American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-01-14

JOhnl. Donaldson, Esq. was called TO the Chair.
After the reading of the minutes of the proceed.
ing meeting, the list of donations and depostes
for the Library and Cabinet, received since the
last Published report, was presented. 1t com
prised large variety of books, pamphlets and
cuIosities, from Messrs. John S. Sumner, r.
G.. Long, VIM. +. Worthngton, Geo Ii. Hick-
man, j. R. Ricards, Hon. Reverdy johnson,
VIM. Gwynn, J. X. Tefft, of Ga, VIM. Rode
wald, James Reid, Gen. J. Spear Smith, S. f.
Slreeter, Mr.. Porter, of Allegheny Co., John
Thomas, of Anne Arundel Co., VIM. Hamil-
ton, Jr. and J. II. Alexander.
The Corresponding Secretary read a note
! from the Hon. Reyerdy Johnson, rendering to
/ the Society large and beautiful engraving,
presented to him in London; also a letter from
John Jay, Domestic Corresponding Secretary
Of the New York Historical Society, relative to
| a map IN the possession Of that Society, descrlb-
ed as 'Lord Baltimorc's own map, annexed to
his agreement with Mr., Penn, in 1882
Mossrs, Osman Tiffany, j., Rob't P. Brown,
Comfort Tiffany and Park Benjamin were una
nImousy elected active members; and Dr. Cha
pin A. Harris, ]. HolIins Bowly, VIM. May
hew, Jr. and DR.. Wynne were nominated as
candidates for active membership, to be ballot
ed for at the next meeting.
After the regular business had been transact
ed the Society listened to an able and ustruc-
/ tive paper con the early Christian Missions
among the Indians Of Maryland" read by b.
L. Campbell, Esq. The article eviuced extern
| sive research Ivy the author, and u particular
and thorough knowledge of the ground covered
by him in his remarks. At the conclusion Of
the reading, vote of thanks was passed on
motion Of Brantz Mayer, Esq to MIR. Campbell,
for his instructive and valuable address, and re-
I tn flor tba
Society adjourned.
The Power Of Imagination. Some little ex-
element was caused on Sunday night last, in
a central portion Of the city, by report of
coffin having been taken out of house occu-
pied by most respectable people, in a very sus-
plcious and stealthy manner. One gentleman
who happened to be passing the house at the
time the supposed coffin was being conveyed
away, stated that it was carried on a bier by
four men, and that the person must have been
dead for some time; as the stencil was so very
great that he was compelled to place his hand
kerchief to his nose, as it passed him! From
the fact of no person in the neghborhood hav-
ing any knowledge of any sickness in the
house, and the report of coffin having been
taken theretrom at such an unreasonable hour !
III so stealthy manner, an inquiry was made |
as to the truth of the affair, when, 10 the cof-
fin turned out to be piano which had been !
loaned by the ladies of the house to the MEM
bers of a congregation who were about giving
a concert, and who had called for it at that
time. IT caused no little merrment in the
neighborhood, especially TO those who saw the
coffin; and the gentleman whose nasal organs
were so very acute as TO smell the corpse las,
we are informed, been among the missing ever
since. There is but little doubt of the bump
of imagination being very largely developed
on the craniums of some people.
Fully Committed. Albion Floyd, the person
whose arrest by Messrs Zell and Cook we have
already mentioned, on the charge of extensive
robberes in this city and in Washington, had
further examination yesterday, before Justice
Walton Gray. He was fully committed to an
swer the charge of the robbery of Mr. Hurl-
butts room at Barnum's, before the CITY Court,
and will then await the requisition of the au-
thorities Of Washington, to answer for the rob-
berries committed there.
Robbery. Rather a "grcen one" made a
complaint last evening, about o'clock, that
ne had been robbed of $40 in money, in a
house in Low-st. The police started on the
scent, with but little prospect, however, of
finding the dollars. Hands on your pocket
books when you find yourself in ''them dig
gins"
Petty IhieUing. On Sunday evening last,
whilst gentleman from the country was atten-
ding divine service at Trinity church. leayins.
his carriage standing on the street ia front.
some unpriDciplcd knave purloined the bride
from the horses head, and made off unpercciy-
cd. This IS almost as had as rohbing hen roosts
and "cuttlng off the tails OF favorite cows"
a Chance for Chnity A poor looking eirl.
about fourteen yeas of age, covered with rays,
and holding rude crutch in her hand, sits
daily In Baltimore street, below Frederick. and
silently and plteously importunes each passer-
by. Whether she be diseased or in health. her
exposed position is more than she can bear,
and 1t IS time she should be provided with the
protection of house, We have seen her from
day to day, when her purple lips and bcnnmb-
ed iook plead strongly to our sympathes; but
a mite would not suffice TO mend her fortunes
and 1t is to be feared too many refer to the next
passenger the bestoWment of even this. Who
will make 1t his business 10 see to hel?-who?
The Courts The City Court met Yesterday
morning, bat no cases were tried. The grand
Jury found number Of bills, and handed them
III to the court, when it ad journed untll This
morning ut 10 O'Clock The County Court is |
still engaged in the hearing of cases on the ap-
peal docket.
Case Of Stirling. The counsel of William
Stirling, one Of the parties charged with the {
rape Oh Nlargaretia Ehemann, purpose making
IA motion for his flnal discharge, during the pre-.
sent Germ OF the City Court. The motion will t
be made on the ground that e jury having
been discharged contrary to their consent, Sur.
Ing cannot again be put upen his trial in this
case, which Is capital offence. 1t will prove
n pSil han I
up
MussuM-Bem.N IF Mr.. G. tEushcr. This gentle
man takes benefit ut the saloon This evening on
which occasion he offers the BEST bli of the season.
For the first lime in Baltimore will he performed