New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-18
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Correspondence Of T@e Tribune.

Correspondence Of I.e Tribune
PHILADELPHIA FEB. i.
The meeting cslsed by the MAYOR this evening
5r the rehefot Ireland viii probably be one Of the
largest ever convened in this city on any occasion
All classes snd all societies seem 70 be engaged in
a noble rivalry OF outdoing each other in the good
work. I think our city may be put down for
nearly $1,000 and perhaps Il viii exceed ,hs, sum
horrible Of desttution revealed in city
last evening gentleman found two colored children
who had been abandoned By their parents snd locked up
in room vithou; food or IRE for several days II
required sres; % restore vitality 70 the poor eres
lures. who were almost risid a. marble with the cold
and weak that they were unable 10 evnee any signs
Of life They are now in humane hands and with care
fll nursing may recover
Dr. Holck was this morning acquitted by Jury on
the charge Of indecent libel BY the publication OF his
book on the Origin OF Life This suit had its origin IN
professional jealousy. Or H. sold very useful and
cheap book which nterfered with the profits OF those
licensed 70 kill according 70 college rules" snd sys
TEN Of persecution attempted 20 break him down
am glad II has ised This IS not the to 90 back
ward in the dissemination Of knowledge. The
poor has the same right % his cheap treatise a.
the rich has 10 his physiological tones. bound IN
gided covers. Employment tor the body and the
mind-ood for the animal and the mental requirements
are demanded by the genius OF the agc we live in. Dr.
Holick is philsnihropst and has done much good by
his publications and will establish himself more firmly
In popular estimation now that this petty eNniouon Of
spite has been quashed by an enlightened jury
There was fall in breai stun yesterday mol eN-
actv appropriate 70 the Commercial head Almost
twenty feet Of The wall Of Msssrs SIeels new WHARF.
house on Brosdst fell from the interior pressure OF
grain This warehouse built on the scene Of the
great ire OF last year. No lives were lost but some
corn was ground by rev process
Vessels have been freely chartered and -four and corn
are still NJ decline. Groceries continue active sales
Rio Coffee at u 70 - and 81 Domingo AZ = The
greater part OF two csrgoes arrived yesterday have been
taken Molasses is held 81 ots Tor New Orleans 20
arrive and there have been several sales OF Cuba
and Trinidad which have not trsnspred. Sugars con.
tnue active at an advance ta- could be had for ell
NewOreans in market but holders not anxious TO
sell though lots have been obtained at to 81
Cotton has declined about per cent for the tine
grades which are scarce and therefore maintain them
selves
Flour is wanted-buyers At S. IS and sellers at a. q
could be obtained but both hold Oft for steamers
Rye Flour 81 IS 10 arrive Corn Meal - TO y on
the spot and future delivery
Moderate sales Wheat AZ 81 for white. and 20 20
40 for red tor store Corn IL not active IL
quote Penn Yellow g 10 -. and 50 tor South
The Provision market IA active.
Rice is held higher. and last sales Al - 20 a..
SALES or SrOcKs - First Board and ai,or-50 Reading
3Oi 100 Nav % le65 81 40 Grard H. - Man Mcs 25l
Mine Hin 20 ~ Lehigh 2ll: so : Bank AZ 5000 :
s 1888 94 5000 do 9tl 5000 Nav Go s65 s04 Second
Board and ifer-lOU Is Bank 81 % Lehgh "a 5000
state Js7li $1,000 DO b5 ~ $500 Nav "a s65 s0. 500
ssl Ss25 State 81 5is $1,000 Texas G BIDS e3i 200
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