American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-12-05

The supper given the Lancaster Firemen by
the Lafayette Hose Company of this city, on
Wednesday evening, at Dunahue's, logan
Hail." was truly grand affair. 1t will be
long remembered by the individuals whose
good fortune it was to he present. Th num-
Der of persons at the table was about one hun
bred and fifty, among whom was his honor, Col
Jacob G.. Davies, the several Presidents of our
city Fire Companies, and other invited guests
The company sat down TO the table about half
past O'Clock, when vigorous and successful
war with the knife and fork was waged upon
the many good things which the worthy and
| liberia host had set before them. After the re-
moval of the cloth several excellent sentiments
were drank, one Of which, complimentary Of
the 'Unon' Fire Company, brought out their
| President, John Ehler, Esq, who responded in
handsome and eloquent manner. Speeches
were also delivered by his honor, the Mayor,
| Col. VIM. II. Watson, John kettlcwell Esa .,
| Gen Miltenbcrgcr, John Dukchart, Esq, and
others. In the course Of the evening several
excellent songs were sung, some Of which were
rapturousy encored. At IL o'clock the COM
/ pany adjourned to the street, when the line of
march was taken up for their quarters, at the
| Washington House, Gay-st. They were es-
| corted to the door by their friends, the I.afa-
yottcs, the cred Hats of Quantities." A com
| pIimcnlory Ball will be given to them this
evening by the Lafayette Hose Company. 1t
will come off in the splendid room of the City
/ Guards Armory, corner Of Hanover and Iom-
. bard sts 1t will doubtless he one of the most
splendid balls ofthe season. During the even
ing a splendid Silver Octagon Trumpet, pre-
pared at thee instance Of the "Lalayettes,' will
be formally presented to them. 1t is one ofthe
largest size, aud was made by MessIs. Jackson
& Brown, silveI-smiths, Bank lane, The car
wing upon the trumpet gives evidence Of the
handwork Of "A master workman. On one of
the sides Is engraved the words, "Prescned by
the Lafayette Hose Company of Baltimore, to
the Union Fire Company of Lancaster, Pa
The engraving was done by Capt. James NJ.
Anderson. They are expected TO leave for
homo IN the O'Clock train of cars tomorrow
morning; previous to their leaving, however,
they Will breakfast with the Patapsco Fire Co,
at the Exchange Hotel.
The ParemcniS-.4 Suggestion. In conse-
qucnce Of the snow Of Wednesday afternoon
and evening, and of the rain v hich fell during
the greater part Of yesterday, our streets and
particularly the paVelncnts were covered by
thin layer Of ice, rendering walking nconve
nient and in some places dangerous. In order
10 remedy this inconvenience and if possible to
prevent accidents, we suggest the propriety of
sprinklng sand Or ashes on the pavements, so
as to roughon the ice and to remove its iubri-
city; o. perhaps more efclcious method is
to sprinkle Il handful Of SALT which is said to
possess the peculiar property of softcning and
looscning the ice 50 that it can be easily re-
moved 10y common broom. This remedy is
certainly very cheap and simple, and is per-
haps the best that can be suggested. At all
events it is worth a trial, aud it adopted may
probably prevent falls and broken limos
Detention Of The Ucstern Mail. The cars
which left Cumberland or Wednesday morn
ing did not reach this city until yesterday az
ternoun at 8 o'clock, in consequence OF the
snow storm. The snow on the track was only
about six inches deep, bat from the intense
cold and ice forming on the rails the train was
entirely mpcdcd in It's progress little beyond
Monrovia, where it remained during Wednes-
day night At IN early hour yesterday morn
ing it started again, but was delayed in its ar
rival here until the afternoon by having to
wcit for the upward train TO pass at Harpers'
Ferry. The passengers appeared to have en-
dured their unavoidable detention with great
fortitudc. The train due here yesterday had
not arrived at o'clock last night.
Uofthy Of encouragement. We are pleased
at all times TO mention the benevolent efforts
of either individuals or associations, and there
fore refer to the liberality exhibited by MIR.
Morris, the proprietor of the splendid painting
of "Christ Healing the Sick, in connection
with "Death on the Pale Horse" in appropri-
ating the receipts Of the past four days to ben
evoIent purposes. The amount thus bestowed,
we learn, was very liberal; and justly enttle the
doner, not only to much thanks, but liberal en-
enlargement during the few days he intends to
remain A nisit Cat the Odd Fellows Hall) will
afford much pleasure in beholding so notable a
spectacle,
Fatal accident. Mr.. William Robinson, a
gentleman living on Federal Hill, met with an
accident on Wednesday morning, which caused
his death in about hours. He bad made ar
rangements to 90 down the river on cunning
excursion, and while in the act o! getting in
boat at the Railway wharf, or the South side
of the basin, by some accident his gun, which
was living in tho bottom of the boat, was dis
CHARGED, the whole load entering his body, DR..
Hill was Immediately in attendance; but all his
efftrts to save him were unavalljng. His body
was taken to the residence of his brother-in-
law in York ST., Federal Hill, where an inquest
was held over it by Coroner Hooper. The iu-
ry returned 4 verdict in accordance with the
facts.
The Fair---.q Correction. The statement ia
our paper of yesterday, that the ladies connec-
ed with the Fair at the English Lutheran
Church intended to rattle, last evening, the ar
ticlos remain ing on hand, was a mistake. We
should have said that the articles would be sold
bu auction The mistake was occasoned by the
hurry Of the moment. The auction was post
poned till this evening.
Case for Court Frederick Knoader, charg-
ed with assaultng aud beating Johanna Cline,
was arrested yesterday by officer Myers, and in
default of security committed 10 Jail to appear
at Court, by Justice Lanturnau.
The Courts, There was nothing of interest
done in either the U. S. District Court, or Bal
timore Countv Court, Yesterday.