American Republican And Baltimore Daily Clipper

[Correspondence of the American Republican.]

Annapolis, Nov. 16, 1844.

Messrs. Editors:—Since you have raised the 'American Republican' flag, every person seems eager to look into your paper; many have subscribed, and all, without distinction of party, inquire for it. It is all the rage here.—

I wish you success, believing that you assume the position upon principle, and a pure love of country.

There is nothing of general interest stirring in this city. The whigs are all abash, and the democrats deport themselves, under their victory, with becoming propriety.

It is understood that we are to lose our esteemed fellow-townsman, Thomas S. Alexander, Esq. He is to take up his future residence in Baltimore city. Aside from politics, he is beloved by all here, and his loss will be much regretted. None stands fairer in this community as a lawyer, and he will prove an ornament to his profession at the Baltimore bar.

The beautiful residence occupied by Mr. Alexander, upon the State House Circle, has been purchased by Wm. P. Preston, Esq., of your city, and strong hopes are entertained that he will make this city his future residence; but, I have reason to believe, Mr. P. will not take up his permanent abode here. The property purchased is one of the most desirable locations in the city; it was formerly the residence of the late Dr. Ridgely, and under its recent proprietorship has undergone such improvements, both in the fine mansion and enclosures, as to render it surpassingly fine.

Our institutions of education are in a flourishing condition. St. John's College, under its present management, possesses superior advantages, and numbers scholars from various and distant parts of the union. The Public School system has proved beneficial; but owing to the frequent changes of teachers, has been somewhat neglected. Mr. Schley, formerly of Georgetown, D. C., has been superseded within a few days past by the appointment of Mr. J. J. Nicholson, a young man of some merit, and fair promise.

Many beautiful buildings have been erected recently, by gentlemen of wealth, who have sought an abode here, both for comfort and health. There is but little doing, however, in the way of business. More anon.

R.