American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-09-15

ErC1fS0n OF me Sons OF Temperance. y
| large number Of the Sons of Temperance OF
Good Samaritan Division No. 5, and ladies
and gentlemen, friends of sthe cause, left the
city on the morning of the l2th, in the steam.
er Sydney, for an excursion to Annapolis,
where she arrived about IL o'clock, and the
company were received by delegation of the
order belonging to the ancient city. After the
enjoyment of good dinner, which was served
OH board, the entire body, headed by their ex-
cellent band of music, marched to the State
House, where meeting was organized by G..
w. Z. VIM. Z. Wright The meeting was
opened by prayer by Brother John Pryor, after
which the Rev MIR. Hendrickson of the Bap-
fist Church made all eloquent appeal to the au-
dlence in behalf of the temperance reformation.
His address was distinguished by display OF
forensic eloquence AID truthful deneation sell
dom before heard in those halls. At the
conclusion of his address, the band struck up
the beautiful air of the "Meeting of the Wa
ters," after which Mr.. VIM. P. Spencer, a
member of the order, took the stand, and in
the course of his speech, which lasted near an
hour gave an eloquent description of the prin-
ciples Of the order. After the adjournment OF
the meeting, which was closed with prayer,
the members of the Order and their friends
spent the remainder of the day in visiting the
public buildings, Fort Severn, SC. On their
return home, the time was enlivened by good
speeches and music. The speakers were Rev.
MIR. Hendrckson, Rev. Mr.. Hey, of the Me-
thodist Church, and Brother Wright. The
boat, on her return, reached the wharf at Light
street about o'clock. A more pleasant ex
cursion has not been had this season.
Extensive Robbery. One of the most extern
sive robberes that has occurred in our city for
many years took place at the Holiday street
Theatre during the performance on Friday eve
ming last. A gentleman named E. G. Davidson,
a cattle drover from Marion, State of Ohio,
had his pockot-book, containing about 81 900,
cut from an inner pocket of his vest by some
accomplished and adrot rogue. As near as
can be recollected the money consisted of the
following kind: bills of $500 each, on Che
thinks the Mechanics bank of Baltimore, of
800 on tho Chesapeake, Ss,7Oo in sos and
Sl00'E on the Lancaster and Lancaster county
bank Of Pennsylvania, and the remainder on
various banks of tho vicinity. Mr.. Davidson
is stopping at the U. States Hotel, Pratt-st., and
did rot discover his loss until he was about to
retire q. i O'Clock The money had been re-
ceised by him for drove of cattle sold few
days before in Lancaster county, Pa. Mr. d.
intended leaving on Saturday morning in the
cars for the West, which is the reason why the
money was not deposited in bank. This is a
severe loss and We deeply sympathizc with the
unfortunate sufferer. We sincerely hope the
thief or thieves may be speedily arrested and
the money returned to its rightfuI owner.
Distinguished .4rripals. The Hon. Mr.. Wal
ker, Secretary of the Treasury, Gen. Giatiot,
of the Army, and the Hon. A. o. Dayton, of
the Navy Department, arrived at Bradshaws'
u. S. Hotel, on Saturday, from Washington,
en- rouie for the North
! Stealing Hams. A colored man, named John
Wesley Nichols, was arrested on Saturday by
officer Bangs, on the charge of stealing four
hams, the property of gentleman on Fells'
Point. He was committed to Jail for u further
examination by Justice McAllister,
Stealing Watch. Mary Ann Sullivan (col.)
charged with stealing silver watch the pro-
perty of Abraham Francis, was arrested yes
terday by officer Ray, and committed to Jail
! for further examination by Justice Miller.
Cases for Court. James Dudley for assault
ing and beating Mary Bently, was yesterday
arrested by officer Knighton, and in default of
security committed to Jail to appear at Court,
by Jus ice Miller James Elliott, charged
witE assauIting Emiline Sites, released upon
security, by Justice Mcguire.
Grand Capaicade. The Equestrian Company
of Messrs. Rockwell s. Stone, on arriving in
this city, this morning, will make grand pro-
cession through the principal streets, accompa-
MED by their brass band, in Il splendid carriage
drawn by six beautiful Arabian horses, driven
in hand.
Fire. The alarm Of fire on Saturday morn
ing about 10 o'clock was caused by the partial
burning OF stable and carriage house, on the
South side of P!easant-st., few doors east of
Charles St, occupied hv MIR. Lnckett. The
roof and upper story were considerably damag-
ed. 1t is supposed TO have been the work Of
an incendiary.
Chmge Of Theft. Geo, Martin, charged with
stealing three handkorchieiS, Il silver pencil
case, and two ladies' capcs, was arrested on Sa-
turday, by officer PamPhion, and taken be-
fore Justice Miller, who committed him to Jail
for Il further examination.
Selling Liquor ,yithout License. Richard Col
ler, charged with selling liquor without license,
was arrested onSaturuay, by officer Stockctt,
and released on security to appear at court, by
justice Scheffer. He subsequently confessed
the corn," and was fined $40 and costs
ADJUSTMENTS FOR To NIGHT Burrows THEATRE,
FRONT STREET First appearance of Mr.. HacGeA-I
This eminent American Comedian will make his first
appearance this evening before his Baltimore friends
since his return from Europe in his popular character
of "Sr John Fastaf," in Shakspeares Historical
play of "IIemry "" Nj. George Barrett who has
been engaged for short period, will sustain the char
acter of the zap ince of Wales" and Mr. John Scott
that Of "King Henry." The other charact rs in the
piece have been the whole strength of Burtons
excellent company.
Holliduy-st Theatre. sheridan Knowles celebrated