American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-07-16
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tons burhcn, and was built for Mr., J. a, Sim
mons and others, and is intended for the South
American trade. She did not 90 into her ma
tive element in the usual graceful style, IN
consequence Of an accident happening to por-
ton of the STAYS or slides, which caused her to
stop suddenly, much to the fright Of Il number
of persons on board. She was finally got
off, not, however, without taking with her
negro boy, who had in some way become en-
tangled among the boards and stays by which
she was surrounded. The boy, we understand,
was recovered, after having had the luxury OF
a bath in the river, for which lie had not bar
gained. The barque is lying at the yard near
the site of the olddraw bridge. She Is a beau
tiful model, and reflects great credit on her
worthy builder.
The Ueaihr-D Drinking Coll Uoier The
heat was again oppressive yeserday-and the
scorchlng rays OF the sun beyond endurance
At O'Clock, Il. IN, the thermometer was up
to IS degrees, at l2 to 81, from to 4 O'Clock
it stood at ga degrees, and at s O'Clock last
night had not lowered to loss than 80 degrees.
During the whole day quite pleasant breeze
was blowing, but it appeared to have little Ell
feet on the heated atmosphere. We repeat our
caution in REQ I'd to drinking cold water while
in heated state, during the present weather.
We heard Of several instances in which doath
nearly ensued yesterday from negecting this
advice. a lady on the Point had very mar
row escape, and was only saved by prompt and
timely remedies At all events, let the wrists
and temples be bathed previous to drinking.
Fires. The alarm of fire about 8 O'Clock on
Monday evening was occasloned by the burn
ING of some shavings in the neighborhood OF
the shot tower, South Eutaw street. The
alarm about 10 o'clock arose from the burning
of the chimney of the bake-house at the pen
itentary. 1t was the effect Of accident, and
was extinguished by the officers Of the institu
ton without much damage, though the tircmen
were promptly in attendance.
ST. .Muy's College. The annual public ex-
animation of the scholars attached to tins In
stitution took place on Monday, and the gra-
duation of several young gentlemen and the
distribution of premiums yesterday, when an
address was delivered by o. H. Brownson, Esq.
of Boston. Notwithstanding the intense heat
of the weather, there was large number of
ladies aud gentlemen present to witness the
interesting proceedings.
In Jail. John Clark was arrested yesterday
by officer Gross on the charge of being disor-
derby in the Lexington Market. He was, in
! default of security, committed to jail by John
| Wright, Esq.
DjsorderIy House. Virginia Adams (colored,)
charged with keeping a dsorderly house i'll
! Painters Court, was yesterday arrested by Off
Ger Lambert, and carried before Justice Schaef-
| fer, who committed her to Jail for further ex-
animation.
| To Keep the Peace. James l1agan and James
Mccullough, charged with abusing and threat
ening Mrs. Julia Ann Shuck, were Yesterday
arrested by officers Stockett and Stayton, and
taken before Justice Miller, who released them
on security TO keep the peace.
Rioting. Francis Kirtz, charged with rioting
and fighting in Brandy alley, was arrested yes
terday by officer Fleslell, and taken before
Justice Showacre, who, in default of security,
! committed him to Jail.
Died from EaceSsire Heat Yesterday morn
ing, about IL O'Clock, James Thomas, aged
about 45 years, while engaged at work Oh
! Fell's Point, was so far overcome by the heat
/ that he fell aud suddenly expired. The de-
ceased was a rigger, and has left wife and
family in great restitution. An inquest was
held over the body by Coroner Mullen, and the
verdict of the jury was in accordance with the
facts.
| .fnother. Catharine Schnell, aged 80 years,
died on Monday afternoon, at a house No 275
| Bond-st., from exposure to the heat. She had
been drinking freely in the course of the after
noon, which, together with the excessive heat,
Is supposed to have produced an apoplectic fit.
! An inquest was held over the body, by Coro-
ner Mullen, and the jury returned verdict in
accordance with the facts.
Child Killed Caution. A small colored child
was left alone at window in East Baltimore
ST. on Saturday evening last, and fell on the
pavement, and was instantly killed. Let this
be caution to all who have young children in
charge, as their lives are always in danger when
left alone at an open upper story window.
Stealing Chickens. Michael McGinn, Rich
ard Hall and John Aaron were yesterday eX-
amined before Justice McAlster on the charge
of stealing chickens and other fowls from Mrs.
Lawrence, a lady living at Canton. They
were committed for further examination.
Unprecedented Death Confession. We learn
that VIM. Stewart, who was convicted some
years since of the murder of his father, anc
now confined in the Penitentiary, is hourly ex
pected to die from pulmonary affection, ant
that, in view Of his death, he has made icon
fesionn of all knowledge in his possession, o
the most foul and unnatural deed with which
he stands condemned by the law of the land
We are not permitted to crafty the public il
their curiosity to ascertain the facts i'll connec
ton with matter which seemed to involve ST
: much mystery, as did the circumstances sur
, rounding this most horrid murder, by an.
statement founded upon the "contession" o
Stewart, but presume that, i'll due course o
time, it will be put forth We may state, how
t ever, that it will not be published until atle
his death.
4 TnE MUSEUM Owens' Benefit. This excellent an
! favoie son of Menus, offers a rich and attraciv
bill on the occasion of his benefit to- night. The en-