The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-24
BY THE SOUTHERN MAI,
PhlladelphSa. F>~l
correspondence of the Herald.l
BHILA DEL pIIIA Nnr 90 n AZ,


DEAR BENsETr-
An immense concourse of persons assembled at
the Exchange, at 10 O'Clock, to witness the sale Of
Pennsylvania State stock, but by some strange and
rsprehenslble course OF conduct on the par, of the
powers that be-" the sale did not take place II
was postponed until March next Governor Porter
Secretary Parsons and other interested and dstin-
sushed citizens OF the once m ghty Commonwealth
were present; did not, however, notice Nicholas
Biddle, Esq. The terms of the sales were of such
character that it was ridiculous TO offer single
share of any of the various stocks advertised Par
value was demanded for Pennsylvania Bank, which
is now selling In our market for $50 per share
A most melancholy accident occurred about IL
o'clock this morning, which resulted in the death of
an esllmabe young man named Henry Woodsde.
son OF our distinguished painter Woodslde He was
employed IN painting the caves of house in Spruce
below 9Th street, when he suddenly fell to the
ground and was almost instantly killed.
Messrs. Veasy and Wilmer the new proprietors
Of the Evening Express, were arrested and held TO
bail, last evening, before Recorder Vaux on the
very Serious charge OF forgery in the sum of $1,000
each. The arrest was caused by Lewis Johnson,
type founder, to whom forged promissory note had
been palmed off The Express is the organ of the
Corporals' Guard
The Grand Jury have found a true bill against
Mary Hotimaster Henry Braithwae, and Eliza
Bridges, the individuals who conspired together to
cheat and defraud VIM. Vonvlet out of 40 soveeien.
II was mainly owing the generous pha athropv of
Mr. G. Schsrer that the latter was rescued from the
base perfdy of the above named persons
Harry Kline, an Infamous character, has been
sent to Laylock," in default Of $1,000 bail, on
charge of subornation OF perjury in the case of
Dolby.
Catherine streets, was accidentally burnt to death
yeste rday morning.
Mr.. James Hoy, Jr., D. s., has given Mr. John
Abel notice that his services are no longer wanted
~, bo No 1attar hoe "a
been removed. Very well; but Mr.. Hoy should also
be removed He is or was violent Clay man,
and exercised system OF privileged finance"
in Trenton, New Jersey in connection with
his father, James Hoy, sen, (who also retains
a place in the Custom House, some time since,
which the poorer classes most lamentably remem-
Der, and for which they never should have been
chosen by John Tyler subordinate officers of The
General Government.
Mr.. G. Rogers, one of the most daring and
correct riders at the Olympic, was most seriously
injured last evening by fall which he received in
going through with that elegant act the "Dying
Bngand." He, however, am pleased to say, will
appear again tonight in the same piece.
The above place, as usual, was crowded TO excess
Gov Porter and several other distinguished citizens
were present.
Gossin, the unrivalled clown, perpetrated a very
good joke 20 the following effect:- laying wa
ger, he asked his master if he YVES fond Of ale The
latter replied that he was, whereupOn Cossin said
swell, laying all party feeling aside, how do you
like PORTER % The audience Immediately receiv-
ed the joke, and gave three hearty rounds of ap-
pause. Gov. Porter was then present, and bowed
very politely.
The Walnut Street Theatre was well attended
The performance excellent, and received with
general satisfaction. Mrs, Brougham, Miss Cush
man. and Mad. LecOmpte were excellent.
The following are the sales at the Board of Bro
kersto-day:-
$1,000 Wilmington SIS 1885, 81 455 State 6s 1885, c. S.
lO0Odo SIS 1885, 43 900 do 6s Is43 Sc $50 do SIS 1885,
4sA shares New Orleans Gas, u do Western Bank
%.
p The brig Monroe has Just arrived from
Montevdeo, left l3lh reports an engagement hav-
ing been fought between the Montevideo and Bue-
Ayrean squadrons, which resulted in the entire
defeat of the former.
Lett at Buenos Ayres, brig Splendid, Freeman,
for New York, in 10 days.
SHIP NEWS
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 23AIr Venus, Wilson, NYork Alba
nv. Navss do: Oneida, Estelow, Albany Below, America
Munroe Montev,deo. Cid Monongahela Turley Chaeston
Superb, Dazey, do
,hIcHMoNp, Nov 2i-Ar Lynchburx Matthias, NYork. Sid
Heard Rogers, do.
NSSTeLx Nov 2-Below. Ednburg, Croker, from Areci
DO, Pk Tor Bs,tmore-pu in in distress. h,vng been driven
away from her anchorage Arec DO blow with
loss II chain cable, anchor &C. Arr 2oh Cleoparas Barge.
CHARLEsroN, Nov I9-Sd Catharine, Berry NYork; Mar.
Liverpool; Lucas Boston, Marathon. Havre Edward
York; Eolns Havana.