American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-11

purchased splendid sword ny subscription,
made formal presentation OF it to him, at the
Exchange Hotel An excellent supper had
been prepared, after partaking OF which, Ben
iamin G. Freshman, Esq, arose, and IN brief,
pertinent address, presented tn, sword to the
gallant Captain, who replied IN an appropriate
and happy manner Capt Kerr, it will be re-
collected, participated in the battles of the sth
and 9th of MAY, on the Rio Grande, since
which time. he has been in the recruiting SER
vice in Baltimore, but has recently received or
ders to proceed to active service again, and he
will depart Immediately. The sword is like
the regular U. S. dragons sabre, with body
belt and slngs. sword knot and every thing
complete. The inscription upon the scabbaro,
which is of highly polished steel, is as follows:
presented to Captain Croghan Kerr, Of the U.
S. DRAGONS, bv citizens OF Baltimore, as tes-
timonial of their appreciation of his worth as a
soldier and gentleman, Sept, 8, 1916 " 1t is
a worthy testimonial Of regard, and we know
Will be highly appreciated
A Nuisance .fbaled. We congratulate the
public, and particularly the ladies, that there is
at last a hope that the pavement of the side
walk in Baltimore street, between Charles and
st. Paul's streets, will be put down, and that
great public thoroughfare be again made pass
able without the danger of breaking limbs or
being turned into the street to effect passage
through the mud. The fire which destroyed
the buildings to which we refer, took place on
Saturday morning, the cath of January last,
and from that day to the present time, period
of nearly eight months, the pavement has been
in such state as to drive the people on the
south side of the street altogether, TO the seri-
Gus detrment of the adjoining business in that
square. II the Mayor and city officers have no
power over such matters, it is high time that
some limit should be set as to the length of
time that persons building should be allowed to
ebstruct the public highways. We think that
eight months is entirely beyond the mark
What say the city authorities!
Fire. The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon
about two o'clock, was caused by the discov-
cry of flames and smoke issuing from the two
story brick house, occupied by MIR. Evan Ham
ilton, in German, between Hanover and Sharp
streets, on the north side. The fire communi-
Gated to the roofs of two other houses in the
same block, the enc occupied by Mr.. John
Parker, and the other by Mr.. Richard Dono-
hue. Mr.. Hamilton, and Mr.. Parker, kept
public houses, and Mr.. Donahue, taior's shop,
in the first stories, and each occupied the upper
parts of the houses as dwellings. The roofs of
the houses occupied by Messis DOnahue and
Hamilton, were burnt nearly off, and the upper
parts of The buildings considerably injured; that
occupied by Mr.. Parker did not sustain much
injury, except from the quantity Of water
thrown in by the engines. All three sustained
a small loss in damage by water to their lurni-
ture. The buildings belonge to Messrs Tho
mas s. Philip Baltzell, and were insured in the
Equitable Insurance office, in the sum of $4,000
each, CSC, 000,l The prompt arrival and exer-
tons of the fremen, saved the buildings from
total destruction.
The Rail Road Depot. We learn that it is
intended to place an iron railing, short dis
lance within the outer gate of the Baltimore
and Ohio Rail Road Depot, Pratt street, with
gate of the same material, to open for the
admission ofthe cars and passengers, and that
all other persons will be strictly excluded from
the building, on the arrival and departure o
the various trains of cars. This will no doub
be great improvement as it will keep off the
crowds of porters, hackmen, and loafers who
are always around the cars on the arrival or
departure ofthe various trains, to the great an
convenience oftravellers. This plan has been
adopted in the North, and is much approved
Of The front gate to the Depot, and immense
cross supporter, of iron, attracts the attention
of every person, aud when the improvements
are completed, will make great addition to
the building.
military ViSiterS. The Second City Troop of
Philadelphia, under Capt Darlington, will ar
rive here this afternoon, at O'Clock, by the
Philadelphia train of cars, and will be received
at the depot by the Independent Light Dra-
goens, under Col. Bouldin, who will escort
them TO tber quarters. The visiting troop will
join in the celebration of the 18th of Septem-
Der, tomorrow.
Wants Wtnding. We noticed yesterday, a
large hole in the north footway of Baltimore
street bridge, across Jones' Falls, which looks
very much like trap to break the leg of some
unwary pedestrian. 1t should be mended i'm
medialely. Would not the city be liable for
damages in case All accident should occur.
through the neglect Of the city authorities.
Discharged. A colored girl, named Mary
Wright, alias Webb, was arrested Yesterday.
by officer Hays, on the charge of stealing some
silver ware, the property Of Mrs. Hall, The
evidence not being conclusive as to her guilt,
Justice Manning, before whom she was exam
ined, discharged her.
The Washington Hose Company. This eff
cient fire company have removed their fire ap-
paratus from their old to their new engine house,
on Conway street, and are now ready and will
ling to lend their aid on all occasions, in pro-
tecting and saving the property of their fellow
citizens, from destruction by fire.
The Laurel Troop. The fine troop of horse
from Laurel Factory, Prince Georges county,
under Col. Capron, are expected to arrive in
the city this afternoon, ON a visit, They will
Join in with the Baltimore volunteers in cele-
brating the anniversary of the battle of North
Point tomorrow.
Detention The steamer Georgia, Captain
Cannon, due here on Wednesday morning, did
not leave Norfolk, on account Of violent
storm OF wind and rain, which continued the
whole Of Tuesday. Some aPprehensions were
felt for her safety, but the above accounts for