New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29
Things In pn,Iaue,pnIa.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.


PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 28-P. NJ.
The FUNERAL.-The funeral of the remains OF
Commodore Porter which took place on Saturday,
was disgraceful to the City of Philadelphia have
no disposition to give detail of such mean spec
linen Of the gratitude of Philadelphians to q once
great and illusrrious Commander OF the American
Navy. From the commencement to the close OF the
ceremonies, every thing was conducted III a manner
by no means deserving commentator. Gen. rat
terson ordered out only the County brigade Uene-
raj dissatisfaction prevailed in all quarters ana l
dismiss the matter with the simple remark mat
" RepubCs are ungratetul."
THE PREsENTATIoN.-lfeverth the MhlgS7iem0le
as well as maes-of the city OF Philadelphia, eX-
hibited the spirit of enthusiasm, IT was on FRIDAY
evening. Such an outpourng of the People never
before Witnessed. Hundreds left, being unable TO
obtain admttance within the spacious saloon OF the
Musical Fund Hail. where no less than 5000
persons-two-thirds of whom the wives and
daughters of CLAY MEN'-were congregated to-
gether J. Wiegand presided; J. G. Carkson, Esq.
"a g Clay man. of the first stamp-presented the
full length portrait Of Henry Clay, painted
by Nagle, to the "Philadelphia National Clay
Club" accompanied with speech filled with elo-
quence and patriotism, which was responded TO in
an appropriate manner, on behalf Of the Club by
Charles Gibbons, Esq | regret have not time to
devote larger space to this affair." since it is the
opening of the campaign of 1914 in Philadelphia
1t was gratifying, in the highest degree, to witness
the smiles OF the Z" lair, who enivened the even
ing's entertainment with their sweet voices and adj
mirng plaudits.
F1RE.-About o'clock this morning, a desuuct-
i've fire broke out in an extensive oil factory in Ken
sington, witch, together with an adjoining building
or two, were destroyed. The fire is supposed to be
the work of an incendiary. Loss estimated at S6,-
000-but one-third insured. Several disgraceful
fights, as matter of course, occurred among the
iremen. The late ordinance Of Councils, &c. is ut
ery put at defiance, and Philadelphia does not pos
the requisite means to put her laws in force. Is
il matter osurprise that capitalists embark their
money in Cotton factories in an adjoining State
SHAMEFUL SEDUcTIoN.-Another one of these
shocking affairs has been made public within the
past day or two. The victim is young and pretty
grl--the villain has been held TO bail.
TIPPING HoUsEs.-Judge Parsons, the gentle
man who eats oysters at Gibbs's Refectory and
drinks brandy and water on board the steam rigate
Princeton, has passed sentence nlicting fines upon
the keepers of several grog-shops. Those who pa
tronize THE Court, however, ale privileged to sell
much as they please Are they not Judges
Parsons, King and Campbell? You DARE not deny
the charge.
The weather continues cold, and the river is now,
in several places, covered with skaters
STocKs.-The business the Board on Saturday was
limited State Fl and Skies fell Off the former and the
latter from previous quotations. Gard Bank heavy a
decline Of nearlys Vcis5urgh firm at 81 United
States Bank sold at 81.