The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13
PhIladelphla.
HAwKEYE.
Correspondence of the HERALD
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10, 1912.

PHILADELPHIA, DcC ~, lo4z.
JAMES GoRDEN BENNETT, Esq
DEAR SR:-
Our goodly city has, at present, the peculiar happi-
ness of containing several extraordinary lions
which, if they do nothing else, have the effect of
keeping the mouths Of the citizens extended with
wonder, and their ears erect with astons'lment.-
There are the Seguns and Shrival at the The atre,
and Milton J. Alexander at the -house-equal
objects of attraction and they draw equally crowd
ed houses; the latter is the subject of operation dur
ing the day, while the former operate upon their
subjects during the night-thus occupying between
them both, the attention of our sober city, for about
twelve, out of the twenty four hours
It's singular fact that the Seguns draw more
crowded houses now than ever, and yet they are
not so much admired as they formerly were When
say that they are not SO much admired, / do not
speak of them individually but as corps as which
Of course, they include Mr. Shrval, who is not look
ed upon as equal to either Wood or Manners An
other gap In the corps, IS the substitution OF Miss
Coad (who is well enough for untutorcd child of
slxteen) tor little Miss Poole, or Mrs. Baily, who
were great favorites with u.s. The Manager is
the only one who reaps any advantage from this de-
ciency, for he is under less expense and is in the
receipt OF increased profits
The trial of Alexander for the murder of Lousee.
is drawing fast towards its close the senior counsel
for the defendant, the Hon. Geo. M. Dallas con-
Guided his most able and eloquent address to the
Ovid F. Johnson, Esq. (the Attorney Genera) com.
menced his remarks on behalf of the Common
wealth. This gentleman is not so much distinguish
ed tor the brlllancy OF his speeches as for the com
mon sense view he takes OF any subject, and the
iorcibe manner in which he explains and brings il
home to the mind OF every one of his hearers: he
is seldom long in making his remarks, but he is al
ways powerful and explicit, He spoke until seven
in the conscientious discharge of his duty he was
compelled to ask at their hands, against the defen
dant verdict OF murder in the first degree. II the
jury perform their duty, they will grant the request
of the Attorney General, but that they will is yery
doubtful.
On Monday morning Judge Barton is to charge
the jury, and it is probable that that day, or on
Tuesday the prisoners fate will be determined
The subject which has excited most astonishment
amongst us, and which will be more than nine
days wonder, is the rumored appointment (and ]
have ascertained by authority only next TO the Co
vernor's that the rumor is true) of the Governors
son, William A. Porter TO the office of Sheriff of
the county of Philadelphia, in the place of Henry
Morris, lately deceased This appointment has
come like a thunderbolt amongst us, and astonish-
ed both parties, as well wings as democrats many
aged applicants, who thought they bal some right
expect the Office, were disappointed and the whole
community has been struck with the corruption, and
utter disregard OF the public interest, and the pubic
will, which has characterized the action of their
chief executive officer. We have all witnessed
with regret, the prediction which Governor Por-
ter has had to foist his relatives into lucrative off
Iy incompetent; he appointed his brother to Judge
ship, which the latter resigned he appointed his me-
phew "a young man OF about three and twenty)
prosecuting officer OF Lancaster county, and the pre-
sent sheriff. God save the mark) soon as he al
tanned the age of tweny-one, (Which was not more
than four months aeo) was made deputy attorney
general OF this county, and his talents were by no
means equal TO this office yet, Notwithstanding this
admitted fact the Governor on the first
opportunity eevates him to the important office Of
Sheriff. and puts him in possession of salary esi-
mated at $4,000 per annum. This is certainly
against every principle OF dehcacy and Propriety,
with vengeance, and ii makes the unsophistcated
think that Porter Is rather worse than hard cider
Some wise citizens propose as remedy TO this APP
polntment, to veto the further growth OF any Of the
citizens of the community for they say if we are
to have boys for our chief officers society in gene
raj should be composed only of children. Since
this appointment has been spoken Of and it has been
positively asserted that if Governor has male re-
lative, who can be appointed to the vacant Judge
ship Of the court of General Sessions, is his nlen-
ton 20 send his wife 10 this city, and shall be
honored by Mrs Porter, assuming the mantle of our
Pre- sident Judge land we have no doubt she would
do her duty better and honester than many of the
old women in breeches who now fiji such situa-
tions.--ED. HER PUBLIooLA
LAKE NAVIGATION --Advices from the West an
noupce the safe arrival of the Illinois at Chicago,
and Missouri at Detroit, afte~ unparalleled difficult
les. II is thought that both boats will winter at
their respective ports The Preble and M. Oliver
were. seen ehflnS iake ot. VAR, ana may De ny
his time living safe in the vicinity of Detroit. The
schr. G. Walker is yet to be heard from; also the
Sol Juneau, and schr. called the Herald, OF NAL
len. II is known that there are three vessels beach
I'd on the west side of Long Point, from which no
intelligence has yet been obtained, unless they have
been visited by the Revenue Cutter. The scbr
Reindeer and sloop Corwin, lett port this morning
or the wreck of the Florida, near Point Abno with
view to obtain such portions Of the cargo M can
be got at.-Bufaio Com. Adp.
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