The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-22
CITY NTELLIGENCE,
The Outrage on West Lexington Street--In-
science and Ruffianism of SOIdiers--Bru-

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tai Attack on nLadies--RevelveTs Used.
An Investigation of the circumstances attending
the outrage parpetrated by some members of tn,
New York Thirteenth regiment Wednesday
evening last, discloses the following facts: FOI
some days previous the regiment had been in tn,
habit of making evening parade through va
rious streets in the western portion of the city, anC
usually passed along Lexington street. On The
evening preceding tuat which the difficult
took place, as the regiment marched by the house
of Mr.. David o. Laws, No. 673 West Lexington
street, two sisters of Mr.. Laws were looking out
of an upper window, when several of the soldiers
in the ranks impudently took off their hats and
bowed to them. They also made gestures which
were deemed insulting, and such as could only pro-
| ceed from low bred fellows
The next day the ladies, by way of retaliation,
| concluded to procure small United States
| flag, drape it in mourning, and display it at the
window when the regiment passed by. The regl-
| n1ent came along as usual, and as they oppo-
| site the house showed what Mrs. Laws deemed un-
might be Induced to commit some disorder, Mrs
l.. went up stairs tosk the flag in, and brought it
down, and threw it the back fence of the yard
| into the alley. She had scarcely done this, when
the door bell was rung quite violently. For short
! time no one went to the door; but the ringing
| continued, the door was opened and two members
OF the Thirteenth regiment, who had not been on
parade, entered, and drew their revOlyers and de-
manded the flag that had been displayed.
| Mrs. Laws told them that them that they could
| not get it. They swore they would have it, and
shown. Not finding 1t there they went further up
Stairs to the OF of the ladies in the house.
and as the door locked they kicked it open,
and presenting their revDlvers to the head of the
lady, demanded the flag. She told them that she
did not know where it was, and they discovered
that they could not frighten her. they concluded to
leave the house, aod did In short time several
members from the ranks of the regiment,
which had then reached their camp, ana two OF
them entering the house with revolvers in their
hands, demanded OF Mrs. Laws to produce the flag,
which they assured her they would have at the risk
Of their lives She told them that they could not
have it, and they might well 90.
They then went up to small colored girl who
had child in her arms, and placing their revovers
at her head, they told her that they would blow
her brains ont if she did not tell them where the
flag was! The girl refused, notwithstanding the
fact that they threatened her for the second time
They then assured Mrs. Laws that they were gen.
tIemen; she told them that their actions had not
proved them to be such. Nothing daunted, they
informed her that they would Dever leave the house
until they had the flag; but she replied that thew
would have to wait long time. After short
time, Mrs Laws came to the conclusion that if ber
husband came home and found them in
bis house, serious difficulty might ensue, and
therefore she sent the girl for the flag, which she
gave to them, first taking off the Grape which they
demanded as condition of their leaving the house;
but just at this luncture gentleman came in from
the street. and ordered the ruians retire, which
hag. id -thonsh not without some grumbling.
noticed boy about fifteen years of age, nameu
Smith, wearing a secession badge; they i'm
mediatey grabbed him and took it from
him. at the same time drawing their reyol-
vers. Mr.. William Smith, brother of the boy.
saw the affair and ran to his assistance, when one
of the soldiers drew his revolver upon Mr..
Smith whose wife, seeing his situation, ran down
and placed herself between her husband and the
soldier, telling him that he would have to shoot
through her. One of the soldiers then grabbed her
by the arm, while another stepped up behind her
and tore from her bosom Confederate States
h,dy whi he a
had collected, and several weapons were drawn,
when of the vice-policemen came up and ar
rested MIR. Smith for having a revolver drawn
upon him, but upon being arraigned before JUS
tice he was released
RowDY SOLDIERS ON THE NORTHERN CENTRAL CARS
They Mistake their Man-Superintendem Clarke
Corrects their Error.-The passenger train which
arrived at Calvert street station on Saturday, at
noon, brought thirtv-twO soldiers, members OF the
New York Tammany regiment, Col. Kennedy, who
were left behind at different railroad stations be-
tween New York city and Harrisburg. When their
regiment came these men left the cars at differ
ent stations and were too drunk to get on again;
consequently, they were compelled to wait for the
next train. When the regiment was about to leave
Harrisburg, Col. Kennedy ordered the adntant of
the regiment to remain behind and gather up the
stragglers. On entering the cars at Harrisburg
| they were all drunk, the adjutant included. They
acted in the most disorderly manner, and finally
commenced destroying the seats in the car and
| kicking the lights out of the windows ard doors.
