The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-05
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE,
From our regular correspondent

EDITORS CoRREsPoN DENCE.
[From regular correspondent
PHlLApELpnIA, July 3, 1845
| The destiny of Philadelphia is that Of large
manufacturing capital 1t is the emporium Of State
famous for its inexhnustble dcposites of iron and
coal, and justly celebrated for its railroads and
nails, lntersecung every portion of the State, and
linking the most distant counties in the bonds of
vast business brotherhood. Many persons have
wondered that Philadelphia should have increased
so little in its shipping list and should have failed
to keep pace with the rapid progress of the COM
merce of New York; but destiny seems to have in
Dictated another path to the capital and enterprise of
this great and aourshing metropolis The numer-
Gus manufactures now in operation in the several
districts Of the county-the immense and constant
| Embarrassing coa-trade-are but the beginnings to
future of great prospects and lofty designs in the
way Of manufacturing Pittsburg, at the western
extreme and Philadelphia, on the eastern border of
the State will hereafter be the noble rivals in the
same race-not rivals truly, but companions, whose
mutual greatness will be their mutual interest. 1t is
true that is tariff State, and is from posi-
ton, from interest, and from necessity. II is true
that the democratic party are in favor Of reason
able (say, If you please, revenue) tariff, with
"proper Discrimination" but the most ardent friends
of protection have never hattered themselves that
the tariff of l842 could remain unchanged, even if
| Mr.. Clay had been elected. There are inequalities
in the law, that must be remedied The subject is
one of the very highest importance TO the coun-
try and the democratic party; and it Is fortu-
nate for the people that we have, in President
Polk one who will treat this great question
with a udicious spirit and determination to
make it acceptable to the whole country. 1t is
vexed question, indeed; and one that requires as
much prudence courage in acting upon its details.
| look forward to the day with anxious pleasure,
when it shall be happily and finally disposed of.
| Over six thousand letters were receivedeat the
post office here, the LIST Of July, and about the
same number on yesterday, the Cd nstant-a great
increase over any other days. The receipts were
/ not, as stated in my last also ncreased-that is
not possible, and my information was conveyed under
a mistaken impression. have seen no reason to
doubt the correctness of the opinion expressed in
my letter of Monday last; the contrary, addition
al reflection and conversation have only confirmed
those views. The New Workers, at their meeting,
day before yesterday, to sustain the new law, feci-
tated themselves on the permanent success of the
| system of cheap hostages; and one gentleman Mr..
Baes) avowed his determination to press the reform
still further--even to the establishment of uniform
ad vaorem price of two cents for all distances! The
government would make more money at this rate,
than the present FIVE and ten cents SYSTEM propi-
ded the principle of weight, now clogging the laws,
were abolished, and the principle of charging for
single letters substituted with reasonable increase
on all those that are double and treble. | am not
one of those who expect to the Post Office
our great country, with the enormous expenses con-
sequent upon the post Office establishment, that is
hardly possible; but should be rejoced to see the
system so simplifed, so reformed, as to impose no
burden upon the country that is not reasonable or
i fair.
i observe, in one of our wing papers here--the
| one controlled by Mr.. Bella Badger--an assault up
on the Hon. Robert j. Walker, the present Secreta.
ry of the Treasury, relating to the politics in his
own State If the baseness Of the charge were moi
it's own best contradiction, the place where appears
would be abundantly From all that have
heard in regard the charge, it is most unfounded
and untrue--a fact which is of no importance to
those who think they can use it for their own pur-
| poses.
1t has often surprised me, that travellers from the
east to Baltimore and Washington should not prefer
the route from Philadelphia to Columbia, and from
| Columbia, by the York railroad, on to the south
This route is full of interest. The country, from
Philadelphia to Columbia, is one garden of luxuri-
ant beauty; and he who desires to see the farms OF
Pennsylvania, can here have an excellent opportu-
nifty. The beautiful valley of Chester, and the no
BILE and unequaed rolling lands Of Lancaster lie on
either side, robed in all the loneliness of harvest
ripe for the reapers sickle. The route takes in the
city of Lancaster, Columbia, the great depot of our
western trade, the Susquehannah, and the borough
4 of York, including several smaller towns. The
fare from Philadelphia to Baltimore over this route,
is about six dollars; but the traveller, who would
enjoy the beauties of region Of country Of une-
qualed magnifcence and grandeur will find that the
difference in price is worthy the vast difference in
the pleasure conferred.
i The New Workers have way ofcclebrating the 4h
which cannot but admire. The jollity, good-humor
and patriotism of the populace, which had been bot.
tied for safe-keepng all the year round to be
vigorously uncorked on the national anniversary
greatly to the alarm of all the old and young ladies
who have the courage to venture into Broadway
Grand street, any other ofthe great thoroughares
: II, bara npak t,o AL,
is observed like another Sabbath day. The mass
of the population seem to be engaged in prayerfu
silence of the blessings they enjoy, the result Of
the declaration of independence; and pleasure, fear.
full of an outburst in the sacred vicinity Of indie.
pendence hail. or Independence square, retires "a
the banks of the Wissahicon the falls of the Schuy
kill, Germantown, or Frankford. Both these time
sanctioned methods of commemorating the 4th
are not without their advantages, and are probably
suited to the two great American cities.
A beautiful silver pitcher was presented to Mrs
Segun 1.-THE celebrated prima donna of the opera.
which have been performed here with such briIlian
success,) for the last month, on Tuesday evening
last at the Chestnut street theatre, as token of re-
gard for her talents and private worth entertained by
number of the citizens of Philadelphia. 1t was
presented to the lady, in behalf of the donors, by
Mr.. Richings of the theatre, in a neat and appro
pirate address, to which she responded with grea
feeling and many thanks. This deserved compli
ment to an ariste Of rare and highly cultivated pow
ers closed one Of the most eventfnl and gratifying
operate engagements ever known in this CITY,
i From regular correspondent
ON BOARD THE STEAMBOAT WISCONSIN,
Bound from Detroit 10 JMackinac,
June 81, l845
Afer spending some three or four days in Detroit
where met with the friendly hospitality Of mum
Der Of friends and acquainiances, prepared to leave
for Mackinac at the head of Lake Huron.
While I N Detroit the limited Stntea rircui