The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-10

PHILADELPHIA, July o, Is47.
The Heraid's Erpress-7ns Pennsylpsnia RAILROAD
New Depot the DeIaVars-Last appearance Of
George Munday
The news by the Herald's overland express, though
not of great Importance is interesting inasmuch as
conradcts the startling brought by the regular
mail of the day previous The anticipated celebration
Of the 4th Of July by Gen. Scott in the halls of the
Montesumas has been Invested Of much Of the air of
mprobabiity by the tone Of the Mexican papers, ind
eating the state Of things prevailing there to be
tied before The ponies viii doubt bring the
intelligence Of successful nvesture Of the city the
forces under Gen Scott
Contracts constructing the first ffteen miles of
the Pennsylvania railroad west Of Harrisburg, will be
entered into at that city the 18th instant and thu
competition has been very brisk, the whole will no
doubt be given to prompt and energetic who will
the capital been called for and before the end
of the present month Sl000O00 will be paid into the
hands of the by the terms of the of
the Legislature viii horise the Governor to declare
the right of way granted to the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad company to be null and void
Among the desirable improvements In this vicinity il
the recent location of depot for the Philadelphia
and Trenton railroad company the Delaware river
about N miles above the city at place formerly known
entirely too small for the wants Of the company Is to be
abandoned as landing for way Passengers and the
new site has been selected subati ute. This
rangement will shorten the time between New York and
Phadelpha at least half an hour A landing extending
into the stream than $50 feet with front
feet has been nearly mpeted and the necessary car
houses will be finished by the close of the month
80 that the boats from the city will probably land their
New York and and passengers there about
the commencement Of August To render this spot a
desirable one for summer resort, spacious hotel
has been erected, to be under the superintendence
Of Mr. John Morgan, who possesses every qualification
to render him popular host. The large boats running
the line to New York. will afford frequent opportuni
ties, every day for trip to this spot by the river while
the the railroad from the city. will afford equal
facilities by land The unding property is shortly
to be laid in half lots and disposed Of private
sale to those OF wealthy citizens who desire such
abeautiful location for their country residences A
ter of villas, will doubt. spring up around th
vicinity, adding the ornaments Of art to the beauty
which nature has so peut.fuly bestowed upon it.
The eccentric George Munday universally knewn a.
the hatless prophet has of late years degenerated
scottish habits, aud consequently his visits to ou
county prison. under the laws of vagrancy, hav
been very frequent This morning he was brough
before Judge Parsons, and the evidence of his habit
being very plainly proved, he was sentenced to on
month imprisonment and to give five hundred dollar
surety for his good behavior for year This excite,
the ire OF the prophet and he several offensive
remarks which induced Judge Parsons to threaten
commta for contempt OF the court Not awed by this
George In his anger dared the infection this penalty
and he consequently sentenced additional
months imprisonment. George still undaunted excaim
Cd God made religion, but the Devil made Parsons ~
The spectators convulsed with laughter at the
home thrust and seemed to think that the excellence
the pun deserved some relaxation in the severity of the
sentence He will be unable to procure ball. his term Of
imprisonment will reach nineteen months unless Is
RENTED by the court.
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