The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-03
CITY NIELLIGENCE.

ur,rARY MArrERs-Y esterday there was but a
slight movement of troops in The city,. About II
clock Thursday night detachment OF three hun
dr-d men arrived az Camden station on their re-
tnrn from SANDY Hook. They were attached to
Col. Mauns Philadelphia regiment, which went to
Uarpar's Ferry few days since. They left the
rarimppt on account of soma disafectinn which the
officers were unable to que, notwithstanding the
foct that the most strenu, Us efforts were made to
do 50. They went back to Philadelphia.
The early train from Philadelphia Yesterday
morning brought $50 United States regulars,
who taken 10 W asnington In the S.ZO A. M.
train.
Ab,ut three o'clock Yesterday afternoon the lst
New Il inpshire regiment numbering $50 men
under c,mmand OF Col NJ w. rappau, arrived at
Camden station from Sandy Hook, route for
homA. They carried with them one member of the
regnent who was very i'll. This regiment returns
minus seven men, whom thev say were taken pri-
sontrs by the Confederat"s whilst portion of the
regiment as last week stationed at Point of Rocks.
member of the regiment ted that ge of these
men were captured nc one time by four Confeder-
ate soldiers. number of the soldiers carried
musket barrels and other trophies, which they had
taken from Harper's Ferry. This is he last reg-
mrnt OF three months men under Gen. Banks.
MEETING OF THE UNION Cry CoNvENTIoN.-An
adinurnrd meeting OF this body convened last night
IN Y .mo.ranc. Temple, Dr.. A. Hartman in the
chair Mr. john Evans said that he entertained
s,,a doubt relative to the legality of holding an
olscti,n under the condition OF affairs prevail
ing in the city. He offered resolution propo-
SIM tn. appointment of Committee to wait
UPON Hon. Rsverdy Johnson and William Price,
ESQ and get their opinion on the ubjsct.-
not n 70 la the resOlutlo on on the table prevail
ed almost unanimously. The Convention then
procpeded to ballot for delegates, when the follow
ing gentlemen received a majority on the first bal
Ior: Georg. Cassard, Samuel Duer, FL. Hunt,
Samuel Kinds, 5. X. j. Handy, r. S, Mathews,
James McDougaI, A. NJ. Price and j. B. Seiden-
gtrick-r. The next highest names were those of
Georgs B. Dutton and George W. Balm. Previous
L,ll.t - a.
b. Dutton had secessionist in his employ as
clerk which destroyed his chances, and Mr. Balm
was elected. Wm.H. Collins was then by acclama-
ton declared delegate at large, and the Conven-
ton adjourned with cheers for the Union.
PRINCE NAPoLEoN.-The train of cars which ar
rived at the President street depot from Phiadel-
phia, at 8 20 Yesterday afternoon, brought Prince
Napoleon and suite, route for Washington
These distinguished visitors occupied special car,
in which they passed through yhe city to Camden
station, and thence to the capital. But few per-
aware of their presence, and, conse-
quently, there was no demonstration OF any kind.
1t is stated that during his stay in w ashington the
Prince will be quartered with the French Minister.
SEVERE ACCIDENT.-Y Yesterday afternoon man
named John Bragger was engaged at work a
brig living at JacksOn's wharf, when he accidental
" foil down the no and received severe injury
In falling his head struck the end of board which
was lying on the middle deck, and a wound was in
Hc'ed the right side OF his lace, extending from
the temple to the chin, tearing the flesh from the
cheek. IL taken to his home No. Is Shakes
peare street, when DR.. Evans dressed the wound.
ARRIVAL OF CARs.-Yesterdav afternoon there
arrived from Philadelphia three cars for the City
Passenger Railway Association. The body of the
car is constructed the style of the old omn-
buses, with an outside seat for the driver, ard
strap controlling the entrance door. They in
tended tor the Canton route. and will be placed on
1t In few days. The driver will collect the fare,
and thus the expense OF conductor be avoided.
PERsONAL.-rhe Mr.. p. T. Snowden, recently
appointed BY Collector Hoffman one of the clerks
in the Custom House, is not Philip NJ. Snowden of
this city. The appointee, informed, is a
resident of Columbus, Ohio, and appointed to
his present position BY the Collector at the special
request OF Secretary Chase.
The CoNrINENTAL OPERA HOUsE.-The entertain
ment offered at this place OF amusement is really
excellent, and the audiences nightly, both in mum
Der and character, respectable. Miss Walton has
become a great favorite. This afternoon there
Will De an entertainment given expressly for ladies
and children.
DEATH OF SoLDrER.-A soldier named johnson
Rp"sa, died yesterday morning at the l. Dmo ard
street lntrmary, of typhoid fever He was at
tached to the New York Twentieth regiment, Col.
Pratt, which returned home on Tuesday last. His
remains await the action OF his friends.
CHARGE OF STEALING -SOlomon Windell was yes
teiday arrested upon the charge of stealing a coat
and bat from j. Doesman, M. Sc Pearl street. He
was ar aligned before Justice Shiplev, who COM
mitted him to await the ac,ion of the Grand Jury.
POST OFFICE APPOINTMENTS The following clerks
have been appointed By Postmaster Purneil: A. B.
Jarrett, john NJ. Townsend, Afford Mace, Jas. c..
To"nsend and e. K. II. Long.
fINED.-A man named Henry Green was ar
rested yesterday morning on the charge of selling
Potatoes by measure, instead of weight. Justice
Wheat fined him $40 aud costs