American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-11-14

the wondrous machinery of Providence as seen
in His works. During its continuance our
streets were thronged with people.
City Court. This tribunal was engaged yes
terday in trying Thomas MofIitt, upon charge
of passing counterfeit money. lie was acquIt-
ted
TIE Rape Cases. The absent witness, Me
Neal, in the case OF the young men charged
with violating the person of Margarctta Ehr-
mann, having been secured the case of Stirl-
ing will be taken up in tho City Court on Mon
day next. See another column for similar
trial before the County Court, Yesterday
Dro,cncd, small boy, aged about years,
was drowned on Wednesday afternoon by fall
ing overheard from Canal boat at Smiths
Dock. The body was soon recovered and con-
voycd to the residence Of the parents.
FeTS Point .MarkeL House. The new market
house on FcIl's Point is progressing rapidly to-
wards completion. We noticed Yesterday no
! less than twelve workmCn engaged in shingIing
! tho roof, 1t is expected to be flashed by the
first of the ensuing month.
.1ccidenf. The horses attached to family
carriage, containing two ladies' and driven by
a coIored man, in passing up Baltimorc-st. near
| Hanover, yesterday about l2 O'Clock, came in
contact with a country wagon, by which the
tongue of the carriage was broken off and the
horses so frightened that they became ungov-
ernablc and dashed off at the top of their speed.
The horses were finally stopped by the com
bined efforts of several colored men, who de-
serve much credit for the act--it being one of
10 little peril to themselves, The ladies sus-
tanned no injury.
Furious Driving. Martin Lutz, charged
with furious driving through the streets, was
yesterday fined So and costs by Justice Mil
ler He was arrested by officer Lambert
Officer Pamphillion, also arrested John Doe
and Henry Wilson on the same charge. They
were taken before Justice Mcguire and each
fined s. and costs.
Firing Pistols III the street. A boy, named
George Graves, was yesterday arrested by Of
ficer Ruly OF the charge Of firing pistol in
the street. He was taken before Justice Nc
Allister and fined and costs.
.4rrcsted. Alexander Howe, the individual
who so severely assaulted and beat his wife
few days since, Immediately after his release
from prison on security to keep the peace, was
yesterday arrested by officer Stockctt Oh a
warrant issued by the City Court. lie was
safely lodged in jail, to await his trial
NUAC " COH'CfVtts w Z uhucIStliIu lIluL his
honor the Mayor yesterday received an anony-
NOUS letter. enclosed in which was fifteen dol
lars, which amount, the writer said, he honest
y owed the Maryland Hospital fund. The
writer states that it had proved upon his mind
for some time, and that he could not rest until
he had made restitution. The money was ac-
cordngly paid over to the proper authority.
Tie IndepenIcns Fire Engjm. In the Ma
chine shop of Alassrs. John Rodgers & Sen
may be seen fire engine Of III. largest class
known to our i!remen; It's immcnsc size and
superior finish making it an object worthy Of,
particular notice. The extreme length of the
box is fl. 6 in, breadth &c in, depth % in,
height Of gallery from the ground 6 f. in
The metal ornaments and appendices are made.
entirely OF German silver; the urnrIacs OF the
gallery are Of the same metal, incbsiug broad
plate for the name of the Company on the out.
side, aud their motto on the inside. The top or
stand Cor the pjpcmen is supported outside of
the main gallery by heavy carvings of oak
leaves to be richly bronzed; this ,gain is ia
liovCd by trusscs on the sido view extending
across the gallery inside, representing the iu!d- .
ing of drapcry. The side view oi he gallery
Is relieved by silver lamps, and paintings appro-
pirate to the name of the Company. The in
side panels are oInamentcd by rich painting
Of the Sguing of the Declaration Of lndepen-
dGnco on one side, and the coat-o.arlns OF the
United States on the other. Tn nosng and
corner pieces of the box arc Of German silver,
as we'll as the front and back pktes, suitably
lettcrcd and engraved. The sideDr water hop
pors, Of a half oval form, are carved in bass re-
lief, representing the American Eagle rising
from group Of water leaves. 1lc mouldings
-, hal ,t
yer gilt. The loot-boards arc supported by
carved trusscs representing a loni head crush
ed by the weight. The levers an, all the iron
work exposed to view are POLISHED. The tips
Of the poles, joints, and ornaments on the poles
are of German silver. The tvers, when
spread, have an extension of 90 eet, and can
accommodate eighty men working convenient
ly. The clamps are operated on Iy springs for
fastening and christening, and the poles, when
unrigged, remain secure by springclamps, four
of which on either side are thrown out by one
motion of spring. The entir, machine is
mounted on springs of the most approved con-
struction, preventing all jar to tn, machinery,
and adding buoyancy to its movements. The
boxes for wheels are patent, retaining pure oil,
and are supplied by taking out on. screw. The
ropes are heightened according tc the number
of men, at the will of those at tie tongue.
The pumps of this machine are OF 10 in. diam
eter, with a stroke of 81 in, calculated to throw
1870 gallons of water per minute, the heaviest
body of water thrown by any ireapparatus in
this or any other city. 1t will haze the advan-
tage of throwing three streams, and may be
increased at will to six. Taking tie workman
ship, materials, design and proportion into con-
the Independent Company may
boast of the best engine in the United States
.9msrican
DEATH ON THE PALE HORSE. The irist has Great
ed and brought into existence with lis pencil what
person could credit wi hout going t. see this paint