The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-09
PhllndeIphla.
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 3, lSi.

Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald1
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8, 1872
EAR BENEFIT
The Presidents Message was received at the Ex-
lange last evening few minutes after six o'clock,
hen copies were promptly delivered TO our differ
newspaper publishers The document seems to
eet with pretty general approval by men OF all par
rs, for It's plain and Ineligible language. Indeed
Is just such state paper as had expected from
resident Tyler, losing nothing when brought IN
bmparison with similar ones, emanating from the
N OF Jefferson, Madison and Jackson, treating
c numerous important subjects now before the
merican people, in plain, bold, and honest man.
Dr. In short, the present message oil John Tyler
bes him infinite and lasting credit.
The warehousing system, discussed by the Pres-
mt, meets with pretty general approval in this city,
hid have not the least doubt but it will speedily be
rried into effect
The weather of to-day is again Of the most disa-
eeable character, the consequence Of which is,
lat business of every description seems entirely
spepded. Our wharves, particularly between
Walnut and Chestnut streets, are rendered almest
npassable from the depth of the mud &c. A COM
etc stasnstion exists in all the most important
anches of business. and heaven knows when
mes are To mend. The news from the old world,
many particulars very interesting, has had scarce
any apparent tendency towards either increasing
Diminishing the demand for any particular article
market. Money remains usual, good paper
elng scarce and readily taken when offered,
heard whisper this morning, from pretty high
PURGE, that James NJ Porter, Esq brother of our
Governor, would, in all probability, be soon called
TO favor at Washington, as one OF the associates of
resident Tyler. The correspondent oil the U. ;.
azette alludes to the matter, and places him In the
laracter of Secretary of War From this, howe
a..d .,.,l-h
bill be in the Treasury Department. But, whispers
ere plenty, and should he noticed with extreme
aution more cunning aud desperate set OF poll
Clans never existed than those which abound In
|hiadelphia.
The office of sheriff continues to be the topic Of
be numerous loafers and loungers who infest our
ubIlc places. The friends of Hutchinson ask his
ppolntmeHt on the ground OF : his elevated moral
landing" In society. Heaven help us ! James II.
Hutchinson moral man! An ap ointment, II is
enerally believed, will be made On Saturday; and
the interval the Times and Pennsylvania are to
e The official organs, the patronage having been
withdrawn from the Chronicle by the coroner So
William B. Reed, Esq, has concluded his speech
the case OF young Alexander, and Is now being
pllowed by Ex-Governor Pope, of Kentucky, also
pr the prisoner in fthc most thrilling and en-
rsetlc appeals ever made TO a jury. The honorable
Gentleman seemed have entirely enlisted his every
elins in behalf of Alexander and the greatest ex-
tement existed on the part of the thousands within
md without the court to catch every word that fell
rom the orators lips. Indeed, although 1t were
aiming quite fast during the entire morning session,
here were hundreds who stood gathered about the
windows that persisted in their strange curiosity the
Whole time. Gov. Pope is bold and eloquent
peaker, exciting more than ordinary notice, from
he fact OF his being stranger, an M c." and
avlng but one arm! But, really, he Is great man,
md his defence of the prisoner, ii is admitted will
ave the greatest influence on the minds of the jury
mag nablc. Gov. p had not concluded his learned
"A oscock uhon the adjourned
he acquittal Of the prisoner seems now 10 be mat
er OF general belief. Alexander, upon leaving the
ourt honse, is invariably beset by an eager and ex-
able mob, who follow him to the Sheriff's Office,
md thence to the refectory Of Sam Sutton OF
fifth and Chestnut, where he usually dnes all anx-
Gus to get peep at so great lion." Around the
Entrance into Sans cellar, ed immediately in front
the Mayors office, they linger until near o'clock,
Rhen the prisoner Is again conveyed to the court
Dom. Ills dress is plain suit of black, having a
pretty circular cloth cloak neatly thrown around
him
The referring firm OF Messrs Elijah Gleason & Co.
o which referred yesterday, was that of Messrs
Moore " Co." located in Market below 9Th street
The apparent wealthy and extensive place of the
after was yesterday subjected to the unmercifu
kcruny of numerous creditors, when upwards oil
picture OF prosperity. But Messrs. Moore " Co. y
were not TO be seen. and upon examination into the
boxes, and throughout the whole establishment,
eleven pairs OF Yankee boots were actually found
Judge the astonishment of those who were anticl
pating ample remuneration for their lberaity to the
Messrs. Moore 81 COP In one day, these con
summate swindlers succeeded in obtaining five pi
AMOS besides contracting for two splendid marble
monuments. 1t is needless to add, that they too
like Mesrs. "Gleason IL Co." have taken the Sa.
bine side, and left a host Of unwary and dsconso
late creditors behind, to reflect upon the rascally
morals OF the inhabitants Of this evil world, which
according 10 ParsOn Miller, Is shortly to close Its
wicked existence!
The following amount of bushes IS was transacted
in Stocks to-day. You will observe that North
American Insurance Shares has fell to S43' The
sales Of Pennsylvania Stale Skies were somewhat
more spirited than usual but the amount limited.
20 shares Manufacturer's and Mechanics Bank II
do North American Insurance Al 10 do. Pennsy lvanis
Fire Insurance Ill 5000 Philadelphia Gas, 6s, l05
5000 Pennsy lvaaa 6 1870 40 S4I53l do do. 1896 ~
s57 81 TO- do s43 5oa; $500 County 6 1870, soi soo
cincinnati Bonds 20.