The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-17
~ THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Philadelphia.
Correspondence OF the Herald.)


The Grand Jury "A Bill Ignored, making a
Fllse Chargs-Tas Mysteries of Paris Mrs. II
Kniyht The Halion Opera The Weathsr-Ap.
pointment, in the Custom House.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ -
DEAR SR;-
Some irreliglous scoundrels. not having the fear
OF God or the law before their eyes, entered the
German Lutheran Zion Church, corner Of Fourth
and Cherry street, through one of the windows, and
sacreglousy despoiled the holy altar of beautiful
crimson velvet covering, trimmed with geld, and
the pulpit Of the gold tasses, fringe, &c, with
which it was adorned. The trustees have, with
oommendable zeal, offered fifty dollars reward for
the detection of the perpetrators OF this imous act
It is thought they may be detected, and will then
be as severely punished as the crime deserves.
Tne Association OF Clergyman and Others, known
as the "American Protestant Association" cele-
brat-d their frat anniversary % Tuesday evening
al the Church. corner of 9Th and Cherry streets, uE-
der The pastoral charge Of the Rev Mr.. Mcdowell.
The church was densely crowded, and the exer-
cses were listened to most a,tentve!y. The an
the IN sung et the commencement of the series be-
gan
"Lordof all power and might"
which being concluded, the Rev. DIR. Mcdowell
engaged Tor some times in solemn and fervent
PRAYER
The Rev. Mr. Spear, of ST. Luke's Episcopal
Association, which was an elaborate and beautiful
~ written paper. The Treasures Report was then
read, shelving that the sum Of Sle7l 20 had been
Iecs,ved. and $3.50 SO expended, leaving a balance
OF ls6 30 IN his hands, subject to the orde! of the
association The money so expended had been
used, according 10 ,heahguage of the report, n the
dissemination ct tracts in relation 10 the evils OF
ponsTy. and with view to awaken " the community
Protestant faith"
Addresses were then delivered bv the Rev. Wal.
ter Cotton, Chaplain IN the U. 8 Navy, and ustl'
Norh s@elican b. the Re Rev tJ ohn ChaSers who
enforced in his speech the foowing-' Resolved,
that In The opinion OF this Association Popery Its
political aspect Is essentially anti.repubcan. aud to-
tally at variance with our institutions - by the Rev
Mr. Newton, who urged a resolution, ''that i,
Is the dury of every Protestant citizen to use ali
lawful means TO stop the progress OF Popery, and to
support and cherish the Protestant cause. by the
Rev. Dr. Burr who offered a resolution, "t that the
association as christian communion were bound
TO resist An'i-Chrlst the common foe of God and
man"; by the Rev. Mr.. Gillette who offered reso-
anon. thar it is wrong for Protestant christians to
patronlse Papa schools All the speakers spoke with
great force andvehemence. The meeting then closed
with singing an anthem, and after the benediction
being pronounced by the Rev DR. Mcdowell
The Roman Catholic Church Of st. Francis Xa..
vler. at Paramount, which has been enlarged and
repaired, will be re.opened as Free Church for
the worshipof Almighty God on next Sabbath day,
the ~ Instant AT halt past 10 o'clock in the morn
lug. lne hlSnt hev BsnOp OF fnild0cpnla, Fran
DIS Patrick Krrrck, will preach The dedication ser
mon, who will declare It Free Church, seats being
oren TO all. none being especially set apart rent
ed. collection will be taken up TO assist in de-
iTaylng the expense attending the repair and re-
consecraion OF the church, it having been enlarged
tw ce It's original size
The Grand Inquest Enquiry for the county of Phi
ladelph,a returned Yesterday, ignored bl! against
Hugh . DOnneil, Eco, respectable citizen and
resident for twenty-five years Of the District Of
South wark Charging him with an attempt to commit
an offence against The laws upon woman, who
shall be nameess. The Grand Jury properly AID
promptly returned the BILL there not being The slight
est proof adduced substantiate the foul and I'M
founded charge, and Ill their defending the charac-
ter OF good citizen and showing their determine
tlon TO protect from calumny and SANDER man OF
reputation and virtue, they have merited the good
opinion OF every man OF family in this community,
equally liable TO be- made the innocent instrument
OF foul charge, either for the purpose of extortng
money, or TO vent personal pque or spleen; It will
be gratifying TO ihe public and commendable to The
Grand Jury. ii the same course is pursued in all
similar cases, requiring undoubted proof of good
Character on the par OF those making such charge,
WHO are called upon 10 testify against a c tiZen
who has always been strictly moral and correct in
all The relations Of public, private, or social life.
The Mysteries OF Paris was played at the Ma
tiona last evening, for the third time, to crowded
house, even Uller than on any previous representa-
ton The piece went of better than before, as it
has been senslbly improved, having been curaed
OF many faults evident IN ITS repre- sentation. Some
piece III.
llng and life like effect, and among these Lone were
than that entrusted to the hands Of Mrs. A.
Knight, whose performance deserves especial praise
aud notice This lady is ornament to her profess
sion, and s fast rising TO the topmost round Of the
hlsrrioulc ladder. There is devotion TO the bust.
OF the Stage most praise worthy on her part and
style and cJrrcctness about her acting that is
thy OF imitation bv those of more years and expe
rlence on the mimic throne.
The Italian Opsra Troupe played last night at the
Chestnut 40 msersby bad house. fear the TIDE
OF fortune that seemed 20 set in 80 favorably here in
the early part Of the season, Is now on the ebb
ho,e not am sure, although have been impress
ed tor some time that such would probably be the
css-. Come, come, Mr. Manager Marshall, bestir
yoursef get performances that will be attractive,
and all may yet be well
We have had an unpleasant day, mild but rainy;
the storm OF rain commenced last evening about 10
o'clock, and has continued but with slight inter
mission ever since; there is now, however, past ~
some indication OF a clear evening.
There has been two appointments of inspec-
tors in our Custom House. DIR. JACOB Frick, who
You will recognize as the late cashier Of the Pc mn
Township Bank, and proprietor OF the American
Senii ei, and Mr.. Jacob Souder, good bricklayer
of our town, are the fortunate individuals. Who
has been displaced cannot te will ascertain, il
possible, and inform you. Yours, &c
IMPORTANT BANK CASE DECIDED The case OF the
Bank IF Baltimore VS. the Bank OF Virginia, which
has under argument for day before Judge
MssIuder of the County Court was given to the Jury
verdict until about O'Clock yeteiday, when they
rendered verdict he defendants This su instr
tuei to $40 600 alleged TO heve been advanced
by MIR VIM McC"Dkey cashier for the plaintiffs, on the
ch. OK OF entegsr, dated June a. 80 endors
ed good Mr. Or ck cashier Of said de PENDANTS. The
advance is sledgsd TO have been made from the LIST TO the
10 OF December, ls39fve months after the check
drawn; and IT confer ded that seinberger had
funds III the hands Of defendants at the time the check
drawn ami that the endorsement made by COLLISION
between steinberger and Orrick, and that MctoDkey
made the advance under circumstance, that should have
yIQg n lon tpnh ha ION
after the check had been cashed had been present
ed 70 deisndsnts, from knowledge understanding
with inberger, that they had not funds to meet it,
These with oter considerations favored the verdict oil
thejcry-Bah Clipper. Nop. 10.
sales or stocks mt Philadelphia.
SECOND BoARD, Nov. Is -l2l shares 0irard Bank 81,
20 do s. 20 do cash S. Is shares Farmers and
Bank. Al. Us do A0i; DO Union Rank, Tennease