American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-20
CRY INTELLIGENCE.

took place in the Jail at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning. At that hour the Most Reverend
! Archbishop Eccleston, and the Rev. Dr. Cos
kerry. accompanied by two Sisters of Charity,
paid visit TO the cell of Henry McCurry, the
condemned murderer, and administered to him
| the Sacrament of Confirmation" in the pre-
scnce Of several persons, besides the family OF
the Warden. The scene was deeply affecting,
and the unfortunate cul pitt, while kneeling and
apparently engaged in praying, could not re-
strain the unbldden tear, which occasionally
forced Itself, as it were, from the very fountain
of the heart The Archbishop addressed him
in few appropriate remarks, and counseed
him to cling with untalling faith, to the mercy
of Him into whose awful presence he must very
shortly appear. The remarks of the Archbsh-
CD were listened to by McCurry with deep at
/ tention, and seemed to make striking impress
sion upon him. At the conclusion of the cere-
monies, all present took leave Of him and reti-
red solemnly affected at the scene they had Just
witnessed. The prisoner conscious Of his ap.
preaching end, appears resigned to his fate and
/ determined to meet it with all possible calm
ness His countenance wears quite livid APP
pcarance, but he is, we learn, in the enjoyment
OF his usual health. He has made full and
explicit confession, which will be published the
day after the execution. The prisoner has but
ono week from to-day TO live-on Friday next,
between the hours OF 10 and IL o'clock, Nj.
! the law will demand him as its victim for one
of the highest crimes known to our criminal
jurisprudence.
Tribute Of Respect to Gen. Jackson, The De-
mocratic City Convention assembled at the Hall
/ in Southst on Wednesday evening when re-
solutions, offered by w. Fell Giles, Esq, testi-
flying their respect for the eminent services Of
Gen. Jackson, and expressing their willingness
to cooperate with their fellow citizens in any
public demonstration of sorrow, were unani-
mousy adopted The Defenders of Baltimore
held meeting last evening and adopted SINH
lar resolutions, as also did the Monumental Ly-
ceum, at their regular meeting on Wednesday
evening We notice that the Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland will
hold meeting for the same purpose this even
ing.
City Council. In obedience to the summon
ofthe Mayor, both branches of the city council
will assemble at the city hall, this afternoon at
4 o'clock, to devise "ways and means to pay
proper respect to ex-President Jackson. 1t is
ex Jected that Joint committee will be APP
pointed to act in conjunction with the commit
tee of one hundred appointed at the town meet
ing yesterday.
Baltimore Cily Court. Nothing ofany inter-
est was transacted in this Court yesterday. A
few cases for violation of the License law
were properly disposed of. The Court at II
O'Clock adjourned to attend the Town Meeting
at the Exchange.
u. S. District Court. On the opening of the
court yesterday morning, the jury IN the case
of Spencer Clark, who had been out since IL
o'clock of the day before, came into court and
asked to be discharged, stating that they could
not agree. The court discharged them, and at
the suggestion of the District Attorney entered
a plea OF not guilty for the traverser. The court
at | | o'clk adjourned to attend the town meet
ing at the Exchange, They will meet again
this morning.
.Nnrotc Escape. Yesterday morning, gen.
tIeman, while driving Il young horse in sulky
near ST. Alary's College on Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. met with all accident which came near
causing his death, The horse became fright
cned, and ran at the top Of his speed consid-
cradle distance, when the wheels of the vehicle
coming in contact with large stone in the
road, caused it to upset, throwing the gentle
man with such force against the curb as to
render him for the time completely feless.-
He was carried INTO a house in the neighbour
hood and every attention shown him. On
examination, it was found that no bones were
broken, vet the body was considerably bruised.
The sulky had both shafts broken, and was
otherwise Injured.
Furious Driving. Officers Staylor and
Moon Yesterday arrested William Youst and
Edward Leaf charged with driving their cart
through Fel-st., at furious rate, and severely
niurng horse of Mr.. Lghton, by running
against him, They were taken before Justice
Latournau, who, in default of security, COM
mitted them to Jail, to take their trial at the
City Court.
Detention ofhe Cars. The Western train of
cafs due at halfpast FIVE, did not reach this
city Yesterday afternoon till near seven, owing
TO one Of the cars running off the track near
the inclined plane. They were soon rightcd,
however, without sustaining any material da-
mage.
Case for Court. Eliza Williams (colored)
was arrested yesterday by officer Myers on the
charge of assaulting and beating white woman
named Roena Adams. She was taken before
Justice Miller, who, in default of security COM
mitted her to Jail to appear at the City Court
! In Jail. George Curke (colored) charged
with assaulting and beating Nancy Jones, was
arrested yesterday by Lieut.. Campbell, of the
night watch, and in default of security commit
ted to Jail by T. H. Belt, Esq.
More Emigranb The Brennan ship Schiller,
Capt. Johansen, arrived at this port yesterday
from Bremen with two hundred and eleven
German emigrants.
Sale of Property. AT auction, yesterday, Mr.
VIM. Ward, auctioneer, sold lot fronting %
feet on Lee-st., near Sharp, and running back
to Busy alley, for SO, 100. The lot is improv-
ed by handsome and commodious three story
dwelling house on Lee-st., and two tenements
on Busy alley, and is subject to an annual
ground rent of $SS. Purchasers Messrs. Wat
kins, Dugan and Rust AT auction on We'd
nesday afternoon, Messrs. Thompson s. Cover
sold lot of ground at the southwest intersec-
ton of Hollins and Scott SITS, fronting on Hol-