American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-20
CITY INTEJIIGENCE

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CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Death IF another sou DEFENDER" We learn
that letters have been received in this city, by
this arrival Of the steamship lIiheruia, announc-
ing the death of Col Samuel Moore, of this CT
ty, which took place on the cath ult at the
residence OF his brother, near Londonderry,
Ireland from the effects of gout, a disease with
which he had been afflicted for long time
Col. Moore had been Il worthy citizen of Bal
tmore for nearly 10 years, and bore a conSpi
cuous part at the battle of North Point. He
left here nearly year since, on a visit to his
friends in Ireland, and intended to return dur
iDg the coming fall but his disease took a sud-
den turn and fastened his DEATH He now
sleeps in his native land, while many friends,
on both sides of the Atlantic, are left to mourn
his loss.
Hnckman Fined. A hackman, named An
drew Dorrty, was on Monday fined $40 and
costs by Justice Mcguire, ioi using abusive and
insulting language to Mr.. Dewitt Clinton Ju-
dah a gentleman whom he engaged to drive
! from the depot to his hotel. Mr.. Judah also
warranted the owner of the hack Barney Nor
rson, for not complying with the act of
the General Assembly, which requires the
numbers of the hack to be placed in hro CON
spcuous places on the inside, as we'll as the out
side, and the rates Of fire to be also placed in
tro situations on tie inside. Justice Mcguire,
before whom the case was tried, gave judgment
against the owner of the hack, and he was fin
ed s 10 and costs. Owners of hacks and others
may not be aware of the existence of such
law, and it would be well for them to take cog
nizance of the case, and act accordingly.
Sailing Of the Troops. The ship Herman,
Capt. Welch, with Major Rggold's Company
of Flying Artillery from Fort Mcllenry, will
sail this morning for Galveston, Texas Their
horses, siXty-nine in number, and guns, &c,
were all placed on board yesterday. In case of n
war with the Republic of Mexico, we expect to
hear good account Of Major RinggoId's troop,
Funeral Of Gen. GicDoncH. The remains of
Gen. Mcdonald will be convey we'd this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, from his residence in East
Pratt street, to the place prepared for all the
living. lie will be followed to his final resting
place 10y the military the civil authorities, the
sold Defenders" and the citizens generally.
/ a Boy Rpnorer. A little son of Mr., Jacob
Wild made narrow escape from instant death
yesterday evening. 1t appears that he was sit
ting on a box in The vicinity Of Baltimore street
and McClellan's alley, when draymau's horse
took fright and running aioul Of the box, upset
it, the wheels otthe dray passing over the boys
arm and leg, both of which were severely in
jured. His wounds were dressed by a physi-
clan, and are not dangerous.
The Fish House. We have been requested
to state that the report which has been in cir
cuaton for the last few days that Mr.. Freder-
lick Reglin had ceased to be proprietor of the
/ well known Fish House on the South side of
the Spring Gardens, has no foundation in truth.
/ 1t is true that the property has been sold by the
Canton Company to a gentleman of this city,
bat the change will not interfere with Mr..
Reign he being still upon the spot and will
continue to cater for the appetite and amusc-
ment of his visiters.
The Incendiary-Co We yesterday
stated that a man calling himself Lewis w
/ Dltfenderfer, had been arrested and committed
to Jail OH the charge of attempting to fire a car
penter's shop in the western section of the city.
! We have since been informed by the best au-
thority that his name is Difiendall and not DIFF
| fendertfer, as we were previously informed
/ We gave the name as we found it reported OH
the watch reports, consequently no blame can
be attached 10 US,
Safe in Jail. Peter Watkins, the individual
who Is charged with an attempt to kill an I'M
fortunate female named Elizabeth Hill, by
! throwing her from the garrett window Of house
! IN WIKI street, SOne Two months since, anu
who was arrested at the time and in few days
! after released on security to appear aud answer
| for the offence, was yesterday re-arrested by
| CAPTAIN Costigan and White, Of the Eastern
! District Watch, on bench warrant issued by
| Baltimore City Court. He had shipped in the
! u. S. service and was arrested on board the
receiving ship Ontario. He was safely lodged
! in iall to await his trial at the October term Of
the Criminal Court. The unfortunate woman
is still at the aims house, and is slowly recover
| ing from her injuries
Case fer Court Robert Mccall, charged
with assaulting and beating Sarah Robinson,
was Yesterday arrested by officers Mcdonnell
and Ruly and taken before Justice McAlister,
who in default of security, committed him to
Jail to appear at court
steaiing from on board reSsel. John l.. Re-
dish, charged with stealing cloth Jacket from
on board the schooner John Barber was arrest
ed Yesterday by officer Chisholm, and commit
ted TO Jail for trial at the next term of the Cri-
lnna Court, by John Showacre, Esq.
Charge Of Theft Martha Grooms, (col'd.)
charged with stealing small sum of money,
the property Of Richard Reest4r, (col'd) was
arrested yesterday by officer knighton, and full
ly committed for trial by Justice Miller.
Distinguished A:rivat. The Hon. Geo Ban
croft, Secretary ofthe Navy, arrived IN this city
last evening from Washington, and took lodg-
ings at Barnum's City Hotel.