimate, at
east $4,000 men to garrison all the southern forts.
Ie is confident of securing for his peace policy the
anctlon OF the Administraton.-Alec. Gazette,
farch IL.
The Washington correspondents OF the New York
apers, say that the appointments to the leading
edera offices for that city have been decided upon
ltram Barney is to be Collector; Wakeman, Sur
eyOr; Webb, Naval Officer; Hoxie, Postmaster,
nd >ye, Marshal. Delaield Smith, it is said,
lands fair chance to be appointed District At
Drney.
ENGLISH NAVAL LXPESDlTURES.--ln the English
avy, during the last official year. more than one
ion of pounds were expended in building forty
inc ships and vessels; nearly two hundred thou
Ind pounds in altering unlaunChed sailingships to
eamers and more than three hundred thousand
oundsin converting vessels launched saii-ships
ito screws.
A PARK FALLING lN.-Last fall the city of Rox-
ury purchased a lot Of marsh land on Ruggles
rect, to fill up and lay out a park. While fill
g it up, however, with gravel, it was found in a
ertaln part all the gravel which carried on
Immediately sunk, and though for several days it
as been brought on at the rate of 500 700 loads
day, nearly all has disappeared from sight.
1t is proposed that instead of an extra session of
ongress, Honest Old Abe should immediately call
,gether the members of the Chicago Convention,
consult upon the affairs of the country. As the
ew President has announced that the Chicago
latform is now the law of the land, he should ac-
novledgc the body that framed it the laWmaking
over.
Prof. Charles D. Meigs for a number OF years
)nnected with the jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia, rendered his resignation to the Board
Trustees on Saturday. Ga retiring, he present
the College with valuable museum and a set
obstetrical instruments, to illustrate the lee
Tres.
The Augusta (Ga.) DispatcA says
"The negroes employed in grading the Macon
nd Warrington Railroad, near Warrington, have
osted secession flags on their dirt carts, bearing
ght well-exeeuted stars On being asked why
icy added the eighth star, the reply was, "oLd
'irginny's bound to come"
The Governor of Pennsylvania has signed the
ills committing the tonnage tax on the fennsyl-