New-York daily tribune., 1843-12-27
Correspondence of The Tribune.
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Correspondence of The Tribune.
WAsHrScroS Monday, Dec. 25-Chrstmas
This great gala-dav here tthc substitute for the
New-England Thanksgiving brings with II lis
usual cessation from business It's social pleasures,
lis festivities Sc. for participation IN the enjoyment
of which both Houses of Congress las you have al
ready seem adjourned from Friday 10 tomorrow
fTuesdav) Many members arc absent from the
civ. preferrng and wisely, think to spend this
season of relaxation from labor with their families
and friends at home. Those who remain have
thrown off the excitement of politics, and are seek
inr repose and amusement in the social circle and
in in the society of friends. OF course, political
news of Importance is stirring the waves of the po-
Iitica ocean are hushed to repose-quie and stlll-
ness reign upon its surface.
OLE Bull has arrived in the city, and plays TO-
night at the Theatre, where many, no doubt-hls
fame acquired in your city having preceded HIM
will resort this evening 10 crafty their taste tor
Music. This together with the several Fairs and
Concerts which open their DOORS added to the at
fractions at the Presidents and many private par
lies, furnishes material for much amusement and
delight and will be eagerly seized upon by the
pleasure-seekng crowds who frequent the Metro
polls
Tomorrow the work of Legislation, or OF delbera-
ton preparatory thereto, Is to be resumed but Ut
lie, however will be done until after New Years
One OF the first measures OF the session, no doubt
will be the passage, at least by the House. OF bill
10 refund General Jacksons fine, the fate OF which
is less certain in the Senate there II will be more
nicely scrutmizcd as to its provisions.
The Presidents Message in the House. remains,
or u portion OF it, for debate and reference. The
Committees have hardly commenced work, reports
from whom are 10 be received before much progress
is made. Action, however, sufficiently speedy for
the good .; the country, Will be taken.
Yours, &c ARGUS.
Christmas Scenes III Philadelphia, &c,
Correspondence Of The Tribune
r4iLADGLpRrA Dec. 26--P. NJ.
Saturday night, Sunday and Monday, witnessed
numerous scenes OF drunkenness and violence
throughout our city and county. Al the National
Theatre, Gibbs Retectory, and HlcNnmees oyster
cellar the fighting tremendous, Principally
among fremen. Decanters tumblecs, &c. were
hurled AT each other in Gibbs and number OF The
combatants injured ! young mHn named Smith,
was so much hurt that MS lie is desparod OF.
In melee between members OF the Washington
Engine Moyamensiue and Franklin Hose, young
r!Gl named Coates is said to have been dangerously
injurcd \ carpenters shop was fired 1T an early
hour on Sunday morning fer the purpose, ii is sup
posed ot drawing oul the members OF the Wash
ington, but it lai!ed-thc shop was destroyed, and
bu, ore fight occurred. The yelling and screaming,
day was marked with the same turbulent sprit-our
streets were crowded, and number OF fights oc
Cured in various places.
In Tho evening several balls were announced
among the rest one ut the Masonic Hall by the
Failrnount Engine Company, who destroyed the APP
,t,, I !,
feared in the present excited state OF the Southwark
Deonle ct the enomity OF the outrage committed by
the members of the Farnount, that n fearful riot
would take place, but rejoice 10 add, that the men-
bers OF the Weccacoe have resolved to leave the late
affair entirely III the hands OF the law-the ball
passed of without the least interruption The oher-
itf, as well rs the Mayor, had taken the necessary
measures TO quell any outbreak that might occur
strong Police force being kept in readiness the whole
night.
DEATHs.-During the week ending on Saturday,
there were cighty-one deaths in the city and dis
trcts.
BURNT TO DEATH.-On Sunday night, old
lored woman named Susannah Hubert, so bad
" burned at her residence in Southwark, that she
has since died.
BURcLARIEs.-The house Of R. NOVEL;, Ches
nut street, near Juniper entered last ng ht and
robbed of several articles Of value.
The boarding house Of Mrs Howell, was also en-
tered and robbed this morning of some silver ware,
clothing, &c.
srock s.LEs;-"The Board of Brokers were too good
Board tod was mostly confined 10 State Fves which
sho decline Of i: closing the Second Board at 66s
Phadep pha Bank sold al 96i G,ra1d a; !; Wilmngton
Railroad ct H. The transactions at the Second Board We're
shares Mechanics Bank 25 S. 90 State 5s days,
6G 5000 State IS G6 5000 State S. ds fiat at G6!;
5000 do do X w at 6Gi $1,000 R.adins Bonds AZ 76,.
In business matters there nothing communicate. The
unavorabe of re weather. connection with the holl
dys, has retarded all transactions of any III commercial
aalIs.
FAIR.-The Ladies Of the Samaritan Society are
now holding Fair at No. 400 Grand street. The