The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-28
PHILADELPHIA.
Correspondence Of the Herald.]
PHILADELPHIA, August rs, IL

Correspondence OF the HERALD
PHILADELPHIA, August 26, 1874.
Native Americanism- State of Society-1he Nescs.
paper tPress-Smrgicd affairs Steamboat Er-
plosion, &c.
It gratifed me to notice the respectful attention
given my last episte (which you kindly inserted, al
though written cu,rsnte calamo, las all such communv
cations must necessarily be, from your humble ser
want. l made few remarks in regard to the Ma
tives, and being one myself, should be allowed as
"large charter as the wind, to blow upon whom
please.'' This intend to do in the exercise of
my privilege as an American citizen. Happening
and published by Jacob Barker, Esq, an old and
highly respectable citizen of New Orleans, find
that the sentiments in the annexed extract, agree
wR my q hf s s well aues sa
of native and adopted CITIZEN" he says, should
not be considered debateable any more than the
slave question is both questions should be consd
cred settled to agitate either alike reasonable"
The principal extract, however, is as follows
.sThe late alarming organization of Native Amer
lean Societies, the selfish and unjust sentiments
they promulgate, and the lawless acts of violence
perpetrated by these men, should induce every clt-
zen in the United States, whether he be Whig or
Democrat, to lift up his voice against all such dis
tinctions. They should withhold their political
support from all those who sow the seeds OF dlscon
tent-should meet their hostile proceedings firmly,
yet mildly and with return Of kindness dong
good for evil, subduing their angry passions by
killing them with kindness; follow the example
OF that pure patriot Thomas Adds Emmett, against
whom the black-coats combined very soon after he
landed on our shores, and while he held fast on
his political integrity, he pursued such of
amiabilty and generosity towards his prosecutors,
that his capacity to sustain their legal rights In
Court, his great learning his eloquencc, and many
virtues soon won his way to their hearis-their
roast beef-their turtle soups and madeira wine !;
but at the same time withhold from the advocates
of mob law, as well as from these who endcavor
to make any other destruction among citizens than
that which arises from intelligence and virtue-all
political support, and in no case add to their poti-
cal power until they shall learn to respect the legal
rights OF naturallZed citizens, and yield TO those
who may yet fee from the tyrant's grasp, the re-
qurements of humanity and benevoence."
/ shall not trespass with any remarks of mine
upon the preceding sound and admirable advice
suffice 1t that the sentiments are worthy OF being
written in letters of gold
Our city is filled with alarms of fire. and brutal
fights between the fremen, who are positive dis
grace with few exceptions) to the metropolis
Of brothery love-" It is thought that most Of the
fires happen through incendiaries and gentlemen
of the mob-profession. The Lazarine of the place
exceeds all power of description. Gentlemen loa-
fers abound numerously, and puzzle all investga-
ton as to their local habitations and names" II
would be an act OF charity if our courts OF justice
had the power Of sentencing, many Of them to the
'stread-m for twelve calendar MONTHS
The Euening Mercury will soon appear under
new habil!ments and the price OF it, after thesfrs'
Of September, will be "one cent" This paper is
ably conducted, and its present editor, i. A. Will
mer, gentleman of fine talents. Its publishers
Severns " Magill, areS two industrious Dung men,
who, like yourself are IN no ways indebted 10
friends, but to their own exertions for the hand
some patronage which has attended their Journal
Industry is sure to prosper among u.s. is evidenc-
ed in the success of the Herald, whose circulation
among us, almost equals that OF our own papers
The Daily Sun contains some very rabid attacks
on the Catholics. The Ledger and Chronicle are
ever in belligerent state, and Col Alexander, like
his sake OF old, is one of our principal slight
ing captains" The Colonel is q gentleman and a
scholar The Spirit Of the Times is ever racy,
Astounding in all The "good things Of this life"
The small Native organs ! seldom see-they are
but poor affairs. NE
Our Baltimore cheap line Of steamboats, have
"bursted" II was tooscheap to be goods and con.
sequently did hot last long.
There was an interesting surgical case here afew
days since, consisting OF an amputation OF foot,
by DR.. w. j. Duifee, OF Moyamensing township
The operation was highly successful. This young
physician has already obtained an eminent rank in
his profession and is daily receiving patients from
all sections OF the Union, where his extraordinary
skill has become known. II IS my intention to re.
port for you in detail, one OF his cases. which will
be Of interest to the medical men of your city.
The stock market is becoming daily more de-
pressed and money scarcer; the banks refusing a
large numbers OF customers; in fact they have
done too much. Your admirable money articles
form one of the most essential features OF your pa
per- upon which our merchants place great reliance.
Az repoir bientof. NATHAN.
NOVEL CAsE.-The St. Augustine News Of the
18th inst. says-"The u. S. Rev. schr. Viglant,
Commander Taylor arrived here Saturday last from
st. Marks via Key West The object OF her visit is a de
mand from the Governor OF louisiana, through the
ernor Of Florida for eight negroes who made their
cape from the Balze the pilot boat Lafayette and
randed the Tortugas Reef Six Of the negroes
were sold few days previous to the arrival Of the vi
gant by thelU s. Marshal agreeable to order of the
Court and were purchased by Mr.. " Sanchez for the
sum OF 50 $780, Asyet MIR Sanchez has refused to deli
yer up negroes greeaby to the demand of the 60
vernon OF Louisiana, but claims them his property,
having purchased them at public SALE The case 10 no
vel one and excitement has been created on the
subject" 49, 4aHy