The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-25

Correspondence Of tie Herald.l
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov %, 1912.
The prints of the city are once more filled with a
publication of Mr. Biddle, in behalf Ct the honor
and responsibility of the State. Mr.. Is. intends in
series Of articles, to show that the good faith and
credit Of the State Of Pennsylvania, pledged TO
the fulfllment of her engagements with both foreign
and domestic creditors, and that the very worst Of
all doctrines is that of reputation. He very cor
rectly sates that the honor and reputation Of the
whole country are compromised by such an abomi-
nable doctrine being preached in any one of tie
States and more especially by its gaining ground in
Pennsylvania, whose internal resources are greater
Tin proportion to her debt and the means Of dis.
charging it than those OF any other State whose
bonus are known on any Christian or Jewish Ex-
change. He says, and with great justice too, that
the foreigner who lent the money, had nothing to
do with the manner in which 1t was spent and
that, if the doctrine be held that the State has
right TO borrow tor the sake OF making internal I'M
provements II behooveS the State first TO pay what
they have boTowed-and then, when their obliga-
tons fulfilled, and they stand clear OF the world,
to preach their new tanged theory guard on
foreign money lenders, and check on the corrup-
ton OF their own legislators. He is also correct In
stating that the money advanced by foreigners TO
the States, came principally from men placing great
reliance III republican INSTITUTIONS and that the fail
ure OF the States to redeem their promises, will ur-
nish the enemies OF freedom with the most fertile
theme for Invectives. The question may arise In
the minds OF some men, whether Mr. b., consistent
with proprley can constitute himself the advocate
of the honesty OF the State On this subject, 1t does
not become me to venture an opinion but am
quite satisfied that he poss all the necessary
quiremens for that purpose and that he will accom-
psh his task with great credit 10 himself ana the
country. Let him do 1t!
His Excellency Gov. Porter, was present last
night at the Chestnut Street Circus, and witnessed
the great horned cattle show, announced as a but
faIo hunt" with infinite delight. He has been used
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nut Street Theatre, ''Robert the Devil" by Meyer
beer, came of pretty well, last night the inter
nal ballet being under the immediate management
OF Madame Lecomte, who acquitted herself ac-
cofdnsly. The nuns In the play, you know, are not
intended to represent vestals. The Chestnut Street
Theatre is not doing quite we'll but considers il.
self still the most fashionable. Booth was great
attraction-and II must be admitted the stock COM
pany Itself Is good enc; perhaps too good Tor the
times. The Arch Street Theatre is the great place
for boys, and the pieces lately brought out, are ra
Their apt to nlame youthful maginations. The So
Der part OF our community, however, prefer attend
ing lectures, OF which there is goodIy quantity de-
llvered every evening to crowded audiences The
young Quaker ladies especially, like to frequent
them IN lieu of all other anusements, which brings
them in contact with their fellow-creatures. Whe-
Their genlemen go thltheI to become wise, or for
the sake OF beholding and admlring them, know
not but will endeavor to inform myself, and report
to you In future epstle.
In politics, great deal is doing in a quiet way.
If to-norrows Van Buren, meeting is not a crowded
one, it will not be for want of secret instigators
who as yet, may be afraid of showing their hands
They think it best for little while longer "to
keep dark y bat in the time, to keep the ele-
ments in motion. They want offices-not for them
selves, but for their retainers so as to enable hem
when the time comes, to move with greater force,
and to be more sure Of ultimate success. Such
men as Henry d. Gilpin, John M. Reed, John X.
Kane, will never be any thing else but Van Buren,
men, until the decision of the National Convention
will bring them into the ranks. A LOCKER On.