American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-12-01

Of London-as they thrill into raptures at the
notes of Pasta or Grisi, little do they sus-
pect, that they are offering their homage to the
sweet singers of Israel"
Many of the most intelligent, influential and
patriotic citizens Of Baltimore are of the He
brew race. The time was, when by the Con-
situion of Maryland, they were precludcd
from holding Office under the State but the re-
stricton was wisely withdrawn, and, under
more liberal and just policy, they have become
entitled to the Same privileges as other citizens.
We trust that the time will arrive when all
civil distinctions between the Jew and Gentle
wilI be abolished throughout the world and
when every man shall be permitted to worship
God according to his own inclination, unre-
strained by the fear OF persecution.
A CLERGYMAN DROWNED. We have re-
port, which we fear is TOO true, that the Rev.
Thomas Robinson, local preacher of the Me-
thodist Episcopal Church, residing in Anne A.
rundcl county, near the head Of Severn river,
met an untimely death on Saturday morning.
Our informant states that he was thrown into
the water by the upsctiing Of small boat, and
that he managed to reach the shore by swim
ming, but in so exhausted condition from the
intense cold, that he shortly afterwards expired.
citizen, and was universally beloved in that Sec
ton OF country. We since learn that our fears
were founded IN fact.
ExcITEMENr IN WALL STREET. Oar New
York neighbors are getting beside themselves
The railway mania of Europe has taken pos
session Of them, which, added to the panic in
the flour market, will cause some serious re-
suits. Great fortune and great rain must be
the consequence 1t is said, one man made
in another. Doctors, get out your straight
jackets.
"IMPoRTANT"-IE TRUE. The editor of the
Boston Post declares that he has good ground
for believing that the English government will
Immediately recall Mr.. Packcnham, who, it is
understood, "has been placed hor, du combat in
the negotiation about Oregon with Mr.. Bach
anan, and to send u new minister to this coun-
try to adjust the differences between the two
nations upon more liberal terms than have
heretofore been insisted upon by G. Britain. -
lNDrGNATIoN OF DIsAPPolNTED "GALLows
GoERs." The Manchester (N. II } American
learns that on Monday number of persons in
DeerGe!d, in that State, headed by Peter Sar-
born, formerly representative to the l.eglsla-
tuTe from that town, made an image Of Gov.
Steele, covered it with Il large COW skin ard
hung it upon tree. 1t appears that they
were wrathy because HIS ExcelIoncy would
not hang Howard ON the day appointed.
The TELEGRAPH AND THE CONGRESSIONAL
News. The line of Telegraph between Phlla-
delphid and Baltimore IS undor contract, to be
completed by the 18th OF January. After that
the Congressional proceedings will appear in
the Philadelphia morning papers the same time
that it does in the Washington journals, the
next day after they occur.
CANADIAN AFFAIRS. Lord Metcalf, the Go
vernon, has taken passage for England on ac-
count of indisposition Lord Catchcart, the
commander of the forces, will act as Governor
General till a successor to Lord Metcalf arrives
from England,
Bisuor HUGHEs. This distinguished cler-
o,,ti tho Rrt,pnio
visit to Europe, in order to make arrangement
for the establishment in New York, and per-
haps in some of the other large cities, hospitals
under the auspices of the sisters of charity
The bishop expects to return in March next
LABOR IN DEMAND. Wages in Quebec are
unusually high. in consequence of the demand
for workmen TO rebuild tie burnt districts La
borers are asking eight Canada shilngs, or
SLIGO per day.
INDIANA The Salem (lndiana) News states
that the Rev. +. r. Ames, of the Indiana Me-
thodst Conference, and Hon. J. Law, OF Vim
cennes, are spoken of as Democratic candidates
for L. s. Senators.
CITY INTELLIGENCE
Closing Of the L. S. Rendezvous. The U. s.
Rendezvous in this city, under the charge Of
Lieut. McPhail, has boon closed by order of
Government The reason assigned is that the
enstmen,s have been SO few, that it is an TN
necessary expense to keep it longer OPEN
Lieut.. McPhail has been ordered to N. York
Funero! honors. A large procession of the
members Of the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows, yesterday afternoon attended the funeral
of their deceased brother Conrad Wsttig,
German, who, It will be remembered, was ac-
cidentaly drowned at the lower end of Jones'
Falls, last Thursday night.
Case for Court. Lawrence Littillier, CHARGED