New-York daily tribune., 1844-05-07
Things in Philadelphia.


PIi1IApELruIA May 6-P. NJ
FIREMEN's FiGhT.-Belween and 10 o'clock
on Saturday night, the Hibenia and Franklin En-
eine-CUmpanies met near the corner of Fifth and
Spruce-stree,s, when Sght ensued, during which
blows We're mutually indicted with the usual i'm
plem>nts-spnnne horns. brickbats, &c. num-
her Of the combatants on both sides were severely
cut about their heads and faces. A man named
Bretse, belonging 10 the franklin, was beaten al
most TO death. and member of The Hibcrnia was
carried away in sad condition. Two three citi-
zcps were also seriously Injured, in conssq squence cf
blows from bricks, which were thrown with fearful
violence. could not learn The first cause Of The
fight. During the night, party OF men, number
iag sbou, 100, came from down town for the purpose
OF committing an outrage upon The Hibernia Engine
in Pear-street, above Third. Some of the members
OF this Company, however learning that an attack
was premedatej, gave notice of The fact to the night
police, BY whose interference and exertions the out
rage was frustrated.
YET ANoTHER-THE SABBATH VIoLATED.-At
an early hour Yesterday morning, in returning from
an alarm OF fire in the northwestern part Of the city,
the members of the Neptune and United Statcs
Hose Companies were attacked and most violently
beaten by the Columbia Hose and Paramount En-
giDc Companies. This disgracefu affair came of
IN the vicinity OF the Ridge road and Broad street,
Two young men. Clarystine and Miller, were con,
vevcd from The ground in wounded condition, the
life OF the other being aespaned of. Clubs, stones,
and Other deadly Weapons were freely used, and The
scene y represented having been one of irighuul
character.
The members of the Neptune bad a meeting last
evening and resolved 10 Withdraw from active SER
vice, declaring their lives and property in jeopardy.
Tins far | learn OF no arrests having been made.
The WHiGs IN MorIoE.--Tbe grand contest has
now fairly commenced in Pennsy lvania. Our Whig
friends were never in better spirit, and from present
indications should say that ere the day Of election,
il will be difficult matter TO find u Loco Foco who
would be foolish enough to advocate the claims-if
any they have-of Mr.. Van Buren, or John Tyler.
There will be another Mass Meeting tonight in
front of independence Hall, at which number OF
Addresses will be delivered; and tomorrow eve
ming the Wings of .Old Democratic Southwark"
will assemble in their might nj the Commissioners
Hall.
The enthusiasm manifestedby all who crowd the
Clay Club Reading Room is OF the most gratii. ing
character and rejoice to state that the facilities OF
this excellent Wing establishment has been the
means of winning over to our cause many violent
Lcco-Focos.
GREAT ExcIrEMENr.-There is much excite
ncnt prevailing present in this city relative to The
recent attack upon the meeting of the American Re-
pubcuns in kcnsington. Serious disturbances are
looked for this afternoon, another meeting is now
being held al the spot where the last was at
tempted.
Rior is WEST PHILADELpHIA.-A party of
colored men kicked up quite u serious riot al an
bv kicking in doors, breaking down fences, &c.-
Ten of the rowdies were arrested and committed to
prison.
The MORALS OF PHILADELPHIA.-Asouttj MY
persons were arrested on Saturday evening and Sun
day for rloting and drunkenness in the city and
county. This looks bad for our boasted peace and
quietness.