The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-17

down asses of their own calibre by reversing the
appointment. But it is no go-it is understood, nel-
Their the President nor the Hon. Cave will thus stul
MY themselves at the behest OF few dlsappoint-
ed men, whose political influence, at best, is pro-
badly not worth pinch OF snuff.
FRANkFoKD, Philadelphia Co., Aug IL, 1915
appearance Of the Iticn-Hs Wealth--Statistics of
Faeto'aes and Churches, &C., &C.
have travelled over mountains and through val
eys, visited many towns, both large and small, and
find this to be one Of the pleasant little places
that has attracted my attention have been So
eurner here but few days, yet have made numer-
GUS and agreeable acquaintances--lf female lowell
ness, purity of heart, mind, soul, exists it is to be
found here. But before this reaches you, am sor-
ry to say, will have taken my departure for my ma
i've city, the ''great Whirlpool OF the nation, for
such has been termed the city of New York.
A ride Of five miles east from the city Of Philadel-
phla brought US to Its southern boundary the eta
cony," aavigable stream, which intersects the
river Delaware some two miles to the south east
Over this two stone bridges built one with span
ot seven, and the other with three arches; here you
enter the town Of Frankfort ut Its foot, as was told
by the ''cab-man," but thought it would have been
more appropriate to have called it the head, tor inn
manufacturing, in all its varied branches, is carried
on-calco printing, bleaching, dying, spinning and
weaving, turning, casting, chemical works. and -four
mills &c. After crossing this stream, you follow its
winding course short distance below; i is pursuing
It's way, as 1t comes tumbllng down fall in sight
while upon the other hand, winds an artificial water
course, leading to flour mill, bleaching and dying
establishment, owned by Col. Duifeld Here our
direction led us from the main street. the pointer
BOARD informing us that the street We were now in
took It's name from the stream, and upon which Is
-reced one OF the largest and handsomes buildings
this part OF the State; 1t Is four stories high, built
of stone and rough cast, and reflects the highest
credit on the protector, Mr. Briggs The town is situate
on rising ground, stream of pure spring water
branching off on either slde giving great facilities
TO the manufacturer. The number of inhabitants
IN 1910 Was two thousand three hundred and sixty
five fol- this information indebted to an ordi-
nance book compiled tor the use of Its cltlzeAs,
since which, have understood that at this time il is
mole than double that number. Owing to the great
increase OF foreigners, mostly English there are in
this town eight houses Of public worship Presbye-
tan, Eplscopallan, Methodist Baptist, Sweedenbor-
glan German Reform, Hlckslie Friends, Orthodox
Friends; also large public schoolhouse, three
iire-engne companies, one insurance company, "a
Lyceum Hall, mtrkethouse post-oifice, six holels,
and printlngofiice, where is issued weekly little
sheet, called the "Heraid'
One mile east Of Frankfort on the river
Delaware is the beautiful village Of Bridesburg,
where the steamboats, make excursions from
Philadelphia. 1t contains many handsome dwellings,,
neat little church, and school-house. | passed
Sabbath there, attended worship, was much pleased
with the speaker, Rev. Mr.. Stead, who proclaimed
the Gospel with much power. The extensive estab-
lshment OF Mr.. jerks tor manufacturing machine
ry, the costly buildings now being erected by Messrs
Lanney's, Tor chemical preparations, and busy,
thriving population
The United States Arsenal is situated here COM
prlslng about twenty acres OF ground, enclosed by
stone wa !, with an iron fence in 'front.' the build
ings are handsome, quite number OF soldiers are
stationed here. Ali make quite an attractive ap-
pearance.