New-York daily tribune., 1845-02-06
From the Z. s Gazette Of Tuesday.
z STATE INIERESl--GOY. PORTER.

opposite independence nan.
It being known that Go~ernor Porter was in
the city, detachment OF TIE National Artillery,
under the command of Lieutenant Ward, after
frng a salute on Bush Hill, marched, with pow
eful band OF music, 10 tie Hotel, and proceeded
TO private parlor in person In few minutes
afterwards, Mayor Mccall, heading deputauon
of citizens, arrived, and paid his respects to our
late Chief Magistrate.
Mayor Mccall, addressing Governor Porter,
said he was happy in being the organ OF express
ing the deep feeling of Joy and gratitude awaken
eu by the event in which ne had borne 80 con-
spicuous and important part. II was one OF
the brightest DAYS in the annals oi history
great and glorious day iorevery Pennsylvanian-
every one OF whom now breathes ireer and held
his head higher as a Pennsylvania and an Ame-
rican. Those around him, and himself, had
come TO greet him, without any distinction or re-
gard 10 par,v for feeling that tar transcribed
party considerations had moved them. All felt
that now the reproaches OF years o failure had
nassed away. She had been villIhed, UbloQuy
had been cast upon her. and she mad been taunt-
ed with wifu and fraudulent. bankruptcy, but
this day proved the reiutaiion Of the sanders.-
The cannon that had doomed to-day IN honor OF
the event. would carry across the ocean the at
tesia,ion OF the truth, that free States may Se
and are, honest II was matter IN winch every
citizen Of Philadelphia felt deep and peculiar
interest. They had been taxed heavily, and mad
paid cheerfully, TO restore the credit OF the State
The State now stands erect--dsenthralled-
without reproach or dishonor.
Feelings of thankfulness TO all who had had
participated in bringing about this happy result
agiaed those for whom he spoke; and TO the
members Of the Legislature, who, IN the trying
crisis, resolved unanimously to pay the Interests
the warmcst thanks are due. TncT names should
be written III letters OF gold, and held up 10 I'M
pershuble honor and he knew that when they
retlred from the duties OF their station and retura-
ed TO their constituents, they would be received
with welcome of I" Wendone, thou good and
faithful servant
To the present Executive thanks were due for
his prompt signature 10 the bill. Difference OF
opinion had existed, and been expressed, but in
compliance with the determination OF the Legs
lature he had yielded his own opinions, and al
fixed his assent 10 the important act
"'ro you, SIR addressing Governor Porter,
with emphasis, whose constant, earnest, and
steady desire TO secure the payment OF the inter-
est. has at all tunes been evidenced, we owe deep
thanks. When the clouds Of adversely lowered
over the Commonwealth. you steadily and man.
fully discharged your duty, and with single eye
10 the public good, omitted no occasion Of I'M
pressing upon The Legislature the necessity OF the
action which has at last been taken. II has not
only filled the eyes OF widows and orphans with
tears of joy and the INDECENT with gratulatons, but
will have the effect OF restoring prospcntyand hap
pincss to every mani the community.
In conclusion, Mayor Mccall gave u,terance
to other appropriate expressions OF congratula,lon,
on beholding the State restored 10 her former high
standing.
Governor Porter in reply, SAID that the con-
gratulallons of his fellow-citlzenS were sudden
and unexpected that he was wholly at a loss 10
make a proper return for the manifestation oi
respect and regard. To know that any part OF
his official career had met the approval OF his
tellow-citizens, was at oil times welcome and
valuable to hiul--but that any act o his should
create the favorable regard oil me citizens ot
Philadelphia, was 10 hlm peculiarly grateful. lie
could not take credit TO himself Tor any thing he
had done IN the matter, it was his duty. lie
was sworn 10 do his duy-he believed that 10 be
part of his duty and he had so acted to the best
of his ability. When he had taken his seat III
the Executive Chair he found debt OF Sl,UUO,-
900 due To Domestic Credi,ors-to aborers on the
public works from Philadelphia 10 Lake Erie;
and he, with tears i'll their eyes, had been beseg-
ed day after day, by claimants, praying Tor their
DUE and showing, perhaps, the Sheriff S publlca-
ton of the sale ot their property.
He reloiced as sincerely Us any man on the
earth nj the state OF things which has at last been
brought about In his late message he had only
presented facts, which he knew to be facts, gath
cred from The Offices OF State, the State Treasur-
cr in particulars and he claimed no merit there
= u, 4 I,l, p.lal,,. .l
to the State Treasurer, aud without disparage-
ment to any of that gentIemans Mr.. Job Nann's)
predecessors, lie might truly say lhat the Office
had never been filled by any one who brought to
ii greater ability and zeal Tor the correc, perior-
nance Of It's dnues Mayor Mccall had well said,
that the passage OF the act and the payment OF
the interest would induce a restoration of the
prosperity of the State, Tor it had already COM
menced The citizens would willingly pay their
taxes, now tina, they knew they were devoted TO a
definite and well defined object and he had no
doubt that the taxes OF the year would be paid
with aacry. Throughout the Stale already
might be seen the improvements going forward
and the preparations for Improvement which the
renewed spirit OF confidence had caused to spring
up.
He reioiced that he had accidentally come to
Philadelphia for il had enabled him 10 witnes $
the gratifying demonstrations. His official ca
reer had closed. and he had withdrawn 10 private
life and 10 tranquility, and, III conclusion, he
again thanked them Tor the manifestation OF re-
gard he had received ut their hands.
Frequen, bursts OF applause broke from the
spectators during the delivery OF the address and
reply, and all We're srathed.
After the addresses, the company adjourned 10
another room, where fine collation. had been
prepared Here knife and fork Were applied with
sleadiness and effect, and afterwards several very
neat addresses were made by The gentlemen pre-
sent, all having a reference 10 the Redemption OF
State Credit, the satisfaction OF the company al
the result, and their hearty gratitude 10 those who
mad assisted in restoring Pennsylvania 10 her pro-
per position among the sovcreigntes Of the Union.
WALKlNe VARIETY AND Provision SToRE.-An
old lady, abou, 30 years OF age, genee!iy dress-
cd, with cloak and muii, was brought iAto the
New Yo,k police Office on Saturday last, upon a
charge OF attempting 10 steal an umbrella. Upon
searching her, the following articles were found
s,crcted IN hor ,ru6 Wis two ladies' cans ore