American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE

State Temperance Convention. This Con-
ventlon, which was very large and composed
of delegates from the various Temperance So.
cetes, and Divisions of the Sons of Temper
ance, throughout the State, assembled in the
I Lecture room of the Charles street Methodist
Church, corner OF Charles and Fayette streets,
at 10 o'clock, yesterday morning, and proceed
ed to the transaction Of business, report of
which will be found on our first page.
Coroners Inquest. An inquest was held,
Yesterday morning, by Coroner Bowman, over
the body of a colored woman named Robinco
Ennis, who resided in the house of Mrs. Pull
ley, North street, where she died suddenly
Drs Frck and Vanbibber made post mortem
examination, and the jury upon hearing their
testimony, Rendered verdict Of "congostion Of
the lungs, occasioned by disease Of the heart"
The deceased was about so years Of age.
Case of Charity. A female is now in dis
tressng situation, and loudly calls for the in
reference of the charitable ladies of Baltimore.
She is the widow of one of the army, who left
Baltimore with Capt. Piper for the scene of
war, but who died on his way to the Rio
Grande Of the fever with which so many 9TH
ers died. She has three chlldren-0ne of them
born since her husband left; and she and her
babes are in great want Of even the necessaries
Of life. She lives up stairs in a small house on
the south side Of Low street, the third house
west of Exeter st. Her name is Beacham, and
is worthy of any relief that may be afforded
The ladies' will please take her case in hand
without delay.
Fire. Yesterday afternoon about o'clock,
the house occupied by Mrs. Adair in Holiday
street, was discovered 10 be on fire in gthe sit
ting room Of the second story. High Cunsta-
BILE Clifford with the aid of a few of his officers
succeeded in extingushing the fames, without
raising an alarm. The damage was not
much.
Not Partial 10 .Merico. A man named Mi |
chael Lair, who had enlisted in the U. S. Ar |
my at Frederick, Md, was arrested Yesterday
by Waterman Dennis McClennen, of the wes-
tern district, on the charge of being a deserter.
He had started from Frederick for Baltimore
in company with a recruiting corporal, but
when they put up at Ellicolt's Mills for the |
night, Michael "made tracks," his military ar
dor to fight on the Rio Grande having I'M
fortunately left him. He was committed to
Jail by Justice Wright, to await "Uncle Sans"
order.
Military. The Independent Light Dragons,
Adjutant Bouldn, commanding, and the
Butchers Troop, Capt. Suter, paraded yester-
day afternoon in great numbers. After march |
ing through several of the principal streets, |
they proceeded to Broadway, where they went
through their beautiful drill
The Maryland Cadets Capt. Poor were also |
out in goodly numbers, After forming at their
armorY, they Immediately proceeded to Capt.
Fredorcks' Reservoir House for target shoot
ing. The prize, a beautiful silver cup, was
awarded to private Jas. NJ Deems, They were
accompanied by the fine band of the National
Blues
Honorably acquitted. Thomas Maffit and
VIM. Tate, the gentlemen who were mention
ed in our paper Of yesterday in connection with
the charge Of swindIing the captain of canal
boat out Of $50, were examined last evening
before Justice EgerLon, and honorably acquit-
ted, there being not particle of evidence to
connect them with the charge.
U. S. Circuit Court. This tribunal was en-
gagged yesterday, in the case of J. Leander
Starr VS.. Charles Thompson. an action to re-
cover damages sustained by falling into eel
lar. Johnson for plaintiff; Stewart for defend
ant.
Disturbing Congregation. Joseph P. Rob.
inson, colored, charged with disturbing the
of the Asbury Church. ~ East
st, on Tuesday night, was arrested anu Iock-
ed up in the middle district watch-house until
when, no body appearing against
him. he was discharged.
Grand Lodge Of Mmyland-FTee and .accept-
ed .NasonS. The body now in session in this
city, at Masonic Hall, st. Paul's st. on Tues
day evening elected the following officers for
tho ensuing twelve months:--Charles Gilman,
M. W. Grand Master; Hugh Ely, r. w. Rep
Grand Master; Daniel A. Piper, R. w. s. G.
Warden; h. G. Morse r. w. |. G. Warden;
Joseph Robinson, r. w. e. Secretary; Jesse
T. Peters, r. w. G. Treasurer; Charles R.
Purnell r. W. G. Marshall.
Daring Robbery. The dwelling of the Rev.
Mr.. Dunlap, Asquith ST., was entered some
time during Tuesday night and robbed of a
large quantity of valuable clothing, and all
the silver ware in the house, except two small
spoons. The clothing 'f&en, included nearly
the whole of the wear - apparel OF the family
much of it being ,ust washed. 1t is TO be
hoped the robbers may be speedily arrested.
THE ROMAN AMPHrrHEATRE-Bene6t e. Master
Hernandez. The benefit of this wonderful young
equestrian has boen fixed for tonight, when he will
appear in several of his acts. The renowned Levi
j. North will also appear, and ride his principal act
The names Of these two celebrated riders is sufficient
to fill the house from pit dome y Independent Of
tn, ir performances, the other membeFsW the com
pany will give various new and beautiful feats. Let
not a vacant seat be seen in the Amphheatre this
evening. To secure good seats, application should
be made at the Box office during the day.
The MuSEuM-Mrs. Hunt. This charming actress
makes her fourth appearance at the Saloon this eve
ming, which has been crowded every night since her
engagement. She appears this evening in the new
Comedy called '.The Fors of n Nightn aud
the amusing farce of "The Four Sisters" She will
be sustained by the whole strength of the company.
OUR Book TABLE. We have received from Mr..
w. N. Hauison No. l46 Baltimore street, the Octo-