American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-12-31

Convention for the Benefit Of the Poor
Agreeably TO II call from his honor the Mayor,
the committees selected by the different wards
to make collections of money for the benefit of
the suffering poor, met yesterday afternoon, in
the chamber of the First Branch of the City
Council. They were called to order at 4
o'clock. B. II. Richardson, Esq, was appoint
ed Chairman, and DR.. James Mccormick, Sc
cretary. The object Of the meeting was ex
planned in brief speech by Henry Myers,
Esq, which was understood to be the ascer-
tanment of the best mode of distributing the
funds collected. But thirteen wards ware re-
presented. Considerable difference of opinion
existed among the members as to the best
mode to be adopted, and after a session of two
hours resolution to the following effect was
passed; "That the Convention adiourn TO
meet again on Monday afternoon next, at 8
O'Clock, and that the President be authorized
to call upon the seven delinquent wards, to or
ganizo and appoint delegates to attend said
meetings; and further, that he appoint COM
mittee to report plan for a proper distribu-
ton of the funds" On motion, the Conven-
ton adjourned till Monday next. We learn
that the 10th ward has collected already S6l5,
and the 9th ward S4O0. TIE following are
the wards not representative 4lh, 9th, 18th,
18th, l4th, 10th and Goth.
The Sabbath School Exhibition at Monument
street Church. One of the most interesting
Sabbath School exhibitions which it has heen
our happiness to witness, TOOK place at the NJ.
f.. Church, Monument-st., last Monday even
ing. So great was the interest manifested that
the house was crowded. The exercises consist
cd of Rotations, singing, aud scriptural exam
nations. Scholars from four schools and an in
FAINT School, comprising, we believe, the Sun
day School Society of the North BALTIC. Station,
were present, and we do not say too much,
when we say, that all who participated in the
exercises acquitted themselves with infinite
credit The teachers to whose religious tut
ton these children are entrusted, deserve un-
bounded praise for the exemplary manner in
which they have discharged their arduous du-
ties.
Another Pilot Boat Missing We learn from
the Argus, that much anxiety and great fears
are felt for the safety of the pilot boat "Grat-
tude," Of this port, she not having been heard
from since the 10th of December, when she
was seen about forty miles east of Cape Hem
ry, tremendous northeast snow storm pre-
vailing at the time. There were on board at
the time, four pilots, viz Mcssrs. Hubbard,
Owens, VIM. Ilchariah, jr. and another,
whose name is not recoected Besides these
there were three negro hands on board. The
Gratitude was about ninety tons, inst twelve
months old, aad considered one of our safest
and best pilot boats.
A Co,Uardly Attack. While two men and a
woman, all Germans, were proceeding quietly
along Cav st., near the Odd Fellows Hall, last
evening, three blackguards having the forms,
but not the spirit Of men, without the slightest
provocation, struck one of the Germans on the
face and knocked him down on the pavement.
The names of the offenders we could not ascer-
tain We hope, however, they may be arrest
ed and receive, as they deserve, the most con-
dign punishment.
.qSsaulting his Sister. Thomas Golf, charged
with assaulting and beating his sister, was az
rested and taken TO the Southern District watch
house ON Monday, from whence he was yester
day morning committed to Jail by Justice Show
acre.
Colmty Court. The January term of this
tribunal will commence its session Tomorrow.
The magistrates Of the city are requested to
send in their appeal bonds to-day-by so doing
they will facilitate the business of the Court.
Dividends. The President and Directors Of
the Union Bank Of Maryland have declared a
half yearly dividend Of three per cent. The
Farmers s Planters Bank has declared half
yearly dividend Of three per cent. The West
crn Bank of Baltimore has declared half year
| ly dividend Of three per cent.
assault lCih intent to kill Officer Pamphi-
lion arrested yesterday II. G. Applegarth and
| Alexander Mobery, on the charge Of assaultlng
with intent to kin Samuel klnly aud Thomas
Lennon They were taken before Justice
Showacre, by whom they we're released on Sc
curity, to appear at Court.
Case for Court Louis Peck, charged with
assauting and beating Louisa Hawkins, was
yesterday arrested by officer League, and com
milted to Jail to appear at Court by Justice
! Brothcrton. The parties are colored.