Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-23
baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE correspondence
Washington's Birth Day - General Houston on
7sras = TIE Goblin wa Case - Serious Fire
BAIrMoRE, Feb. 20, 1858.
One Of the most pleasing signs Of the times, in
national view, is the increasing feeling Of vene-
ration for the glorious natal day Of the immortal
Washington, which recurs to-day. Everywhere
there is a disposition TO do honor to the day, and
although here we have no general celebration, yet
various private circles and public bodies have made
arrangements for marking the day with festivities
This is as 1t should be, for 80 long as the memory
of Washington is honored, must his patriotism
and noble American principles be esteemed and
emulated.
observe that General Sam is announced to de-
liver lecture shortly in this city, before the
American Rifles" on the subject of Texas. The
company have extended an invitation to the
" American Rifles" of Washington, to be present
on the occasion, and win extend to them an escort
and warm greeting on their arrival. '
The Covin will case still engrosses the attention
of the circuit court Yesterday the entire session
up to four o'clock, P. M, was occupied by the ar
gument of Hon. Reyerdy johnson, one of the coun-
sci for the cayeatees Quite large number OF per-
sons were present. listening to the mastery argu-
ment of this distinguished gentleman.
Quite serious fire occurred yesterday afternoon
in the western part of the city. The extensive
stables Of Messrs Richards & Robertson, proprie-
tors of the Old Line Omnibus route, on the corner
| of Riddle and Walsh streets, were almost entirely
DESTROYED. Fortunately, timely discovery per
mtted the removal of the coaches and horses other
1 wise the loss would have been very great.
In reading the statistics Of foreign emigration to
this country, submitted to Congress by the State
Department yesterday, have been much struck
with the vast number Of persons set down under
the head occupations not stated" -2a4, 1851
Out Of the vast multitude thrown upon our shores
during the past year. 400 474, nearly half million,
234. 800, more than one-half, are placed under the
head occupation not stated" The question sng
gests ITSELF How many Of this number were pau
pers, or criminals? Let those who think there il
no danger to the prosperity Of this country from
foreign emigration ponder these figures, and say !
they can, how long moral pestilence is to be avoid
ed whilst we annually welcome to our shores hun
dreds Of thousands Of paupers and criminals o
every degree Of crime. AMERlcus.
Washingtoa's BirtA-Day-- College Ope'iny--Im
portant Financial Proposition Convicted q
Arson--Street Fracas--Ihe Mayors Rejected
Appointments
/ BALTIMORE, Feb. 23, 1855.
Washington's Birthday was very generally OBJ
served here yesterday The charming weather
drew forth throngs of beauty and fashion, and Bal
timore street during the latter part OF the day es
pecially, presented an unusual scene Of animation
! and gaiety. A number Of military companies pa
raded, and the music Of their fine bands rendered
the air vocal with inspiring sounds In the even
ing, a number Of private parties and military ant
civic balls concluded the festivities of the day.
+ The new and extensive edifce just completed
by the Roman Catholics for the use of Loyola Col
lege, situated on North Calvert street, near Madi
! son, was formally opened yesterday morning, witt
appropriate ceremonies in the presence Of larg'
number of auditors.
A resolution was introduced into the City Coun
ell last evening, directing an inquiry to be mad'
into the proprety of the city selling out its inter
est in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to said com
. pany. This is most important financial measure
v anu bnOulu reCclfe cArtIu ConoiucIudoH-
! The jury in the case Of William Orem Watson
: charged with arson in setting fire to an unoccu
! pied dwelling on North Calvert street few weeks
ago, yesterday morning in the Criminal court
brought in a verdict Of guilty. The prisoner Is
quito young man. His sentence was deferred for
the present.
An exciting scene took place yesterday after
: noon on Calvert street, between two men from
. Philadelphia One of the party, named George
Adams, was accosted by she other, whose name
was not ascertained, and aNvariety Of disgraceful
epithets were spilled to him, implying that he was,
or had been, connected with notorious gang Of
pick-pockets IN the city of Brotherly Love. Ad-
ans fercely resented the indignity, and beat his
accuser very severely when a Baltimorean named
Perry intersred, and was also roughly handled.
Finally, Adams was arrested and committed to an
swer for breach Of the peace. He admitted that
he had been attached TO a gang of disreputable
persons in Philadelphia, but had come here to get
rid Of his former associates and was going to COM
mence tavern-keeping on the point, rather an un-
favorable occupation to aid him in a reformation,
We should judge
i The unfortunate difference between the Mayor
and the City Council in regard to his nominations
is the subject Of much conversation, and e1cites
not little feeling 1t Is said, however, that his
honor intends returning all those who have been
rejected, and is determined not to yield man.
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