New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-05-16
Philadei phin-F naneicrs -Businsrs-Litc.
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the scene OF moro actual distress than now The
remark applies rather to the fashionable classc.
than to the small tradesmen and mechanics; for
these last, employing moderate capital and sup
plying in most case. only the actual wants of the
community, are not in general very deeply af-
iected by the crashing among the banking and other
great establishments. In all the last wear. ,lowl,
and steadily, the old regimc-if that appclletiou
NAV be used in this modern democracie-hayc
been surrendering to the rapacous sheriff and auc-
tJneer their coaches, horses, plate Wiltons, Sax.
ONES and Br,ss ,l.. with other Injuries, and qui-
city Withdrawing from the fashionable quarters to
street. inhabited by shopkeepers and mechanics
or to the country Almest every dav there are
auctions in the palaces Of Chestnut and " alnui-
streets and the richest furniture it is ead sells for
less than half its value. ] heard this morning Of
u case in which one Of the stock baron.' had sold
caIriage with horse. worth 900 for less than
800. Among the retlraoies' in prospect hear
Of that of Mr.. Lipp. ncott, of t. 5. Bank notorie-
~. He has some bank debt to meet, for which he
was secured by Mississippi bonds, amounting to
more than SljO,OOO. The Bank Assignces can
do nothing for him, according to the opinion Of
Mr.. Sergeant and some other emnent lawyers, and
for any man in Philadelphia to meet a debt OF that
magnitude in the next three weeks is not 10 be
thought of. Numerous small failures are spoken
Of but they are Of no interest save to readers IN
the city.
Our markets ore exceedingly well supplied, and
tho town never wore a mere charming appearance.
The numerous public squares are in admirable or
dcr--every tree is in full suit of emerald-and
every walk gravecd and swept with Philadelphia
niceiy. These places are daily filled with the
beauty of the place and the thousands who lack
more profitable employment.
In the literary way but little is being done,
Hooker has just published DR.. Goodc famous
work on Oxford Theology which bids fair to make
more nos- than asy other religious book printed
in the year. Griswold's Poet. and Poetry Of
America ia said TO be the most marketable vol
ume-indecd the only non-professiona one in the
stores that sells. Our publishers have Numerous
choice things il readiness for the Fall campaign,
among which Mr. +. JOY Morriss Oriental Ira
vel. and Researches will be worthy Of special no.
tce. Gen. llarlan's book about Afghanistan will
will shortly be out. and the Count Bjorst erna's
publications on the same country it i intina,cd
will be roughly haHded in it, Mr.. Griswod By
the way, ] see is engaged by Mr.. Graham the en-
tcrprsing proprietor of the Magazine which bears
IN. name, as editor of that popular monthly. in
place of Mr. Poe, and as an occasional writer for
the old Saturday Evening Post Though Mr..
G.. lost few friends here bv leaving out of hi,
" Poets and Poetry number of the milk-and-
water poetaSterS in the city, every is ready to
acknowledge his ability, and eminent ftne,. for
the new duties he has assumed. RECTOR.
u The FRANKLIN TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
held glorious meeting at the Apollo Saloon on
Saturday evcning-JAMEs HARPER. President, in
the Chair. Several animating Addresses were dcliv-
cred by Rev. Mr.. SsHoS of Cincinnati; Mr..
HAMILTON of Albany and several members. Hose
Company 10 came in and signed the Pledge, iorci-
bly, addressing the Society through Mr.. W. q.
BoCG. and were welcomed 10 it, fellowship by
the President. Capital songs were sung 10y MIR.
MuRPHY, the Ladies, and the ditcrcn, Fire Com
panes present. The large Hall WAS crowded to
the utmost, although several other Temperance
Meetings were held the same evening.
u ORsAMUs Turner the new Regency Canal
Collector at Lockpor,. il in default 10 the State
SO33 borrowed from the L. $. Deposite Fund.- ON
property which was worthless. Hon. A. b. Dick
inson. in the Senate, tried TO have his salary
stopped to pay his debt, but his resolution was laid
UNIV ~ " parry WV
u LocKPoRr, Niagara Go has elected Wing
Charter Officers by - average majority So much
for stopping the Public Works.
u RoME, Oneida Co. has elected Loco-Foco
Charter Officers a, usual, butw the precaution,
now becoming general, Of choosing Wing Collec-
Tor tins time. 1t il always well To be safe.
NEsTtRN RNIRoAD.--Nct receipts for six
days ending Saturday, May :, for passengers,
$500 for freight. mail, and lInruden, e.. lOl So
Total, s9,96l 83.
The 20 working day, in April, yieldsd $40 col.
~ Monroe County held strong HOME Is
pt>IRr CONVENTION at Rochester on the 10Th inst
'harles }. Hill q. b. Mayor Of Rochcs,cr) pre-
sided An able Address was reported bv \. W.
"''E. Committees were appointed L. draft a
.'''no''al Tor the graingrowiuc States. and to call
iar'her Conventions. The following i. among the
Resolutions adopted: 8
M s ,ne adequate protection OF American Az
psi this object IA The opinion oil ib C.,,,,' ~, 81,
uC sv..us.y a. o4psned by such dote orrgn man
at.r remuneration for labor appi 81 In yar,'. III
manu't,tuis hsfspy establishing stable anI ,urr home
market for the products oi our >DL
u The people of 81. Mays Md, celebrated on
the 10th the Anniversary Of the sculemcn, OF the
Colony Of Maryland under Lord Baltimore. An
Grafton was delivered by Gro RKAn. Esq. Of Bal.
more.
ACCIDENT To THE RocHEsTER.-The Rochcs.
ter la, been running two or three days with a
cracked shaft. and on her way up last night 1t
broke when the soat was near Cold Springs. The
Passengers were brought up by the Columbia.
The Rochester will soon take her place in the line.
as new shaft i. really ready.
Albany Evening Journo! Of Friday