The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-12

TO the jury this morning.
In The tia OF Lusard Leman for false pretences OBJ
tanning dry goods from Samuel M Batchford the jury
returned verdict OF not guilty, on Tuesday
Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Hersld.l
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IA, 1913.
The Acknowledgements in Chestnut street-.An-
other Libel Subtitle Op1a-Booh the Tragedian
His Engagement at the Arch-Merits, &c
NIwdock's Lectures Our Theatres badly supported
"A Suggestiom to the Stockhoidery-Th The Debutante
again. in the part Of Mariana-Her performance Of
il vry tame-Mt9ssting Surgical Case-Particu-
lars, &c.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR:
Our election is being held to-day The weather
is remarkably fine, and will induce large number
OF citizens to be present at the polls 1t is con-
fidently predicted that McMichael will be elected
sheriff, and that The whig councils will prevail The
democrats, have understood, are voting part of
the wing ticket, and supporting McMichael in par
ticular. was pleased TO notice that the arrange
ment at the polls to facilitate our voting has had
the desired effect. 1t consists in limiting the num-
Der of tickets to four instead OF fifteen, which
selected more readily, and deposited with inf
nitey less trouble, requiring fewer clerksbut taking
little longer to count at the close of the election
W
ducve of much more orderly conduct in the vicinity
of the State house, than what has been observed
there Tor this number OF years past In passing up
Chestnut street to-day Twas grated in noticing the
Improvement which the heirs OF the late Jacob Rldg-
way have made IN the erection OF large brick edi-
flee, Immediately fronting his late residence, de-
signed for stores, the appearance of which. with
their iron entablature over the bulk windows, have
novel effect, but at once tasty and ornamental
Our city has been recently embeshed with many
handsome buildings, both public and private. In
deed some OF them may be Justly regarded as prince
ly mansions, in which all that wealth could accom-
plish, has been done to render them comfortable
and elegant.
You will perceive by our papers that Mr.. McKeen
of Mobile, has instituted suit for libel against the
proprietors of the Franklin House, Messrs. J. M.
Sanderson Il Son. This is the right method to as
certain therue version of the story in relation to the
robbery which is alleged to have been committed at
their hotel. 1t Is my impression that this gentle
man was certainly heeced whilst IN his lodging room
at this establishment, but would not insnuate in
the least that the proprietors knew any thing OF the
matter, as they are both upright and intelligent
gentlemen. They did wrong, however, to publish
the statements which reflected so very severely up
on Mr. McKeen's character gentleman and a
business man: jury now will settle the mattefbe-
tween the belligerent partesin this case.
The opera last evening was handsomely patron
Used, and presented galaxy of youth, beauty and
fashion. Prominent IN the stage box, amidst a
blazonry OF jewelry, (hlmself jewel OF the first
water) sat the n-mlIliner, SO well known by the
soubyiquet OF Captain Tarradiddle. Mademoiselle
Calve appeared, Notwithstanding, in the new and
interesting opera Of Gamma BoIena,'' it being for
the benefit OF Monsieur and Madame Lecourt.
The entertainment passed off in the most agree
able nanner-the music was perfectly enchant-
ing, and the performers severaly excellent In their
respective dellneaous. The orchestra is under the
direction OF Mons Provost one of the most accom-,
plished musicians of the day
Booth commenced an engagement at the Arch
street Theatre last night, and filled the house from
pit to dome. He seems to be as popular ever, in
despite OF his mutated countenance, which unques-
uonably deracts In great measure from the other.
wise classical beauty of his performance. He is
now performing in range of characters wherein
he has no superior on the boards OF either hemi-
sphere That / like the man is most true-and
can appreciate his style of acting, which is near
other living actor within the circle of my acquant-
ance. Booth is emphatically an actor-and also a
man OF fine intellectual endowments, whose soul
is attuned to the music OF nature, capable OF apprc
catng and touching her most delicate strung chords.
remember the first time that the " beautiful read
ings' OF this accomplished tragedan fell upon my
hearing, so distinct In enumeration and so chaste In
eloquenee-the impression OF which still fingers In
my memory associated with wonder and admra-
ton. He is "hlmseh again." and will draw good
houses. Russell Is fortunate in the acquisition of
successful stars.
Murdock's elocutionary lectures were slimly at
tended at the museum. This did not surprise me,
for it is matter OF impossbiy for all places OF
amusement to succeed this winter, and | begin to
anticipate small dividends from the profits of the
theatres. Some wig has suggested to the stock
holders 10 resign their free tickets in favor OF the
the manager, In order TO enable him to +" raise the
wind'' more effectually. This suggestion meets
with but little approval on their part, as might natu.
rally have been expected. The stockholders oil the
Chestnut have free admission also to the Walnut
street Theatre, as both establishments under the
same management.
The young lady who made her debut a few eve
nings since, appeared last night Mariana, in She
ridan Knowles play OF the Wife. The portion which
l witnessed of her performance, was insufferably
lame, and if she displays no further excellence the
managers will find her mo card" Blake, they
state, brought her out, whether to take the public
in | am not free to say. So much for theatricals.
There was highly interesting case of surgery
occurred here few days since, in which the well
known skill of DR.. w. J. Dufee, of Moyamens;ng,
called into requisitlon. The subject Of it was
an old and respectable lady, resident in the northern
part OF this city, whose entire foot was amputated
at the ANGLE, and apparently with the most COM
plete success; This Is the second operation which
this bold and skiiul surgeon has performed within
short period, and in both instances upon elderly
patients where the chance of success, it is saId is
OF very doubtful tendency The first Of these
operations resulted in a satisfactory manner and
has given him an enviable celebrity in the surgical
line One of the most difficult and dangerous ope-
rstons in surgery, the amputation OF the hip joint,
was performed by this gentleman some time since,
al the Aims House, which resulted also favorably-
the patient surviving and being at the present mo-
ment In an excellent state of health. This be-
lleve to be the only successful operation of the kind
Oh this side OF the Atlantic, and which alone would
confer upon him high rank in his profession. The
Doctor is young man, and at present the attendant
physician and surgeon Of the Moyanenslng Aims
House. Having occupied a sufficient portion OF
your time already, will bring this desultory epis-
tie to a conclusion.
Yours, truly, ID.
GEORGIA ELEorIoN.-The election returns from
Georgia continue to be favorable to the wings,
in degree much beyond expectation There seems