American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-08-27

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THE CoPrER-MINING MANIA The Chicago
News says thata company of So miners arrived
in that city on the 9th from Gaena, on their
way to Lake Superior. These men ale in the
employ Of the Boston Copper Mining Company,
and are destined for Copper Harbor.
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
.Naiire .4merirGn Nominations. Alta meet
ing of the Native American Convention held
last evening at Union Hall, the following gen.
tlemen were nominated as candidates of the
Native American party. For Congress, Capt
Henry A. Thompson. For the House of Del
egates, Joseph Brock, John c. Eiolland, Da-
vd Parr, Isaiah BaldertSon and David Tayl or.
1t is understood that all the gentlemen nom
mated have consented to serve. Previous to
the adjournment of the Convention, the fol-
lowing resolution, offered by DocL Oliver
Holmes, was unanimously adopted
Rcsolscd, That as Native Americans, we are
the true friends Of Reform; that we % reform
ing all eStravagant expenditures Of the public
monies, whether by the General or Safe Gov
eminent; all useless offices, and all ablse of the
elective franchise and naturalization lws.
TIE Convention adjourned to meet again
this evening, when ii Is expected the different
candidates will be present..
Discharged. George Williams and John At.
kinson, who were arrested on Saturday last,
charged with having been detected in feeling
The pockets of persons on board one of the
steamboats, attached to the Philadelphia line,
were brought out before Walton Gray, ESQ,
yesterday, and reeased-there being no law of
this State to punish persons for ''sonuding" af-
ter pocket books. The act itself, f proven,
shows an intent to steal, and should hy persons
liable to punishment by penal enactment.
Faial accident. About II o'clock Yesterday
morning sand-bank at the n. w, corner of
Monument st. and ST Paul's lane, accidentally
caved in, literally burying alive two of the I'M
fortunate workmen. They were Immediately
dug ont and one Of them was found to be en-
tirely dead-the other crushed in so dreadful a
manner that he cannot possibly survive An
inquest was held over the unfortunate man bv
James Hooper, Esq, Coroner, and verdict
was rendered in accordance with the facts.-
They were both Germans, and in the employ
ment of Mr.. John Eichbach.
Concert in Monument Square. A large and
delighted audience of ladies and gentlemen
were present last evening in Monument Square,
TO listen to the excellent music from the Crews
Band, )" under the direction of Mr.. Minnick.-
They PLAYED several of their most admired pie
ces and gave great satisfaction TO their numer-
Gus audience. Prof. Volandts Band will give
the citizens of East Baltimore a taste OF their
quality at the corner of Broadway and Sank
ST. tonight, where We learn a stand has been
erected for their accommodations
Case for Court. EIizabeth Williams, charr-
ed with assauiting and beating Cecilia Robin
son, was arrested yesterday by officer A. c.
Hail. and released on security to appear At
Couit, by Justice AlcAllister.
To Keep the Peace Ann Houston and Eliz-
abeth Stewart were yesterday held to bail to
keep the peace towards each other, by Justice
Miller. William Jennings, for assaultng a
little girl seven years of age, was required to
give bail to keep the peace, by the me Justice.
William Schaeffer, for assaulting Mary Kelly
and breaking her furniture, was arrested by
officer Stockett and released on security to
keep the peace, by the same Justice.
.Alarm Of Fire. The alarm of fire about |
O'Clock Oh Monday night, was caused by the
burning of tar barrel on Federal Hill. J.
gave a great light, and drew out number Of
the fire companies.
Dogs Running al Large. Much complaint
is made in consequence Of the great number of
dogs running at large upon the streets, and as
we understand the proper authorities are de-
termined to abate the nuisance as far as posi-
BILE, we would advise all persons who swn va
liable dogs to see that they do not expose them
ito the penalty by violating a city ordinance on
he subject.
Fined for Disorderly Conduct. James Whales
and William FL. Bargs, charged with disorder
" conduct in the Centre Market house, on
Monday night, were yesterday msrning taken
before Justice Belt, and each fined 81 and
costs
Fined for Being Drunk. David Lloyd,
charged with being found drunk in the Centre
| Market, was yesterday morning fned 81 and
costs, by Justice Belt, and in default of pay
ment committed to jail
Stealing Calicoes. Louisa Hall, (colored }
charged with stealing seventeen yards Of cali
co. from the store Of Mr.. John Golfer, Lexing-
ton street, was arrested yesterday, ard the
goods recovered, by officer Laughlin, and COM
mitted to jail by Justice Wright, for trial.
! New PUBLIC ATOMS We have received from Shurtz
4 Wilde, the September No. of "Arthurs LADIES'
Magazine" The Sept No. of "Graham's American
Monthly Magazine;'' "Cosmos," being part of a
survey of the general Physical Histowoflle DIVERSE
BY Alexander Won Humbot, and No. 10 of can En-
cvcopedia of Domestic Economy"
! Messrs. Armstrong * Berry have laid upon cur ia
bile Nos IS and 81 Of "Harpers Illuminated and Illus
trated Shakespeare" "Cosnos" being part Of a
survey of the general Physical History of tlp Uni
verse by Alexander Won Hambolt and No 10 of