The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-20
Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald. !

PHLApELrHIA, June 10, ls45.
We have been visited by copous showers through the
night and this morning. and the atmosphere 10 loaded
with all the dampness of a raw north-oaster.
Preparations for the obsequies OF Andrew Jackson on
the 26h, advancing rapidly, and the whole people
throwing aside party feelings uniting in doing honor
to the memory Of the noblest specimen Of the American
citizens.
We have not yet done with conAagrations They all
appear to be IN but one quarter of city and the State
House bell has acquired the habit to speak, of ringing
in north.weserly direction 1t has given two north.
west alarms to-day one of which was mere burning
chimney which would not ordinary occasions be no.
ticed The alarm ringer however seems to expect fires
n dnat a'deGnon and on seeing the smoke to-day he
that a fire was raging as matter Of course
The Court Of Quarter Sessions engaged all tis
morning in taking measures against the Weccacoc Hose
Company of Southwark. This company furnished the
material for the Southwark riot Of July last It was in
their house that the notorious Cook killed by the mill
tary, was laid out and from which he buried with
tho American flag wrapped around his carcass The
members are strong natives as matter of course and
they take every opportunity to attack the members of
the other companies who repudiatc nativeism This
company was presented as nuisance by the grand jury
and Judge Jones is taking measures to abatc t. BY
hocIs the members TO bail for maintaining unlaw
assembly.
Mr.. Frys complimentary benefit takes place tonight.
and will be crowded by the elite Of our city II will
be the last production Of Leonora this season. and un
derstand that the composer will not allow brought
out again either here In New York. except il be done
in style commensurate with his ideas Of musical effect
In fact if you expect to it in New York. you must
Bct yVur 10 provide an orchestra
Of chorsers somewhat after the fashion of the Chestnut
street Theatre.
The Arch closed last night to a crowded house. but
am informed 1t will open again In a few days.
The Walnut is still doing business Mrs Mowatt will
appear at this establishment Monday as Pauline to
Srsp's Claude The manager is making every effort to
nave inc lady well supported, which the present
pany apundantiy capable of doing The public
.ip.oe o. expectation and anticipate brilliant and
crowded houses Mr. Marshall will spare no expense in
having the properties, scenic accompanimens &C ar.
casion = - ~
The stock market Is still active, and State tives have
improved though there so much business done
in them ms yesterday The other stocks generally main.
tain sheir position EXCEPT Wilmington Railroad which
a. the soc today ar '1owng are the quotations
actions out Of Boards do not materially vary the
pexion of things. e Se"
Sales OF Stocks at PhiIasIeIplin.
Fmsr BoaRp, June isS6C0 Lehieh Mortgage Loan n
20 State S. 73; 1000 do 73 60 do 1915 400 do 7Sss oo
Texs per cent bonds 2H o6 Q Gas SIX Il ReniScHy
bs,k 75 4 farmer and Mechanics Bk, a2K.
,s sscoyp State 3s bgsa i7oo do ss 75
opehish Mortgage Loan, III 1000 Tennessee S. s3,5 0
ioi R 3D. fg SO do 3D. sh; 7Farmers and Mechanie, M
2<s; 100 RsadinS RI TH. -"