American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper., 1846-03-11

ture Ct the course, now beng delivered IN FeV.
MIR. Hammers Church, was pronounced, on
Monday evening, by the above gentleman, be-
fore a large and delighted auditory. The sub
iect, "The influence of Commerce on Civiliza-
ton was discussed in a most mastery and in
teresting manner. The attempt to compress,
into the narrow limits of newspaper report,
fair extract Of this admirable composition
would be a task of more than ordinary diff
Guilty. The theme was truly prolific one
The force of this remark will be appreciated by
all who were present on that occasion, and OBJ
served the mental energy evinced by the lee
turer in making all time and space contribute
to the illustration of his subject The princi-
| Piles of conquest and commerce were represent
ed as antagonistical and the ennobling, civil
liking influence of the latter, in contra-distinc-
ton to the former, was clearly demonstrated bya
mass ofhstorcal evidence, comprising period
of more than thirty centuries. The lecturer
closed with somewhat detailed statement of
the wonderful achievements of commerce in
meliorating the physical, intellectual and moral
condition of the human race. A beautiful
idea was expressed by personifylng commerce,
in the act of appealing to the American Con-
gress, with her eloquent voice for the amicable
settlement of dispute relative to barren strip
of territory beyond the Rocky mountains.
clear and distinct, and his general eloCutiona-
ry powers worthy Of imitation by all who as
pre
"The applause ofIistening Senates to command "
The audience manifested their unqualified
appreciation of the lecture by the general ap-
plause which followed its conclusion.
81 told you 500 We were not little
amused yesterday by the following incident
. hi al p,lt etr &c
our city exquistes, dressed in the top Of the
fashion, and who had his "indescrbables''
strapped down to a nlcety, in stepping from
the curb TO the flag stone Of a cross street,
slipped and came very near falling. He reco-
vGred himself, however, but not without burst
ing loose the buttons from both his straps his
pautaloons at the same time taking an upward
slide, made him look pretty much like the Yam
kee who had put on the pants of his younger
brother through mistake, Close behind the
unfortunate wight there walked along several
Independent cOuntrymen, who had previously
noticed the dress of the exquisite, and who
saw the mishap, 1t was too good a Joke for
one of the party, who roared ont at the top of
his voice, 81 told you sol knew it.' accom-
panying it with shout of laughter, in which
he was oined by his companions. AS mat
ter Of course, every body else laughed, and the
unfortunate gentleman, casting look Of an
inhalation at the countrymen, retreated into a
store to mend his understanding. The party
passed on, the one who was so much amused
stopping every half square, placing his hands
on his sides, and excaming "good!-good!''
would laugh as if he would burst, much to the
merriment of those who knew the cause of
the extraordinary exercise of his risible powers
We expect that the way 'them countrymen"
had blessings showered upon them, was eau
ton to "anti-swearing societies."
The Heather. We have had for some days
past most pleasant and agreeable weather, in
strange contrast to what it was week since.
I The sun shines out warm and every thing has
the appearance of an early spring. The la
dies, who never miss fair day. from "early
noon to late even" crowd our principal streets,
and all things out of doors wear glad and
! pleasing aspect But March is very uncer-
tain month, and there is no foretellng what
kind of weather day may bring forth, so we
advise young and old to take advantage of the
present and "make hay while the sun shines" :"
Gases for Court John Subroen was arrested
by the Eastern District watch on Monday night,
on the charge of assaulting and beating Ann
| Langford. Justice Latourneau committed him
to jail in default of security to appear at court
In the same district, Christopher johnson, Mar
garet McCarroll, Sarah Roe, and Sarah Will
lingon, were arrested charged with assaulting
and beating Geo. Hague, on the "Causeway,'
/ They were all committed to Jail to appear at
court, by Justice Latourneau.
That cloak again. James Anderson, ana
! Robert Lee, alias Charles johnson, whose ar
=. rest we have already noticed, on the charge of
stealing cloak, the property Of Josiah Pen
nington, Esq, were further examined yester-
day afternoon before Justice Schaffer, and fully
committed for trial at the next tenn of the
City Court. We begin to have hopes now
that the "vexed question" Of 'Fwho stole that
cloak" will be solved in due time and course
of law.
Committed. John Clauling was arrested by
the watch of the Southern District on Monday
! night, charged with threatening the life Of
Charles Thater. He was committed to iail in
default OF security to keep the peace, by Justice
Showacre.
ASSAULT. The watch fthe Western District
on Monday night, arrested Matilda Oliver,
Mary Bushrod, Sarah Hughes, and Samuel
Sebright, charged with assaulting and beating
Eliza Smith. Justice Wright released them
on security to appear and answer at the CITY
Court on Saturday.
THE HARMONIOUS. All who des ire to witness an
entertaining exhibition of African peculiarities and
"lsten to musics sweet voice." will not fail to at
tend the Concert of the Harmonious this evening al
the Hall of the Franklin Bank Buildings, North ST.
The Harmonious have taken this commodious and
beautiful room in consequence of its central location
The room is well adapted to public concerts and ex
hbiions, and have not the least doubt but that in
short time will be used for such purposes as fire.
quently as any other place of similar kind in the
city.
The MUSEUM. BY special request, the sterling old
comedy of "Pau Pry will be enacted at the Saloon,
this evening; Paul Pry, Mr.. John Seton. After the
comedy, the popular Miss st. Clair will dance fa