The New York herald., 1845-08-22

JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
One of your correspondents recently, in view
the intelligence of the Herald, says it is no use
for him to write, as you know everything | ad-
init the fact to a certain extent, and will add that
of prophetcal intelligence you seem to have large
share indeed, as much so as is allowable at this
stage of the world. But permit me to say that
place more value on your judicious and talented
correspondents in every quarter of the globe, for
those reliable truths that give your journal such
eminence above all others. With certain presen-
timent OF duty, permit me to give you few of the
sayings and dolngs Of our g smoky city," First.
would remark that business generally is extremely
dull, few persons comparatively, travelling through
our place this month Navigation on our rivers and
canal quite PROSTATE at this moment-the fall
trade and immense transportation not having COM
menced. We are high, however, in anticipation
OF flush business the approaching season; notwith-
standing calamity by fire, we shall be prepared
to offer greater. inducements to trade this season.
in the way OF merchandlze, foreign and domestic
manufacture, both IN quality and extensive assort-
ment, may say, than any previous season. The
business part OF the :" burnt district being mostly
and may safely assert will be fully, rebuilt in sixty
days, with large spacious warehouses, with many
facilities not previously enjoyed IN the plan of con-
structlon.
We will just now note the excited state of our po-
itcians. In view of the approaching election for
representatives to the Legislature, the important
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad being extended
to Pittsburg, which depends on an act of the Lee
gisature 10 grant the right OF way; or whether
sefishness and ignorance OF Its effects In the
eastern section OF the State will throw away
one of the most important opportunities for
the general advancement OF the interests and
wealth of the State that has ever offered, which
cannot present itself again after the session of our
next Legislature would remark that | am reluc-
tantly compelled to say that we have few persons
in this western district of the State opposed to this
railroad project; and why! In their limited views ef
the future, they affect to say 1t will nure the bus
ness of the State improvements. There are two
classes Of this opposition: the first largely of
real estate on the line OF canal the other are traders
and obbers that are alarmed at the facilities to
the great western world beyond us, do think this
class would prefer TO go back to the days when all
merchandise was transported on "pack horses;' the
road being so bad that thirty days from Philadel-
and close this part of the subject, that in view of
the completion of this railway in my mind there is
not possible doubt that the influx to this city from
the great wes bound TO large eastern cities tor
the necessary commodities of consumption, would
very soon advance business on our State improve
ments at least hundred per cent by the facilities
and great convenience offered to our western mer-
chants, TO make their shipments through this route,
and at any given tweny-four hours be in Pittsburg
to see to the reshipment for final destination. The
necessary inducements to become our customers,
tor our great staple ron and all articles composed
of iron would necessarily produce the above ar
rangements. II would also ensure large and extra
revenue to the State also lay the foundation for an
immense population Of operatives: It's to be hoped
that Legislature this winter VIII be an intelligent
and liberal body; in that case we have no fear for
the result.
| will now inform you that our new postmaster,
Mr.. Chambers McKibben, is playing the same game,
may say little stronger too, OF ex-Mayor Morris,
your new postmaster. The usage of this place has
been to advertise letters remaining IN the post Office
in two papers; he has selected only one, and that
with not half the circulation, at least of two others.
hope you will press this breach Of law our next
Congress, either to repeal the act or enforce it,
have doubt you expected to hear, before this,
general report from committee OF our councils,
how and in what way they have finally distributed
the liberal munifcence OF about S200,OO0, for the
relief of the sufferers by the fire OF the 10th April
AS your city gave large and liberal item, yourself
and the donors have right to know the facts, and
to whom it given. 1t is not thought they will
ever make report themselves; the whole thing
has been mystlted, from beginning to end, in every
way that was practicable In my statement Of facts,
| shall be brief and conclusive possible AS you
are aware all the sufferers and losers compri-
sed in four classes-lst, below 500; I'd, below
$500; Sd, below 5000; 4th, below S35, 900. The
first received their 80 per cent dividend, and the
second their 30 per cent, agreeable to an act Of
Councils. A mass of them, with apparent satlsfac-
ton-many, OF them being extremely destitute, and
waiting long time for relief-did receive their
small pance, losing sight, for the moment, of all
arguments for their Just rights, went away rejoicing
But not with the third, indeed, and truly wor-
thy class of citizens. The day arrived for paying
great astonshment and surprise, without their pre-
vious knowledge, their bills OF loss were cut down,
some 40, some 60, and even 80 per cent These
were compelled to receive the dividend on the re-
duced bill, or go away without any thing. This
third class is supposed to be about 225, and, with
few exceptions lost every dollar they possessed IN
the world. There were exceptions to this cutting
down process-friends and favorites received their
full per centage on their original pills. The fourth
class it is thought, about TO- with, probably not
ten exceptions, but are with all their losses, worth
from 5000 TO $4,000. Several of the most veal
thy individuals in this class. the Councils thought
could not be entitled to share of this charitable
muncence, and cast their names out OF the list to re-
ceive After paying the three classes as above 1t IS
thought there was OF this fund about 100000 left
for those few wealthy individuals, designated the
fourth class. The councils, after most desperate
stand against public opinion, did pass resolution
to give forthwith $500 to each of this class-and
at an early day divide the balance by per centage
agreeable to loss. AT this moment, those wealthy
few that were laid aside, took high views IN the
premises-had their conventions on the subject, and
came to the conclusion that, If gentlemen were
receiving of this fund, equally wealthy as them
selves, they would have their share, if they should
be at the expense of law suit. They forthwith
made this declaration to the councils which had the
desired effect. The councils, with great humility,
placed their names back In the list, as entitled to
this charitable munlficence. They have all received
their $500 each, and if not already received the
per centage agreeable to loss, will shortly do So
You will perceive cannot state the exact number
of persons composing the the third and fourth class
es and also, the exact sum expended on the third
class and the balance left for the fourth. However,
have no hesitation in saying, that am not far off
the mark, as above. There has been an evident de-
sign with those entrusted with this fund, to keep
their acts and doings, far possible, profound
secret so Tar as the public is concerned.
In closing my remarks, must say, that IN COM
muncating the facts so far relates to the dstri-
button of this charitable fund, that feel myself alb
solved from duty as christian and phianthropst,
in giving some general items OF facts, whereby the
the result of their noble munifcence. Although
they NAV have cause for reflection in the disposition
of arge share of those funds, yet, the dsposer OF
all issues may, in his wisdom, produce good resui,s'
II is said "evi is permitted lnal gooe may co"'e'
The DELAWARE OUrRAGE.-lioVernor wright