American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-02

Marriage isl the Jail. The ceremony of mar |
rage was performed in Baltimore city and
county jill on Tuesday afternoon. The name
Of the happy bridegroom is James Ford, that
Of the Joyous bride Elizabeth P. Gross-bnth
of the sable race. 1t appears that Ford had
sought and obtained the affections of the fair
Elizabeth, and that under the promise of mar
rage had ruined her peace, and aGterward ahau-
doned her to the cold charities Of the world
1t soon became evident to the eye of the mother
of Elizabeth, that all things were not as right
as tEey should be. She Immediately, under
egal advice, had the fdithless swain arrested
and lodged in Jail, where he remained some
days, not being able to give the amount of
bail, $4,000 required. After considerable
persuasion Of his friends he consented that
the marriage ceremony should be performed
A colored minister, Rev. Joseph Wilson, was
accordingly sent for, and on Tuesday made
them man and wife. In that part of the cere-
monv where the minister asks the question,
"Will you take this woman to be your welded
wife2" Ford made no verbal reply, but content
ed himself by a simple inclination Of the head.
This nodding of the head did not satisfy the
worthy preacher, who told him he must say,
81 will" or he could not proceed. Ford find
ing there was no way Of lodging the question,
and that he was caught ut last, replied, "Well,
'spose | must but it goes agin the grain, "
At the conclusion of the marriage rites, the
bride and bridegroom left the jail in coHlpaay
with their friends.
Baltimore assembly Of Discussion. We at
tended the public meeting Of the Baltimore
Assembly of Discussion last Monday evening"
and were much giatified and pleased. A few
minutes after the prescribed time the Assembly
was called to order b. the President, MIR. Co
megys The usual prelimnaries being attended
TO, in the absence Of tie member appointed to
recite, the President was called upon to supply
his place. He rected with his accustomed
force and energy, tho Burning Of the Lexing-
ton, written by tho Milford Bard. The chair
then introduced TO the audience 2. II. LoVeioy,
Esq, who entertained them with an interesting
lecture. 1t was chiefly addressed to the NOM
bers, enforcing the necessity of the "Heart to
feel, us well as the Head TO think" 1t were
scarcely necessary to say he did full justice to
his subject. The question "Whether the Pen
has gained more iaurols than the Sword, i" was
next discussed by Mr.. Newton in the affirma-
tive, and Mr.. Mace in the negative. The dis
putantS manifested considerable pc emcal skill
and ingenuity, and quickoned by the occasional
cutbatsts OF rich, heart-stirring eloquence
The decision was given in favor of the Pen.
The meeting was large, aud honored and char
med by the presence of large number of Ia
dies, and passed off with general satisfaction.
Irarei from BaLimoreto Philadelphia. There
are now three regular daily conveyances from
this city to Philadelphia. The cars leaves the
Pratt St depot every morning at o'clock, and
every afternoon at O'Clock, each train reach
ing Philadel phia in six hours. The third con-
vGyance is by the Union steamboat line, which
leaves the foot Of Bowly's wharf, each evening
at S o'clock.
.4Tiuals and Ctedrances at this Port. During
the past month, there arrived at this port, 10
ships, barques, 80 briggs, and l02 schooners.
Total from foreign ports 81; coastwise l22-
whole number 1853, Of which l47 were Ameri- ,
can, British, and Bremen. The clearances
Tor the same period, were--S ships, 4 barques,
IL brGS and Is schooners--tOtal AZ, Of which
3S were American, 5 British, and . Bremen.
Discharged. Martha Collins, who was ar
rested some two weeks since, on the charge Of
stealing sundry articles, the property of Ann
+. Bartlett, was Yesterday brought before JUS
tice kenna.d for further examination. There
being not particle Of evidence TO connect her
with the theft, she was discharged.
To Keep The Peace. Nicholas Shields, for
abusing and threatening Bernard Kcrvin, was
arrested yesterday by officer Fuller, and releas-
ed on security to keep tho peace by Justice
Wright. Jane and Mary McGinn, for threat
ening and disturbing the family of Dennis Me-
Williams, were arrested and taken before JUS
hce McAllister, by whom they were released on
security to keep the peace.
Case for Court. Asbury Walter, for assault
ing and beating Margaret Downs, was arrested
yesterday, by officer Lambert aud taken before
Justice kennard, by whom he was committed
to jail to appear at Court
Breaking Things. Josiah Gordon forrioting
and breaking windows in Liberty street, was
yesterday committed to Jail to appear at Court,
by Justice Wright. Hew arrested by officer
Pamphillion.
Correction. In our paragraph in yesterdays
paper in reference to the robbery Of MIR. Lit
tleiohn, We stated that after going into the
house he played several games of cards. This
we learn was not the fact. Mr.. Littlelohn
on getting into the dem discovered
its character, and at once left for the hotel, on
his road to which, he was knocked down and
robbed as stated.
appointment At meeting of the board of
Public School Commissioners, held on Tues
day, Master John l.. Yeater was appointed Sc
cond Assistant Teacher in Male Public School
No. 8.
CONCERT oF SACRED Music. 4 Concer. of sa-
cred Music will be given this evening by the Choir