American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-08

From the publications. IN the papers, ana from
private letters which we have received, we
have every reason to believe that National
Convention of American Republicans will be
held in New York on the coming Anniversary
Birth Day of the Father of his Country, (thc
ED instanl) At this convention Boston, n,
York, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Sc
will be represented, and it is also expected that
Baltimore will send delegates. Whether or
not expectation will be realized we cannot say;
but, as a declaration Of principles will probably
be adopted, it would seem to be proper that
Baltimore should be represented. The day Sc
lected is appropriate to the principles profess
ed by the party. General Washington has
emphatically warned us to be guarded against
foreign influence, and the American Republi-
cans profess to go against Such influence. They
have adopted the sentiments of Washington,
Snd upon the anniversary of his birth day it is
proper that they should issue a declaration of
their principles. They seek to create an Anne
rican party-a party which will go for the true
interests of their country, and desire TO perpet-
uate the free institutions which he so greatly
contributed to establish for their government,
In such movement the citizens of Baltimore
should not be backward, as we believe they ale
aGdently attached to their country, and desire
to have it governed upon American principles.
If it be intended to send representatives from
this city to the proposed convention, the bust
ness of organizing should be at once commenced,
or il will be too late The call of Ward meet
ngs has been repeatedly urged by correspond
ents and by ourselves, and we now repeat, that
such meetings are indispensable to a proper or
ganization. 1t is for those who support the
principles Of the American Republican party,
and wish to see them reduced 10 practice in
the General and State governments, to deter
mine whether they will regularly organize and
cooperate with their brethren throughout the
Union, or continue their separate and inetiec-
tive action. We hope to see union and har-
mony of action, and should therefore be pleas
ed to have ward meetings called, and central
committee framed.
THE Snow STORM AT THE NoRIu- Dcisn-,
ton Of the Mails. The mails from the North
are still detained by the snow, although we
have intelligence from New York as late as
Thursday, received through the Philadelphia
papers Of yesterday, by a train OF cars which ar
rived via Amboy and Camden. The detention
of the mails is caused by the snow blocking up
the road between Newark and New Bruins
wick. On Thursday twelve powerful locomo
tive with snow ploughs, and efficient gangs of
men, were busily engaged in removing the OBJ
structions, and had progressed with great
rapidity. 1t is stated that about three years
ago the communication was impeded for one
day, but never before for three days as at pre-
sent. Messrs. Adams & Co., started horSe
express from Philadelphia on Thursday after
noon for New York, which, no doubt, was
great accommodation to merchants and bust
ness men generally.
At New York the storm was particularly
severe. 1t commenced showing about four
O'Clock on Tuesday morning, accompanied by
hCdfy "Hiu Hol' NtiS 40 49, A', "hiSh DiI"
up plenty of drifts, and made the walking hor-
rbly disagreeablc. Throughout the entire day
the snow aed the air SO completely, that mol
one could see to the distance Of two rods
Broadway, it is said, was pretty well blocked
up with snow banks; to the depth Of three and
four feet in some places. 1t is stated that on
Long Island snow has fallen to the depth of
two feet, and drftcd very much. In New
York, it was about eighteen inches deep, on
level, at o'clock on Tuesday night. On
Wednesday morning it cleared off with nigh
Northwest wind, which greatly endangered the
shipping in the harbor. Several boats below
that city were reported ashore.
The train Of cars which left Jersey City for
Newark, on Tuesday afternoon, became i'm
100 passengers were in the train, including 10
ladies'. A portion of these walked back
through the snow, but the majority remained
all night and took their breakfast the next
morning, which was conveyed to them, in the
cars. Passengers from Philadelphia remained
at New Brunswick on Tuesday night, and ar
rived in New York on Wednesday night, in
sleighs. The Journal OF Commerce states that
on Wednesday, there were probably 10000
men and boys employed in and about N. York,
in clearing away the snow from the houses,
pavements and roads. The scene is described
as having been of very animating character.
The Herald says sleighs of every description
were in use. The city was full of ncidents.-
Over hundred horses, according to the best
calculation, took fright during the twenty