American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-08-18


pears that together with 4 comrade, he was
passing along Wlk-st., and when at the cor
ner OF Carolme-st., their attention was attract
ed by the tricks of a Monkey i'll the window of
house, and accordingly they stopped to see
what was TO be seen. There were several per-
sons in the door of the house, and in few mi
nutes party from the street came up, and see
! ing two "green'' Germans standing there, pro-
duced the "balls, :" and offered to bet on them
in the usual way. One of the Germans exam
ined one of the balls and opening it, took out
the piece of paper, and then offered TO bet that
| it did not contain anything. A bet was finally
made up, the German stalking a gold watch
against $50, which the party produced. The
BAH was opened and the paper ,oas there, and
per consequence, the German was minus his
watch, A short time afterwards he raade COM
plant to Justice of the peace about his loss,
and obtained warrant for the arrest of some
body, but at our last information he had not
recovered the watch 1t is Il rule that all per-
sons pay for sightseeing; but we "rather calcu
late'' that seeing Monkey at that price is a
pretty dear business.
Coming from Camp. We saw on Sunday aE
ternoon, near the edge of the city, on the
HOokstown road, a gentleman and lady thrown
out of il carriage with great violence, by the
breaking OF toIe-wheel, caused by the gentle
tleman pulling his horses around with too sud-
den turn. Neither party, luckily, sustained
much injury. Further up the road two gen.
tlemen ~ in carriage containing ladies, got
into difficulty, and had a regular fight, one
coming off second best, with bloody nose. A
number of others rode and drove, as if it was
the last time they expected to ever have horse
flesh, either under or before them. When peo-
pie go to Camp, or any other kind of meetings,
they should comport themselves with every
propriety, especially on the Sabbath day.
Alarms of fire. About three O'Clock, yester-
day morning, an attempt was made to fire the
large three story brick house, the property of
Mr.. Martin Smith, in Orleans, between Lewis
and Aisquth streets. The fire was discovered
and cxtingushed before it had done any dam
age The stable of Mr.. Lewis Bareuger, on
an alley, between Lewis and Aisquith streets,
was also attempted to be fired, by throwing a
pot of burning tar over the fence, adjoining the
building. 1t was cxtinguished before the wood
had ignted. We hope some of these incendi-
aries may be caught and meet with their Just
deserts.
More Money Returned 1t was stated few
days since that Messrs. Jones, Burneston & Co.
had lost pocket book containing about s., $50,
and that the finder had returned ST 900 note,
which was in the lot, retaining the balance
The prckings of conscience were so great, that
yesterday he returned 5000 more Of the lost
money, bringing it in the C uniting room, lay
ing it down and sloping. We have no doubt
but that he is welcome to the balance for his
honesty!
Handsome PlasieYing. We saw, yesterday,
at the public house kept by Mr. J. Needs, on
the corner of Front and Low streets, beanti-
full specimen of novel kind of plastering, ex-
ecuted by Mr.. VIM Grooms. The ceiling of
the bar room is white, but presents glazed APP
pearance different from the ma jorty of plaster
ing, and the walls on either side and end, re-
semble marble work, presenting pleasing and
beautiful appearance. 1t is certainly most beau
tifully done, and highly credtable to Mr.
Grooms who has shown himself most skilful
| mechanic.
Cases for Court. Samuel Mitchell. coored,
was arrested yesterday by officers Ray and
Mclntire, charged with assaultIng and beating
his wife. Justice Ridgely committed him to
appear at Court.-- John Lyons was arrested
for assaultng and beating Margaret McGregor,
and also for assaulting and beating his family
Officers Stayton and Merchant took him before
Justice Kennard, who committed him to ap-
pear at Court.
Fatal accident. A small boy, whose name
we could not learn, was killed yesterday after
noon, on the Hookstown Road, near Hoffman
street, by being run over with wagon loaded
with coal He attempted TO jump on the wa
gon, but fell, and the wheels passed over his
body, causing his death in few moments af
forwards. Another warning to careless boys.
accident, A carriage containing two chill
dren and driver, was upset yesterday morning
in Sharp near Camden streets, by wheel acc-
dentally coming off. The driver escaped, but
the children were thrown violently against the
street, and one considerably hurt. We could
not learn their names.
Fast Driving. A German baker named Fred
erick Fredenberger was arrested yesterday by
officer Thomas Quinn, on the charge of driving
his wagon through the streets faster than the
law permits. He was fined one dollar and
costs by Justice Stansbury.
In Jail. Catharine Galloway, colored, for
fighting in den known as "Louse Alley" was
arrested by officer Knighton, and committed to
Jail by Justice Egerton.
I1,s,ue ed. We have been requested to state,
that Mr.. Simpson, whose grocery store was
burnt out on Saturday night in Howard street,
was partly insured.
Parade. The new volunteer company, the
" Columbian RiAemen" are expected to make
their first parade this afternoon. They will be
commanded by captain Robert A. McA lister
The City Guards, captain Mllliken, wilf' give
them an escort.
THE MUsEUM-Last Might fthr Season. This po-
pu'ar place of resort, will close after to night for
few weeks, in order allow for thorough overhaul
ing OF the establishment preparatory 10 the opening
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