The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-14
Our PhiI.dcIph,. Correspondence.
The approaching Eledion-Probabie Resnlf-1h
Fau Bns,u,Ss-Th, Heather SC

PHILADELPHIA, August Id, low
The approaching Election-Probabie ReSulf-7He
Fail BnsIntSs-Ths Weather, &c.
There is no little stir, just now, among the poll
sicans, as the nominating conventions of both de-
mocrats and natives meet next week, the delegates
having already been chosen, and organized by the
election of their officers This year, the election
is far more important in its probable results than
usual. Congressman, Assenblymen, and County
Officers have 10 be chosen, in addition to State
Treasurer, Surveyor General, Canal Commission
er, besides Prosecuting Attorneys in the various
counties. This last named office appears to be
sought after with more avidity than any in the list.
In Philadelphia, the office is not only lucrative,
but it is the means of securing to the incumbent a
permanently large practice, provided he has the
necessary ability TO maintain himself in his posi-
ton. Messrs Horn K. Kne ass and BENJAMIN H.
Brewster will he among the most prominent candi-
dates before the convention.
IL is rather early to make predictions in regard
TO the coming elections In this State but be-
leve-aDd The belief is not hastily adopted that
the actual result will not vary much from the follow
ing antcipatory recapitulatlon:-ln both branches
OF the State Legislature, the democrats will have
decided msJSny they viii likely gain two mem
popular vote, their majority will probably exceed
ten thousand The truth is, the wings are bound
TO be thrsshed, and soundly thrashed. They will
least twelve months, before they can get over the
Gslphin business.
The Coroner's Jury, in the the case of the two
laborers who were killed by the falling of the
warehouse in Granite street, have not rendered a
verdict yet. II is TO be hoped that they will dis
charge their duty fearlessly and faithfully.
The fall business may be said to have fairly
commenced with us, although the sales are on
restricted scale. There is a considerable number
Of merchants from the West and South in town,
but they purchase cautiously. The low price OF
flour and gram may have restraining influence.
The thermometer, or rather, the mercury in il,
rose TO 81 at noon, to-day, at Macalister's. How
ever, we are blessed with cool nights, which make
up for a few houis of scorching.
Our good city, yesterday, was honored with an
unusual number OF distinguished visitors Among
them noticed Attorney General Crittenden, Sc
nator Fremont aud lady, Hon. Mr.. Hilliard, aud
Ex-PostmssteI Collanar. Poor Collamar was
disappointed IN getting subordinate situation
under the new administration.
The steamship Osprey arrived this morning
from Charleston, with l70 passengers. The boat,
well as the route, is fast getting into favor with
our ardent friends If the extreme south.
young man, the son of one OF out most promi-
nent and Respectable citizens, was brought before
the Mayor, this morning, on a charge OF larceny
The case Is held under Amusement. Had he beer
the son of poor parents, he would have been hun
ned OH to Moyamensing in short order.
We had one or two more bloody ARRAYS last
night but the particulars not worth repubishing
as they have become an old story.
The transactions at the stock board, to-day, were
small with stub market. There is a disposition
TO operate heavily IN Texas securities but holders
have very extensive notions, which, Of course,
check speculation. The bonds and stock Of the
Reading Railroad are steadily looking up, as II lie
now ascertsued, hey ond all peradyenture, that a
dividend on the eopImon stock will be declared in
January next. Whel made an announcement 10
the Herald TO that effect six months ago, the idea
Was secuted by the incrrdulous {" bears"