The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-10
PittshurG.
Correspondence of the Heruld.l


Ihe German Social Con,mxnify- Manufacture Of
SHk-ifeah Of General Jackson-Ihe Race to'
the Presidency Of lSi6-Ex-Secetdries wilkins
and Fortcdrd-Eminent Mem -Nap Marine Hos
-Appointnents-Ihe Last Great Fire, &c.
Your most valuable Journal found widely circu-
lated through this city OF ruins my arrival from
Nashville; and the passing incidents of travel would
have been communicated few days since, but
polite friend compelled me to visit Economy, in this
vicinity, the celebrated kingdom of George Rspp,
ESQ.,, who, after the patrarcha fashion ofoden time,
is at the head of society OF Germans, about flve
hundred in number; truly Industrious and happy
people. Every branch of domestic manufacturers is
prosecuted among this society and the SIX enter
PRISE In its various departments, from the cultvatlon
of the mulberry leaf to the final finish OF fabrlcs
adapted TO the best taste and most ample means OF
the wealthy Mr. Rapp has demonstrated that the
manufacture OF silk may be regarded as part OF the
While at Nashville was introduced to Judge Por-
ter, Of this place, and from him learn that the
health of General Jackson was SO very precarious,
that his most intimate friends were denied an inter,
view. His dissolution may, therefore, be expected
hourly; he Is a living mass OF Serious dropsy.
On my passage to this place, Judge Daniels was OF
our party, whom recognized as most intelligent
urst ae was, was dgent in =, inquiry about the qua
plicant to supply the vacancy upon the Supreme
bench. by the death Of Judge Baldwin:
Much amusing speculation was INDUCED in, in re-
lation to the next Presidency. The Buchanan and
Dallas parties in the West, may be compared to tho
Van Buren, and Calhoun factions under the "Hero
OF Oreans;" and 1t is manifest there will be trouble
for the succession, so far as Pennsylvania Is con-
cerned. Buchanan must PROSTATE Dallas, or Dallas
will supplant Buchanan with the democracy. Nous
UcrTons.
And thus I am incidentally led to mention the
unusual anxiety expressed by the politicians here
about the appointments for District Attorney and
Postmaster. A certain Colonel Hamilton, promi-
nent and efficient leader Of the Buchanan party in
this city is an applicant for the former, and if ne
fail to receive the commission for y. s. District
Attorney, it is said Dallas and his friends will be
in the ascendant. 1t is further said, that all the
Judges in this section have recommended him as a
sound, well read lawyer. His most formidable
mys-tHat is, Of the Dallas ii s. clique T a.' : -
availed myself the politensss OF friend to visit
two ex-Secretares, namely, Wilkins and Forward
The latter was among his books, and | can say,
an ornament to the legal profession, and states
man of no ordinary attainments. But Judge Will
kins has entirely disappointed my expectations On
the constitutional question Of annexation, he was
at sea, without rudder and without compass. Truly
President Polk has estimated him for his worth.
Judge Grier, had the honor to salute and chat
with tor about an hour. AS a scholar and lawyer,
perhaps, none upon the Supreme Bench is his supe-
slavery are viewed by him "a Northern man
with Southern principles for those opinions II
hold to be sound In faith. The Judge has some pc
culiar religious CHARACTERISTICS he is very eff
cient member of the Presbyterian church, and he
prays publicly in the congregation. In word, he
is law and gospel to his friends in the West. The
Supreme bench would be elevated in character by
his nomination and appointment
The site for the Marine Hospital In this vicinity
is most eligible, and have learned that son-in-l law
of Judge Wilkins, officer in the army, is appoint
ed superintendent Of the construction. The adven-
utous aid Of family connexions Is thus apparent
1aft, Iux
remains to be tested.
There is some complaint among the Presidents
political friends in relation to the appointment of
surgeon for this hospital Doctor Kerr is the favor
lite OF the party, and he IS represented to be scho
lar His opponent is Doctor Mcdowell, a wing, but
in some remote way branch of the Wilkins family.
1t is said, that member OF the Pittsburgh bar Is
now engaged in the preparation Of work intended
to illustrate the claims OF the Dallas and wilkins
party to patent of nobility, under which every de-
pendent may be classed entitled to stall at the
public crib, " IN tuturo." This would relieve many,
who presume to seek employ in the public service,
without carte blanche from persons Of distinction.
The wings of this section have just nominated
ticket for assembly and county officers. As the in
teres is local, Imay not report it. However, shall
mention that Ex-Judge Breckenridge, the particu-
larry winded letter writer against Gen. Jack
son, IS one Of the nominees.
The theatre in this place is below the worst cur
rency Of New York--no inteligence--nothin senti-
mental-al an insult to the moral feelings OF the
citizens Filthy exhibitions of African character
can alone be seen The city authorities are CEN
surablc about this nuisance
A report obtains this morning in the city that the
widow OF Judge Dallas will receive the commission
for Post Master" at Pittsburg. Such an exercise
of executive favor would be popular, In view Of the
hostility of male applicants towards each other.
Rody Patterson, an excellent Judge of horses, and
one who drives tandem as well as our New York
Monroe, appears to be the favorite. of the red-hot
locofocos for the Post Office. But if the aborer be
worthy ofhis hire, Phillips of the :. Morning POST
will most likely be selected. Should my stay be pro
tracted in this city, shall gather up such fragments
OF local and political matter as may interest the
general reader.
The late fire in this city, though reported to be
few frames erected upon part Of the OIIara estate
portion OF the distinguished Mrs. Capt Schinleys
estate. The Honorable Mr. Denny and Mr.. Croghan
who manage. and pocket the proceeds of this vast
estate said not to be safe in the SEIZURE although
supposed to be under the protection of an er post
facfo act of Assembly. The Captain and his lady
will soon require report of their trust the pre-
misses.
The MORMON TRIALs.-After considerable preli-
minary difficulties, &c. these trials commenced on
the c5h ult in the Circuit Court of Hancock County,
Smith were J. c. Davis, late senator FROM this county
T. c. Sharp, editor Of the arsaw Signal Mark Aldrich
VIM. NJ Grover, and Colonel Levi williams three
others indicted but did not make their
for trial, and TWAS understood had left the State. On
that day the examination Of witnesses the part Of
the State was commenced. The number summoned
was very large, not one-third of whom however, will
appear the examination Of witnesses the part Of the
State was concluded on Tuesday evening" and We'd
ncsday morning those for the defence upon the
stand The testimony the part Of the State has been
very lamc and that Of the witnesses very contradc
tory and the fact that improper influences have been
brought to bear upon Them very apparent that il
not within the bounds Of probability that the jury will
hesitate for moment in honoably acquittng the pr
One of the witnesses Daniels and the most i'm
portan the part of the State, has been proven to
have acknowledged that he was to get $500 from the
Mormons and $500 from Governor Ford tcstifying in
the another acknowledged from the stand that he
told his acquaintance that he did not think he got
well paid as Daniels. The defendants will introduce
but few witnesses, and the lawyers will likewise com.
mcnce speaking Thursday morning, and the will
probably close on Friday evening number OF charges
for perjury have been preferred against MoImons who
were engaged witnesses in this in several in.
stances they had agreed to find bills but when the pro-