American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-27


firing to it until the ends of humanity should
be accomplished in rescuing from impending
ruin two interesting orphan girls. That object
having been gained, we notice the matter now
somewhat in detail, with hope that she may
meet her reward, if not from the law, from
which she has long been fugitive, at least
from an indignant and insulted public opinion.
The female alluded to, is known as Mrs. Lac
key Barry, alias Mary Coyle, alias Bramble
whose life seems to have been passed in crime
and bcastiality. She was originally resident
of the vicinity of Cambridge, Dorchester coun-
tv, of this State, but abandoning her husband,
took residence in this city-bringng with her
a daughter Of much beauty; both OF whom, mo-
tler and daughter, are known for their vile
life. Among the incidents of criminal record
against her, it will be remembered that some
time hack, while still living in this city, she vi
sited the store of Mr.. b. Y. Richardson, for the
supposed purpose of purchasing, and concealed
two splendid shawls beneath her cloak; which
the clerk soon missing, went in pursuit OF her
and found them in her possession. She was ar
rested and committed for trial, but was after
wards released upon straw bail she went off,
and there the matter rests. The next thing
heard of her was, that she had been arrested in
Norfolk, Va, for offering to sell five negro
children, whom she was charged with having
abducted from their father, George Roberts,
living on Fell's Point. In this case, also, she
gave ball. and nothing has since been done in
the case. The colored man got possession of
his children again. She then went to South
Carolina, and we know nothing OF her history
while there. We next find her in Washington
city, where she carded herself as "Alrs, Coyle,
dress-maker." But we come now to speak
more particularly of the recent base act in the
career of this notorious woman, which has call
ed forth this notice of her.
Some few months ago, this woman visited
the scene of her former residence on the East
ern Shore, and abducted from the care of an
aunt, two interesting orphan girls, one aged
about eleven and the other twelve years.
They were brought TO this city. Her daughter
aided in this nciarious transaction. The friends
of these two orphans, uneasy as to their dcsti-
ny, for they obtained knowledge Of the fact that
they had fallen into the hands of woman,
who, though related TO them, they feared would
prostitute them, as she had done her own
daughter, to base and vile purposes, immedi-
ately apprised family in this city of tile mat
tel, and asked their interference, in recovering
the children again, if possible Diligent search
was made, and they succeeded in finding the
youngest giil in house of ill-fanae, in the
neighborhood of Federal Hill, from whence she
was taken, after some resistance on the part of
the inmates, and conveyed to the heuse of her
deliverers The innocent girl recognised the
face Of the lady who was prominent in rescuing
her from impending ruin, and expressed her
gratitude in truly affecting manner. The
other child was absent, and in charge, as
supposed, Of The vile woman, who, like
serpent, had beguiled these two little nno-
cent children, from their virtuous and hap
ply home. The family alluded to, however,
were determined upon accomplishing, if posi-
bic, their errand OF mercy and humanity; and
by dint of diligent attention to the matter, as
certaned that the vile woman, with her virtu
Gus charge, was in Washington, d. G. The
persons, efficient in this matter, procured let
tiers from legal gentlemen of this city, to the
u. S. Attorney of the District of Columbia,
Mr. Fendall, and repaired forthwith to Wash
ington; upon arriving there, after first assuring
themselves of the presence and location Of the
woman, they procured the nstituting of pro-
per legal process for her arrest, with view to
the recovery of the child Under warrant
issued by Justice Thompson on Monday last,
officers Burr, Beck, Dexter and Mills, succeed
ed in arresting her and her daughter, OH Tues
day morning. The girl was found in the house,
and was identified by the family in pursuit as
the lost orphan child The woman Barry
was taken before the magistrate; but during the
investigation, she was summoned before Judge
Cranch, under habeas corpus, who caused the
child to be delivered over to the benevolent
persons who had instituted its recovery. The
woman and her daughter were subsequently
committed to Jail, in default of $500 security
to answer to the offended law.
The family alluded to above, who have thus
saved from ruin two orphan girls, will pardon
us for giving their names to the world. We
therefore give the names of MIR. J. H. Nc
Knight and lady-to whom, we are sure, will
be awarded, the klndest regard of a virtuons
community, the most heartfelt thanks of the
friends of the children, and the prayers of the
orphans themselves.
We close this already too extended notice of
this infamous woman, by asking, "shall she go
longer unwhipped of iustice?"
Mechanical FiYs Company. In accordance
with long established custom, the officers
and members of this old and esteemed compa-
ny, partook of a Christmas festival, in the beau
tiful library DOM of their engine house, on
Wednesday morning last. The Mayor, Col.
Davies, ex-Mayor, Maj. Law, with representa-
tives from various fire companies. and the
Press, were present A table, well filled with
choice selections orthe qualification of tibet taste,
was judiciously arranged; around which, upon
invitation Of Mr.. Locke, the president, the as
sombed company gathered, and partook most
sumptuorsly. Sentiments were given, and
responded to; and the social festive occasion,
passed off in rational, intellectual and most
agreeable manner. We can only wish that
this most efficient company, composed Of gen
temen whose love of order has long since be-
come proverbial by their strict observance oft,
may witness many more such joyous and
pleasant occasions.
Riot among Tie Fremen. As the Friendship
and Lafayette fire companies were returning
Cro.., Ito fro Christ Lna rnnrninn about 8