American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-02-26


gress of Know ledge" The lecture was of that
peculiar character, of which it is almost i'm,
possible to give an abstract. The subject wns
illustrated BY copious historical examples, or
hbtinu the progressive influence of knCH-
ledgo, as developed in the mental, moral, social
and political condition Of the world. The lee !
tore was characterised by general perspcuty
of arrangement, manly vigor of thought, rich /
ness and propriety of imagery, and pure,
chaste flow of language, which elected the
warm appreciation of an intelligent and dis
eliminating au1itoIy. From the premises as
sumed bv the lecturer, he drew the inference
that the present state of society was vastly su-
perior, in regard to every thing calculated to
ennobo and dignity human nature, to any that
preceded it; and that the elements of progress
now operating in society, will ultimately de- |
velope themselves in results, Of which the in |
tellect of man can form no adequate conCep- !
ton The lecturer closed with an interesting
comparison of the respective characters off
Washington and Napoleon, IN which the supe-
riority Of the "Cincnnatus OF the West" was
clearly established, in one OF the most beauti-
ful eulogiums we have ever had the pleasure
of hearing. The concluding bow OF the Hon.
gentleman was the prelude to very fattering
manifestation Of popular applause,
Baltimore .4nnwa! Conference Of the Meihodi8,
EpiscopaL Church. This body Of Methodist
Ministers, embracing about 200 members, will
convene in this city on "Wednesday, March
nth, in their Church, OH Estaw st. The We
neGablc Bishop Hedding is expected to preside.
Bishops James and Waugh will likewise be in
attendance. This Conference embraces the
Western shore of Maryland, with portions of
Virginia and Pennsylvania and about 10000
Church members. We arc net apprzed if their
session will be conducted with closed doors,
but would suggest if that course should be CON
cluded on, that the Conference would autho-
rze the Secretary to furnish the daily papers
with the transactions of general interest for
publication, as the daily press would not desire
to interfere with the pirate matters OF any de-
nomination, but there was almost a universal
desire upon the part of all persons friendly to
the Nj. Z. Church, during the last Conference,
TO learn matters of general interest, and the
brief publications which were made were OBJ
iected to by the Conference. We hope that our
suggestions will be favorably considered.
The Annual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church will meet in the Ninthst.
Church, Washington, d. c., about tho same
time.
Attempted Suicide. A white man, by the
name Of George Ormsberry, was arrested in
| the Eastern district, on Tuesday night, about
II o'clock, on the charge of assaultng and
beating his wife. He was taken to the watch
house, and placed in room which was unoc
cupied Between IL and o'clock, Capt. Co.'S
tigan, and Lieut. Bangs, had occasion to go to
this room, when they found Ormsberry sus-
pended by the neck from an inner door Of the
room, and in a fair way to strangle. He was
tnlu "a hon doup and in faU mn
ments revived, when he was taken into the |
exception room," in order to keep watch
over him. He had found means to hang him
self by making a moose out of his comforter
and fastening one end over the top Of the
door, which was particularly opened for that
purpose. While under the eyes Ofthe officers,
he seized a stick of wood, and attempted to
strike himself on the head with it,4but was
caught before he had injured himself. Being
so determined to take his life, he was secured
so that he could not do his person any injury.
In the morning he was committed to Jail, on
the charge of assauting his wife, by Justice |,
Brotherton.
Poor Accommodations. On Tuesday night, |
n genteely dressed, country-looking woman, /
called at the Western district watch house, and
asked for lodgings for tho night, stating at the
same time that she did not wish to be COM
PEELED to go TO the watch house. Lodging was
granted her, she complaining very much of the |
poor accommodations, yet willing to put up
with them, rather than go to the watch house!
In the mornug she was discharged very thank
full for the shelter afforded her, fully under the
impression that she had not slept in a watch
house, but in some hotel.
Rescue from Dro,cning. Watchman Ring
rose, of the Eastern district, on Tuesday night,
about O'Clock, found negro, named Geo.
Hebrew in the dock at the foot of Fells' street.
He obtained boat, and with some considera-
bic difficulty, succeeded in rescuing him Tom
his perious situation, nearly half drowned and
pretty well chilled through. George, it APP
pears, does not belong to the 'Cold Water
Society," and on this occasion he had been in
dulging in his rotations rather too deeply, and
so tumbled overheard.
Death from Exposure. The body of a color
ed man, whose name is not known, was found
yesterday morning at house in Park, be-
tween Clay and Saratoga streets. 1t is beev-
ed that his death was caused by intemperance
and exposure.
The Mayors appointments. The regular an
nual appointments of the Mayor were yester-
day sent to the City Councils for confirmation,
when in consideration of the slimness of the
First Branch-several members being absent
from sposition-they were laid over to be
acted on tomorrow. 1t is understood there are
bat few changes from the present incumbents
Vacancy in the Councils. 1t will be seen by
the proceedings of the City Council, that Adj
Pindell, Esq, yesterday sent in his resignation
as member of the First Branch from the sixth
ward. 1t is presumed that the Mayor will i'm
mediately order an election to ell the vcaancy
1t is understood that Mr. P. is one of the no.
Iuinees for Harbor Master.
Unmanly .4ct. The watch of the Eastern
district, OH Tuesday night, arrested Frederick
Kephart, charged with threatening and a5us-
ing his wife. He was committed, in default of