American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-09-03

should not be issued" against him for an allcged
contempt of court" in publishing a commu-
nlcatlon in reference to the previous action OF
the Court, in the case of the unfortunate Ger
man girl, who had been desperately mal-treat-
ed by five young men of this city, the Court
assembled yesterday morning. Judges Brice,
Nisbet and Warrington, on the bench The
Court room was crowded with spectators, and
number of legal gentlemen were present
Judge Nisbet, on behalf of the Court, desired
to know how long counsel expected it Yould
take to get through with the case. John Mel
son, Esq, as counsel for the defence, said it
was his intention to 60 fully into the investi-
cation Of the source from whence the power to
attach had originated, with view to show
that the present case did not come within the
limits of the exercise of such power; and he
thought it might occupy at least four days.
After some remarks between the Court, George
r. Richardson, Esq, and J. Nelson, ESD. Mr..
Richardson made reference to the origin of
the issuing of the "order;" and said that at the
time he was called to meet their honors, to
consult as to what course should be taken in
reference to the offensive publication, he had
not read it; nor did he move the issuing of the
"order,' as the latter imagined, and ..eSpeci-
ally by Mr.. Pinkney, but as he had acted in
good faith, though under an erroneous impress
sion, he (Mr. X. would defend the position
assumed by him. He also stated that he pur-
posed leaving the city, the day following the
one when called to consult with the Judges,
and did do so, requesting Chas. III. Pitts, Esq,
to advise him. during his absence, of whatever
might take place in reference to the matter
He had not, therefore, as had been repeatedly
intimated by scribblers for distant papers, fled
from any responsibility that might have at
tached to himself if he had moved in the mat.
ter, as some supposed ne had done. The state
ment of Mr.. r. was attested by Mr. Pitts,
from his knowledge IN the premises.
Judge Nisbet suggested that it lay over as the
Court felt no desire to hold protracted session
just on the eve of the regular term. MIR. Rich
ardson said he was aware of the importance of
the issue, and desired time to give the subject
more mature investigatiOn-as he had not been
able fully to do so, Just having returned to the
city, after an absence from the time the order
was first issued. MIR. Nelson said the defence
was ready and anxious to dispose of the mat
ter. Judge Brice thought the matter had bet
ter lay over till the regular October term. 1t
had originated probably rather hastily, and Il
brief delay could do no harm. He could not
say whether it was right or wrong-that was
to be determined. After some suggestions as
to the practicability Of naming any special day
for taking it up-it having been ntlmated that
after the trial of the criminal case which gave
rise to it, would be the proper time-the Court
finally ordered it to be postponed to the De-
tober term. The Court thereupon adjourned.
L. s. Circuit Court. The fall term of this
Court commenced its session yesterday, and af-
ter the calling of the docket adjourned until 10
O'Clock this morning. The following named
! no nj tIo al pI
Grand Jury.-James Brundidge, Anthony
! Mitenberger, Henry Pike, William II. Stump,
! William Barnett, VIM. Wilson, James FIem-
ming, Pcregrne Gorsuch, Il. Fl. Belt, Jacob
Smith, James l.. Mcguire, r. ID. Mlholland,
Jas. l.. Sutton, Charles LIE Bonn, J. w. Ring
rose, John Patterson, William lnloes, Joshua
Stnchcomb, Basil Root, Joseph A. Ramsey,
John McPherson, John Curlett, r. f. 1ilden.
Petit Jury.-James Lucas, VIM Wallace,
Henry Myers, Edward Palmer, Robert Bines,
Noah Ridgley, Lewis Hotter, A. II. Penning-
ton, VIM. A. Boyd, Levin d. Collier, George
Freshman, Seth Pollard, Lodowc Shepherd,
VIM. Walsh, r. Horace Pratt, James Buchan-
nan, Michael Caughey John Showacre, VIM. |
Fusslebaugh, John JllIard, Abner Webb, Thos
5. Richards, WIN. J. Page, John Hooper, l..
A. Jenkins, Nicholas r. Kennedy, Charles r.
Owens, James Wlks, ir., James Ensor, Sum'l
Purviance.
Baltimore County Court. Nothing of any
interest trauspired in this Court yes erday-the .
whole Of the day being occupied in the calling
of the docket. The jury will be in attendance
this morning.
The San Pedro Expedition. We yesterday
alluded to the arrival of the schooner Francis
Amy, which had been sent out by the "San Pc
dro Company of Baltimore, for the purpose of
procuring treasures from Spanish man-of-war
sunk on the Spanish Main. 1t has turned out
to be a profitable speculation She brought
S27 900 in specie, two large cannon and a large
quantity of copper. The dollars obtained are
somewhat rusted, but can easily be cleaned and
made bright. They command premium of
seven per cent The company have already
realized handsome sum upon the capital in
vested after defraying all expenses. 1t is their
intention, we understand to fit out another ex-
petition Immediately. The expedition that has
Just arrived, we understand, were obtaining from
5000 to 500 every day at the time of leaving
the wreck Their apparatus wanted repairing,
and other facilities to expedite their efforts were
wanted, which caused their return.
A Bad Party. A number of young men be.
ing in the habit of disturbing Mrs. Charity In
giles, in the northwestern part Of the city, she
lodged complaint against them, upon which
warrants were issued by Justice Wright, and
one of the party, Ralph Forester, was arrested
by officer Fuller, and released on security to
keep the peace; another, Bea Bazard, charged
with assaulting Mrs. Inges' son Joseph, was
arrested by the same officer, and committed, in
default of security, to appear at Court.
Mad Dog. We learn that rabid dog was
killed Yesterday morning in the Lexington
Market. Fortunately he did no injury.
To keep The Peace. Caroline Trip, (colored,
Caroline Boyer, John Mitchell, and Louis De
Coy, were yesterday held to bail to keep the
peace for threatening to do personal injury to
various persons.
Indecent Conduct. Lewis L. Smith, of Exc
ter St, charged with annoying his neig hbors by