American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-12-18
CITY INTELLIGENCE-

Nor. & Wor. 80
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
The Ward Meetings for the Benefit Of The Poor
4 la pursuance of the call made by the Mayor,
our citizens assembled in ward meetings ON
Tuesday night, for the purpose of devising
means to alleviate the necessities of the Door
of our city during the present winter. These
meetings were with some few exceptions nu-
mcrOusly attended, and collecting committees
were appointed TO solicit contributions. The
wards were divided into small districts, so that
the duties allotted to each individual will be
comparatively light. We are gratficd that
the philanthropy for which our community are
proverbIal has IN this instance urged them to
active steps In the accomplishment of so be-
nevolent an object; and we trust that when
the collecting committees shall proceed to the
discharge Of their duties, their efforts NAV be
seconded by the donations of every person
from whom they may solicit.
The Courts. There was nothing of interest
done in the U. S, District Court, Yesterday. In
the County Court the case of Coburn VS. the
Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadel-
phia, was in progress of argument before the
jury IL, Johnson, Esq, occupying three hours
and halt, during the afternoon session. con-
cudcd the defence. Alr. Schlcy, for the plain
it'll, will wind up the argument, this morniur.
TO which time the court, about ! o'clock ad
joumed.
The Recruiting Serrice. recruiting ser
gcan, attended by drummer fifer and stand
ard-bealcr, all in full regimentals, plradcd the
streets yesterday drumming up patriotic cit-
zens TO enter the army Of the u. States. Now
that "rumors fwar" are in circulation a II who
arc DESTROYS Of military glory, may have am cx-
ceIIcnt opportunity Of arriving al distinctions
Who is there among US that loves "blttlc's
magnlicenty stern array Don't all speak at
once, gentlemen.
.hTcsi and Rccorefyof Goods We annonnc.
cd few days since the fact of the robbery of
Mrs Lindsey's dwelling, in Mulberry street,
and an attempt to fire the house. coIorcd
woman, named Susan Green, residing in State
ST., was arrested yesterday, by officers Schwat-
ka and lnughlim upon suspicion of having per-
petrated the robbery, and several articles found
in her possession were identified as Mis-. LIS
lost property. Many other articles found in her
possession supposed TO have been stolen were
taken into custody by the officers. The woman
was committed to Jail, by Justice Wright.
Name not kno,cn. The name of the gentle
man who Is supposed to have fallen from the
cars while crossing Bush River on Tuesday
night, has not yet been ascertaincd. A vllise,
which it is SAID belonged to him, has been ex-
amined, but there was nothing contained in it
that could lead to his Identification.
Detention ofMe Cars. The Philadelphia train
OF cars due in this city at two aud half O'Clock
on Tuesday afternoon, did not arrive until about
five O'Clock. The detention was caused by the
low water in the Susquehannah River and the
ferry boat being aground. The company char
tered an oyster boat, the only conveyance that
could be got, and brought over all the passen-
gers who felt disposed to venture. The train
with the great Eastern mails, due at O'Clock
on Tuesday night, did not arrive until O'Clock
yesterday morning, owing to the same cause.
The train due yesterday afternoon arrived in
good time.
Railroad accident. Mr.. Philip Flaharty had
both of his legs broken by being run over by
the cars of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, on Tuesday morning. The accident
happened short distance this side of Ellicott's
Mills. He was taken to the "Alils,n where
his limbs were set, and he is likely to do we'll.
Light hay. Washington Gray was brought
i'll yesterday by officer Feishcl, for selling a
bundle Of hay Of lighter weight than required
by law, and fined 81 and costs by Justice Show
acre.
FROST ST. Circus. This favorte place of amuse-
mentis nightly filled with the beauty and fashion of
the city The performances Of the ring are exceed
ingly attractive. The Acrobat Famil, are the most
astonishing fellows we saw-perfecly ca-like
in the manner in which they up each other backs
We shall mar Ike effect of their very clever perfurm
ances by attempting 10 tell what they do do but advise
our readers 10 pay them visit to night at the Front
street The moving column is most wonderful feat
BALL or THE UNITED FIRE COMPANY. The annual
Ball of the United Fire Company will come off this
evening in the Hall of their Engine House in How
ard st. near Pratt. From the known taste of The ma
nagers we can safely promise readers treat of
no ordinary character. Arrangements have been
made TO render ii of the mo agreeable Balls of
the season. They have our best wishes for success
Free LECTURE ON PHRgso- MNRaorECHsy, W.
call public attention to the Lecture which will be de
iVered this evening at the Odd Fellows Hail by Pro-
lessor Miles, the important subect of Phrcno Nine
moteehny, or the art of memory. AS charge is |
made for admission, feel confident that large au
dtoy will testify by their presence the interest which
they feel in regard to this subj ,whieh has awaken
ed the curiosity and eng grd the attention of the mos,
enlightened men OF our age.