American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-03-31

on Friday evening last, at Mis-. Clouds, South
street. There was pretty general attendance
of the officers and members of both branches
of the Councils, and anumber of invited guests,
among whom were Mayor Davies, MIR. Hunt,
Register, Mr.. Snyder, Collector, Mcssrs. Muir
ray and Bakeney, Commissioners, representa-
tiyes of the press, and others. The table was
literally crowded with flesh, fowl, fish, oysters
sc &C., prepared in the very best style by the
hostess, whose capacity in catering for the taste
is too well established to need more being said
in reference to the supper Oh this occasion; but
if additional proof were wanted it might be
found in the heartlness with which it was par
taken ofby the gentlemen present. The walls
of the room were festooned with evergreen,
over and around which were sundry American
flags, and several portraits of eminent Amerl-
can characters. The supper over, the cloth
was removed, and then followed series of en-
tertainmens in the way of wines, liquors,
swoetmeats, &c. We shall not attempt to give
any special account of the very many good
things said, sung and done during the evening,
and will simply refer to the pleasant manner
i'll which it passed of; every person seemed to
he at case, cheerful and disposed to contribute
to the general hlarity and pleasantness of the
OCCASION We may also state, as we do with
pleasure, that there was an entire absence of
any political allusion during the whole even
ing. There were present, as might be expect
ed under the circumstances, a large ma iorty
Of gentlemen attached TO the democratic par
ty, now ascendant in this city, and while we
feel satisfied that the intelligent members of the
other party who were present will duly appre-
ciate the honorable motives that prevented its
introduction, it will also rebound much to their
credit as men and purtIsans. We mention this
fact, merely because of its noueliy, Of we may
use the word,) for there is scarcely ever an
assemblage of persons convened nowadays,
upon social or festive occasions, but what poll
tics are introduced, and we think the example
thus set worthy of all imitation. But without
going farther into homily upon political tolc-
ration, we may say in conclusion to the junior
and senior 'fathcrs of the city," also the wor-
thy Mayor, and officials generally, that we wish
them all many years of prosperity and happi-
ness.
The City .HWkets. During stroll through
the Lexington Market OIL Friday morning, and
again through the Centre Market OH Saturday
morning, We were particularly struck with the
great abundance Of the various delicacies of the
season-to say nothing of the choice and beau
tful flowers that decked many otthe stands The
''great deep" seemed to have yielded up it's
treasures, such was the plentiful supply of all
kinds of fish, which were selling quite low for
the season--6ne large fresh sIlad at % to SOC
per pair; fresh herrings DC per dozen, and rock,
perch, and other descriptions of the "fnny
tribe" at equally cheap rates. AS to vegetables,
there seemed to be no end, while the butchers
stalls fairly groaned beneath all that was mvit-
ing to the epicure, and at the same time, at
prices within the means of the poorest citizen.
The supply of fowls was also abundant-live
chickens were selling at 8 | l-4c each; killed do
at 40 to e. Lee per pair; turkies 75c to 81 II
l-2 each; and fine robbins at CSC per Dozen
Excellent print butter 81 Lee per h., and roll
l6 to 25c Eggs were also quite plentiful, and
to be had as low as l0c per Dozen Among
the vegetables we noticed lettuce fer to Sc a
head, and celery at 10 to II -2per bunch
More Fires Incendarism The alarm of fire
about two O'Clock on Saturday morning was
caused by an attempt to fire a new unfinished
UIich house, on pennsylvania Avenue. 1t was
put out by the Waterman, but little damage
being done. Tho alarm about one O'Clock in
the day proceeded from a two-story brick house,
in FTench-st near Exeter, the property of Mr.
John Mckeava. A portion of the roof was
burnt off. The less is fully covered by poll
cy in the Fireman's Office About five o'clock
in the afternoon there was another alarm,
which was caused by the partial burning of the
roof ola brick house adjoining Pratt.st bridge.
1t was soon put out with but little loss. Be-
tween twelve and one o'clock, on Saturday
night, two new unoccupied brick houses, west
of Eutaw, and north of Madison St, were en-
trely destroyed having been designedly fired by
some heartess mscreant Notwithstanding the
great distance the firemen were soon upon the
hnir 10, tha
rendered abortivG by the scarcity of water.
Dgslcotion. A dofalcation of $4,000 was
discovered about week since in the account
Of John Saumenig, a book-keepor in the Union
Bank of this city. Mir Saumenig has been en-
gagged in various capacities in the Bank for the
last twenty years, and such was his supposed
integrity, that when the deialcation was disco
vered, its truth could scarcely be realized by
the officers of the Bank. He was a communi-
cant in ono of our christian churches, and was
regarded by his friends as a pattern of christian
mcekness. He was an agent for the settlement
Of an estate, and in his transactions with the
Bank, connected with this estate, he succeeded
in embezzling the amount above stated. The
Bank, it is sad will not be loser, as the de-
faultlng clerk has property, and his securities
can make up any deficiency. MIR. Saumenig
HAS ieil Iue Guy loT parts unknown.
Magnetic Telegraph. We understand that
arrangements are now being made to extend
Professor Morse's electro. magnetic telegraph,
northwardly, under private patronage. 1t is
extremely to be regretted that Congress did
not act more promptly and efficiently in the
matter, but we hope to see it yet entirely under
the control of the government. So soon as
the City Council grant permission to extend
and continue the posts used in supporting the
wires, they will be brought to the city post Of
flee with view to their extension as already
We hope the Council will prompt
ly grant the permission, as no harm can result
from it to the city, and much public good most
assurey will.
huing Literary association. At a meeting of
the Irving Literary Association, held on Friday
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