The New York herald., 1845-01-30
Phlladeiphla,
Correspondence of the New York Herald.]

Correspondence OF the New York Hereldj
PHILADELPHIA, January 2Slh, lS45.
1t is thought by those who hold offices here, un.
| der the Tyler administration, that they will be
| continued in their high paces-need mention the
Coectorshp and Postmaster? In this they will
assuredy be disappointed, and their posts filled by
saunch democrats, and not by those who could as
readily have given in their allegiance to either Henry
Clay or Captain Tyler. had they been triumphant.
Neither will there be ga bargain and sale" COM
pact between Mr.. Polk and Tyler as the friends Of
the latter seem to insinuate, in the recent nomina-
ton of Col. VIM. Polk as Charge d'Afairrs. Old
Hickory never admired Mr.. Tyler, and it is
nothing more than probable that he will caution
".Young Hickory" against all political complna-
tions. Nous verrons.
There was an unusual excitement here on the
arrival OF the Herald, containing the expose of
Bishop Onderdonk, which sold rapidly, and lie
ber's bulletin board was surrounded by crowd,
all anxious to peruse the document which had
emanated from the martyred gentleman The por-
tions OF IT which perused, led me to think that
the Bishop has been more eInned against than sim
sing himself. As have stated to you before, the
clerical gentlemen OF this place are almost equally
as gallant as their pious predecessor coempora-
ry IN love matters, and number of them fully as
ambitious as Napoleoni DR.. Tying, il is supposed,
IS trying hard to be crowned with mire, and then
the church will be as loyal as possible to ''the
youthful Queenp'
The sailors here have placed an admirable por-
trait OF Father Eastburn' in their bethel, which
does credit TO- their generous hearts. The old gen.
teman was faithful friend TO the mariner, and l
have often be held him earnestly exhortng them,
with his aged cheeks bedewed with tears, te avoid
the shoals and quick sands that beset them in their
| moral voyage through life Now that their old
pastor Is gone, it is pleasant TO have this memento
continually before their eyes, which hope may
have Its saufary effect in inducing them 10 initiate
| the virtues OF him who has now ''gone aloft"
The spread OF infidel associations in this country
Is truly alarming There is body Of these wretch
ed creatures in this city, who assemble almost eve-
~ evening, and call IN question the truth Of the
Bible, and plume themselves upon their infidelity
Like the schoolmasteI in that beautiful poem
"The Deserted Village
-, Though vanquished, they can argue still"
They challenge the whole world to a discussion
OF the doctrna points OF religion, and publish their
bravadO daily In papers. tits proposed by them
to celebrate shortly the birth of Tom Paine with
all the scldt in their power The evil that accrues
portion OF the public, who lured into these dens
and there taught to Gods word at defiance and
make a mockery Of holy religion Would that
some able hand would crush them at once in their
implous proceedings.
THAT lecture" came of last night; but have
not heard yet how 1t was read, or what impression
y produced Ihe wags who got it,up, doubtless
gentleman who figured in such bold relief. What
potency there is in humbug,
The weather has been of the most agreeable de-
ec!iP,vH-DdiHiy dS a spring DAY. Inc sweet south
| WIND has fingered most agreeably with us !; but
, portends, methlnks, what the weather-midwives
term " weather breeder" The pave OF Chestnut
street Is thronged with youth, beauty and fashion
The gentlemen are sporting immense goatees, and
the ladies', not to be behind, enormous bustes
What has been 80 admirably expressed by Bourci-
caut. in London Assurance, seems characteristic
OF our present fashionable polish" mpe rabity
OF heart and immovability of countenance." Our
city, ike your own, has its Goldfish afistocracy,
VINO bask IN the sunshine OF wealth, and are at the
same time alike despised for the adventurous gifts
OF fortune, and their desplcabiity OF behaviour
No more for the present
An reuoir, NATHAN.