American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-13
CITY INTELLIGENCE

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ordered to pay fine of 50 and costs.
WIN. Stanley and Edward Thompson, were
called up, to answer to the charge of assautinn
James McElroy; and from the testimony of wit
nesses it appeared that McEroy, holding a 81
tuatlon, under appointment of the late Mayor,
as city Waterman, for some reason, was al
lowed to remain off duty on the night ofthc al
legged assault, and that Stanley was called to
act as substltute-as is Il common practices
that McElfoy, happening to meet Thompson,
at a public house, some conversation took place
between them, and some harsh words used
pro and con; that Thompson went out of the
4 house, and soon afterwards Stanley came up
and told McElfoy he had been directed by
RI Thompson to arrest him; that McElrov, quiet
ly submitting, went with the party to the
watcli-honse, and was locked up all night; that
thompson having stated to the Captain OF q .nt
watch he would appear against him in the
morning, the Captain sent for Thompson, as
required, but he could not be found; and, that
failing TO appear against McEroy, he was ac-
cordingy honorably released Upon this state.
ment OF facts, the Court, after some remarks in
reference to the caution which should be oh.
served Gy the watch in violating the rights Of
citizens upon such tlimscy pretexts, ordered
Waterman Stanley to pay fine of IS and costs,
and Thompson TO pay u fine of $40 and costs.
VIM. G. Ford, Ga promising young inan,
was found guilty Of an assault upon Mary Ke-
ly, aud fined So and costs
i Washington Reeves, charged with assault
ing Charles Warner and wife, was declared not
guilty.
John Powell, (colored, charged with assault
ing Matilda, his wife, was acquitted.
Joseph Wilson, charged with assauting and
beating Mrs +. Mcdowell, being at liberty I'M
der security in the sum of 5000, was called up
, some testimony was taken to ascertain the ex-
tent injury inflicted, with a view TO increase
the amount of bail, which was of such char
acter as to authorize the Court to require him
! to give security IN the sum of $500 for his APP
pearance to answer in criminal suit upon the
charge of assault and further security in the
sum of $1,000 to answer in civil suit, being
the amount of damages laid by the prosecutor.
1t was ordered that he stand committed till the
above obligations shall be complied with and,
in default, lie was conducted to jail, The
court adjourned till Saturday next.
Baltimore County Couf. This court, Judge
Legrand on the bench was occupied during
the past week, in the trial of the case of f.
7. Cohen vs. the Mutual Safety Insurance Co
of New York, for the recovery of the axount
of 10000, being the insurance upon vessel
lost at sea. 1t will probably be concluded to-
day
appeal Court. Judge pur:iance, presiding
in this court, is engaged in hearing appeals
from magistrates decisions. Cases are numer-
Gus, but of little general interest.
The Dusiisis. Mother Rumor, with her thou
sand tongues, has been very busy for the last
two days, relative to the expected du betw cen
the Hons Mcssrs. CIingman and Yancey We
hu IN rpnJa into DC
mite information on the subject. Both parties
were in the city at late hour on Saturday
evening"; and Mr.. Jones, one of the seconds,
left the City Hotel early yesterday morning IN
hack, but where he went, or in what drec-
tlon, no one could tell. Severa! members of
Congress, friends of the parties, came from
Washington on Saturday for the purpose of
bringing about an amicable arrangement. We
hope they have succeeded.
Erecutre Clemenca. The following PERSONS
were made the subjects of Executive clemencv
under warrants issued by Governor Thomas,
his term Edward Bull, for voting Illegally at
the Governors election John Bassitt, for
voting illegally at the Governors and Presi-
dents election. George KONG, Sr. for voting
Illegally at the Governors election. John
Dady, fine RENTED for selling liquor without
license.
Rolling. James Martin and Edward Cal
fort, charged with rioting in Front street, on
Saturday night, we're taken to the Middle dis
trict watch house, where they were kept all
night, and in the morning were, in default of
security, committed to Jail by W. A. Schefer,
Esq.
Depyord Library association. At meeting
of the Deptord Library Association, held on
the 10th inst, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: II. A. McAllistcr,
President VIM. Fl. Stran, Vice President; F.
A. Sherwood, Secretary; l.. S. Briggs, Trea-
surer.
Officers ofhe Mechanical Fire Company, cleo
ted at the annual meeting January Cd, 1916: |
Thomas M. Locke, Esq, President; Sam1 Nc
Phersorl, LIST Vice President; John Dukehart, cd |
do; Edward Needles, Sd do; Judge VIM. Ba-
ker, Treasurer; John Furlong, Secretary; IL. F.
Duhurst, Engineer A. G. Brashears, Jos. P.
Warner and Yarnall Baldorson, Assistant En-
gineers. Directors--J. II. Rea, P. w. Lowry,
T. T. Goodrich, r.. w. Dukehart, t. w. Cor
man, w. Fl. Ingram, r. Il. Wright, Edw. Nj.
Bausemer, f. u. Starr. DR.. Hezekiah Starr,
Surgeon. The company is in 4 Aourishing con-
dition and never was more active or more eff
ficent.
Sudden Death Of Stranger stranger who
gave his name as Edward Orme. died qiite
suddenly at the Three Tuns Tavern, on Friday
last. He came to the Tavern on Wednesday,
the stl inst. complained of being unwell and
went TO bed from which he never rose alive
He was quite respectfully dressed, and aged a.
bout 80 years Every attention was paid to
him by tile inmates of the Hotel, and his re-
mains were genteely inferred at the expense of
the proprietor. He stated that he had relations
living in Georgetown, ID. O., and sister living
at Brldesburg, near Philadelphia,
Threatening Life. William c. Ford, was ar
rested on Saturday by officer McKewon, and
taken before David w. Hudson, Esq, who COM