The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-25
Correspondence of the Herald

Correspondence Of the Herald
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. "a, 1913.
Purchase of Lemon HH-Action in Councils about
the Fuemen-C CONNECTION for Perjury and Con-
sp'racy-M.sical Find Concert-Fynal hearing
ma Rape Case---Action for Dana ges--. Baptist
Ministerial Conference 7heatricals-- Elopement
Case---Book Stand Keeper arraigmed--- Quarter
Sessions Grand Jury Preentnent-- important
SuSgestion--- Discharge.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq.:-
DEAR SR:-
The Joint Committee of the Select and Common
Councils of this city, at their meeting last evening
made report in relation to the purchase of the
Lemon Hill Estate, informing that the property had
been bought for Ss75,OOO and referred in an elabor-
ate manner, to the great advantage to the city of
Philadelphia likely TO ensue from its posse sson-
An ordinance was passed authorising the Commit
tee on Finance to make arrangements for its pay
ment either in per cent City Loan, at the current
market rates, or IN cash, as shall TO them seem
most expedient.
In the Common Council Mr. Perciva read in his
place preamble and series of resolutions in rela-
ton to the disturbances among the firemen, which
he offered TOR consideration They contemplate
severe penalties for all engaged in breaches of the
peace, and prohibit the use by any fire company
convicted OF participation in a riot or disturbance
OF the water from the fire plugs owned by the city,
and also absolutely forblds supply of water to be
given to companies so engaged, under any pretext
whatever. After an animated debate the resolu-
tons were referred to the Joint Committee of
Councils upon the reorganization of the Police,
with directions to- inquire into the subject, consult
counsel, confer with the authorities of the adjon-
ing Districts and to report to Councils an efficient
plan for the reorganization of the Fire Department
In the Court of Quarter Sessions last evening,
Josiah Goldsmith. William Lilly, and George p.
Goddard, were convicted of conspiracy to extort
money by threatening and swearing falsely in the
case of Michael Dugan and VIM. Montieth, who
convicted at the last term of this Court of the
larn t.Is,
of ginseng. The circumstances given in evidence,
showed clearly their guilt, and it was also proved
that the defendants had entered into an arrange
ment with Michael Dugan to swear to certain facts
for the sum of forty dollars. Fearing they
would not be paid, they endeavored to make an +
rangement with Mr.. Mexican to swear against the
defendants for the same consideration, and threat
enng, him. that if be refused to pay them, they
would charge him in their evidence, with an at
tempt to corrupt them. He properly and promptly
rejected their Infamous offer, and brought suit
against them for the offence, and for which they
bave been found guilty; The Court sentenced
each of the prisoners to three years solitary con-
inement in the Eastern Penitentiary, and in addi-
ton thereto, each to pay fine of twenty dollars
and the costs OF the trial
The Musical Fund Society give Concert this
evening at their Hall, IN Locust street, it will be a
most brilliant affair The attractions are ofthe first
character, the association having secured the nval-
liable services OF Madame CASTELAR,, and other dis
tmgnshea artists, AS usual we may anticipate
pamy days of the old and popular "Musical Fund %
John McFal, grocer, charged with committing a
rape noticed in former letter, had another and a
will promugate his decision in the matter on Mon
day, of which will inform you.
In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania a suit for
damages has been instituted against the owners of
the steamboat Pioneer, by the widow of Major T
c. Clifton, whose death was caused by drowning,
having been run down in the River Delaware, op-
poste the Navy Yard by this steamboat last sum-
mer. The Captain and Pilot We're indicted for the
offence, and tried for manslaughter, but were ac-
quilted in the General Sessions.
The widow is very poor, having four small chill
dren depending on her, and has brought this action
to procure means OF support, having by the death of
her husband been left almost penniless, and since
that time has, IN great measure been dependent
on the charity of few friends
AT the ministerial conference of the BAPTIST
Church, held at Hollidayburg, Penn, the following
evangelical resolutions were adopted and are given
matter OF religious Information to the Baptists
of the churches in the United States, to witt
Resolved, That Brother c: Tucker preach the intro
ducory sermon the next session that Brother le write
ministerial education that Brother Estes write on
sermonizngs that Brother g. d. Mills write pastoral
visitation that Brother Burrows write doctrina
preaching that Brother Kennard write the best way
of treating anxious inquirers that Brother Collins write
on the best mode Of constructing meeting house that
OF the Oldest and OF the youngest ministers relate
their experience ut each meeting.
After the passage of the resolutions, Brethren A.
Bennett and A. McClay, related to the conference
Brother III. G.. Jones, from Peter ILL.,. Is, and then
adjourned to meet IN Milton, Pennsylvania, the last
of October, 1874:
At the National tonight, we have, for the last
time, the ''Mysteries-of Paris,'' which has been
played with wonderful success for eleven nights,
and has proved the most attractive card of the
season; it must give way for Sbee's benefit how
ever, tomorrow night, and for the production of
the splendid spectacle of the King of the Mist
which will be acted on Monday evening for the
first time.
Booth, tonight, at the Chestnut as Richard the
Third, where no doubt he will be greeted WE'LL
The prices, heretofore subject of complaint and
certain drawback upon the receipts of the Theatre,
have been reduced to fifty cents for the boxes and
twenty-five cents to the pit
The elopement case noticed by me day or two
ago, seems to have been flash in the pan. The
gentleman, IL is now said, merely accompanied the
lady a visit to relative in your city, and then
returned home. II is, suppose, the gossip of some
old maids who always being fond of the wonder
mere suspicion, and oftentimes much TO the pain
and annoyance of many happy families. We live
in censorlous world, at best, for no matter how
honest ones intentions are, there is always some
busy, cozenng, meddling knave to attach other
than sincerity to any act, whether of friendship
oryregard Out upon such barbarians, say.
Patrick Tolan, keeper of the book-stand at the
corner of Sixth and Market streets, had another
hearing this morning before the Mayor He is
charged with having received books from the
young scamps arrested last week, knowing them TO
have been stolen A number OF the books at the
Mayors office were identified by their owners.
The defendant was ingeniously defended by his
counsel, VIM A. Stokes and William A. Porter,
Esas, who endeavored to show that the books
were not purchased less prices than frequent
" paid for them at auction.
In the Quarter Sessions, several of the tipping
house cases were disposed of, some OF those M
dictcd having been found guilty, and fined inheavy
amounts, while others were acquitted the evidence
against them being insufficient for conviction.
The Grand Jury closed their session for the pre-
sent term of the quarter sessions at o'clock this
afternoon. They made presentment to the Court
by their foreman, Henry Leech, Esq. of West Phi
ladephia, containing among other important sug-
gestions, one recommending entire remodelling
the reading of the presenment by Henry NJ. Phil
lips, Esq, acting prosecuting Attorney, Judge
Parsons complimented the Grand Jury for their in
dustry, gentlemanly conduct, and attention to the