American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-12
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


The Temperance Cause IN Baltimore. Not
withstanding the ostensible apathy and appa-
rent inertness now prevailing among the
friends Of the temperance cause in our city,
great exertons are still being made by many
worthy and energetic citizens which produce
the most gratifying results. The most energy
and activity, however, is manifested by the
younger portion Of the community: the ripen-
ing youths are at work, and they have already
accomplished much. A society was reared
among them, month since. the books of
which now exhibit the names of nearly t,co
hundred lads, between the ages of fourteen and
twenty, who have formally arrayed themselves
in open hostility TO the fell demon intemper-
ance. We are pleased TO see this; and as long
as it continues to be conducted in proper spirit,
promoting its aim by doing good, we pro-
mise to advocate it with earnestness. We al
Jude to the Slough Temperance association, -
which is now in state of efficient organiza-
ton, being controlled by excellent officers,
elected by ballot from among the members at
its last meeting. Henry c. Smith is its presi-
dent; and VIM. Harden, jr., J. N. Stewart, J.
+. Tucker, G.. Ii. Jones, and w. A. Tucker.
ELL the other offices, and constitute the board
of management. The association holds PUB
lie meeting every Sabbath afternoon, and fire..
| quently OF an evening during the week, in
some one or other of the churches of the city
and surrounding neighborhood. The president
has the appointment of the speakers, who are
in most cases selected from among the mem.
bers themselves The very flower Of the youth
of our city, those who are not only remarka.
BILE for correct habits, but some who possess
those talents that eminently beft them for pub
lie speaking, are members of "The Gough. ,
On Sunday afternoon, 18th instant, meet
ing will be held at the chapel of the aimshouse
on the Subbath afternoon following, a mas
meeting will be held in Rev. Mr. Hamner'
church, and on the list of June in the chape
of the Maryland Penitentiary-upon each o
which occasions the president and members o
the association will prove by their speake
that we have not over-estimated their qualih
cations. 1t is the design of the association t.
hold grand mass meeting of young men ant
boys, in this city, upon the coming fourth 0
July, which will be addressed by RIessrs
Cough, Levin and Briggs, three of the mos
eloquent temperance orators in the Unitet
States.
Fire. The alarm of fire yesterday morning
between and o'clock, was caused by tn
burning OF the remains of the old yellow hous
in Towards woods, near the Reservoir.
was entirely destroyed. The property belong
ed to the widow Chase, and was unoccupicd.-
Set on fire. The remaining woodwork of tn
house was again fred yesterday afternoon, abou
O'Clock. The fremen proceeded to the spot
and weTegret to say disgraceful fight occur
red between certain parties. Officers Pamphil
hon and Lambert arrested two of the offenders
and they were properly dealt with.
I The Odd Felloos. A large number of gen
tlemen, members of the Independent Order 0
r Odd Fellows, left this city this morning, in
special train OF cars, to attend a celebration il
! honor of the order in the city of Frederick
: They will doubtless have very agreeable
time. They have our best wishes