The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-11-04
LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELpH1A, Oct. 81, 1885.

! PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 81, 1885.
We are informed from excellent author
ity that this city contains more dwelling
houses than any city in the country, and
also more houses of all kinds than any
other city, beating New York by more
than twenty thousand. Philadelphia is
growing at the rate of 5000 houses a
gear, and there is no danger Of any city
equaling her phenomenal growth.
George w. Childs is the ideal Ameri-
can. So says Canon Farrar.
Last Wednesday evening, Gen. John A.
Logan was the distinguished guest of the
young Republicans. An immense crowd
congregated around Broad Street Station
and cheered the General Justify on his ar
rival. He was driven to the Continental
Hotel, where another hearty welcome was
given him by still larger assemblage
In the evening about $50, Gen. Logan
stepped forth upon the rostrum in the
Horticultural Hall, where he was greeted
by gathering numbering over 1900
people. His very appearance was th e
cause of the most intense enthusiasm; the
entire audience rising to their feet, wav-
ing their hats, and shouting and cheering
continuously for about ten minutes. The
assemblage seemed to be carried away by
the feeling of popular enthusiasm. Such
an enthusiastic expression was not wit
messed throughout the campaign in this
city. After delivering thrilling address,
which was most heartily received, Gen.
Logan retired to the hotel, where an in.
formal reception was given him. Statutes
were fired and other honors given. The
streets were crowded and the widest and
heartiest enthusiasm prevailed.
81 have the right to ask for free
count in the South, if Fitz Hugh Lee has
the right to ride in his uncle's saddle,
through Virginia, trying to rake up rebel
enthusiasm for himself, in order to be
elected Governor. John A. Logan'S
Philadelphia speech.
Beecher and De Witt Talmage, who re-
Gently lectured here, had small audiences.
John B. Cough is the popular orator with
Philadelphians, generally speaking.
"Asking for a free count is not waving
the bloody shirt, but is simply asking for
justice and American freedom. Hogan
Recently young lover in this city shot
himself because his sweetheart had re-
fused him. He recovered from the wound
however, and now the young woman has
killed herself because he refused to marry
| her.
Business seems to be fairly good.
''If asking for free vote in free
country, is waving the bloody shirt, 'le
her wave. - Logan.
A dudish looking young man, approach
ed fair maiden, the other day, in Broat
Street Station, and caressed her, when th,
young lady suddenly exclaimed, "Yo,
impudent thing, shall have you arrest
ed" The young man, somewhat startled
replied, "Beg pardon, thought it wa
my grandmother
Philadelphians are noted as church
going people; consequently the city o
"Brotherly Love-" for truly, love ant
kindness is the out-growth of religion.
Yesterday, a young man, while walking
down Chestnut street, stepped on hi
foot and smashed in his nose, which wa
the first thing to touch the ground. II
was New Yorker.
Samuel j. Randall is acknowledged a
the liking of Kings" in the Democrat
party OF this State, particularly an
many are beginning to question whethe
Randall is not President instead of Grove
Cleveland.
This concludes our letter for this time
but in the near future we shall be please
to give You MOORE.
Carver g. Williams are receiving thi