The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-19

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Is, 1S45
We have been experiencing, for the last twenty -four
hours, genuine touch Of Indian summer.
Among the subjects which agitate our people is the
approaching vacancy on the bench Of the Common Pleas
and Quarter Sessions occasioned by the expiration of
the term for which Judge Richter Jones was appoint
ed. Judge Jones was appointed by Governor Ritner
and the numerous applicants for the office seem to take
it for granted that he will not be reapponted in conse-
quence Of his politics II is not at all improbable that
they may be- sadly for them error for there been
no man upon the bench who has exhibited more impair
TALLY frmness purpose and sterling honesty than
the present incumbent and is not stretching probabi
lties too far in this age parzan favortsm to sup
pose that Governor Skunk will overlook the petty be.
hests of party and by adding to the qualities first men.
toned the large item of ten years experience, will
conclude that the interests of the administration Of JUS
tce in the county Of Philadelphia demands the csntnu.
ance ofJudge Jones in his present position.
the applause of all impartial in this community In
the event Of change on the bench, Wm Vogdes ESQ
Professor Of Mathematics in the Central High school
spoken OF as the most likely person to be promoted to
the Bench A better man, a more learned and at the
same time modest and unassuming lawyer could not be
appointed
Among tho enterprises of the day. the one most like
y to attract public attention is project which been
started within the last three days by several gen
emsn OF this city They have taken the upper saloon
lare Bazaar for the Christmas Holidays There IS no
room in the Union to equal this in size and is larger
than the great saloon Of Westminster Hail. 1t has gal
lery running entirely around the ROOM supported by
pillars which divide the space directly under into TWEEN
ty.four compartments. These compartments are to be
rented to fancy dealers in this city and New York for
the purpose OF exhibiting and selling their wares Re-
cesses in the gallery are to be similarly employed
Of our most tasteful dealers have entered into
the matter, l have doubt that a grand affair
such as Lever before has been witnessed in this
city, will be made Of it, Only think Of this immense
Hail. 235 feet long. 60 feet high with gallery running
around it at an elevation Of about 30 feet supported by
massive pillars, which in turn the bases of tall CO.
umns supporting the arched roof the whole brilliantly
illuminated with gas shedding food of light upon the
rich and varied merchandise and upon crowds of the
wealth beauty and fashion Of city Eight thousand
people is the capacity Of the Hail. it will doubtless be
liant viewed from the gallery will certainly be
grand and imposing The idea of the projectors Is
ainy novel it is sublime, and it would be we'll for
Of the enterprising dealers of New York il thew
were to avail themselves Of the opportunity of compe
ting with those Of our city Our people will take hold
of it like wildre for at the late exhibition Of the Frank
lin Institute in the same saloon every person who de-
posted their articles did business one day than
at their stores in week One individual alone made
one thousand dollars clear in five days of the profits
Of his sales.
The Bohemian Girl at the Chestnut Street. last night
drew a crowded house. Norma topight bids fair n
draw bumper for Seguin's benefit The Bohemian Girl
will be repeated tomorrow night.
There more activity In stock transacto TODAY
than yesterday States SIS improved /; Grard Bank l.
Wilmington Railroad, IA; Reading Railroad J. and Le
high 6s, Indeed prices generally improved and the
market closed firm.