American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-27


Monumental Lyceum-In Interesting Lecture
The lecture of the Rev. Porter H. Snow, of
Worcester, Mass, delivered before this institu-
ton on Wednesday evening, was one of the
most interesting of the season. Perhaps it is
not saying too much to add that none have
been more so-certainly none that we have
listened to. The theme of the evening, as an
nounced in the public prints, was "American
Ideas of Americans" If any there were who
went into the Hall expecting to hear fuIsome
adulaton Of our form of government, one-sided
and partial statements respecting our people,
and abuse of all other people, they were disap-
pointed-and they deserved to be- True, our
institutions were spoken of as superior-far su-
perior-to those of the nations of Europe;-I
Monarchy was represented as fast losing bis
hold upon the affections of the world: his dying
groan was heard; but whilst no tears were shed
at his decline no epithets against him were in
dulged in. Our people were characterized us
industrious, frugal, intelligent, Christian; but
there the lecturer stopped, without desiring to
make them appear better than they really are.
They were pronounced approximately more
happy than the subjects Of Kings, the serfs of
Autocrats; but then their pleasant condition
was attributed more to the atmosphere of Lib
erty which they breathe than to any thing in
them which is not to be found in men the
world over. Perapatetic Europeans were brief
ly spoken of-not, however, IN bitter terms;
not reproachfully; but as workmen in the same
money-mine in which they have located all our
countrymen-with this exception: that the
Yankees make their money here, while their
English friends 90 home and retail their know
ledge of US for pay at home. The develop
ments of mind under free institutions was
dwelt upon with interest; woman's character
was considered in its proper light; her position
in society under Il free form of government was
beautifully pointed out for admiraton; and the
energetic stirring character of our young men,
the hope of the world, was happily alluded to.
The lecturer closed with an exhortaton to young
people to consider well the destiny of the Re-
public under whose bright skies they live, and
act in manner worthy of the sons and daugh-
tiers of a free and prosperous country
Mr.. Snow is pleasant speaker; his language
is chaste and beautiful; his delivery impressive;
his style correct; and the whole of his remarks
showed him to be observant and thoughtful
When he resumed his seat he was loudly APP
plauded.
U. S. District Court. The argument for
can arrest of Judgment" in the case of Ed
ward P. King, convicted some days since for
an attempt to defraud the government by forg-
ing promissory notes of a deceased seaman,
was commenced in this Court yesterday
Chas. F. Mayer, Esq, opened for the prisoner,
and was followed by VIM. l.. Marshall, Esq,
for the government. The casa will be further
argued this morning by the Hon, John Nelson,
to which time the Court ad iourned
Serious .4ccident Mr.. Hall, an old gentle
man about seventy years ofage, who resides in
Pitt street, opposite East St, had his leg broken
by falling down stairs yesterday afternoon. He
was in the act of going from the first story into
the basement of his dwelling, and being very
feeble from extreme age, he slipped and fell to
the floor below Besides having his leg broken,
he was otherwise materially injured; so much
so as to excite fears for his recovery. DR.. Glen
denim was in attendance and administered me
deal aid.
Change Of Name. Ordinance No. %, which
passed both branches of the City Council some
days since, and yesterday signed by the Mayor,
provides that the Male Public High School
shall hereafter be known as the Central High
School.
Casetor Court. Henry Keyser for assault
ng and beating William Hutchinson, was ar
'ested yesterday by officer Mcdonnell and
to Jail to appear at Court, by JUS
ice Latournau
Breaking Things. Eliza Johnson, for break
ing the furniture in the house of Mrs. Bowie,
and for assaulting her, was yesterday commit
led 10 JAIL by Justice Sweeny. She was ar
.ested by officer Ray.
Mcorrigable. William Courty was brought
nto the Southern District watch house on
Thursday night, on the charge of being drunk,
md lying in the street. This is the twenty
third time he has found lodging in the lock up
during the winter.
In Jail. Elias Johnson, charged with riot
GUS and dsorderly conduct, was arrested and
taken to the Eastern District watch house, on
Thursday night. He was committed to jail,
by Justice McAllistcr.
Quite Haul. Ten individuals were brought
to the Middle District watch house on Thurs
day night, on the charge of riotous and disor-
derby conduct. No one appearing against
them in the morning, they were discharged.
Throping Stones. Joseph Roberts, (col,d. J |
was arrested yesterday, by officer Moon, charg-
ed with throwing stone at and assaulting
Mr. Catch. Justice Kennard fined him AL
and costs for throwing the stone, and held him |
to bail tn keep the peace.
TAILORING. Mr.. c. C. Peters, jr., No. South st.
has just received his supplies eff elegant Spring
Goods for gentlemen IS wear, and is prepared TO make
them up i'll the first style Of the fashion, 1t has been
said, (and with truth oo) that the tailor makes the
man. and we have no doubt that many happy fel
low can look back with pleasure to the day when a
coat made by Peters, the beginning of all his suc