The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-02
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
PHILADELPHIA.
Correspondence of the Herald

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PHILADELPHIA Dec l. 1913
Snov Storm Thanksgiving Dan CeleIratioa-
Sudden Death ola Soldier of the Revolution
Smoke House BWmed-St. Ardrew's Societv-b,-
gratitude and Ihef-Accident- Counterfeita dr.
rested-Conspiracy Case heatricals-O, Ran
at the Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
Sermon on the Holy Sa1ement-Q,lck Passoee-
Business.
JAMES GoRDEN BENNETT ESQ
DEAR SIR
1t commenced showing this morning at daviiebt
and has continued without nermssion TO this time
There has fallen about two and a half inches of
snow on level, and IT were not for the mildness
Of the atmosphere,w we would have capital sleigh
ing.
The "Sons of New England" celebrated thanks
giving day yesterday at Hartwell's Washington
House, Chestnut above 7th street. About one
hundred and fifty persons sat down to the tables,
which were set in magnificent style in the large
banquetng hall of this establishment, and were
filled with the choicest delicacies of the season.
Garrick Mallory, Esq, presided, assisted by Sa-
Henry Dillon, revolutionary soldier, aged 75
years. heretofore living at l25 North Water street.
was found dead in his bed yesterday morning
The coroner returned verdict in accordance with
the fact.
The large smoking establishment owned by
Thomas F. Smith, located back of Front street,
above Catharlne street, was entirely destroyed by
said, over five thousand hams in the smoke house,
nearly all of which were burned. There was no
insurance.
The st. Andrews Society celebrated their ami
versary yesterday at Rea's United States HOTEL
The dinner was served up in the most magnificent
style, at which harmony and good feeling regned
supreme: -
pital fol- three months, during which time the
best medical treatment was given him, left the
Institution early this morning, and in the most
grateful manner took away silver watch, small
quantity of money, pair of boots, and other ar
tices belonging to different persons about the esta
blshment
Cornelius McDermot, a stevedore, aged forty
years, last evening fell into the hold of the ship
Rockingham, lying at Perot's wharf, below Arch
street, and injured himself very seriously. He
was taken to the Hospital, where his wounds were
properly dressed.
The Mayor yesterday committed Jacob Bean,
who was arrested for passing counterfeit $2O
note of the Doylestown Bank on Henry G. Blair
druggist, corner of 9Th and Walnut streets.
Augustus De Kalb TarT, Esq. had hearing be-
fore Alderman Hey last evening, arrested on
charge OF conspiracy with woman to extort $500
in money from Hugh, O'Donnell, gentleman,
ago. The examination of one witness was contin-
ued for nearly four hours, and the case continued
for further hearing on next Monday evening
George M. Dallas, Esq and ex-Judge Barton, APP
peared orhe prosecution, while no less distinguish
ed counsel appeared on behalf of the defence:-
David Paul Brown, Esq, ex-Judge Todd and Geo.
l.. Ashmeed, Esq.
AT the popular National, tonight, we have the
King of the Mist, which continues to be played to
overlooking houses. 1t is a splendid piece.
At the Chestnut, Wallack as "Rolla" and "Bob
Honeycomb," supported by Charlotte Cushman as
"Elvira" a part in which she has no SUPERIOR and
the talented Alexna Fisher in the beautiful part of
"Cora." The house ought to be crowded.
Ole Bull is underlined at the Chestnut street for
Monday evening, whenwe may look out for most
tremendous outpouring, such as has not been seen
here for long time.
A domestic named Elizabeth Leebert was COM
mitted yesterday by Alderman Rees, for stealing
$500 worth of property, consisting OF dry goods
and silver plate, from her employer Mrs. Ellen
Sprague, Wood street near Thirteenth street. She
had pawned the articles in South street and then
left the city for Columbia, Pennsylvania, where
she was arrested by constable Brumaker, and
brought to the city.
There is a gang of burglars and petty pilferers
now nfesting this city. Almost every day and night
some robbery takes place On night before last,
brown frock coat was stolen from Crofs store, l49
Chestnut street, and an overcoat was stolen last
evening from the entry of Mr.. Hidebrus' house in
Spruce street near Eleventh street.
The Rev. DIR. Ducachet will preach this evening
in 81. Johns Episcopal Church, corner of Brown
and ST. Johns street, Northern Liberties) on the
subject of "The Real Presence In the Holy Eucha-
rist" The pews in this church are all free.
The iron canal steamer Vulcan, Captain Smith,
left the city last week with cargo of two hundred
tons for Albany, y. Y, via Delaware and Raritan
freight and arrived here in the short space Of four
days and twenty-five hours. This is said to be the
quickest passage on record
Out door business is dull o-day--consequen upon
the Indictment weather. Yours, &c.