The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-18
Philadelphia.

Correspondence Oh the Aelaiu.l
PHILADELPHIA, October Is, 1884
'Consrat.lating Mtetimgs"-Prospeefs of Mr. Clay
in Philadelphia RusseLrs Cont0t-MHe Caive-
The Walna street Theatre, and other an'usements.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SRI
Although the result of the New Jersey election
has somewhat detracted from the enthusiasm OF
the wing party in this city, that cause still appears TO
meet with sufficient degree Of success to induce
the continuation of the congratulatlng assem-
blages," Technically so termed,) which were start
ed by the party immediately after their knowledge
of the CLAY victory in Philadelphia During the
past week meeting of this kind was convened IN
the reading room Of the "Central Clay Cub," the
object OF which was to adopt the most ellie c'lve
measures for securing the union OF the wings until
the elevation Of Henry Clay to the Presidential
char, in 1914. You would have been asionlshed
to have witnessed the immense numbers wns ap-
peared on this occasion. Long before the COM
mencement of the addresses, the room was absolute
ly damned, with the numbers of anxious citizens
who were endeavoring 10 secure advantageous pc
sitions in the large hall, while all means OF egfess
was soon rendered totally Impossible by the crowd
who obstlnaey maintained their locale on the STAIR
way. ! mention this circumstance merely 10 show
you the degree of excitement which prevails on the
subject of politics, and the Presidency at present IN
this city and appears now to be the object OF the
possible increase this state OF affairs, until the Pre-
sldential election in 1874.
The returns from the interior of the State at pre-
sent seem TO show an exec lent prospect Tor the af
fairs OF Mr.. Clay and indeed it Is now generally
conceded Cat least by the old Key Stone) that the
Sage OF Ashland maintains the same position IN the
"hearts OF his coantrymen," which was occupied
by the lamented HARRISON in the glorious campaign
of 1870 May his shadow never be less.
Amusements in this great city OF Quakers seem
to be on the increase. In addition to the theatres,
Russell and Murdoch have both been performing
here. On Thursday last the former gentleman gave
his first Intellectual concert, al the Chinese Muse
UNI, before large and apparently gratlhed audi
ence The tent scene from Richard the Third was
produced in creditable manner, and was encored
by the unanimous desire OF the assembly. ..r
At the Chestnut street Theatre, Mile. Calve still
continues to delight our citizens with the syren
strains Of her melOdious voice., and although much
expected from her, in consequence OF the repu-
taton which preceded her from New York, 1t is
universally admitted that she has altogether equal
ed, if not surpassed, the eulogiums which were
bestowed upon her in your city.
The Walnut is going on altogether IN quiet,
Blake, he has revived Shakspeare's play of Henry
The Fourth, in which he sustained the part OF Sir
John Falstaf with toerable success, and has alrea-
dy announced II tor repetition on Monday evening.
[ suppose we are now 10 be drummed with this
character as with his Last Man. at short intervals
during his whole management. Wei have omore
drumming, Mr.. Blake. A plague of all drums
AT the Arch, Booth, Conner, and Graham are
nightly performing TO crowded houses. To'mor.
row evening Mr.. Booth takes his benefit (d not
indisposed'), and will appear as Orestes, In the
tragedy of the Distressed Mother, which has not
been played in this city tor many year,.
On Wednesday Mr.. Graham also takes his bene'
fit, and has chose for the nights performance the
tragedy OF CorOlaHus, which he will sustain the
principal character.
AL the National Theatre, Mr.. Forest is engaged
for the present week. On Monday night ne is an
bounced to appear as Otheo, to the Iago of Mr..
Oxley, and on Tuesday as Metamora, in Stones
tragedy Of that name.
Truly yours, LUcIUs