American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-07
GUY INTELLIGENCE.

The Poor and Destitute 1t will be seen by a
notice in another column from the Rev. Adam
Miller one Of those good Samaritans-the
Home Mssonaries-that he calls for aid for the
suffering poor. 1t is not the business of Mr..
Miller to go among the rich and opulent; they
need not his aid; his visits are to different and
less favored class of the human famly-to
those who are suffering and in distress-to find
out the most needy, and with the gifts that the
benevolent place in his hands, to minister to
their relief. We learn from Mr. Miller, that
the sudden change III the weather has brought
want to many firesde that we little dreamed
of; families that have heretofore been in Cir
cumstances to lend the helping hand them
selves to their poorer neighbors, and did not
hold back, but gave freely of their substance.
Such ought not to suffer; but instant relief
should be rendered them. Send your donations
to the Bookstore of Isaac 2. Cook, No. 76 Bal
timore street, and they will be placed in the
hands of Mr.. Miller, who will superintend
their disbursement.
Baltimore County Court. The case of Mrs.
Mary Barney, widow of the late VIM. B. Bar
ney, against the Hon. John Barney, charging
him with having issued certain libellous mat
ter, derogatory to her character for chastity,
contained in letter written to Mrs. Oldfeld,
daughter of the complainant, on the 18th of
February, lS43, having occupied the attention
of this Court since Friday last, was brought to
a close on Wednesday, and given to the jury,
who retired to their room, where they remain
ed about half an hour, during which time the
Court adjourned The jury returned a sealed
verdict yesterday morning, finding in favor of
the complainant in the sum of one cent-carry-
in with it, of course, the costs. Special dam
ages were laid at 100000. Counsel for the
complainant, R. j. Brent and Chas FL. Pitts,
Esqr's; for the defence, VIM. Schey and Ma
thaniel Williams, Esqr's
Lou Water. Owing to the strong northwest
wind, which has been blowing steadily for the
last three days past, the water in the basin
and harbor has been nearly blown out and
fallen from five to six feet lower than what is
usually called low tide. From this cause seve-
raj vessels at the wharves and docks are nearly
"high and dry" Many of them lying near
the wharves, with their bowsprits projecting
over the walls, have suffered by having them
cracked or broken off, in consequence OF the
stern of the vessel sinking, and its weight COM
inc upon the bow The water in the harbor
has not been so low for many years.
a Piiiable Sight. A young man, neatly
clad, wearing fine cloak, was found lying
upon the street yesterday afternoon, in beast
" state Of intoxication. He was taken in
charge by some persons, who CHANGED to be pass
ing, and comfortably provided for, until he
was somewhat resuscitated; when some OF his
acquaintance came in aud conducted him Oft.
Wien found lie was in a very critical con-
dtion, from being exposed to the cold. we
would advise him to go and pledge himself to
some Of our temperance friends never to touch
the "crtter'' again.
Fort on Sellers Point. The Committee APP
pointed by the City Council, consisting oil
Messrs. Hudson, Walsh Richardson and Col
Inns, for the purpose of urging the necessity OF
establishing Fort at the above place, proceed
ed TO Washington yesterday morning, for the
purpose of urging the Importance of the sub
Jet upon the National Legislature.
A Vnning to Slsighers. Two seighs came
in contact the other evening, near the edge OF
the city, on the Frederick road, and the shaft
of one of them pierced an excellent horse so
deeply as to produce almost instant death
Those who sleigh, we know love to excel in
speed, but they should have care not to in
dulge their go-a-head principle at the hazard
of the life or limb of either man or horse.