Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-05
WHOLE NO. iII7
Phlaie,phia, Jan. 23, 1852.


The weather for the last
week has been colder than for twenty
years before. Our rivers are ice bound
and the surrounding country covered
with snow. AS consequence the
fleighmg is excellent and the people are
evidently disposed to enjoy it. | say
the people, for all classes of the COM
muniy from the millionaire with his mag
nilicent establishment, dow n to the chin
ney sweeps with his five dollar mag"
and his sugar box on runners, are to be
met on the road and what is better,
the pleasure Of the "jaunt is as much
enjoyed by The poor rs the rich.
The various benevolent societies OF
the city end districts have been actively
and successfully engaged in relieving
the wants OF class Of the community,
who, without their timely aid must have
severely suffered and perhaps rerished.
Among the good things bequeathed to
us by VIM. Penn and his immediate re-
ligious associates is n spirit of philan-
tbropy that is not surpassed, if equallrd
by any Of our sister cities. The Goth
amltes can get up finer Kossuth ban
quet; and the Bosionans sutsirip us in
constructing railroads and in turning
them 10 n good account-we do not
own the Amboy road monopoly that
alike disgracos the state through which
ii passes and ,hc men who manage it
Baltimore can boas, more monuments,
and Cincinnati more pork tut when you
speak Of quiet, unosten,ailous, quaker
like benevolcncc, We Acknowledge our
selves second TO none. a large amount
OF money has been appropriated during
the last month TO the niirm. the widow
and the ialherlcss. The soup societies.
of Southwark and kensingion have dai-
ly distributed large quantities Of food to
the hungry; committees have been
raised 10 provide garments for those
who were but half projected from the
biting winter wind, and fires have been
rckinded on scores OF hearths that were
cold and cheerlcss Where so many
have done nobly, il is almost invdions
TO designate single instance Of gener-
osiiy and yet cannot deny myself the
pleasure Of stating that Mr.. Tucker Il .
urbane and efficient President Of the
Reading Rail Road Company presented,
at one time, 80 tons OF coal Tor gratui-
tous distribution. Amid the too general
selfshness of our day, such acts stand
out il bold relief, refreshing the behold
er, enri, h ng the giver, and enc ouraging
to rerew ed and grateful toll the worthy
but unfortunate recipients. Last even
ing there vas large public meeting
held in the Supreme Court room for the
purpose OF carrying on the work, SO well
comme need. About $500 was raised
OH the spot, and arrangements maturcd
to secure contributions from the differ
ing sabbath. offer no apology FOR Civ
ing so much prominence TO these facts,
for recollect with no small degree of
pride, that those who make as liberal
provision Tor their poor, as you, in your
pleasant town lave done, can never be
indifferent to the welfare of others. II
| were at all given L. politics ! would
furnish you the particulars Ui the recent
II ovcmcnt by which Mr.. Buchanan car
RED the entire delegation Of the State TO
the Baltimore Convention; but as am
not, ! wlI!coLtent myself by stating that
he dstanccd all his competitors and has
shown himself "Pennsyivanias' iavor.te
Democratic Son" This result was
think entirely unexpected. The Wings
have not yet elected their delegates,
and OF course nothing is definitely known
of their preference, altht ugh the gener-
al impression appears to be that Gen.
SCOTS chance is better than that OF any
other man. In the absence Of other ex-
citing topics Il portion OF the stocshold-
crs of the Pennsylvanla Rail Road aro
with greatvi newspa-.
per war upon the President and Direc-
tors Of the company. They charge the
present incumbent with the paIpable IN
lringmcnt Of their bylaws, and with
an habitual tendency TO look out for his
own instead Of their interest, Mr..
Thompson the resent able engineer of
the road, is IN nomination for the pres
idency aud on The I'd proXimo the great
fight will terminate. Should anything
oil interest in connection with this mat-
ter transprc ! will inform you. Lola
Montcz is in low trading upon her
inIdmy. The beggarly account Of emp
ty boxes TO which she plays, show full
OF her private and proies-
sioual worth.
l. kossulh TO visit your State 2 We
have heard nothing from Mr.. Sayles or
his mission. DO keep us posted oil these
reyy important matters,
AS ever yours.
TIMOTHY.