American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-10-14
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

yesterday and the day before, the water in the
harbor wasswelled up greatly beyond high tide
The whole of Pratt street, from Light to South
streets, was under water, to the depth of seve-
raj feet. Calvert street was covered with wa
ter as high up as Lombard during the day, and
all the streets running south, towards this por-
tion of Pratt street, had considerable water
backed up in them. There are but few eel
lars on this wharf and consequently but little
damage was sustained, the water not being high
enough to run in the lower floors. All the
wharves and docks around the Basin, were
more or less overlooked, and in some places
quantities Of wood foated off, but we hear of
10 considerable loss being sustained. Pratt
street was impossible for pedestrians at nearly
all the ntcrSecting streets, from Light street,
TO the bridge over Jones' Falls. We saw
boats being rowcd about in Pratt street, and it
was with great difficulty that small vessels
could be kept from floating on the wharf. The
favorable wind has brought up large number
of bay crafts, and there is probably af1oat in
them, 1000 bushels of corn, besides wheat
and other grain. Last evening the tide had
fallen some two feet, removing all apprehen-
sions of further overflow. The wharves up
on the Point were inundated All our mer-
chants having goods upon them suffered more
or less loss. The brig Columbia, Capt. Cof-
fin, lying at Howcl's wharf, broke her fastenings
and was considerably injured by being bumped
against the wharf, she was finally securedand
dashed. The Railroad Bridge at Canton, over
Harris Creek, was so much washed that it
was considered dangerous TO Gloss it. The pas
sengers to and from Philadelphia were convey
ed TO aud from the outer Depot in Omnibusses.
The mail due at two O'clock, was, in conse-
quencc, delayed until four. Capt. White and
several others, owning wood upon the County
wharf, have suffered considerably. The brig
Phoenix, from Kingston, Jamaica, and bound
in, went ashore on the Fort bar, where she yet
remains The steamer Pat8psco endeavoEed
to get her of, but up TO late hour last even
ing her efforts had been fruitlcss. The track
of the Railroad, west Of the Canton Bridge, has
been rendered impossible. The polls of the
Telegraph on the Philadelp ha line, near The
Canton bridge, were also washed away. This
will probably prevent lis from getting any Te-
legraphic news from the North for some days,
Storm in the Bay, Capt, Claypoole, of the
steamer Baltimore, who arrived yesterday morn
lug, from Chesapeake city, reports having eX
perienced a very severe blow in the bay. OF
North Point he passed the steamer Wocott
(supposed,) with canal boats in tow Two of
the boats having broken the tow-lino were adrfi.
He also passed off the "White Rocks, =" small
schooner, capszed, but could not learn her
name and saw no person on board. The stea
mer Cambridge was was going to the Wolcott's
assistance, if she needed any; but Captain G.
thought her safe, as she was making INTO North
Point Creek. One Of the tow-boats with the
Wolcott, had blown ashore, and the others filled
with water.
a Sensible JHan. On Monday evening, fe-
male was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road Depot, on information obtained
through the "lighlning lne," that she had alb
seconded from Washington, with the funds of
"lawyer." No particulars were given, and so
soon as the female was arrested, despatch
was sent to Washington, stating the fact, and
requesting the person who laid the charge, TO
come on Immediately. This did not appear TO
SUIT his views, and he wished to know il the te-
male could not be taken TO the "Relay House, "
where he would meet her. The answer was
"No." Could she be obtained and brought to
! Washington, if he sent an officer for her; an
swered "No" A little curiosity was excited
OIL account Of his refusal to come 10 Baltimore,
and he was asked why he could not come on
"Becanse," he replied, 81 owe money, and if
come to Baltimore, shall be arrested" OF.
course the woman was discharged, it being i'm
! Vel
In the District, there is no Imprisonment for
debt, and consequently man who is in debt
can have the largest liberty without the fear of
baihtfs, constables, and magistrates, with their
/ disagreeable concomitants The above party
knew he could "come on" but there was an
uncertainty of his looming back" and like a
sensible man he remained where he was.
The "PaIo Alto" This is the name of a new
| ontinn hnucp latplv onpnpd undpr ha oNen;oo,
of Col. Cain, at the corner of St. Paul's street
and Bank Lane. The worthy proprietor has
had several years experience in conducting
public houses, having been engaged extern
sively in the business at the North for many
years. He has fitted up the "Palo Alto" in
the most beautiful style-evcry thing is arrang-
ed in u convenient manner-a place for every
thing, and every thing in its place. To all
those who are fond of good plate of "Roast-
ed, Fried and Stewed," with the "lixins," we
advise them to call upon the polite and popu-
lar Col.
HOnorS 10 the Brave. The Eagle Artillerists
have appointed committee toproceed to Point
Isabel, Texas, and bring on the remains of the
gallant Mai. Samuel Ringgold, MORALLY woun-
ded in the battle of the Sth of May, at Palo
Alto. AT meeting of the officers of the 5th
Regiment, on Monday evening, resolutions of
coincidence with the family of the lamented
Watson were Immediately passed; al.o, reso-
| luton that the officers of the Regiment wear
the usual badge of mourning for the space of
sixty days.
Sale Of The Holiday Street Theatre Ratified.
| We learn that the Chancellor of the State, the
! Hon. Theodore Bland, has ordered and ad-
Judged that tie sale of the Holiday st. Thea
ire be absolutely ratified and confirmed, as made
by J. II. h Latyobe, Esq, trustee, to James V.
! Wagner, Eq., to which exceptions had been
taken by Mr.. Cohen and others.
A Long Race. a team of six horses, attach
ed 10 heavy wagon, ran off in Baltimore st.,