American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-12-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

night about 10 o'clock, as the Philadel pha
train of cars for this city were crossing Bush
River, one of the passengers a Centeely dressed
individual, who was standing on the platform
had his hat blown off by the wind, and in at
tempting suddenly to catch it, was precip
tated over into the river. The train was in
stantly stopped and search made for him, hui
no traces of him could be found. The proba.
bilty is that he Immediately sunk and was
drowned. A few moments before the accident
he was heard to remark that he was on his way
to this city to see Mr.. Russell the clerk a
Mrs. Bradshaw's hotel, in Pratt street. From
the fact that Mr.. Russell had received a letter
from Mr. Cosseaus, a gentleman with whom he
was acquainted in New York, the presumption
is that Inc is the unfortunate man. MIR. Rus
sell, however, is of different opinion, as he
received the letter three weeks ago.
a Suggestion. We again call the attention
of the public authorities to the condition Of the
cutters at the crossings of the streets. Some
of then. are like great bitches, into which the
wheels Of vehicles often become so firmly fiXet
as not to be removed without great difficulty
We therefore suggest the propricty of expend
ing small amount Of money in order to have
the ice removed from them.
Almost Gale. During the whole of Mon
day night the wind blew SO violently from the
northwest, as to amount almost to gale. III
various parts of the city fences, spouting and
small sheds were blown down, and part of a
wall of bodybuilding of a house on McElder'
ry street, was carried away. We have not YET
heard of any serious damage to vessels in the
river or bay, but we fear that the consequences
may have been disastrous.
Assaults. VIM. Johnson, charged with as
saulting Augustus Purdy, and riotng, was com
miltcd for trial. by Justice Mcguire. Sophia
Davis, arrested by officer Laughlin, charged
with beating Richard Duvall, was placed under
security by Justice Wright, to appear at Court
The parties all colored.
The Courts In the u. S. District Court yes
terday, Captain Raincs, of the ship Maryl land
for assaulting George Wilson, a sailor, wa'
fined $50 and costs. Marshall and McLane fol
the plaintiff; and Lee and Gale for the defence
In the County Court, John Nelson, Esq. com
menced the argument before the jury in thu
case of Coburn VS.. the Franklin Fire Insurance
Company of Philadelphia. He had not con
cluded when the Court adjourned.
Bold Robbery. Some villain quietly made
his way into the room Of Mr.. Hurlbut, at Bar
num's City Hotel, on Monday evening, be
tween and o'clock, and stole thereirom ar
elegant gold watch and a quantity OF ladies' va
liable iewery. A suspicious looking man wal
seen by the chambermaid to leave the room
about that time, who no doubt committed the
robbery.
Released on Security. Margaret Riley, the
female charged with receiving the stolen good:
from the boys John and Nicholas FarriII was
yesterday released on bail TO appear at Court
by Justice Miller.
DrcadGldIy Burnt. Mrs. Bridget lnloes, q
woman living in a small alley near the long
dock, was so severely burnt, by her clothes ac
cidentaly taking fire on Monday, that her Iilt
is desparcd of. She was subject to fits, anC
it is supposed while in that state she fell inc
the fire. After having her wounds dressed BY
Dr. McWilIlams, she was conveyed TO Tho
Aims House,
I Painful Accident. Mr.. Andrew Smith, ont
of the hands engaged in unloading the schr
Gen. Harrison, at the City Block, on Monday
had the thigh of his right leg fractured, by
large log rolling upon it. He was conveyed
to his residence in Gough-st., where the lint
was set by Prof. Monkur.
COroaers Inquest An inquest was held OF
Monday evening, by Coroner Hooper, at the
dwelling of Barbara Butler, No. l29 Low ST.
over the body Of Sarah Brooke, a colored child
about 10 months old, which was put to bed a
? o'clock and found dead at L. DIR. Whitaker
was called in, and on an examination of the
corpse, gave it as his opinion that the child haC
died in fit produced by eating the rind or
tough piece Of pork The verdict Of the Jury
of inquest was in accordance with these facts
The maryland Farmers Club. The Club me
pursuant to adjournment, on Saturday last
John Glenn, Esq, President, being absent from
the city, Col. John Mercer, of Anne Arundel
county, was called to the Chair. A. Z. Giles
ESQ, was unanimously chosen Treasurer. The
names of number Of gentlemen were then pre-
scented for membership, and elected by the Club
Daniel Bowly, Esq, Cor. Sec, read the Clrcu
lar directed to be prepared at the last meeting
setting forth the objects Of the Club; which was
approved of and directed to be circulated
throughout the State. A specimen of the
Wheat raised by MIR. Pearson, near this city
was distributed among the members. A speci-
men of very superior Cotton, raised by Colone
Mcdonald, of Barbour county, Alabama, was
presented for examination. A newly invented
Churn was exhibited by the inventor. An cal
Of Corn, with seven other smaller ears attached
raised by MIR. J. l.. Price, of Kent county, wa!
shown as a curiosity. The thanks-of the Clut
were rendered to the donors and exhibitors Of
the above. Letters were received from mum
Der of gentlemen ofthe State, approaching the
objects of the Club. An interesting paper wa.
read, giving the details Of the culture of a sinai
field Of wheat belonging to Judge Kell, neal
the city, and the product thereof being at the
rate of upwards of AZ bushels to the acre. AT
ter the reading of tle paper, various statements
of extraordinary yields of wheat and sundry
facts relative thereto, were made by the Press
dent, Com. Ballard, Mr. Bowly, aud others
A conversation took place on the management
of Dairy Cattle in winter, in which G. b. Cal
vert, Esq, Of Prince Georges, W. GIlmor, an,
T. Swan, Esqs., of Baltimore, and Com. Bal
lard, of Anne Arundel, participated.