The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-19
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL,
Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald
PHILADELPHIA, May Is, 1913.

DEAR BENNETT -
Shipman was again brought up this morning. The
counsel on both sides argued the case most ably
Forthe defence it was stated that the prisoner could
give bail to answer any charge preferred by the
State of Pennsylvania holding that the Union Bank
could take no action in the matter as 1t at present
stood. His Honor, the Mayor, thought otherwise,
and committed Shlpman to await the requisltlon
of the Governor of the State of New York, obser-
wing at the same time he did this that the prisoner
might bring the matter to speedy discussion, in vr-
tue OF his habeas corpus.
Travelling to Baltimore Is at unprecedented low
rates. The Baltimore Steam Packet Company are
now conveying passengers thther at fifty cents a
head The scheme has been found Id;t to answer,
parties, by such facilities, induced to visit neigh
boring cities, and transact business which would
otherwise be negotiated by an episoary correspon-
dence.
1t is generally believed that the reputation of the
" Cancelled" treasury notes. by the government, Is
merely nominal affair. No real ground exists Tor
the belief that innocent holders OF that stock Will
lose by the transaction, IN the face OF the facI mat
for the last nine months the government officers
have been aware of their extensive circulate on
The weather has again been cloudy, but pleasant:
Last night the new drama OF the " Merchant OF
Market street. with powerful east st. was R1odacea
throughout was marked by that chaste and elegant
acting for which this establishment is celebrated
Under the able superintendance of the lessee and
. accomplished manageress every thing seems to
prosper. respectable auditory testified their ap'
probation in loud and continued plaudlts. The new
scenery, by McGrain, Exclusively. of local cha
racter) excellent, and adds further TO this gen.
tleman's reputation.
The Arch street has been Obliged to close for a
few nights 1t will be open in few days, with a
new company, at the head OF which will be found
MIR. e. Cennor and several other reputable persons.
The musical concerts at the Chestnut have fallen
off,
Our beautiful city, to appearance, seems livelier
every day Visitors from the south and west give
business to our hotels and the numerous parties of
emgrants surrounding the different Offices of the
Pittsburg carriers, give cheering proofs that the at
tenton of farmers and mechanics to the western
Statess beginning TO evlnce ITSELF not theoretically,
but practically The fare for first class passengers
is only SO; but the poorer classes Io emlgrants can
be transported there for half that amount, In nearly
The same time. From Pittsburgh passengers can be
conveyed by steamers to almost any part OF the con-
tinent, for mere trihe.
Mlersm begins to develope itself in acts OF
charity and benevolence. One ''chap," residing
in Sixth street, who has carried on an excellent
business in the cigar trade, In the full belief that
world will undoubtedly be consumed at an early
day, is distributing his stock of goods to any one
who will receive them gratuitously. A tremendous
rush was made yesterday afternoon by whole
possee OF regular built oafers all eager to partici
pate in the spoils. Yours, respectfully,
THoRox.