American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper., 1845-12-27


val IN their engine house, on Thursday morn
ing last. In the absence of the worthy Presi-
dent, Mr. Locke, who was detained by ndis-
position, occasoncd by doing duty as fite-
man, Mr.. John Dukehart was called to the
chair. Mr.. Duhurst, of the committee of
arrangements, announced that tho feast was
| ready. The Chairman, with numerous invited
guests, the presidents of other fire companies
and representatives of the press, followed by
members of the Mechanical, proceeded to the
! Library Room Of the company, where 4 most
sumptuous and excellent Iepast was enjoyed.
Many good things were said, done and sung
| by the "goodly companie" around the festive
board, and all present joined in the mutual in
tcrchange of friendly feeling, and the express
sion of the hope that many more such happy
occasions might be enjoyed. Without attempt
ing any detail of the proceedings, we will
simply say that the cold Mac" on this occa-
sion, sustained its reputation for doing such
things rig Int and proper,
alarm Of Fire, Sc. The alarm of fire on
Thursday morning, about eleven o'clock, orr
ginated from seelng smoke issuing from the
upper windows of the Museum, on Baltimore
street. 1t was accustomed by smoke from the
furnace in the ladies' dressing room in the rear
of the saloon. When the alarm was given,
The members Of the Mechanical Fire Company
were about to take their places at their Christ
mas festival; but the cry of "fre' had scarce
been sounded, when, deserting the feast, they
were at the scene of the supposed danger.
| Their ntrepidty was remarkable. This little
excitement only gave them zest for the good
things of the table. The act speaks for itself
Stealing Food, VIM. johnson, charged with
stealing ham OF bacon, and Joseph Matthews,
charged with stealing meat, and Eliza Shorter
with approprating to her own use turkey
belonging to another person, were seyerally
toiled in their Christmas dinners, and held to
answer for the improper means used to obtain
the same, By Justice Belt, at the next term of
the City Court.
Frozen to Death. An inquest was held yes
ierday morning, by Coroner Gallup, over the
body Of a German, named Betz, apparently
about 35 years Of age, found lying on tho ice
in Jones Falls, a few PAGES south OF the bridge
at Fleet street. The jury, from the evidence
before thcnl, came to the conclusion that the
unfortunate sufferer, some Tins during the pre-
vous night, had been accidentally precipitated
over the wall from the eastern avenue, and
! pe!ished from exposure to the cold-verdict
accordingly. Previous to ad journment, the
| jury passed unanimously the following rssolu-
| tion:
Resolved, That the frequent loss Of life by
accidental drowning, &c, in the Falls, calls
loudly to the city authorities to provide some
suitable Safeguard to the lives of cur citizens,
by placing substantial railing on the sides of
the same the whole length Of both avenues
Death of an Old Merchant. Henry Payson,
Esq, an old and esteemed citizen, and at one
time successful and eminent merchant of
Baltimore, died yesterday morning at his resi-
dcnce in Hanover street, at an advanced age.
Distinguished Guests. Mr.. Pakenham, the
British Minister, spent Christmas day in this
city. He dined with Mr. McTavish, the British
I Consul, and passed off the evening with Chris
tophcr Hughes, Esq. lie returned to Washing
ton yesterday morning. Mr., Webster and +.
Butler King, OF Georgia, also spent Christmas
eve here, and then proceeded East.
Internal Improvement We learn that the
additional assessment made this year TO the
taxable property of the city, is to the amount
of 81 $40, 900 on fourteen hundred and ninety
nine new houses erected within the present
year. This species of Improvement cannot but
be gratifying to the tax payer, as well as lhe
city stock holder. To the former it will cause
reduction of his taxes, and to the other
certainty of regular payment Of inter est
Argus.
Fire in the county. We regret to learn that
the dwelling of Mr.. John Onion, residing in
Baltimore county, short distance from this
! city, was destroyed by FIRE on Christmas eve
night. His loss is estimated at about $780,
No insurance.
Important .9rrest. Officer Cook (of the firm
of ZelI, Ridgely S, Cook returned TO this city
on Thursday evening, after an absence of some
four weeks, having in custody n. Z. Lamar,
whom he arrested in Cincinnati, Ohio, under
warrant of the Governor of Ohio, issued upon
a requisItion from the Governor Of Maryland,
for the delivery of said Lamar, charged as
fugitive from Justice. He is charged with hav-
ing procured a large quantity of goods from
merchants Of this city. Lamar was committed
to jail by Walton Gray, Esq
.9sSauiling aa Officer. John Bonn, charged
with assaultiDg officer Knghton, while in the
discharge Of his duty on Christmas night, was
released upon security by Justics Brewer, to
answer therefor.
Stealing. Nelson Osburn, (colored) charged
with stealing 500 and two watches, the pro-
perty of his master, George Davis, was com
mittod to JAIL on Christmas morning, by JUS
tice Showacre.
Charge Of Riot. John w. High and Patrick
Kelly, charged with being concerned IN a riot
at the corner of Sharp and Lombard streets,
about 2 o'clock on Christmas day, were ar
rested by officers Duvall and Gross, and taken
before Justice Egerton. High was released on
security TO appear at Court, and Kelly for a
further hearing on Monday next
The WEEKLY CLIPPER to-day contains large
quantity of interesting matter, report of The mar
kGts, proceedings Of Congress, cditot.ls, poetry,
fjeign and domestic news city items, matrimonial