American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-19

Death OF General Nc D0nala. This aged and
venerable citizen died at his residence in this
city Yesterday morning, between IL and ! o.
clock, after protractcd illness. General Me-
Donald was in his S7th year, and was one of
the few surviving patriots whose valor "made
and preserved US a nation" At Il very early
period in his life he took part in the RcYo!u.
ton, and distinguished himself in several en-
gagcmens with the enemy. He also bore a
conspicuous part in the late war. For many
years he has been one of our most wealthy and
cnterprising merchants, and was universally be.
loved for his expanded bcnevolence and great
kindness of heart.
Stealing he covering from Of a Corpse. \
colorcd gll named Ann Maria Green, was ar
rested Yesterday by officer Swic1 on the charge
of stealing sundry articles, the property of Mr..
James McNulty Among others was a sheet
taken from off the body of lady who died a
few DAYS since at Mr.. McNuity's house. She
was taken before Justice McAlIster who com
mitted her for trial at the October term of the
Criminal Court.
finest Of an Incendiary. A man, calling him.
self Lewis d. Dfienderflcr, was arrested on
Sunday night by Waterman Wright on suspi-
con of setting fire 10 Il carpenter shop in the
western section of the city. He was taken be-
fore John Wright, Esq, who committed him
for further examination.
Distressing Suicide. We regret to learn that
Mr.. James flarwood it, died about O'Clock
on Sunday evening, at the residence of his ia
Their, in Howard streets, from the effects of au-
danum administered by his own hands. Mr..
IIarwood was aged about % years and has left
a wife and three children. The cause of his
suicide is attributed to pecuniary difficulties.
Stealing. George Sickman, charged with
stealing hat the property Of Mr. Daniel Fair
banks, was arrested on Sunday night by Capt.
White, of the Eastern District Watch, and
committed TO Jail for further examination by
Justice Brotherton, Fritz Sirk was arrested on
the same night by Waterman North, for hav-
ing in his possession n table cloth and some
clothing, which he could not account for. jus
tice BrothcrtJn committed him for a further
examination.
Fully COMMITTED. James Smith alias Brady,
whom we mentioned as having been arrested
on suspicion of robbing gentleman at the
Hand Tavern on "Wednesday nigVt last, was
further examined yesterday morning before JUS
t'ce Miller, and fully committed to take his
trial at the next term of the Criminal Court
Mr.. James II, Mallnx, Of Howard District, the
gentleman robbed, appeared and identified the
man and money.
Bill by a riciouS Dog A little girl aged about
three years, daughter Of Mr. Van Holland, was
severely bitten yesterday morning, by Il vicious
dog belonging to gentleman named Laport.
The little innocent had one of her ears entirely
torn from her head. DR.. Robinson dressed the
wound and we are pleased TO learn that she is
likely to do we'll Mr.. Laport had the dog
promptly klled-but it reminds us very much
of the old adage, of blocking the stable door
after the horse had been stolen"
The right name. In noticing in our paper of
yesterday the Firemen's riot of Saturday night,
our compositor made US say that Thomas Col
ler was one of the party arrested, charged with
being participant. 1t should have been Tho
mas Curer.
al Large. VIM G, Merritt who was arrest
ed and committed to Jail few days since, on
the charge OF robbing the store of Mr.. Hoburg,
has been released from prison on bail, in the
sum OF $500, to appear and answer at the Oc-
tober term Of the City Court.
In JAIL Perry Rdgaway, for assaulting and
beating his wife, was arrested yesterday by of
fcer knighton, and in default of security COM
mtted to jail by Justice Miller.
'fSSf Ht'Htu 'fSSuutt' JdillcS CIdlScu
with committing an assault of an aggravated
character upon the person of William Elliott,
on Sunday afternoon, was arrested yesterday
by officer Stockett, and in default of security
Committed to Jail to appear at court by Justice
Miller.
Case for Court Joseph Tay Tor, for assault
ing aud beating John Cotton, was arrested yes
terday by officer Keller and committed to Jail
to appear at court by Justice Miller.
.fssaulting Family. John Waite and John
Eckemire, charged with assaulting and beating
Mary Baum, Michael Baum and family, were
arrested yesterday by officers Stockett and Nc
Donnell, and in default of security committed
to Jail by Justice Miller.
Stealing Watch. George Young, charged
with stealing watch, the property of Daniel
Peter, was yesterday committed for further
examination by Justice Miller He was ar
rested by officers Duvall and Myers.
Horse Killed. A fine horse fell dead in Mad
ison-st., near the Jail, on Sunday aflernoon.-I
He was attached to a carriage, driven by ne
gro man from the camp meeting. Hard driv-
ing was the cause of his death.
.arriral Of Emigrants The ship Rebecca
Capt. Dewers, arrived at this port Yesterday
from Bremen, with l79 German passengers.
''THE SHADES" The attention of our readers has,
no doubt, been attracted 10 advertisements IN our pa
per- headed with the title of this article, in which it