American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-11-26


Citv Court The court met yesterday NOR
ming, to await the action of the jury in the case
OF VIM. Stirling; but falling to hear from them,
the court took recess till o'clock-of which
the Jury was informed. Assembled again at
the appointed hour, and receiving no informa-
ton from the Jury, the court adjourned till this
morning, 10 O'Clock.
COUNTY Court The 'will' case heretofore
referred TO, was concluded before this tribunal
Yesterday The object Of the cause was to test
the validity Of will made by Robert R. Rich
ardson in March, 1913, in favor of Mr.. n H.
Ware and his family; and came before the jury
on certain issues sent out ofthe Orphans cout
for Baltimore county, involving the capacity OF
the testator at the time of the execution of tho
will, and improper influence exerted on the
mind of the tertator The case was submitted
to the jury without argument; who, immediate
ly found verdict sustaining the will OH all its
issues. The amount Of property involved was
about SIS 900. Nelson and Latrobe for the
complainant; and Buchanan, Walsh, and Hor-
WITT, for the defence.
Sad Casually. We are panied to announce
that lady named Mrs. SankS, resident of
Constitution street, Old Town, was burned al
most to death last evening. 1t appears that
she was standing before the Fireplace engaged
in sewing quilt IN quilting-frame when the
skirt of her dress took fire and she ran into the
street enveoped in flames and shrieking for
help. After the neighbors had rendered all the
aid in their power, physicians were sent for,
and her situation made as comfortable as the
circumstances would permit. Her back and
shoulders were burned to Il crisp; but whether
death will be the result cannot now be pre-
dicted
The City CounciI,-.4 called session. We
understand that his honor the Mayor has issued
his proclamation, calling the Councils together
on Friday afternoon, the 2sth inst, at 8 o'clock.
The main business to be laid before them, is
understood TO he in reference to the building of
a new Small Pox Hospital on the site lately Sc
lected on the south side of Patapsco river
Both branches of the Councils, together with
the Mayor, the City Physician and the City
Commissioners, proceeded yesterday afternoon
in omnibuses Chartered for the purpose) to the
contemplated spot, preparatory to more def
mite action upon the subject on Friday.
Cross Firing. Mary Ann Cornish, charged
with assaulting and beating Harriet Quinn,
was arrested yesterday by officer Bangs, and
was released on security by Justice McAllister;
uHu iliIIlcl SulllIij IOI tSSdulllDR anu UtdtiLS
Mary Ann Cornish, was also arrested by the
same officer, and was released on security by
the same Justce;-paries all coored.
Charge of Theft. John Woods, charged with
breaking into the house of MIR. Thomas Turtle,
i'll Baltimore county, and stealing therefIom a
small amount of money, was yesterday arrested
by officer Keller, and committed to jail for
further examination by Justice Cockey.
Southern Packet Line. The line of packets
to run between this port and Wilmington, N.
Carolina, will soon go into operation. A suffi-
cient amount of money has been subscribed for
the purpose, and authority has been given to
have the vessels built. They are to freight
from 1000 to 1900 barrels each. Measures have
also been taken to establish line to Mobile,
Alabama.
Light Buffers The clerk of the Belr-air mar
ket yesterday afternoon cOnfScaicd about 90
Jumps Of butter, in consequence of their being
flight weight. "Honesty is the best policy"
.4ssauh. Julia Ann Lavender, charged with
19ssfaha9g BsqXsE EsS 555fSsd yes
Justice McA lister.
State Stock. The Commissioner of Loans
has given notice to the holders of Maryland
State Stock, that the interest due LIST of July,
1912, is ready to be paid by him. ...