American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-25
CITY INTELLIGENCE

/, City improvements We learn through a
correspondent of the Patriot, that J. ). East
man, Esq, (the proprietor OF one of the most
extensive agricultural depots in this city, on
Pratt st., is now erecting very large and
splendid store and dwelling next door south oil
, Rev. MIR. Hammers Church, on Hanover street.
1t is five stories high, with very extensive
three story back building. 1t is being finished
in the first style, and when completed will vie
with any similar establishment IN tile city
Mr.. James I1ndes is the master bricklayer, and
Mr.. Cunningham, the architect and carpenter.
The Rev. Mr.. Hammers church, adjoining, is
also undergoing some fine improvements, by
putting on new roof remoddlng the frame
work, and newly painting the whole interior,
the ceiling and walls fescO by Dreyer, an ex-
cellent artist The whole will be finished car
" in January, In the meantime the large con-
gregation attached to the church, worship in
the commolious session room in the rear of the
edfce. The old Sugar House property in
!, Perry st has been purchased by Hugh Bolton,
Esq, who intends in the spring to devote it for
manufacturing purposes. 1t is also rumored
i that It is in contemplation, by the city, to pur
chase the property between the Hanover mar
ket house and Sharp street, and to extend the
| Market house up to that street, and this to be
done early next season.
! Corner Loqfers. Complaint has been lodged
at the Police office, by citizens living in the
neighborhood ofthe corner Of Baltimore street
and AlcClellan's Alley, that every Sunday af-
ternoon party of young men, between the
ages Of sixteen and twenty, congregate at said
corner and by their obscene conversation and in
decent remarks are great annoyance ts the
neighbors and the passcrs by. Be on yonr
guard, young men, High Constable Shut has
his orders from the Mayor, and will be down
upon you.
A Mysterious Shirt. At an early hour yes
terday morning, say about 7oclock-the wind
blowing biting cold, and snow upon the ground
three persons were seen passing Eden street,
who upon arriving near an open space, came
20 halt, and one of the party doffing his coat,
it was imagined fight was to come off. But
not So The person alluded to, after disrobng
i himself, even to the taking off his shirt, de-
liberutely folded it up, and replaced his other
garments again upon his person. The party,
with quite hasty steps, forthwith repaired
to -. But no matter where. The impress
sion generally prevails, that it was, to use
phrase, ''run up the spout'--or, "pawned"-
for liquor. What commentary upon frail
humanity.
Dividend The Firemens Insurance Com
pany of Baltimore has declared their usual div
idend of six and quarter per cent for the last
six months.
Our Markets. The markets of our city pre-
sented an imposing sight yesterday. The Lex
ington market especially was abundantly sup
piled with every necessary Of Iiie, while all the
delicacies of the season crowded its stands in
great profuson. Turkeys sold at is cents to
$3.50 each geese 50a62 l-2 cents do; chick
ems 81 l-2a40 cents pair; Canvass back ducks
S2a2.50 do; Partridges So per doz. Best print
Butter 81 l-2 to 40c; and lump do. IL l-2 to
zoe. per lb. Eggs is 3-4a2oc. per dozen. Nuts
of various descriptions we're selling at their
usual prices.
Fires. The alarm Of FIRE on Monday night,
about o'clock, was caused by the burning of
a shanty in l. Alley; that of yesterday morn
ing, at O'Clock, proceeded from the hot house
of Mr. John Feast, in Lexington street, which
was partially burnt. Damage trifling.
Threatening Life. William Berman, charged
by his wife with threatening her life, was yes
terday committed to Jail, in default of securi-
ty, by James Blair, Esq.
Rcv. Charles T. TorTey. We learn that Tor
rev, during bis present confinement, has ASST
duously applied himself to writing "a book
the exact purport Of which we have not learn
ed. 1t will be Forthcoming" soon, however,
from the Northern press He has been some
what Aattered by the recent "points of defence'
made by his learned COUNSEL r. Johnson, Esq,
yet he is preparing himself to endure the te-
dunn of a life in the Penitentiary. He has en-
ployed skilful artist, who is busily engaged in
taking his likeness, in full bust. He seems to
have undergone considerable physical deple-
ton, but manifests good degree of mental
/ energy and vivacity.
u. S. Circuit Court. The case of VIM Nj.
Weems VS.. VIM. Reese, to recover damages
for furnishing sails to schooner Louisa, Captain
Ed. Jacobs, which occupied this Court during
the latter part of last week, was dismissed yes
terday The business of the term having been
concluded, the Court finally adjourned
I The Coal Trade The Savage Coal Compa-
ny are now having erected wharf at Canton,
near the bridge over Harris Creek, for the bet
ter accommodation of purchasers 1t is branch
of the Railroad in fact, and runs out with deep
water, where vessels can beloaded with coal in
one fourth the time heretofore consumed. The
, vessel to be laden is moored Immediately below
the wharf and the coal without transhipment
from the cars, (Which are made expressly for
the purpose falls directly into the hold of the
vessel. 1t is great saving OF time and ex-
: pense, and will doubtless be the means of add
!, ing much to the business and profits of the
company
Stealing Spoons. Hiram Slater, German,
was yesterday committed to Jail, by Peregrine
, Gorsuch, Esq, for stealing five silver spoons
!, from the dwelling of Samuel Ault, in Gay-st.,
near Aisquth. He came into the house to ask
for charity and was relieved He had scarce
ly left the house, before the spoons were miss
ing. Mrs. A gave the alarm to some gentle
men who were passing, who arrested him a
few squares off, with the spoons upon his per
son. So much for foreign paupers.
q Fined fer Rapid Driving. Benjamin II. Cor
such and William HI. Foote were yesterday ar