

Correspondence OF the Herald !
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PHILADELPHIA, August %, ls44.
There s nothing OF interest to write to day, except
that we are in the midst Of storm, which
menced yesterday morning. Much damage has been
done throughout the city and county by the violence of
the wind and rain. Barns, trees awnings &C. have su
fered to great extent The ship Harriet Thompson and
other vessels have sustained injury The weather wil
no doubt break away in time for the Wings Tuesday
to kick up DUST" If nothing else Great preparations
have been made by the friends Of the Farmer OF Ash
land and should be very sorry them disappointed
There was general rush this afternoon about half
past three for the Herald at Tiebers The place was
crowded and George kept as busy as bee. One man
was unfortunate enough lose his umbrella in the crowd
some kind soul carrying it off presume, by stake
purposey done. The Herald never was in greater de-
mand in Philadelphia.


An alarm ot fire occurred between one and two o'clock
this afternoon which had other origin than that OF
chimney smoking at the OF Front street and Nor
ris' Alley. The Hberna Engine Company had placed
about two OF hose plug Tor other purpose
believe, than to raise with that useful active and
independent company, the Hope Hose The Hbernia has
accepted the patry ordinance passed by the Counci
which they dare enforce and the Hope has had the
honest independence reject it, The stand taken by
incte riot, particularly the language Of named
Il, ,pincott However the hole sfair ended in smoke
In theatrical matters, there ID absolutely nothing
Putnam" at both houses, 10 all the rage The Ehiop
an serenaders closed last night at the Masonic Hail.
The Churches this morning miserably attended.
Warm fires, overcoats cloaks and Onderdonkers
brandy and water are in great demand