American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

State Temperance Convention. 1t will be seen
by our report on the first page, that the State
Temperance Convention, continued its session
yesterday. The subject of making political
question out of the Temperance cause, was
brought forward by resolutions, which elected
long and animated debate, and showed q
great diversity of opinion in regard to the pro-
per mode of remedying the evils of intemper-
ance. We give a condensed report of the
proceedings.
Released. We learn that Capt. William B.
Hall, the captain of the canal boat, who had
charged Mr. Thos. Maffit and VIM Tate, with
swindling him out Of $50, by the "box game"
and who was arrested and committed to jail,
on the charge ofslander, was yesterday released
from confinement, on condition of his paving
all the costs of the suit, which amounted claw
yer's fees included,) to upwards of $50 Rath-
er an expensive mistake of Capt. Hall, which
he no doubt was sincere in, until it was proven
to the contrary.
Military Elections. At a meeting of the off,
GERS of the LIST Rifle Regiment, on Wednesday
evening, Major George Peters, Jr., was elected
1t. Colonel of the Regiment, in the place of
Lit, Col. John Dutton, resigned. We learn
that at meeting Of the First Baltimore Light
Infantry, few evenings since, Capt. Richard
France, formerly resident of Washington,
and Captain of the Washington Light Infantry,
was elected commander OF the corps.
Assaults. John Patterson, charged with as
saulting and beating Mary A. Smith, was ar
rested yesterday by officers Ray and Mcintyre,
and released on security, to appear at court, BY
Justice Peters.--John Apple, for assaulting
and beat ing Catharine Grady, was arrested by
officer Joshua Nj. Myers, and held TO bail to
appear at court, by Justice McAllister.
Robbery. A new unoccupied building in
Pitt near Caroline street, was entered some
time during Wednesday night, and robbed OF
about one hundred pounds of white lead, three
gallons Of OIL several paint pots, brushes, Sc
The stolen articles were the property of gen.
teman who was engaged in painting the
house.
Case of Shooting. Ballard Shoes, charged
with shooting gun at Michael Kelly, was ar.
rested yesterday by officer Mcdonnell. lie
was taken before Justice McAllister, who
fined him ST and costs, and held him to bail tc
appear at court.
U. S. Circuit Court. The case of ]. Lean
der Starr VS.. Charles Thompson, an action fol
damages, still occupies the attention of th
Court The counsel were engaged yesterda,
in arguing points Of law before the Court
Johnson for plaintiff; Stewart for defendant.
Disorderly Conduct. John Carter, Richard
Horner, James Spaulding, James l.. Collins
Edward Ward and John Cook, all boys, wer,
arrested on Wednesday night, and taken to tn,
Southern District watch house, on the charge
of riotous and disorderly conduct, and for abus
ing the watchmen while in the discharge Of
their duty. Justice ShoWacre committed then
to Jail.
Attempt at Suicide. Watchman Jordon, o
the Middle District, arrested and took TO tn,
lookup on Wednesday night, cslored man
named James Dugan, who is charged will
attempting to take his own life by cutting hl
throat The wound inflicted was but slight
and he was discharged in the morning.
Bad Husband Michaiel Jennings, for as
saulting and beating his wife, and threatening
to take her life, was arrested and taken to thu
Middle District watch house on "Wednesday
night. He was committed to jail, to appear a
court, by Justice Belt.
Case for Court James Malhers, charged
with assaulting and bealing Edward ,iurly
was arrested and taken to the Middle Dlstric
watch house on Wednesday night. Justice
Belt released him on security for bis appear
ance al court.