The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-01
philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Herald


PHILADELPHIA, April 80, 1916.
Specslations to the in which Mr.. Buchanan
will meet the present crisis in foreign affairs continue
to be rife among citizens The talk upon this sub
ect more prevalent among the brokers, and those
who are least capable of approaching Mr. than among
any other class They assume wise selfsufcient air
affect believe that the Secretary OF has not SUM-
cent and judgment to carry through pre-
difficulties with honor and express desire that Mr.
Calhoun we're back again. Now, sir, II there 10 any
quality for which Mr.. Buchanan is remarkable, it il
judgments clear perception of all the circumstances by
which he is surrounded; full knowledge oil the
by which to work out his ends and consummate skill in
their Those who know him, and have watched his
political history doubt not his 6rmnes and his patriot
who is emphacally the greet statesman of the present
age believe that were he the President he would not
more skilul hands than Mr. Buchanan and he believes
that Mr. B. will do everything for her honor, and suffer
&c who 90
once discovered the genius of Mr. Calhoun. When he
Secretary Of State they were srad that he
rash and headstrong and wanted judgment and in
order compete 18th European statesmen and they did
find their mistake until after he had left once and
quahc atoms had become familiar and universally
admitted people had almost ceased talking about
So will il be with their estimate OF Mr. Buchanan. After
all the world have lodged his abilities and have
settled down fully satisfied upon the subject, you will
fad these for the first time making it q matter OF
discussion tell you sir, that Mr. Buchanan equal to
for years. and If my estimate Of his character fails will
be the first time in my life that my Judgment OF human
character has been at FAULT II is the custom decry
the statesmen Of rennsy lvania, but IL the old common
wealth true to herself and to her she will not per
NIT II much longer. To Mr. Buchanan is now entruste
the duty OF undecevng the rest OF the Union, and h.
will do it most efectually.
The Arch street Theatre was crowded iron pit to dome
last night the occasion OF Mr. Andersons appe rnnc
Claude Melnotte. The dress circle was nlle with
the beauty and fashion of city Some Of dis
nguished citizens present. with their families
solved to put that brutal spirit which had manifest
cd itself on Mr. AS appearance on Monday evening Aud
il was put down. The talented actor was greeted with
the most enthusiastic applause He performed the
acer OF Claude PERFECTION and when the curtain fell he
was called by the audience and made beautiful and
touching address. This last attempt of AnAmerican
nstivesm to put man down by violence, and by appeal
ing Vulgar and brutal preudices has failed signsly
ed and the popularity of Mr. Anderson has been great
y increased by It, Mr. Burton and the Arch The
e instead OF being injured has been benefited fifty per
cent
The attendance the Walnut the comedy OF
Fashion" full and fashionable In fact the piece
TO retaa Nc popularity asonishingly and the peo
Die to relish its performance with much pleasure
~ On the evening when Mrs. Mowau, the sutho-
ress announced to be present the house q
ed, and tonight at her benefit immense gathering is
expected. Marshall must have made something ha IL
some by the in which he has brought oa' this
play, and to- Rght the public will give the anth
earnest OF the manner In which they appreciate 40
at dramatic literature They will give her gold 4
opinions. 10. ,iaotryls nravsrbial.