American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-25

Il 20 Tor tour country regardless Of all nc
tons or parties.
The writer is very complimentary in part
his letter. He may, perhaps, suppose that
we can be Induced to sWoryo from our course
by illuory; but he i, mistaken; we have lived
TOO long, and become too CoTversant with
party tactics, 10 be much influenced by either
praise or censuIo. If conscious that we are
right we ego ahead, - fearcs, Of consequences
and the editor who does otherwise, will be
more apt to realize the fable Of the man and
his ass, than to obtain applause. He will
please nono-nOt even himself
What "secret consideration" could have in
huenCed Cur conduct, (as surmised by the wri-
ter,) We are at loss to conjecture. We are
not conscious Of motive which hal not been
disclosed in our writings. We have nothing
to hope or to fear, from the present or any
other administration, and we are thankful that
we ale independent Of those in power as they
are of us. We are too old to seek Office from
any one, and toe honest, we hope, to accepta
brike, if it we're offered. In short, we speak
what wa please, and as we please, without the
hope Of reward from man, and without the
dread of his anger. When we cease to De thus
independent, we shall also cease to trouble the
public with our sentiments
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE. This body will
assemble at Annapolis on Monday next. We
notice number of the members in our city,
on their way ththeT; SO that quorum will no
doubt be present on Monday. The Governors
message will be delivered about Wednesday.
Our correspondent will be on the spot, to fur
nsh MS with daily account ofths proceedings
CAPE May LraHr House.. The U. S, Co.
vernment has ordered massive wall of stone
to be built around this structure to prevent the
of the SEA from undermining its
foundations, which has been seriously threat
ened Of late. Vessels have already commenced
stones to that place.
ARMY. Capt. Samuel s. Parker, late cap.
tain, and the founder Of the Union Rifle Com
pany OF New York city, is recruiting a compa-
ny of tirailIeurs or jagers, to be armed with
rifle and bayonot. The corps will be an anna
teur company, composed ofseect citizens
REspeCr FOR THE DEAD. The flags through
out New York city were at half-mast on Tues
day, and minute guns were fired on the Bate
ry, in memory Of the death ofthe brave Major
Ringgold.
WgLcH & DELAvAN's NATIONAL Circus There
will be two performances at the Front Street Amphi-
theatre to-day, one commencing ut o. O'clock in the
and the other in the evening as usual.
Saturday. The entertainments at the above place
Of amusement Saturday evening, will be for the ben
eft of Major Deayan, the popular gentlemanly and ac-
tive proprietor of the establishment. The programme
for the OCCASION one OF extraordinary az
traction, consisting of the magnificent spectacle Of Gen.
Anthony Wayne. Several admired comic songs, daring
cats of horsemanshp, posturing, SC, SC, This gen
tcman has built up for himself character, for enter
prise and libcrlity in community and in fact in all
communities in which his circus has been exhibited,
that managers of similar establishments look up to
with envy His friends i'll this city, (and their is
iegion) determined to give him such bumper on
Saturday night that in years 70 come, he can look back
to it with pride and say, ''we done old BALTIMORE
We understand that of the front already
engaged.
THE MUsEUM.--7AreC Performances. The mana
ger of this popular place Of resort determined to
cater literally for the amusement and qualification Of
our citizens to-day. There are no less than three en-
tertanment-, announced for performance inthe saloon
The first will take place at o'clock, when the ccle
braed Ophoau Family, viii give of their agreeable
vocal entertainments Al 4 O'CIOck another
will be given by the talented artistcs. The regu
lar evening performance will commence with an enter
tainmcnt by the Orphcan Family, and conclude with
the celebrated drama of George Barnwell." The
admirable danscuse Miss Yallee, will appear in a IA
vorite dance at each performance.
On Saturday evening the entertainments will com
meucc with concert by the Orphean Family, and CON
cludc with the augabe comedy of "Tom Noddy's Sc
crct" Miss Vallce will also appear.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE There will be per-
onnancc at the Holiday street Theatre this afternoon
commencing at O'Clock. The domestic drama OF
''Geoge Barnwell," and the amusing buetta Of 'The
Savage and the Maiden, will be played. The enter
tainmcnts in the evening will commence with the
cdy of ''Sweethears and Wives" the part of Chilly
Lackaday" by Mr.. w. Chapman. After the comedy,
Madam Augusta will appear in the grand ballet
LA Somnambula." The performance will conclude
with selections from the ballet of "Uriclle," in which
Madam Augusta and Ms'lle Dinner, will sustain the
principal characters. Attraction enough for one day.
TnE TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL. We understand that
the ladies holding the Temperance Festival, in the
Hail. corner Of Camden and Hanover streets will keep
the room open this morning and afternoon for the sale
of their useful and fancy articles, of which they have
fine variety. This evening it viii be open pre-
ccdng eyenngS-admSSion - cts.-and we bespeak
for them liberal patronage, the proceeds to be
applied for most worthy and charitable purpose.
VAN tMBuRG's MESAuRRIE. The propdetors of this