American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-26
.fecidsnt. MIR. Gregg, one of the breakwan

.4ccidsnt. MIR. Gregg, one Of the breakman
on the B. and o. Railroad, while employed in
coupling the cars together at Harper's Ferry
on Saturday afternoon, had his left arm
mashed in horrible manner. He was brought
to this city in the evening, and the arm was
amputated by Prof. Smith.
Fire. About hall-past II o'clock, on Satur-
day night, fire was designedly Communicated
TO a stable in Sarah Ann street, west of Chats
worth, which was in few moments entirely
consumed. The flames then communicated 10
an adjoining small brick dwelling, owned by
Mr.. Thos. II. Stanford, and occupied by IA
mlv named Clark, who saved their furniture
i'll u damaged state. The whole interior Of
the house was destroyed. The fire then cross
ed to the opposite side of the street, and en-
trely consumed four frame stables, one owned
by Mr.. George Milliman and another by Mr.
Caleb Perrgo The names of the others not
known. The horses in the stables were res
cued with considerable difficulty. The fire.
men were quickly on the spot, and by their
activity prevented serious confagraton.-
We understand that the Vigilant, in attempt
ing to cross Chatsworth Run, accidentally fell
into the middle of the stream, but sustained
no material damage
Military. The National Blues, under the
command of Capt. Pickell, will make their first
parade this afternoon. We learn that previous
to the parade the ladies of Old Town intend
presenting them with splendid flag, (made by
S. S. Donaldson, Esq 1t is said to be Il most
beautiful affair, and in the hands of the gentle
men composing the "Natonal Blues" it will
never be dishonored
Run orer. A fine little boy, aged about five
years, was run over by u brew-house dray on
Saturday afternoon, in Lombard street, near
the Marsh market house, by which one of his
feet was dreadfully mashed. We could not
learn the name of the driver, nor that of the
child.
Rev. DR.. Duncan'S Church. We learn that
the Church of which this eminent divine is the
pastor, is to undergo thorough repair and re-
novatlon during the present summer. Modern
tfesco work is to adorn the walls, ceiling, &c,
whilst the pews are to be placed in a circular
form, similar to those of the Charles street Me-
thodst Episcopal church. The repairs and i'm
proyements contemplated in the church will
cost from six to eight thousand dollars Dur
ing the time necessary to accomplish the re-
pairs, Dr. Duncan will be absent from the city,
travelling in different sections of the country,
for the purpose Of improving his health, which
has been somewhat impaired for some time past.
City Court. In this Court, on Saturday
last, David Frazier, charged with assaulting
Cor rather painting) Henry Schutzer, was de-
clared not guilty. Solomon benjamin, for hit
ting Amos Herman blow in the face, in
dispute while playing at dominoes, was fined
SO and costs Henry Sellers and Alexander
Deloser, (both celored) in a cross action,
charging each other with violence, were de-
clared guilty, and each fined 81 and COSTS
VIM. Merritt for assaulting Eliza Smith, was
fined IL and costs. In the case of Owen Sew
ard, Il youth, charged with forcibly boarding a
vessel, with others, while lying at the wharf,
and destroying sundry articles OF property, the
prosecuting attorney, Of. Pinkney Esq, act
ing,) suggested to the Court that it was a pc
ntentiary offence, and it was laid over till the
regular term of the Court. The Court ad-
journed till Saturday next.
|" Burial of an "OM DEFENDER" Another of
that remnant of the gallant protectors of our
city in the late war, at the battle of North
Point, is no more. The surviving actors Of
that scene marched on Saturday afternoon last
to the grave of their late companion, Captain
William Chalmers. He was buried with be-
coming honros in Green Mount Cemetery
The funeral services were performed by the !
Rev. James Reid.
Diridsnd. The Gas Light Company of Bal
timore has declared half yearly dividend of
three per cent, payable on or after the I'd of
June.
Centre Market. At this favorite market on
Saturday there was large and abundant sup
ply of every thing; fish, flesh, fowl, flowers and
truits-all presented the most tempting appear
ance. We give few of the prices Fruit
Cherries scarce at 10 cts. per quart, strawber-
RES in abundance, and the finest kind, both as
to size and taste at III, and some as low as
cts, gooseberres 10 cts. and currants Ia
Butter, the best, at 90 cts-eggs 10 cts. Corn
meal II per cwt. Vegetables % cts per
peck, cabbages to cts, radshes to cts
per bunch, potatoes 20 to 25, rather scarce, as
paragus to IL cts. per bunch, poke TO
cts, and lettuce to cts. per head. Meats
Beef choice las cts, pork I, veal Cal, mutton
6 IA, lamb 62 l2 cents per quarter Poultry
Young chickens 81 per dozen, fowls so to
GO l2 cts. per pair. Fisll--an excellent as
sortment of fresh fish, shad 81 l-2 cts. per pair
small rock IA on a string u l-2, fresh hcrrings
per string Ia, miscellaneous strings of small
fish II l2, soft crabs 8 Ia, hard II l-2 per
dozen.
FRONT STREET. THEATRE-Bcneft Of Mrs. Burke
MRS. BURKE, very favorably known 10 the frequent
ers of the Front street THEATRE speaking by the card
her intention of taking Benefit this even
ing. We heartily trust that her merits 1--WE will not
say appeal, for that would imply species of suppl
cation that no performer should submit TOY may be
highly appreciated as her exerIions and ability entte
her, with justice, to expect: she could not wish
for. In the present dearth of Dramatic excellence,
Mrs. Burke occupies decided position on the stage
never offending, and otmes soaring flight far be-
yond host!of the mandy pamby fine ladies with which
the dramatic world abounds, it is strange that Mrs,
Burke had never, previous to her advent on these
boards, scarcely been heard Of She appears to have
been content TO waste her talents in the West. Sh,
will henceforth, we think, occupy more advantage
Gus position in her profession Performers, on the oc
casion Of their benefit, attach infinitely impor
lance TO the event than the world would imagine-i