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| the road, board the train, and went to the
car containing the rowdy soldiers, and told the
| adjutant that he must control the men, as he
| would not allow the property Of the COM
| panv to be destroyed. The adjutant put
| staggering airs, and informed Mr.. Clarke that
he could control The men. Mr.. Clarke insisted that
the adjutant should do so, and if they not
troiled, overy of them should be pitched out of
| the cars. The adjutant became more nsolent, and
| Informed Mr. Clarke that he did not intend to try
to control the men, and as for the threat that his
command would b. elected from the car, he con-
sidered that he had men enough to hold the train,
and he would do so. The individual in epaullettes
mistook his when he INDUCED in the bravado.
Mr.. Clarke Immediately stopped the train, entered
the car, and individually disarmed every soldier in
| it, taking their guns from them, and placed them
in the baggage car. He then Informed the adjutant
that the first resistance which either he his men
| offered to his authority would be punished on the
| spot. The craven rOwdies cowed on the instant,
and remained quiet until they reached the city.
HARPER's FERRY BADGE TO BE REPAIRED.-The
| Federal Government has, within a few days past,
directed the officers of the Baltimore and Ohio
| Railroad Company to repair the bridge across the
Potomac at Harper's Ferry, assuring them that 1t
| will be protected to the fullest extent The work
| will be Immediately commenced, and 1t Is expected
| that the structure will be finished in about ten
days. Gen. Mcclellan has also ordered the Twenty
| first Section bridge, a very important one, which
| crosses the Potomac about twentv-one miles above
tn an be p rspa5ed h he will send iorce
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repairs, as the Federal Government has leIt the
rest of the line of the road unprotected and unoccu
pied.
RETURN OF THREE MoN1Hs' TRooPs FROM THE WAR.
During Saturday night the 5th Pennsylvania re
giment numbering $50 men, Colonel Mcdonnell,
passed through this city from ashington, en- roue
for their homes, their term OF service having e-
pired. They have been encamped in the vicinity Of
the Metropolis since their enlistment, and have cor
seuuentlv been in no action. They were accompS
| nj. hva data q about
svlvania Regiment, whose term of enlistment hal
also expired
also passed through, on their way home. They
came from Gen. Pattersons division.
: The 23d Pennsylvania regiment is expected to a.
L rive this morning, en- route for home. This reg
ment also comes from Gen. Patterson, who has
, his division some ten or twelve regiments "hot
IS time is about to expire, and all of them expec
Y ed to return. Col. Butterfeld's New York reg
+ ment, which is also with Patterson, is expected
r return in n few days.
t MOVEMENT OF TRoops.-After twelve O'Clock ls
e NIGHT there was quite stir among the military
d Gated around the city. Couriers arrived from Ge
Banks, and procet ded to the different camps t.
e vce-poice authorities were also roused and lett
Of caI iges to confer with the military commandes
1t is upderstoodt hat several of the regiments wort
ID leave before morning for Washington, among Will
lie would be the New York 18th regiment, whose ten
of service expires to day. and who intended to leR
for home to morrow. About twelve O'Clock the q
ce Pennsylvania regiment arrived by way Of the Ne
to thern Central Railway, but reaching the Boltr
s- depot ordered to stop for further orders.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-Near two O'Clock on Satr
" day morning fire was discovered in the Glue fr
~ tory of Mr.. Caswell P. Bullock, situated near q
'u ashington road the outskirts of the city. b
proprietor estimates that his loss upon the bu1
OF ing and stock is about S20,0 900. The origin of T.
VI fire could not be definitely ascertained, but W y
first seen, the flames bursting from ron
Ps near the office. The loss is partially sustained,
re policies of insurance, amounting in the aggreH
to S., 900, in the following Offices: The Etna AZ
10 Phoenix Insurance Companies of Hartford, Coz.
D. and the Firemen's of Baltimore.
:, SUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR ARMs.-Yesterda
~ squad of twelve men of the Sth Massachusetts, r,i
~ ment was dispatched on an expedition in searcio
l secreted arms out the Franklin road. The sqi'
ne n proceeded about four miles out the road wfr
az thew searched the premises of several persons, u
hs | at the house of gentleman named Smith succee
nc nc in finding two old fint-lock muskets, which "
- not been used for many years. These apprG
nd arms were taken possession OF and brought TO ,
ur. city.
by AssAuLr.-Samuel Clifford was arrested on y
,st. urday charged with assaulting and beating "
to d. Rial. Upon being arraigned before JUS,
ted Showacre, he was released on bail for Court.