American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-18
CITY INTETIJGENCE.


suppress for the present, learning that some
legal steps will be taken in the matter, having
unfortunately fallen into the hands of some
sharpers, was fleeced out of large amount of
money and his gold watch, report says some
where in the neighborhood of the Centre Mar
ket. Goaded by his loss, he shortly afterw rds
| attempted to commit suicide, but his rash pur-
pose was prevented by the timely intervention
of his friends, who however were compelled to
confine him to prevent his repeating the at
tempt, There has been much talk and enqui-
~ in regard to the matter in certain quarters
and we hope that proper steps may be taken to
vindicate the outraged laws and bring the gull
ty parties to Justice. The affair so far has been
shrouded in pretty much of a mystery, and it
is difficult matter to get at the actual merits
! the transaction.
Look Out for Them. A person representing
himself to be from Allegany county, Md, pas
sed counterfeit five dollar note, purporting to
| be on the Erie Bank, Pa, upon Mr.. Solomon
Benjamin, corner of Gay and Harrison sts., on
! Monday evening. The paper is very poor and
himsey, the mechanical work bad, and from its
whole appearance can easily be detected on a
close examination. As there may be others
ofthe same kind in circulation, we advise our
citizens to keep look out for them,
attempted Robbery. The dwelling of gem
tleman in South High, near Pratt St, was at
tempted to be entered by burglars on Sunday
! night, during the absence of the family at
church. They were, however, foiled by the
watchfulness Of fine yard dog, who caught
one of the party by the leg of his pantaloons
and tore off large piece of the cloth, which
was found in the yard next morning. 1t was
very lucky for the thief that he did not lose
piece OF his flesh, by means of the watchful
! guardian of the premises.
! .NeW Artillery Company. We are informed
that there is a movement being made in the
"West End" to get up and organize a new
Light Artillery company. This movement
has taken place in anticipation of the disband-
ing of some of our volunteer corps. 1t is also
stated that the members of the new company
purpose making application for the splendid
battery now in possession of the Eagle Artil-
lerists, which company is reported to be about
returning them to the State, since the resigna-
ton of their Captain. 1t will certainly graft
| fly our citizens to know that an effort, at any
rate, is being made to retain this splendid bat
terry in the city. We wish success to the new
enterprise.
Look Out for the Giants. We understand
that the Scotch Giant and Giantess will take
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leave the Museum at l2 O'Clock, proceed down
Batimore-st. to Broadway, thence to Pratt; up
Pratt to Eutaw; up Eutaw to Baltimore, and
down Baltimore to the Museum, where they
have been visited by thousands within the last
few days.
Heavy Loss We learn that gentleman
who is stopping at a hotel in Pratt ST., was
robbed on Monday night of So 0 in bank notes.
lie heard noise in his room during the night,
but paid no attention to it, and in the morning
missed the above amount of money which had
been taken from his pocket, the thieves leving
about $40 in specie untouched. No clue has
been obtained as yet to the persons who perpe-
,rated the robbery. The gentleman was
stranger, and purposed proceeding to Philadel-
phia in the morning, but was compelled to re-
main in consequence of this loss
Man Overheard. Some citizens rescued
man named Daniel Flaherty from the water at
Hughes Quay on Monday night He was Ia
ken to the Southern District watch house and
properly cared for. 1t appears that he chad
been looking at somebody drink" which caus-
ed the mishap.
County Court In the case of MusgraVe VS.. |
Bullet, the jury yesterday morning handed |
into the Court sealed verdict, which proved
10 be in favor of plaintiff, awarding him dam
ages in the sum of Sl2l0. Messrs. Nelson and
Walsh for plaintiff; Messrs. Glenn and McMa- |
hon for defendant.
U. S. District Court. The case of the Uni
ted States VS.. Edward P. King, indicted for
forging certain promissory notes in order to OBJ
tain from the U. S. Government meney due |
to deceased seamen in the Naval service, was
commenced, and considerable portion of the
evidence heard, when at half-past . O'Clock
the Court adjourned until this morning. By
the request of the Court we shall not publish
the testimony until the cases are concluded l.
William l.. Marshall, Esq, U. S. District At
torney, conducts the case for the United States,
and Messrs. Nelson and Mayer for the de-
fence.
To Keep the Peace. Officer Fleishell yester-
day arrested Mary Hutchinson, charged with
disturbing the public peace. She was commit
ted for want of security by Justice Showacre.
James Thompson, was taken into custody yes
terday, by officer Stockett, charged with as
saulting John Smalwood; both parties color.
ed. He was held to bail to keep the peace by
Justice Kennard.
The HARMONIOUS. This company of yocaists
have determined to give more concerts at Frank
lin Saloon. BY the recovery of Mr.. Pike they are en-
abled TO answer all the expectations which were
created up the favorable notices of them in the
northern papers. Having heard them we can safely
say that they well merit aud receive the appreciation
of their auditors. Their concerts are attended BY
crowded and fashionable audiences.
THIRD CONCERT OF LEOPOLD De MEYER The
third and last concert of this great master of the Pa
no Forte will take place this evening in the Calyert
Hall. He will perform several new pieces. Mr.
Wood a vocalist of considerable merit, and Prof
Muller, will assist upon the occasion We are salts
fled that nothing can be said upon our part to insure
full attendance of the elite and fashion of the cv
COMPLIMENTARY BALL. The pupils of Messrs. J.