American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper., 1846-08-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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;, Parade. The Butchers Troop" command
ed by Captain Suter, paraded yesterday after
:. noon, and together with their escort, the SIN
dependent Light Dragons" Col. Benzinger,
made quite martial appearance. This is the
first parade Of the "Butcher's Troop" in full
uniform and was highly creditable. They
numbered about thirty men, and will on their
next parade have number more out. We are
pleased to see the military spirit of our citizens
on the increase, and hope to chronicle many
more new corps yet in few months.
Right Officer Pamphillion, yesterday, took
in custody a deiormed pauper, named Henry
| Harrington, who has been in the habit of beg
ging for a long time, on the corner of Balti-
more and Grant streets. He was committed
/ by Justice kennard TO the Aims House. 1t is
SAID that he has considerable means, and pays
regular board at a tavern in Light-st. The
! Aims House is certainly the right place for all
such persons, where, if as they assert, they are
paupers, they will be properly cared for with
out being a constant bore upon the public
! There are Il "few more of the same sort" in the
city yet, who should be dealt with in the same
manner.
Cross Fire. William Goodwin was arrested
yesterday by officer Gamble, on the charge cfI
assaultng Jacob Barantz; and Jacob Barantz,
charged with an assault upon William Good |
win. They were held to bail for their appear
ance at court by Justice Kennard Pistols were
drawn and quite rencontre anticipated, but !
fortunately no damage of any great amount was
done. 1t was quite an exciting affair, and will
give the court some trouble to unravel it.
.4nolher Case of DrooVning. German,
named J. Harman Coupleman, was accidental
ly drowned about o'clk, on Tuesday night,
at the City Block, by falling overheard from
the steamboat Relief He was the driver of |
furniture wagon, and had been employed to
remove some articles from the boat, which had |
been on an excursion in the afternoon. He was
aged about 40 years, and has left wife and
four children His body was recovered about
10 O'Clock yesterday morning, and an inquest
held over it by Coroner Hooper. Verdict in
accordance with the facts,
Obtaining Goods Under False Prctences Cal
vim Blades, Nathan Sherlock and Samuel Car
ing, were arrested and taken to the Middle
District Watch House on Tuesday night, on
the charge of obtaining a quantity of boots,
shoes and hats from Samuel Burman and Sa-
mnel Robinson under false pretences. Justice
kennard committed them to Jail for further
hearing, to take place this afternoon at 8 o'clk
Young Rogues. William Sower, a white
boy, WIS brought to the Southern District
Watch House on Tuesday night by watchman
! Woodward charged with stealing a box of
iewelry of the value Of $50, the property Of
Joseph Richenberger. Justice Showacre com
mitted him to Jail for further hearing. He
gave the names Of four other boys, who, he
says, were engaged in the theft Warrants
have been ISSUED for their arrests.
Rioting in The Market House. Ann Sly and
Mary Fowler, charged with rotous and disor-
derly conduct in the Bel-Air Market on Tues
day afternoon, were yesterday arrested by Off
GERS knghton and Ray, Justice Rdgely fined
them each 81 and costs.
The Prise Ring. The beautiful gold finger
ring which was drawn by lottery by the COM
pany on board the steamer Pocahohtas, at the
Watchman Fire Company's Excursion, on
Tuesday afternoon, was won by two orphan
brothers, between and 10 years of age, the
sons of Mr.. John Parsons, who was killed by
!, the explosion of the steamer "Paul Jones'" a
bout one year since. The lucky number was
6Sl. 1t was formally presented to them by
VIM. Alexander, Esq, with few pertinent
: and appropriate remarks.
Body Found. The body of George Waters,
the colored man who was accidentally drowned
on Monday night by falling from the steamboat
Pocahontas, was recovered yesterday morning
at the head of the basin, near Light street wharf
An inquest was held over it by Coroner Hooper,
and verdict returned of accidental drown
ing" His body was conveyed TO his late resi-
dence in Orchard street.
Brutal Assault. A small boy, named Philip
Wehrheni, was assaulted yesterday morning
with a cowhde in q most brutal manner by
Thomas s. Keyser A warrant, issued by JUS
tice Showacre at the instance of the father of
the boy, was placed in the hands of officer
Gross, who in a short time arrested Keyser and
took him before the above named Justice, who
released him on security to appear at court on
Saturday.
Baltimore City Grsys. This is the name of
a new volunteer company, which has lately
been formed in the "West End" The follow
ing are the names of the officers: David Emert.
Captain; Thomas G. Richards lst Lieutenant;
Geo. F. Counselnan, I'd do Geo. P. Hamline,
Sd do They expect to make.their first uniform
parade about next Monday.
Fined Officer Kries, yesterday arrested
Mrs Barry, for throwing stones in the street.
She was fined 81, with costs, by Justice Arm
strong.
Case for Court. Richard Bassett, charged
with assaulting and beating John Howard, was
yesterday committed to jail to appear at court
by Justice McAllister.