The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-05
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
PHILADELPHIA
Correspondence of the Herald


PHILADELPHIA, Dec 4, 1873.
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JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq. -
The weather continues TO be of the finest kind
the atmosphere clear and bracing, giving healthy
and rosy tint to the beautiful faces of Gods lowell
est creatures, the fair, who have to-day thronged
the fashionable promenades.
The Coroner thismoming, in Van Buren, Place,
Spring Garden, held an inquest upon the body OF an
legitimate child, eight weeks old, named Virginia
Jones, which had been smothered in the night,
having slept in a bed with three women and two
other children. The jury returned a verdict of
Accidental Suffocaton"
Another inquest washed upon the body of VIM.
r Bell aged 60 years, heretofore residing at No. 70
ST. John street. Northern Liberties, who died sud-
denly at one O'Clock this morning supposed to be
from disease of the heart. Verdict however, cause
unknown.
Before the Mayor this morning, John Cunning;
ham was arragned, charged with having stabbed
James Gallagher, nficting a wound with knife,
making slight cut in the breast and one in the
hand with knife He was required to give IN bail
IN $3.50 to answer at the Quarter Sessions.
The elegant barque ]. w. Cater, was offered at
public sale on Saturday last, but proved ''no CO."
only $4,000 being preferred, nothing like her
value
new packet ship for the Liverpool trade is
shortly to be commenced at kensington, by our en-
terprsing Fellow citizens, the Messrs. Copes.
An attempt was made on Friday TO rob the office
OF the Delaware Coal Company, but proved unsuc-
cessful, in consequence Of the resisting qualities of
the ire proof chest-one OF Evans patent
No more than 22 persons We're brought before the
Mayor on Sunday morning last for disordery con-
duct in the street the night before-quite common
dable, you will say, for our moral city.
Mr. Richard White, respectable leather dealer
of this city, fell dead IN INT of apopleXy, on Sa-
turday last in his store Market street near 18th,
aged IS. A Mrs Scott, who resides in Arch street
near Front, fell dead the same day. from the same
cause.
Raymond's geological Caravan, accompanied
by the noted Lion King Herr Driesbach, arrived
in town this morning, and took up their quarters
at the Circus department, in Walnut street, west Of
Eighth
There has been great rush for places at old
Drury, in honor Of the Chevaers first night. New
York accounts of him have created an excitement
in his favor. Wesblde the time when we shall see
what we shall see
Matthias Rusk and Gilbert Freeand, the pugi-
lists, who were convicted at late session of the
Montgomery County Court, of riot, have just been
pardoned by Gov. Porter, so far as the sentence of
Imprisonment is concerned, though they will be
compelled to remain in prison until the fine and
costs, amounting to $3.50, are paid
Professor Rogers, the animal magnetZer, riding
in company with Mrs. LOOMS, female phenolo-
gst, and Mr.. Brown, was precipitated from his
vehicle, near Germantown, and considerable in
jured Mr. Brown and the lady We're likewise
subjected to considerable injury. The Professor
was the principal sufferer.
Our volunteers made quite an imposing parade
to-day the weather being quite propitous Capt
Justin's National Guards and Capt. Hills compa-
ny of City Guards, were among the most imposing
Several excellent bands added life to the occasion
The Cadwallader Grays Ball will take place this
evening at the Assembly buildings. 1t is antic-
pated il will be the greatest fetc of the season.
The Hibernla Engine Company will also give their
usual annual Ball at the Masonic Hall. Col Page
is 10 be one of the floor managers
The Governor OF the State has appointed Edward
MCGOWAN, OF the District of Moyamensing, super
intendant of the powder magazine the Schuyl-
kill, near Gray's Ferry, in the place of John w.
Cuthbert, re moved.
Phil Boone, who escaped from the prison van
some time ago, on his way to prison, and who was
brought from New York by officer Russell, on
Saturday, had hearing before the Mayor this
morning. He was remanded in default of one
thousand dollars BAIL
At the Walnut street, tonight, the equestrian
troupe in new acts. At the National, the splendid
and attractive spectacle of the King of the Mist,
which always fills the house. At the Chestnut,
crowds will gather to hear Ole Bull
Yours sc