American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-04-19
CITY INTEJJIGFNCE

line .ftnlS-h01tSe, jail, and PenitentidTu. In
accordance with long established custom, the
Grand Jury of Baltimore County Court, pre-
vious to their final discharge on Thursday last,
reported to the Court that they had visited the
aforementioned Institutions. In relation to the
Alms-house, they make no special statement,
but recommend that law be passed by the
General Assembly making 1t obligatory upon
the Grand Jury to visit the institution at least
once year, and to require the trustees person.
ally to afford all necessary facilities for tho
rough examination of the premises The Jail
is reported to be in excellent management, I'M
der Mr.. Sellers; but the opinion is expressed
that, from the present mode OF confirming all
classes of prisoners in the same apartments,
owing to the structure of the building, lit
serves frutfully to increase crime.n There are
90 prisoners; 81 Of whom are charged with cri-
minal offences; 43 with assault and battery and
peace warrants; 10 as witnesses; and for debt
The Penitentiary is reported to be in good con-
dition, under Mr.. William Johnson, warden-
There are 27S prisoners; of whom PAS are
males, and SO females.
Fresh Salmon. Fresh salmon, the first of the
season, were served up yesterday at Barnum's
City Hotel. We learn that this rare fish, Of
unusual size, is among the first caught in the
them here simultaneously almost with the cpl
cures of New York. Dir West, of the Ex-
change Hotel, also in the receipt of Il fine spe-
cimen of this choice fish, will serve ms guests
to-day.
County Court. In this Court Yesterday, Con-
rad d. Stanfons was found guilty of stealing
an axe, the property of MIR. johnson. SEN
tence suspended, Henry Fitzhugh was found
a. ID
dered to pay a fine of $50 and costs (S3S.7S)
making SSS.7S. The Court, at the time Of
adjournment, was engaged in a civil case.
.anoiher Veto The bill passed by the City
Council prohibiting Dogs from running at large,
was returned yesterday, with the veto of the
Mayor, and an effort TO pass it, by the Second
Branch, Notwithstanding the objections, failed.
So ours, &c., may run free.
Rev. Dr.. Breckinridge. The citizens of Bal
timore will regret to learn that they are about
to lose tie valuable Christian services Of the
above distinguished divine as the action of the
Presbyery of this district, which commenced
its session in Alexandria on Tuesday, was such
as will induce him to accept the Presidency of
Jefferson College, located at Cannonsburg, Pa.
Fire The alarm of fire yesterday morning,
about o'clock, was caused by the burning of
watch box in Clay street, which was entirely
consumed. The watchnan was out on duty.
u. S. Circuit Court. The case of Mrs. Ar
mistad, of Newbern, N c. VS.. the Merchants
Insurance Office of this city, which has occu-
pied the attention Of the above Court for some
days, was decided yesterday morning by rem
dering verdict for the plaintiff of s ,O96.0
The next case brought up before the Court was
that of the Swatarra Railroad Co. VS.. Benz n
Buck s. Son of this city, 10 recover subscrip-
tons to Stock 1t will occupy some days.
Dedication. st. Augustine's Church, be-
ween the and miles stone on the Washing
ton Turnpike Road, will be dedicated to-mor-
row, Goth inst, at 10 O'Clock, by the Most Rev.
Archbishop Eccleston. There will be a ser
mon in the morning and collection taken up
| in aid of the church.
Case for Court. Patrick Coonen, charged
with assauting and beating VIM. III. Sheets,
was arrested yesterday by officer Moore, and
held to bail to appear at the Saturday Count by
VIM. A. Schaeffer, Esq.