The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-28
Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Herald.l

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. q, 1913.
The JPeaaer-1he Ne,o Sheriff. 7heasrtca's Wal.
lace, the Pianist and Ptoiinist -Fremen's Proees.
sion-Ffanklin Ins,itute-City Counciis-- General
T'yson-Dry Dock.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq.
During the entire night, aud up to meridian this
morning, the weather wasvery unpleasant, the rain
pouring frequently In very torrents, but there is
prospect of fair and clear evening, the wind has
hauled round to northwe 81, which is index gene
rally Of bracing weather.
The new Sheriff is now fairly under way, but
have not heard OF any additional appointments TO.
day. The name OF the outdoor deputy not gwen
recently was clerk in the office of the u s Mar
shall, but who resigned at the removal of Mr. Otis
understand there are large number Of applicants
Tor the vacant posts.
Macready played Werner last evening at the
Chestnut, TO crowded house. There is but one
opinion upon the subject of the performance of the
part, and that is of unqualified prdse 1t was en-
acted with the most thrilling effect. believe if
repetition of the character could be had during his
engagement the house would hardly contain the
numbers that would crowd to see it. What say
you, Mr. Manager Marshall, will the tragedy be re.
peated Charlotte and Susan Cushman ably sus-
Forrest played Jack Cade at the National,
the house being, as usual, full TO overflow
as Hamlet, and the community are on the tip.
toe to witness his performance OF the part 80 soon
after Macready. OF course the house will be
crowded.
Tomorrow night, Saturday. we have Rchelieu
at both houses at the Chestnut bv MacIeady, and
at the National by Forrest. will look in a. both
houses, gathering up the opinions OF people, observe
closely myself, and report
On Monday Forrest opens al the Park Theatre
in your city. He will be succeeded at the National
by our native actor. Conner, who is immensely pop
ular with u.s. He vii! perform his range of charsc-
t'rs and viii, usual, reap good opinions and great
spp!ause. :.
q concert this evening at the Musical Fund Hall
The reputation he has acquired will doubtless draw
together an immense throng. The diEetamti are
II ecstacies with antic patton OF something great;
their ardent hopes will be rea lied. He eave5
for Baltimore on Sunday, where he will concertize
There is large procession of iremen passing
through our streets, accompanied by several bands
OF music. The occasion of the parade Is as an es-
cort to the Paramount Engine Company, who have
returned from visit to the New Marker Fire Conn
PAW of Baltimore.
=. The exhibition at the Museum, by the Franklin
Institute, is still attended by crowds of visitors 1t
will positively close tomorrow, after address
from DIR. r. M Patterson The City Councils, at
their meeting last evening, adopted resolution to
visit the exhibition on Saturday afternoon at half
resolutions authorizing the appointment of joint
committee OF each branch, TO make arrangements
Tor The purchase Of Lemon Hill estate, near Fair
mount, on just and equitable terms" This course
is considered absolutely necessary for the proec-
ton OF the basin from impurities, and to secure
continued supply Of good and wholesome water. |
am inclined to think this was judicous, and will
doubtless meet with the approval of our ri liens
There is rumor in town that ex Commissery.
General Tyron has been appointed first assistant
Postmaster General. II friendship for Captsin Ty.
Ter qualities this gentleman tor the rost, then he Ii
eminenty adapted for the place. He lie, however,
young gentleman of ability. and have no doubt
will fill the Office with credit.
Memorials are circulating in every direction for
signatures to Congress in favor Of establishing a
dry dock at the navy yard. fear it will be attend
ed with ill success: l earnestly hope the applica-
ton may meet with favor the result. however,
will chow. presume there is but one opni on with
the citizens on the subject, and that is favorable.
Yours, &c.