American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-15

his own trunk in the bar-room. The proprie-
tor (Nolin) said he did not know how it came
there A trunk, said to be McCurry's, was
found IN the private room Of Nolin, unlocked,
in which the key of deceased's trunk was found.
The lock on the trunk of the deceased was Of
a peculiar patent.
+. Nolin, cross-eXamned. McCuiry had
been stopping with me for about FIVE weeks;
on Monday afternoon he had been left to at
tend the bar, while went to the cars. Me-
Curry knew the private way TO the cellar
Had seen the axe i'll the cellar on the Friday
previous, and used it in chopping wood. Upon
my return to the tavern, on Monday afternoon,
found Mr., Leonard attending the bar. Had
offered TO assist McCurry in taking his large
trunk up TO my room, but he said that he
did not want every body to look into his mat
ters, or words to that effect.
Thomas Leonard Ga boarder at Nolin's,) }
sworn Had found McCurry in charge Of the
bar at the time alluded to; but he afterwards
went out. McCurry had said, during the day,
he had met the stranger on the street and that
he would not be in to dinner. Knew nothing
more about them.
Mrs. Leonard was examined, but nothing Of
interest was elected from her testimony. The
Attorney for the State, accompanied by the
Magistrate, then proceeded TO the tavern kept
by Nolin, with view to ascertain its internal
arrangements, and also to institute general
search of the premises, to ascertain the pc ssh
bilitv of conveying an axe from the cellar to
the third story without being seen by second
party, and if any further clue could be had as
to the means used, SC. A paper, containing
some acid substance, was discovered concealed
between the bed and sacking. We did not see
e II al,
it was ratsbain or sack-lime.
Nolin and Leonard were placed under secu-
rity, in the sum Of $4,000 each, to appear be-
fore the Grand Jury of Baltimore City Court,
which meets on the first Monday of February
next.
The deceased appeared to be about So years
OF age, had several fine suits of clothing in his
trunk, and papers showing that he was a hard
ware merchant, or dealer in guns, pistols &C.,
in Macon. There is no doubt that he was
robbed, as no money was found in his trunk or
in the room. A black silk handkerchief and
vest were found under the pillow, in which 1t
is supposed money may have been placed. He
had bills and recei pts showing purchases made
in New York to the amount of about $4,000.
There seems to be no doubt but that this
most unprovoked and diabolical murder was
the wful act Of McCurrv. Lieut.. Geo B.
Brown, of the night watch, and police officer
Mclaughlin, left in the cars for Philadelphia,
Yesterday morning, in pursuit of the supposed
murderer. Officer A. Rdgey, also left in pur-
suit of him in the afternoon. We trust their
efforts may prove successful.
From information furnished A. II. Pennington,
Esq. it is understood that McCurry, the person
accused of the above murder, was under arrest
in the State of Delaware, some time since, upon
similar charge, but was released for want of
proof against him.
n. B. The body of Mr.. Paul Roux wos con-
veyed from the scene of his tragic death to the
Odd Fellows Hall, Gay-st, yesterday noon,
by the members of that brotherhood, where it
was visited by a large number of persons dur
ing the evening. He will be buried this after
ooon, at 81 o'clock. This incident, while it
speaks volumes in favor of the Order, will
greatly alleviate the poignancy of sorrow on the
part OF the distant friends of deceased.
.4nother Fire. Last night about O'Clock,
the office attached to the ship yard of Zacarah
Skinner, at the head of the basin, was discov-
ed to be on fire. The flames soon extended to
the adjoining Office of w. f. Page, ship Join
or, and both were entirely destroyed. The
large establishment of MIR. Reeder, also, that of
Waterman and Bratt's, and several wood
yards were in close proximity 10 the flames,
and were in great danger from the numerous
sparks that were flying in all direction, but
we are pleased to say were all saved by the in
trepiditv of Baltimore Firemen. MIR. Page had
large quantity of lumber in his yard, which
was partially burned. We could learn of no
insurance.
Child Lost, A little boy, named John w.
Colley, light hair, wearing cloth cap, dark
roundabout, and cinnamon colored pants, having
wandered Off any information respecting him
will thankfully received by his mother, at No.
is, Thomson ST., near the Bel-Aair market.
A Strange Theft. A sail, belonging to tho
schooner "Farmer's Delight" was stolen yes
terday from Oil board of the vessel while she
was lying at the foot Of South street. The sail
was nearly new, and is what is called the jib.
1t will be seen by an advertisement in another
column, that reward Of Is is offered for its
recovery.
Keen The Peace Edward E. Pointer ana
Mary Pointer, have been placed under secur-
ty, by ID. ii. Mcdonald, Esq, to keep the
PEACE towards Jervis Stokes, especially, and
the good people of this commonwealth i'll
general.
accident al the Fire. We regret to learn that
young man named Geddis, while engaged in
working the suction engine of the Patapsco
Fire Company, at the fire on Tuesday night,
met with an accident which will probably in
lure him for life. He was standing upon the
ground, with his hand on the suction, when the
lever of the engine came down upon it with
great force, entirely severing from his hand
three of his fingers. He was immediately con-
veyed to physician, who rendered him every
aid in his power.
A Boot Stolen. A boot was stolen from the
door of MIR. a. Evans boot and shoe establish
ment, in Ensor street, on Monday night Whe-
ther the thief has but one foot upon which to
wear boot we know not, but ii he will call
upon MIR. E. he can get the fellow to it, by
paying one dollar and twenty-five cents, it be-
ING of but little use to him.
Assault upon Wife Joseph Adringley was