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Nicholas Biddle, &c.
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PHILADELPHIA. December !, 1899


In my letter Of yesterday promised say word or Two
relation the letters lately put forth by Mr. Nichel,.
Biddlr reviewing State Debt, the which
originated and the that be employed toward
its liquidation II may be hardly Necessary 10 observe hs,


like all esher productions of that gentleman the letters are
models OF vigorous and polished writing full Of nirt e
ersy and perspcuy in the arrangement OF facts and a.yu
mens The 1nqarer OF this morning contains No. OF The
series, which mainly devoted consideration of the
means whereby annual expenditures can be redpe.t
showing Ssratrses tha; The yearly expenses the Sa
Administration, in certain items, may be reduced fro.
SSH coo to little less than $500 co., nett saving $780,
coo per annum.


Il is my purpose examine the accuracy Of this
statement for Mr. B. would scarcely be guilty such gross
negligence TO commit errors in figures thai schooLhay
could detect, and moreover Mr.. 8. has seldom erred in
The OF bis duplication table although he con.
essed he has exhibited equal correctness those branch.
Arithmetic comprehencng subtraction and DIVISION
The inquiry is what object has Mr Bdde in 10 thus
emerging the delicious retirement afforded Ardala.
sa again engage in the strife OF political economists and
6nancers In his opening letter, he states that be is no,
he single delar of State Scrip and tks there.
fore his design the result OF pecaniary pronptngs
but in obedience to the duty which every citizen
humble the State when in difficulty" he proders his
assistance and experience


Now no one knows N Nicholas Bddle and al the same
time is ignorant of the inordisate and restless ambition
which has given rise many glorious bubbles no
be ignorant that however, deficient 10 Judgement
his mind is OF ordinary cast but capable OF csacsly
ing vast and comprehensive projects To ga unlimited cos
fdence III his abilities and firm reliance upon his own
he uneS strength Of nerve and nirepdy OF
purpose opposition subdux and, whether the con-
cered forces of the General Government, arshaed by
the veteran OF New-O,eans, the stockholders OF bis
ruined Bank who relied on his judgement and submitted
his cation the assailng powers he stands undaun
ed earies and foremost in the struggle with the smile OF
pacency playing upon his handsome counenance even
while standing amid the wreck and surveying the ruins hi
measures have accomplished.


Whether bis object be simply the restoration OF the State
credit, in order TO profit by the consequent rise in her
stocks that would TO direct attention from the
disastrous Of bis improvdent administration OF the
affairs of the Dead Monster or, the most probable
supposi,;oB, he designs effect startling political
move which these letters the pre- ude his undca
king emneny characteristic OF that boldness which
e1Ior,s the admiration o! preJndced and hostile minds
His letters regarded curcses than rs valuable
aids; and people manifest anxiety 10 learn what be
will say of himself and his past affairs uan OF the remedies
he proposes for the relie of the State. This natural
Having confidence his judgement, they attach but
little Importance The abilities which support dozen
different theories at will with equal case to himIelt


That Nicholas Bddle intends suffer himself 10 be laid
upon the SHELF pass the rema inder OF his life in ingo
rious obscuriy though his enemies were Ten times more
numerous for very much doubt that certain
consultatioas held with Mr.. WEBSTER (whe probably
thought he could go here") and the Praces OF
the White House for nothing will am one acquainted
with him for an instant believe


The trial of Alexander still e1cltes much attention and
will probably be the absorbing topic Of conversational Ia
| qury up to the finding Of a verdict.


December appears to Us this morAing in her white


tie while her approach Is usered in by the merry
panmen OF the sleigh bells Acontinuaon OF This weather
for day or two longer will close River Some Of our
boats have stopped running in consequence OF the


ation ice. Our cehouses are being filed rapidly their
owners not forgetting the praaks played by grim winter
| the last season.


meeting of our citizsns interested in French spoiaon
prior ls00 those just and long deferred claims called
for tonight butt fear with little prospect OF accom-
pishng their deserving object No change 10 note stocks
| Yours. CRITIC,