The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-04
PHILADELPHIA.
Correspondence ofthe Herald.I

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 2, 1872
There is much suffering now prevailing in this CT
ty among the poor classes of citizens and which
calls loudly for the exercise of the boosted phian-
thropy of Philadelphia AT the head of the City
Government, we have one of the purest and most
benevolent beings humanity numbers mean john
NJ Scott, Esq Many heart has his ever ready
purse gtaddened, and many suffering family has he
made happy Ills philanthropy is pure and virtu-
ous--not vain and boosted
The Inquirer says, in appeal on behalf of the
unfortunate poor, that the victims of some Bank or
or Stock fraud, or some false friend" should be
sought out and made particular objects of bsnevo-
lence!! Friend Morris is indeed feeling man,
and knows the suffering among tins class Of his fe
rience at the hands OF the plunderlng Banks
The funeral OF the late lamented Sheriff Morris,
took place this afternoon, and was attended by
large concourse OF bewalllng friends.
There are several broiling politicians already
camorng for the post of Sheriff, but it is earnestly
desired that Gov Porter will not appoint any one,
but let the Coroner discharge the duties of the
until October next. James III. Hutchinson, one of
the most noisy and turbulent spirits in the democra-
tic ranks, is urging his claims most vehemenilA -
This man is the proprietor of the Van Buren, tavern,
corner OF 18th and Locust streets. In the appoint
ment of Hutchinson, Gov. Porter would lnfict a
a moral stain upon his character the citizens of
Philadelphia would not soon forget, for he must re-
member that JAS. II Hutchinson has been twice a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff, and twice reject
ted by the popular voice,
The Commonwealth closed with its evidence in
the case of Alexander, this day at noon, when the
Court adjourned over unt Monday II is now ge-
neray believed that the plea of insanity will be put
in by the prisoners counsel, and that he will inter-
pose no objection The jury is a bad one--the
character OF several of its members are by means
envious if are TO Judge from the bold charges
made by the times" The present jury will ne
yer agree.
There are large number of members of Congress
now in our city, on their way to the seat OF General
Government.
The fifth letter of Mr.. N. Biddle appears in the
Enquirer of this morning. But little interest is now
paid towards these illusions of the ex-President,
and doubt whether they will prove of that benefit
! at first anticipated. They, however, are excel
lent and worthy of especial attention.
On Monday next the sixpenny Pennsylvania,
published by Mifilin Il Parry, and edited bv JOS c.
Neal, Esq. will be turned into two cent cash pa
peri The press of this city, generally speaking is Of
the most stupid character, especially the respect
able slxpennies," some of W hch are actually TOO
narrow hearted to employ single reporter, but bor
row their "Clty Items and murder trials" from
each other, IN the type, and then boast of their
'berallty and enterprse!!
Hackett takes his benefit to night at the Walnut
street Theatre. His bill is rich one, and will no
doubt secure him good house. On Monday even
ing Mr.. Phillips. an excellent performer, takes a
benefit. on which occasion London Assurance
VIII dSdiH NC pIOuuCtu. nc lovely uisS W OuSn-
man takes the character of Lady Cav Spanker, in
which she'has no superior, in my humble Judgment
upon the stage.
The Cnesnut opens on Monday with Mr. and Mrs.
Seguin, and Mr. Shrvall, being the first night OF the
opera. During the engagement OF these distin-
gushed performers, La Somnainbula, Barber of Sc
vile, Norma the Postillion, and the new sacred
drama OF the Israeltes in Egypt, will be Produced
with powerful chorus, new scenery, dresses deco
ratlOns, &c.
AT the "Olympic" increased attractions are con-
stantly being presented, and the house continues
nightly throDged with large and fashionable audi
ences. WEIGH has gained universal praise in all
quarters, from the excellent character of the per-
formers, and the peace and quiet of the "Oympic."
The weather Is now quite mild, the snow in our
streets having nearly all disappeared The walking.
however, is very bad, and il is Just such weather
that has a tendency to create severe colds, &c
The navigation is still somewhat INSTRUCTED, bat
will in the course of Tomorrow no doubt, be per-
fectly free.
During the past week our market has been unu-
sually dull. The sudden and disagreeable change
OF weather we have experienced, has tended mate
rally to depress almost every thing, save excitement
and OF that the Lord knows, we have plenty.
The following are the rates of Domestic Exchanges
Boston and New York par prem; Baltimore dis;
Richmond, II dis; Charleston, dis Savannah 81 dis
Augusta q dis; Mobile, Ia l6 dis; New Orleans par
dis; Louisville 81 dis; st. Louis, dis Cincinnati dis
In Foreign but little Transporting.
Relief Notes at discount Of from 10 to Is per
cent.
The following amount of sales took place to-day 80
shares Commercial Bank 81 500 Pnilad 5s 1864; 933
1858, 65; $1,000 Tennessee per cents, So