The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-09
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Herald.l


PHIL. DELPHIA, Nov. 8, lSi3.
1he Wedfhr-i heafricais South Baptist Church
Public Lectures Quarterly Meeting Of Friends
Episcopal Benevolent Society - Election Netos-
Decentralization Opra- Macready's Benefit
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Eco
DEAR SIR: The snow continued to fall quite hea-
Willy until five oclock yesterday afternoon, giving a
wnry appearance to the streets, quite unusual, and
early for the season. The fell 20 the depth OF
nearly an inch 1t is quite dsagreeable to day, the
thaw filling the pavemens with slush, and render
ing the walking very unpleasant. During the day
we have had frequent driitings of falling snow and
rain, accompanied with severe flaws OF wind
At this time, A P. M, it is quite clear.
At the Chestnut last evening. Macready played
lego 10 Young Vandenhot's O'hello The per-
Torrance of The crafty Iago was a good one, and
elected considerable applause; the same my be
said of Mr. VS. o hello, barring some minor defects
Miss Charlotte Cushman acquitted herself in superb
style Her personation OF Emeila was all that
could be desired, or that the author intended, dig
ni6rdand beautiful In the extreme. Miss Alexlna
Fisher deserves great praise for her chase delinea
ton of Desdemona, II must be set down as fault
les. effort, ana IN one so young as this talented
artis,e NAV be- justly considt rad unequalled
AT The National, Mrs Knight played Jane Shore,
and acquitted herself with much judgment. The
Lord Hastings OF Mr.. Oxey, the gentlemanly mana
ger, was most credtably performed, and atounded
uiOnic talent. The night was set apart tor the
beneh OF 5 Steele, a native author; the house
from the inclemency of the weather, however, was
not crowded, which regret very much.
At the Walnut street, the Equestrian Troupe, are
carrying all before them, the horses evidently pos
sessing the power TO draw full houses. the per-
fornances are spoken of in he highest terms
The congregation worshlppiug with the Reverend
Mr. COve, constituting the weather. portion of the
late members OF the FIRST Baptist Church, of South
wsrk have formed themselves into SouthB aptis
Church." and procured for their meetings hereafter
The building recently occupied by the "Chursh OF
the Messiah" in Fifth, below Carpenter street -
Divine Service will be held every Sabbath morning
and evenlngrand on Wednesday evening of each
week. to shiea all are invited, the pews being Tree
Lastesenng IN iiis Church of the Nativity, Spring
Garden, below l2h street, the continuation of the
OF lie ctures the Book of Genesis listen
ed to by a large numbe. of the congregation. The
next OF the lectures, which are to be continued
every Tuesday evening, will be Oh the Creation
of Man"
The quarterly meeting of the Society of Friends
(Hickesite) is being held this (thlrd day. at the
Cherry street meeting house.
The quarterly meeting of Society of Friends Cor.
thodox) was held second day yesterday in the
Mulberry street meeting house.
The annual meeting OF the Female Episcopal Be-
nevolent society will be held al Christ Church Hos
pital on tomorrow (rhursday) afternoon.
There was great anxiety felt TO day in relation to
the return OF the election IN your city, the car hav
ing been detained for nearly three hours beyond
their usual time OF arriving. The cause of the de-
tentlon did not ascertain. The result does not
astonlsh any one here, was anticipated, in con-
sequence of the number OF candidates in the field
The defeated parry must bury their dead gather up
the wounded pick their flnis, and try it again.
Business Ii fiitto day, and has been since Satur-
day; the lncement WEATHER putting entire stop to
all mercantile transactions out OF doors
The Italian Opera Troupe underlined at the
Chestnut street theatre, and will make their first ap-
praraDce on Monday evening next, in the beautiful
and iavore Opera OF Belisario. They were sue
cessu when in the city last summer and will doubt
less be again.
Macreadys benefit and last appearance tonight
at the Chestnut street He will perform Benedict in
Shskspeales Comedy of "Mueh Ado About No
thing" He will be assisted by Miss Charlotte and
Susan Cushman, and the entire stock company
full house OF course. Yours, &c.