The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-19
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the HeraldLl
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PHILADELPHIA, August Is, 1874.
DEAR BENNETT
The discussion which took place a little more
than week since, at Pottsville, between Francis
W. Hughes, late locofoco Senator from the
ochuylkill district, and Joseph g. Clarkson, whis
lawyer OF this cty,lon the tariff, and the positions
occupied by Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Polk, in relation 70
tnat question, was reported by a distinguished
stenographer here, and il is now in process of pub
| lcation. The result Of the discussion am credi-
bly, informed, and in fact it is freely spoken Of bv
| the wings themselves, terminated in Carkson's
being efectually used up and in consequence il i
very generally regretted that he was SO indiscreet
as to accept the challenge which was thrown ont
by Hughes The effect of this debate in Schuvlkil
county alone, the great tariff region OF the State,
the wings will discover in the returns of the cleo
ton. Folks majority will be at least l,OO0-Van
BuIen's IN 1910, was little oyer 300.
Mr.. Charles j. Ingerscll, M c. OF the 4th district
has, or is about to challenge Mr. John M. Clayton,
OF Delaware, TO discuss the same question and
points OF political differences when; where. how,
Clay ton may please to designate S'' am clearly
impressed with the belief that Mr. Clayton will de-
| cline TO meet Mr.. Ingerso on the question IDger-
men within the limits Of this broad country, that
would risk their reputation in discussing those
points with him.
Some Of The friends Of John M. CLAYTON. havn.
| on the tariff question, and Mr.. Clay's position In
regard 10 it, than Mr. Clayton himse appears TO
have, underworld to get him to challenge Mr..
Buchanan 70 discussion, Mr.. Clayton has not
the challenge yet, andI think he is too shrewd
a politician to be guilty of suicidal course-
Mr. Buchanan would grind him to powder.
The result. Of the approaching election Of the
Congressional nominations in this State, will be-
as you will find after the second Tuesday OF Octo-
Der, Is Locofocos 10 Wings, counting two "Na-
tiyes" that will most probably be elected from the
pItu dpnr ufv until he
far from the mark by some, but only ask you TO
mark the prediction, and compare it with the result
when announced.
The Hon. James Buchanan arrived in this CITY
at four o'clock this afternoon, from Lancaster
The Wings and Native Americans are exertng
themselves to defeat each oih,r's darling object
the possession ct the city government, For my
own part, am confident the Natives will triumph,
as there are many, very many, members OF the
Wing party, who are ashamed and disguised with
the rascay manner in which the affairs of the city
lege, and will vote the Native ticket purely to
effect change. The Wings had quite an enthu-
siastc meeting last evening at the Clay Club Head
Quarters, where ''coons'' are TO be seen in album
There was considerable excitement last night.
about IL o'clock, throughout the city, occasioned
by the discharge OF cannon in the District Of Ken
slngtOn Various stories soon spread, and fire
occurring at the same time, the whole town was in
| an uproar. ] started Tor the scene of action, and
was agreeably surprised in finding the little ship,
arrival, of course. was honored with salute and
the Natives Of Kensington turned out TO give her
hearty welcome.
| The alarm Of fire at twelve o'clock was caused
by the burning of stable in Mechanic street, near
George.
In Court matters, there is nothing of interest
| transriring. The case of Priest Dunn's brother
will como on Saturday next.
The stock transactions on Saturday were ami
| mated at each Board, and prices materially adj
vancrd. Wilmington Railroad shares were in
Fridays sales. The fancy" stocks are all in re-
quest at present The business at the Second Board
consisted OF So6 shares Wilmington Railroad, at
~ Rsd dio ap RarnaS s Usnai & W.
| ristown Railroad at 8; ll5 do al 81; l54 Grard
Bank at l22; $2,250 Wilmington 6's, 1858, at 50.