Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-12-07
CORRESPONDENCE.
Our Philadelphia Eetter.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20, 1872.

Fr,end jFilrert - ... ....s.
The election over, once moro ne settle
into the usual routine of life. On alllsidcs
we feel Its effects, particularly financially.
This year its results have been less marked
than usual in that way, and would have
soon subsided had 1t not been for the disas-
trous fire in Boston so soon afterwards.
think it has not been followed by so much
i'll as was that of Chicago. We have pro-
fitted by its lesson, and were able to, IN
great measure, to prevent the panic. ..-
Oar streets have once more assumed
their active appearance, the horse plague
having diminished and almost disappeared.
From our own experience oft, both among
our horses and mules, am of the opinion
that the idea first advanced of its being
quickly over is erroneous. 1t will in many
cases last from II TO % days violently, and
to insure safety shonld receive great atrcn-
tion-entire rest, and moderate exercise by
being walked about-the latter only upon
bright sun shining days. That il is then
over is equally untrue, and am fully con-
WINGED that in every case will its effects re-
main visible the whole winter, and will de-
mand great care to avoid the taking of cold,
and that they viii be very susceptible to il
for long time to come. One good we see
on every side, and that is the better treat
ment the noble animal will receive. Men
who in former times paid little or no atten-.
l'tim to their stock now give it personal SUI
pervision. Great care is taken to see them
well covered, and that they are not oyer-
worked, all of which is very good, and our
horses may feel, though they are unable TO
express it, "Tis an ill-wind that blows no
body good - 11 "fr -r'.
Some business may rally from its effects,
but that of building is very greatly crippled.
The near approach Of winter when all is
haste in the endeavor TO put operations be-
yond being caught in au unfinished state,
has made it far worse, this season, so much
so, that although yesterday was legal holi-
day, and every other business ceased, the
builders were working hard, and with
full force. The men of the public buildings
- the Academy of Fine Arts and such
places, were as busy as ever, and surround
ed by crowds of those more fortunate who
We're able 10 have day of rest. So even
last Sunday noticed the men busy laying
the water pipes around the intersection,
probably in part caused by its being neces-
sary TO make the connections under Mar
lsct street, when not so much intertered
with by travel, in addition to its being
such fine day. We are queer nation,
am forced to think, upon the recurrence
of every holiday. We have so few of them
pyet, with true American haste TO get rich,
we are loath to quit our offices and work.
shops, and If we do not keep them fully
open, have back door TO insure getting the
trade of those who may wish TO see us for
that purpose. Even the Sabbath, Gods
| day of rest, so much needed physically, for
man and beast is begrudgingly observed,
and in many instances openly disregarded.
Lectures, Theatres, Operas, Nc, now
occupy the spare time Of our people who
are able to enjoy them. Others are prepar-
ing for the approaching holidays, their
wares and merchandise. Already the sea-
son may be said to be at its heighth. The
! windows present handsome appearance,
and are surrounded by crowds of people de-
Gliding the all absorbing question of what
! they shall get for Christmas! The chill
dren are equally excited thereover as those
! of larger growth, and soon il will be here
with all its joys, and as quickly gone. IT
/ too, from appearances, will bring With, it
the suffering from want and cold and want
Of those having little of the comforts of the
world Some it may be by their own fault
more folly and neglect, if not vice of those
1 who should have provided for them. 1t is
| time for us to prepare to provide for the
widow and the orphan-to give of our sub
stance for their protection and comfort, es-
pecially 10 the widow and orphan of our
comrades who fell in our late war, when
we, more fortunate, weFe permitted To re-
turn.