American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-08-26

the following piece of ''skinning," as it was
called, and which is rather too good to be lost,
showing at the same time the desperate straits
certain class Of gentlemen are put to in
making a raise. A well known Cease who
was hard up for money, meeting a brother chip
in the street, told him he would give him a dol
lar il he would walk across tho street, 90 into
the front door of the hotel opposite. and in
walking in, be very lame in his right leg, but
come out in few moments and be lame in the
icft leg. Without asking why or wherefore,
the fellow did as requested, and the "skinner''
going up to gentleman, remarked to him how
lame that man was in his left leg, who was just
going in the hotel. The gentleman said he
was not lame in his left, but in his right leg,
which the other insisted was not the case 70
settle the matter, the "skinnel" Immediately
proposed bet of $40 that the man was lame
in his left leg, which the gentleman will.
ingly took up. The money was posted, and
in few moments out came the fellow so des-
perately lame in his left les, that he could
scarcely get down the steps of the hotel, and oil
course the money was lost by the gentleman,
who could scarce believe his own eye.sight; for
although the man came out lame in the left
he was perfectly certain he went in lame in his
right leg, but at the same time he never inn
agned any collision between the parties. We
have heard of many ways TO make raise, but
this gets little ahead of all.
Serious .9ccident. gentleman named JONES'
from Baltimore county, while coming into town
Yesterday morning, and when near the first toll
gate on the Philadelphia Road, was thrown
from his suky and considerably injured. He
was taken to farm house in the neghborhood
where his wounds were dressed, after which he
was brought to the city and placed under the
care ola physician. Although one ofhs arms is
badly broken, he is expected to be out in a few
days.
The First Baltimore Sharp Shooters. Wear
pleased TO learn that an effort is being made to
revive and re-organize this old company of vol
unteers, and that the effort has every prospect
of being successful. At a meeting held a few
evenings since, a number ofnew members was
obtained, and the roll now exhibits goodly
number of signatures. The "Sharp Shooters
were at one time 'crack" company, and we
have no doubt but that their appearance in their
new uniforms, which they are preparing, will
meet with favor from our citizens. Success to
them.
Ran Of. A horse attached to dray, ran
off in west Pratt street, yesterday afternoon,
and coming in contact with an awning post,
broke it off, and threw the horse, who received
a severe cut on the side of the head by falling
on the curb-stone. A small child made mar
row escape, being knocked down by the wheel,
but fortunately fell out of its range.
FGremens Visit. We are informed that the
columbia Hose Company" Of Philadelphia
purpose visiting Baltimore on the ensuing 18th
of September. They are to be the guests of
the "Mechanical Fire Company" who will no
doubt, in connection with their brother fire.
men, give them Baltimore welcome.
Theft. On Monday evening, a thief entered
the entry of a private dwelling in Fayctte St,
adjoining the Rev. Mr.. Duncan's church, and
finding nothing else available, appropriated
white fur hat, the property Of member of the
bar. We wouldn't be in that thief's place for
something handsome, if he is caught, as the
loser vows to assist the Attorney General in
the prosecution.
The Steamer Cambridge. We were in error
yesterday in stating that this fine steamer had
been purchased by the government, and that
she was expected to leave for the south in a few
days. We have been informed "by authority"
that no such sale has yet taken place.
Correction. In the list of applicants for the
benefit of the insolvent laws, published in our
paper of yesterday, the name of John w. Clan
vile should be James w. Granville.
The Washington TriangIe. The large fire
triangle of the Washington Hose Company, re-
Gently placed upon their new engine house,
will be rung on this evening at 8 l-2 O'Clock,
for the purpose Of trying it. Our firemen will
take notice, and not construe it into an alarm
of fire.
In his old quarters. George Ely, was ares
ted yesterday by officers Moon and Gamble on
the charge of asssulting and beating Thomas
w Marks. Justice Kennard committed him to
Jail in default of security to keep the peace.
.4rriual Of EmigrantS. The ship Post, from
Bremen arrived at this port yesterday with 222
German passengers.