The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-31
FROM OUR REG UZAR CORRESPONDENT


FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 21st, 1885.
Dear Comet The snow OF which we
smoke of in our last, is still with US. but
having melted away pretty considerably
the sleighing is we'll nigh ended. Some
DAYS last week, were quite warm, and, OF
course, a perfect inundation Of the lower
part of the city ensued some cellars were
quite full Of water.
The Ledger'o this city has been sued
for libel by one Donnelly, the former hav-
ing given publicity to report that he
(Donally) had used his wife in a manner
not becoming gentleman. 1t is said that
the report was somewhat enclined to carry
public feeling against Mr.. D. in manner
not justified by facts. The case was ably
tried and the Jury returned verdict OF one
dollar damages for the plaintiff! News
papers are allowed here, to state facts only.
and the Editors thereof must not think
of thrusting their opinions of the subject
on the public. A pretty come to pass,
truely.
Philadelphia is rapidly enlargins. There
were seven hundred and ninty-six dwell
ings built during the course Of the by-gone
wear. This extensive building of dwell
ipgs goes to show, that this is becoming
a favorite place. Our commerce is leav-
ing the Philadelphians fast, and is being as
rapidly absorbed by New York INDIGESTION.
Philadelphia is now quite retired place,
having as beautiful dwellings as can be
found in any other city in the Union. As a
place of residence, it probably has not its
match, being quiet, healthy, clean. pretty,
and at convenient distance from the sea.
| Affairs at Washington are but little al
tered. Senator Houston, from Texas, will
take his seat on to-day. Jefferson Davis
has been elected Senator from Mississippi.
Who will take his place? Some think that
Faulkner, OF Virginia, will succeed him in
the Cabinet. President Pierce is prepar-
ing file of reasons tor recalling Mr.. Buch-
anan, from the Court of st. James. to be
presented to Congress, for their consider
alton. ex-governor Bigler has been cleo
ted Senator from this State by the legis-
lature. The recall Of Mr.. Buchanan, will
BE- yery favorable for his nomination BY
the Democratic party for the Presidency,
and as he expressed wish some time ago
to visit his native land, for the purpose Of
seeing his relations; he will, by this sud-
den break of fortune skill too birds with
one stoneH' .Apropos, who will be the
next President Buchanan will undoubt-
edly be the candidate of the Democratic
party, and Milard Fillmore of the Know
Nothings. But who will be the choice Of
the Black Republicans, can (Greeley p
tell The N.Y. Herald is working very
hard for "Live Oak George" whilst the
Charleston Mercury, proposes Pierce fol
the succession Poor John Minor Bolts has
been nominated by the K. N. Council al
Richmond Va. For ourselves we would
give Fillmore, more for his chance than
any one else.
Punch affairs with Great Britain have
Leen amicably adjusted. Punch gives
Jonathan as much Aattery in his last as ar
Englishman can give. And Dickens finds
out at last, that we are not such sad ma.
ton after all. Thackeray gives US puff
on every occasion, and talks extensively
Of Freedom, Liberty &c.
New York is in combined state Of
gloom and slush; the former caused by the
loss of the St. Dennis, Railroad accidents
&c, the latter caused by the recent snow
The anniversary of the birthday of Frank.
lin, and Banquet Of the Typographical So
ciety was a magnificent affair. Laura
Keene is doing amazingly well with her
Varieties but, ithe lady readers must
excuse us) as usual, when number OF
females &c. assembled together in room