The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-14

and right glad am | that she had so good house
The end must sanctify the means
Though there difficulty in the perform
at Mrs. FIynn's benefit, the evening not
altogether without incident. Between the Acts in
the performance OF the play Of "Agnes de We're,
Mr.. G. Conner, whose benefit had been previously
announced for This evening at the "National," ap-
peared before the audience and stated that rup
ture or dfierecce Of some kind had taken
place between him and Mr.. Burton, and that
his benefit woald not come off at the National
announced but that he had made an ar
rangement with Mr.. Flynn, and that il would take
place at the time mentioned (ths evening,) at the
Walnut This was received with round OF APP
plause, for " Ned" was always great favorite AT
The American, and will, l have doubt have
laundering house. What the precise nature Of the
difficulty is, am not aware, though runner says
whether coming from Mr.. Conner or not, is more
than can say--that Burton piqued at Corners
entering into a star engagement with Flynn Tor
week, to commence after tonight, when his en-
gagement with Mr.. b. terminates. Conner's right
to take benefit rested only on verbal agreement.
At four o'clock this afternoon the late officers OF
the United States Bank-Biddle, Cowperthwaite,
Jaudon, and others-are to appear again before the
Recorder, on the criminal accusation OF Mr.. Aus
tin Montgomery, brother to our Postmaster. do
! not know that l shall be able to get any thing Of
their doings in time for the mail, but should you
shall have il in postscript. These large folks
sometimes affect'importance by being behind their
engagements, and it may be so in this case. II,
however, they appear promptly, you shall know it,
We, the descendants Of Penn, sometimes AFRO
gate to ourselves greater portion OF his benevo-
leuce and virtues than we are willing to accord to
those in sister cities. But should there be q re-
petition of occurrences like the following mac h
doubt our ability to maintain the clai:n assumed.
A few days ago family residing in Vine street,
above Dillwin, suddenly showed out, leaving be-
hind them bOarder who was confined te his bed
with the small pox. The doors were locked. and
rived at by his endeavors to procure assistance
One of the members Of the Philadelphia bar, who
heard Of the matter, very humaney procured him
admittance to the hospital.
There's been no Van Zandt here l hope. A fe-
male named Cummings, dress maker, residing at
No. 27 Chestnut street, yesterday morning, IN ft
Of mental arrangement, attempted to commit sui
eide by cutting her throat with able knife, In her
chamber when discovered she was much exhaust
| ed frem the loss Of blood. The wound inflicted
was not deep, and hopes are entertained Of her re-
| covery.
Mr. Dempster's concert last night at the Mosonic
Hall full gay and fashionable, though not over
| flowing. He in tine voice and spirits, and &C.
| quilted himself handsomely
Very little was done in stocks to-day, and that
| little showed no essential change in prices
p. S-Preeisely at three minutes to four o'clock,
Mr.. Nicholas Biddle, Samuel Jaudon, his br ,ther,
Mr.. Andrews, and Thomas Dunlap, preceded by
| Mr. Cadwallader, Mr.. Meredith, and IMr. John Nj.
| Read, their counsel, entered the court. At the
same time, came in Mr.. Montg omery with his
| sci, st. George II. Campbell, Esq. Precisely at
four o'clock, the Recorder took his seat, and said
| he was ready to proceed The defendants were
| all called and answered to their names The wit
| nesses were also called, named in the informa'
| ton, and answered to their names. There was
| then some inquiry to who was who-as to who
| were represented and who were not. The court
room was crowded as full it could stick. Mr..
| Biddle sat in front Of the bar, and l confess, |
thought, appeared good deal dashed
| The first witness called was Mr. Taylsr, cashier
| Of the Bank. Mr.. Read, counsel of Dir. Biddle,
here rose and after allusien to the object OF
the prosecution, desired that it should be made
short possible; aud, for his client, profered h
CATION, that the laws Of the country horized, 10
enter bail, to appear at the Criminal Sessions al
| once. The same announcement was made in be-
| half Of the other defendants.
. Mr. Brewster said he concurred in the motion
and sugge sted that the bail in the case Of Has
senger and Wright, for q similar offence, should BIZ
| fixed at S25,00O each.
| Mr.. Campbell made few remarks for his client
concurring with what had been said by Mr.
| Brewster.
| The Recorder asked Mr.. Read, if he understood
him to admit that the oath of Mr.. Montgomery car
ried with il, probably cause for binding
| This Mr.. Read would not admit
| The Recorder then delivered himself somew hat
at length, and said nnless this admission made
he could not bind over, and would therefore, pro.
eeed ia the investigation That he was determine ID
to do his whole duty, promptly and fearlessly.
| Mr.. Taylor was again called, and proceeded to
give evidence. IL was simply, history Of success
| sion of officers in the Bank, from the year 1927
down to the present time.