The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-07-10

ing all he essays to prove, unless he can kcspus
employed in defending Gen. Harrison, and thus
prevent us from charging home on Mr. Van Be-
rem and his corrupt administration, the measures
for which they deserve to be superseded and
turned out Of office.
Our answer to Mr. KendalPs charge, is, that
tits not true, and that we do not credit the wit
nesses adduced to prove it,
ESCAPE OF SEVEN PRISONERS.-Be
tween two and three o'clock yesterday morning
seven of the prisoners confined in the County
Jail for felony made their escape theEefrom. 1t
appears that there had been preconcertrd plan
arranged between a number of them to effect
their escape, and which they have had in active
operation for several days past. They attempted
and succeeded in removing portion of the brick
chimnies, fre-places, from room No. l to 2,
and to 3. Having come to the outside wall of
the prison, which is about three feet thick, they
succeeded in opening an avenue large enough to
enable them to effect their escape. One Of them,
named Thomas Consul, in attempting to scale
the wall, fell, and broke several of his ribs, and
Edward Campbell was deprived of opportu-
nlty of sharing the same fate, The other two
who were retaken are blacks 1t seems that in
scaling the wall which enclosos the Penitentiary
they administrator it for the southern wall of the
Jail, and were consequently captured by the
guard on the walls of the building. The names
of the fugitives are-Capt James Wilson, Ed
ward Ryan, = Allen, alias Davis, (white mem,
Peter Rawlings, Daniel Williams, VIM. Hutch
.,,,-- al EY;la II a.
were several other prisoners confined with these,
in the same apartment, who refused to aid them
in their designs.
OUR NAvY.-The interesting account from the
exploring expedition, seems to be suitable oc-
casion for word in behalf of our gallant Navy,
and of the manner IN which the officers of the
eeright arm'' of our defence have been neglected
We are indebted to a correspondent for COM
munication this subject, to which we invite
the attention of our readers.
ERRATUM.-In the testimony of John j. Spang-
Ter, given in the case of Griffith, and published
in yesterdays Pilot, he is reported as having
said that he ssrccognized Griffith in the crowd"
1t shonld have read that he ''did not recognize
him.
Great Harrison Meeting in Ner Orleans-We learn
from N. o. Bee, that the Wings of the Parish of Or
leans in the majesty of their might last evening at
the ST. Chales Theatre, listen the eloquent and fer
vd outpourings of MissiSsippi's noblest Never
have we beheld immense Il throng. Thousands
thousands were present. Every mock and
occupied. Hundreds went away unable obtain
inch of ground.
Mr.. PRgSTIss was heard with profound attention
that interrupted only by frequent and Tremendous
bursts applause. He took general view Of the po
ticaI questions of the day. and OF the merits and
vices of tile candidates for the Presidency. He en-
forced cogent and convincing argument by ferti
ty of illustration, spIendor of imagery, and bursts of
overpowerng eloquence. We shall speak more fully
Of this mastery effort hereafter.
Reading, Pa.-The friends Of HARRISON and Tyler had
glorious and enthusiastic celebration on the Fourth
- Swartz, Esq, eminent iron master in the
| chair. Many who attended, had previously ranked
amongst the supporters fthe administrations; but who,
disguised with the Van Buren, policy, join with the
pune and sound policy Ofthe Hero of Tippecanoe
.7ttemlps to Mnrder.-As two Young gentlemen were
returning from Bath, "Wednesday evening, at O'Clock,
they suddenly Cred upon, Brooklyn, by some
assassin behind hedge The horse received the charge
and full speed towards Catarine ferry, when he
fell and soon expired.
Red r ser Ratt-We are inorme d. says the ST. Lou
is Bulletne that the Government authorities have taken
in hand the business of again opening the Raft Red
River The steamboat Campte, with forty hands, com
menced operations the 9th inst. 1t was supposed
that she could clear passage in thirty days.
Life BodLs.-The Havre packet La Duchesse dor
cans, which sail from New York the sth has lie
boat which is capable of carrying seventy five passe
gers and $4,000 in specie. We also glad observe
that life boats attached Messrs. Cope's line OF
| packets between this port and Liverpool.
|
Governor Seward has appointed James Wilson of
Trenton, in the State of New jersey, and George Girls
com of philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania COM
mssioners To take the acknowledgment of deeds sc.
for the State of New York.
The Pittsbnrg Saturday Evening Vster, hitherto
trial. has hoisted the Harrison flag E. b. Fisher, Esq.
the former editor has Withdrawn The name of the new
editor is not yet announced.
Judge Rowan.-We copy the following from the Lou
sville Journal, and will observe, reference the DO
son OF Judge Rowan, that we have a letter from
a gentleman, who recently held a conversation with
him, in which the Judge stated that if he voted ALL
would vote for Gen. Harrison.
Seveal of the loco foco papers of the East speak of
Han Inn Rnxxan fnf ~ .sRxr