American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Alarms Of Fire There was an alarm of fire
yesterday, at l2 o'clock, caused by the burning
Of an old frame building on Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. Loss trifing. The alarm at O'Clock
p. M, proved TO be false. A disposition was
manifested by the United and New Market fire
companies to get up fight bat the prompt
arrival of the police, prevented an actual out
break,-There was another alarm about hall
past O'Clock, last evening, which proved also
to be false The firemen were out in great
numbers, ready for Il rumpus, but the police
again succeeded in preventing any collision.
The Minor La,C. We understand that his
Honor the Mayor, has given orders to the police,
TO enforce strictly the law relating to minors
running with the engines So boys look out!
.uarket-Street Bridge. We noticed a few
days since, the laying of new floor, on the
north sidewalk of this bridge; we perceive that
workmen are now employed in laying n SINH
lar one, on the south sidewalk. These repairs
were much needed, and should have been done
long since. down view of Jones' Falls, is
not very pleasant to nervous pedestrians.
Gases for Court Julian Barhanson, for as
sauting and beating Charles Blank, was yes
tetday arrested by officer Wilson, and released
on security to appear at Court by Justice Ken
nard.- George Cummns, for as'aulring aud
beating Elizabeth Collins. was arrested by Off
Ger McDonpeil, and, in default o, security,
committed to jail to appear at Court by Justice
McAiIister.
Serious Accident One of the workmen en-
ga ged in driving piles for the foundation of the
new Tobacco Warehouse at the corner of
Charles and Conway streets, met with seri-
Gus accident yesterday afternoon. The rope
attached to the "Plle Driver" broke, causing
the huge machine to fall upon him, breaking
one of his arms and bruising his body and legs
in quite a serious manner. His wounds were
dressed by physician, after which he was con-
vcyed to his residence.
Cold Feather. Yesterday morning was the
coolest we have had this fall and quite a
heavy frost was observed along the water cour-
SEES. Fires are by no means uncomfortable, and
thick clothing is becoming requisite. The great
change in the temperature has caused many
persons to be laid up with colds and influenza.
We may, however, expect warm spell yet
before winter sets in, which is generally khown
| bv the name of "lndan SUMNER
Returned Home. Rev. DR.. Kurrz and Rev.
| DR.. Morris of this city, have reached home
from their trip to Europe. They arrived at
New York in the packet ship Wellington from
London, whence they sailed on tie ED ult,
and on the 10Th inst. experienced tremen-
dous hurricane, in which the ship lost sails and
bulwarks, and sustained much other damage.
Discharged, The two boys, Kelley and
I Thompson, who were arrested on the afternoon
of Thursday last, on the charge Of aiding in
the escape of young Kelley, the supposed mur-
derer, were yesterday brought out and dis
| 1 i . 4 10
being deemed sufficient to convict them OF the
charge.
e Tribute Of Respect. The members Of Harno
:, nv Lodge |. o. .. f. paraded yesterday after.
noon in great numbers to attend the funeral Of
their late associate Mr.. WIN. Roberts. They
: were attended by fine band of music.
y Beating his Wife. Napoleon Castor, colored
IS charged with ussaultng and threatening the
q life oil his wife, was arrested and taken to the
Middle district watch house on Sunday night
% He was committed to all to appear at court by
It Justice Belt.
G Wing Ward Meetings. The Wings of the
~ city hold ward meetings this evening, for thc
:, purpose ofan organization, preparatory to the
y elections next month.
s. Coz. Pratt. tlis Excelency, Gov. Pratt, r.
" rived in the city yesterday, and put up at Bar
II NUNS City Hotel.
II Sales at The Exchange. Messrs Thompson S
!. Cover, auctioneers, sold yesterday, at the Elk
change, the following propery;-The brcl
III building on the North side of E. Pratt street
n Cd door from the Northwest corner of High an,
70 Pratt streets, fronting 25 feet, with depth o
~ SO feet inches, in fee, for the sum of S4,0lC
purchaser, john M. Banded. ....
three story bick dwelling in Centre street
te fronting Is feet inchos, running back go fee
h or Whereabouts; subject to a ground rent of 81
"A 81 per annum. Also subject to the dover @
Mrs. II Dorsey, Snr., for the sum of $780,
y purchaser, Mr. Dorsey
r. Also, the undivided half Of York Springs All
e. Farm, situated in Adams county, Pa, contain
no ing I60acres, with the improvements, includn
large Flour Mill, for ,s5O;-purchasel
Arnold Gardner
We Also. So I-s feet of ground on the East sid
,g Of Broadway, south Of Lombard street. otoiu
W ing Capt Huggs's property, with depth q
ho 900 feet. Sold per front foot at Ss2 5o;-puI
chaser, Mr.. Allen.
no Also, an annuity Of Gas, on lot OF groun'
Vn situate On Ann street, Improved by two brio
On houses two stories high, with stables, SIC, fo
r. the sum Of S630;-purchaser, Jas. V. Wagne
:, Also, an annuity OF sz4 SO, secured on prop
no etty adjoining the above, for Ss35i-same pul
te chaser.