The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-09
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8, 1913.

PHILADELPHIA, feD Q, 1910
The Water Works Case-1he Whig National
Convention-Ihe Free Banking La,c, &c.
Mr.. Meredith's argument of the water works
case was concluded yesterday, and, as was ex-
pected, he threw himself, body and soul, into
the cause, and made searching and powerful
argument. He was followed by Mr.. Vice Presi.
dent Dallas, who, always eloquent and impress
sive, was unusually SO, on topic which seemed
to absorb his feelings as well as his thoughts.
The senate has improved him much his man.
nvr was always easy and graceful, but it has
become mellowed and even more polished by his
public career. MIR. Meredith's speech has made
strong impression, though he has, with many,
the unpopular side of the question. This suit
has attracted much attention throughout the
community, and every thing In relation to it that
appears IN the public prints, being eagerly read,
you must not be astonished to hear that my first
notice was greatly approved. tits, however, no
unusual thing to hear encomiums of your paper,
and the general fidelity of your correspondents,
as travel along IN my incognifo. You must not
mind my vanity, as am believer in Sir Lucius
O'Tngger's doctrine, that modesty is quality
much more praised (by the ladies) than liked"
In order to give perfect history of this water
case, / must sllude to one matter that &C.
cidently omitted, namely; last year our legisa-
junction against works done by legislative au-
thorlty, untll the title was asccrtained and the
damages had been assessed. This, Mr. Meredith
insisted, was er post Jacto and did not apply to
IL.
Mr.. Dallas concluded the argument of the case
to-day, but the judges will probably take weeks,
| If not months, to digest and prepare their deci
sion.
Our wings are in ecstaces at the anticipation
of the national convention being held here. This
looks promising for Henry Clay, as the conven-
ton will, most probably, be beset by his friends.
Ii will be a rare time for fun, promise you
Phi'adep hia is truly wing, and on such jubilee
occasion, every wing, big and little, will be in
high feather. The democrats profess to, have
faith In the success of their candidates, and boast
that they can again beat Henry Clay, or even old
lack. But we shall see what We shall see.
Judge Stroud whose resumption of official du-
ties In the District Court informed you of yes
terday, caused considerable laugh among our
lawyers When on the bench formerly, he was
famous for his despatch, and breaking down
| cases by non.suits. After three years practice
at the bar, he made his debut on the bench yes
lerday, and though he struggled to avoid it, he
had to non-suit the first case, affording much
lawyers, and the Judge himself, who, at the bar,
has learned how little it is liked, but it seemed
to be his kismet, Gas the Persians call destiny.)
The free banking law, reported to our le-
gislature, has but little chance of passing. The
wings will not support it, because it is not genu-
Inc banking, and the democrats declare they
will have no currency but that based upon coin.
We shall avoid initiating the example of New
York State in this respect; and though you may
occasionally hear of "mad dog" yet you will
| hear nothing of cred dog" in our State, can
| assure you.