American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


have the pleasure to announce that the ship
Herman, Captain Welsh, for whose safety ap.
prrhensions were entertained, arrived safely at
this port Yesterday, after long and boisterous
passage from Liverpool Full particulars un-
der the marine head.
Serious affair in ST. .Nary's County We
learn by gentleman direct from st. Mary's
county, that an alteration took place at Char
ctte Hall on Friday afternoon last, between
Mr. John H. Thomas, student at Law of this
city, and Mr. George G.. Ashcomb, in which
the latter was shot in the back of the head
and the wound, it is feared, will prove fatal.
The difficulty, we believe, originated in a land
claim.
Military Meeting. On Saturday night last
portion of the officers of tie Volunteer Corps
who signed the address which emanated from
the recent Military Convention, held a meet
ing at the Armory Of the Baltimore National
Blues, for the purpose of taking some action
on a letter which was addressed few DAYS
since by Gen J. Spear Smith to Captain Pic.
kell. The object of this letter is to induce the
officers to resume their commissions, and re .es-
tablish their military organization. The
same officers held similar meeting on the
evening of the 2Sth of March last, but as
I
clusion they adjourned till last Saturday even
ing, when the meeting was organized by cal
ling Col. Bouldin TO the Chair and appoint
ing Captain EIterman as Secretary. The let
ter of General Smith was read, which sets forth
the belligerant aspect of our foreign affairs as
a reason to the officers for resdming their
commissions. The matter was fully de-
bated; but as it seemed to he the prevailing
4, f,rtb orI oil
the meeting, on motion of Col. Benzinger, ad-
iourned to meet again in the same place at a
future day.
.4rrsst Of a Supposed Burglar On Friday
night, about l2 O'Clock, Waterman Mitchell,
| of the Middle district, in making his regular
rounds, found the back door of the grocery
store, of Mr.. James Neil, on Cheapside be-
tween Pratt and Water street, forced OPEN
Perceivng light in the store, he procured
the assistance of several other Waterman, and
after search found a man named Richard J.
Hail. secreted behind a hogshead Of moasses.
He was arrested, and on searching his person,
quantity of lucifer matches, and burglar's
implements were found. He was detained in the
"ock-up" all night, and on Saturday morning
committed to Jail to appear at Court by JUS
lice Belt.
City Court. But little business was trans
acted in this court on Saturday. The follow
ing were the only cases disposed of: Baldck
Ferry, for assaultng and beating BENZ Brown,
was fined 81 and costs.---Wllam Croft, for
assaulting apd beating John Bowman, was fin
ed $40 and costs.-Caroine Smith, charged
with assaulting and beating Barbara Easter,
and Peter Easter, was declared not guilty.
Adjourned till Saturday morning next at 10
O'Clock.
Committed. Daniel Booley, colored, was ar
rested on Saturday, by officer Ruley, charged
with disturbing the peace. He was commit
ted to Jail in default of security, by Justice R
A. McAllis er.-Charles Lee, was arrested
by the Eastern district watch, on Friday night, !
charged with assaulting and heating his wife, |
was committed TO Jail by the same justice.
Disturbing The Peace. The Eastern district
watch, on Friday night, arrested Samuel But.
Ter and Frederick Hawthorn, colored, on the
charge Of rioting and disturbing the peace, and
also resisting the Waterman, in the discharge
Of his duty. Justice McAllister released them
on security.
County Court. This Court commences its
April term this morning, for County business,
civil and criminal.
U. S. Circuit Count. The April term Of
his Court commences its session to-day.
Assault. Geo. 2. Warrington, was brought
nto the Southern district watch house. on Fri
lay night, charged with assaulting and strik-
ng one Ellen Perkins, in GuiIford alley. He
vas held TO bail to appear at Court, by Justice
Showacre.
Public School Examinations. The regular
examination of the Public Schools will COM
nence this morning. Five will take place to-
lay; Male and Female School Mol, corner of
Fayette and Green streets; Male and Female
School No. ?, corner Broadway and Bank
streets; Male School No. 8, corner Pitt and
Aisquith streets; Male and Female School No.
1, corner of Hanover and Lee streets, and Fe-
male School No. 8, corner of Pitt and Front
streets.