American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-19
CITY INTELLlGE NCE.

brave and gallant soldier, now lie on the Como
taph in the Rotunda Of the Merchants Ex
! change. The CenOtaph IS completed, is a most
chaste and appropriate affair, and the walls Of
the ROtunda having been tastetully hung in
habliments Of mourning, the whole scene is at
once imposing and grand. The coffin sits on
tho platform Of the Cenotaph, with the "Star-
spangled banner" gracefully folded over the
lid. A guard walks in silent and measured pa
ces around it, to keep off the crowd, who have
filled all the vacant space throughout the day.
Not the least subject of especial attention, is
the teamster Kelly, who continues to walk and
keep guard at the foot Of the coffin. This
faithfulness will not go unrewarded. The fol-
lowing companies have been detailed for guard
up 10 the da of the funeral:-The Junior Ar
tillery, Capt. Mcdowell, were on guard until
yesterday morning at O'Clock, when they
were relieved by the Eagle Artillery, Col.
Kane, who wers in turn, relieved by the Ma
ryland Guard, Capt. Grundy, at o'clock last
evening. The Columbia Rfiemen, Capt. Nc
Alster, will relieve the Maryland Guard this
morning, at O'Clock, who will be relieved by
the Maryland Cadets, Capt. Poor, this evening,
at o'clock. On Sunday morning, at o.
clock, the Ringgod Infantry, Capt. Chiffele,
will relieve tine Cadets; and Major Laws com
pany of Independent Greys will relieve the
Ringgod Infantry at O'Clock on Sunday even
ing, and be relieved by the City Guards, Capt.
MIllikin, on Monday morning, at o'clock
On Monday evening, at O'Clock, Capt. SUI
ter's troop Of cavalry will take charge Of the
corpse. On Tuesday, the funeral takes place
The Brave Teaa,ster Kelly, This ga liant SOL
der who in the day ofperl UolNnteered to ac-
company his beloved COMMUNICATIVE lamen-
ted Ringgold-to the field Of battle, the mem
orabo 9Th Of May at Palo Alto, whero the
commander gallantly and nobly fell. sacrifice
for his country's glory, and where tho voIun-
teer teamster lost his right arm in defending
the flag Of our Union, has not failed TO attract
an unusual degree OF interest among all classes
OF our community. In company with Major
Griffith, ono of the Committee, tho faithful
Kelly paid Us visit yesterday. He is as yet
III the prime of life, but the strong right arm
which would have earned its honest bread
/ through the world, is gone lost nObly, but its
loss cannot be replaced Since the exhuma-
ton Of Maj. Ringgold's remains at Point Isabel,
| the faithful soldier has followed them, with
I praiseworthy devotion, and his patriotism has
not been altogether unrewarded, as large purses
have been made up for him, in nearly every
! place of Importance through which he has pas
sed. He deserves as his term Of enlistment
/ had expired, to be remembered by Congress,
and we hope that full pension will be granted
| him. But that will not suffice for Baltimore
she must not be behind other cities, and we
therefore hope our military men will immedi'
atey take the matter in hand, and raise a sub
scrip ion for his benefit. Let this be done i'm
mediateIy, for we know that the berality o.
Balti'noreans will not let them be behind any
city in the Union,
Tender Of military Services. We learn will
pleasure that the "Fifst Mechanical Voian
leers,'' through Col. Hickman, ofthe 5ih Regi'
ment, " l., have rendered their services tC
His Excellency, Governor Pratt, to act during
the war with Mexico. This is one Of our oldes
and most honored companies, having been or
gained more than half century since i
: held the second post of honor in the 5,h Rest
: ment at the battle Of North Point, aud was on'
of the companies detailed in the advance party
to feel the enemy and bring on the light. il
that critical period it acquitted itself with
: great credit, The company is now, we nm
dors'and, in excellent condition, and at {