American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-11-25

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Their testimony, but the Court, stating that it
was understood at the time of adjournment on
Saturday, that all testimony, on both sides, had
been concluded, objected to the introduction OF
new witnesses. The argument OF the case, be-
fore the Jury, was thereupon commenced by
VIM. Hamilton, Esq. on the part of the State,
which duty he discharged with much credit to
himself and Justice to his cause. He was fol
lowed by John II. O'Neal, ESQ. in favor of the
prisoner. 1t being Mr.. O'Neal's first effort, in
criminal case before jury, he was listened
10 with no small degree Of attention and into
rest. Taking advantage of the more promi-
Hent portions Of the testimony, with a view to
the destruction of the crcdibility Of the prlnci-
pal witnesses in the case, Especially Mat OF
the girls he displayed mach ability in their
array; aud argued with great force and clear
hess against the probability of the alleged
charge. VIM. Fl. Watson, Esq. concluded the
argument on behalf of the defence. His bat
te5y was turned chiefly to the demolition of the
States WITHSTAND those who know his legal
and military skill, may weIl Judge how ably he
aimed his blows. their effect will be told in the
readition Of the jury's verdict. u pom the con-
clnson of Mr.. w. S argument, the Court, about
O'Clock, took a recess till halt-Past 4.
when Attorney General Richardson concluded
the case, so far as the argument was concerned.
fse summed up the testimony, and Arranging
the facts connecting the prisoner with tba allie
ged outrage, coHtended that it was as impossible
fo5 the jury to disbeleve his guilt, as to doubt
the preparation of theft Oh the part Of person
who should be found in possession o! pocket
book containing ten gold eagles, each success
;,,al,, e.
a purse and coin bearing such dates, having got
ten from the possession of another person
against his knowledge. One fact might origi-
nate doubt, but chain circumstances. defied
incredibly, The outrage could not be denied
He defended the States witnesses, who had
been compelled to testify in the case, against
the imputatons Of the opposing counsel; and,
in reference to Captain Costigan, he declared
that so far as his professional intercourse gave
him knowledge, he stood as fair and honorable
as any person within the sound of his voice.
We need not say that the case was ably and
zealously argued. Mr.. r. having concluded,
the case was given to the jury about o'clock,
who retired aud the court adjourned, till this
morning 10 o'clock.
1t was agreed upon that the trial of the 9TH
err party to the charge should 90 over to the
al having to attend the Court of Appeals next
week, no further criminal cases will be taken
up, and the Court will probably finally ad =
iourn to-day.
County Court. James Piper, a party to the
charge of stealing a pair of boots and coat,
the property of Mr.. WlIlingham, of Baltimore
county, of which John Willis was previously
found guilty, was put upon his trial; but in con-
sequence of the absence Of witness, whose
testimony the Court will hereafter receive, no
decision was given. Tagart for the State; Gal
lagher for the defence.
The case of Richardson VS.. Ware, was then
taken up. This suit is instituted by Dr. ChaS
Richardson, with a view to invalidate a will, ,
made by Robert R. Richardson, daring his
lifetime, in favor of Nathaniel Ware, ESQ. and
heirs, involving about SIS 900 of property, &c
1t will likely not be concluded for some days
Nelson and Latrobc, for the plaintiff; Buchan-
an, Walsh and Horwtz, for the defence.
Fire in Patapsco Neck, We learn that the
dwelling house Of Mr.. n. Green in Patapsco
Neck, Baltimore county, about seven miles
from the city, was burned down on Saturday
evening, between and s O'Clock. 1t was
purely accidental. Loss about $4,000.
Robbing an Officer. The dwelling of officer
Joshua M. Myers, in Spring street near Cough,
was torcibly entered, late on Sunday eve
ing, and robbed of sundy article, amounting
in value to about $50. Had the worthy officer
been at home, or even in the neighborhood
the thief would likely have paid pretty dear for
his whistle.
I'm .4rircl Arrived yesterday about three
o'clock, from Philadelphia, the beautiful little
Lopez Propeller, S. S. Coleman, Of Washing
ton, ID. c., Captain McMurtre. This is the
neatest little craft of the steamboat class we
have ever seen, being about 40 feet in length
and 10 feet beam-fnished in a superior man
ner and quite beauty.
CHRIST HEALING THE SICK. This picture can be
seen at the Odd Fellows Hall until after Thursday
next, during the day and evening, for the usual adj
mission of 2j cents. Descriptive lectures By Mr..
Morris, at II, B. and y O'Clock.
BAIL or THE FRANKLIN FisHIhG AssecIArioy.-
Fancy and Civic Ball will be gwen this evening by
City Guards, corner Of Hanover and Lombard-sts -
The committee nf arrangements have spared no pains
to make it an excellent affair 4 few tickets have
been left nj this otrice fer sale
MILITARY CONVENTION. The members and dele
gates to the State Military Convention w meet this
evening at the City Hall. The committee appointed
at the primary meeting viii be prepared 10 report
LADIES' FESTIVAL AT THE UNlvERsALIsU CuURCE.
The ladies' connected with the Univcrsaisi Church
will commence holding festival this evening, in the
basement of the church, Calvcrst,, for the purpose
Of liqudating the debt Npon the bultUg It willie con-
tinue open during the week. The room is handsome
~ decorated with banners, flowers, paintings, Sc.
OUR BOOK TABLE. From McssIs Taylor, Wilde
s. Co., we have received the following publications:
Iiarpet's Illustrated and Pictorial Bible, No. 49,
This splendid publication drawing rapidly to a close,
the present number having reached the Gospel of ST.
Luxe,
Liltell's Living Age, No. 80. This is Il cheap pub
LEGATION, being only l24 cents per number, and en-
braces vast amount ofinformaon cuIled principally