The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-11
EDITORS coRREsPoNDENcE.
Iron our regular correspondent


PHILApELrHIA, June 10, 1S45.
The correspondent of the United States Gazette
and Ledger, of this city, writing from Antwerp, is
doing to the people Of this country degree Of de-
served Justice in regard TO our foreign relations.
The gentleman to whom indebted for these
letters is at present one OF the representatives OF
this country abroad. His views are not only bold
and original, but strengthened by the intimate ac-
quaintance Of the writer with the history of the
past and present condition Of the government of
Europe and the Old World generally. The letter
contained in Yesterday 3 Gazette takes view of the
probable state of preparation for war in England,
should ever one take place between that country
and ours. commend this letter to the careful peru
sal of all those who desire TO avail themselves of its
views. The policy Of having, as our agents abroad,
men like the author of this correspondence is abund-
antly obvious. They should always feel and act like
MISUNDERSTANDING, in their far-of sphere, a
lively interest in the affairs Of their country, wheth-
er so by birth or adoption Some OF our diplomatic
agents at foreign courts-some Of our consuls at
foreign ports-are reputed to be men rather fa-
vorably inclined to British power, and too cold and
formal in their attachments to the country whose
servants they are. These men ought not to be re-
tanned one moment longer. They should be dis
placed promptly, and Americans in heart sent into
their stead The reappointment ofThomas N. Carr,
esq., in place of the present consul at Tangers, was
change demanded for reasons similar to those Just
suggested. His course, while at this port before,
was that of determined and observant public agent;
and though few of his measures may have seemed
preciptae, yet they not too strong, under all
the circumstances Of the case. They taught those
who had outraged our flag and trampled upon our
honor, that there was such thing accountability
in treating Unexpectedly the representative of our
great country. Letus have more such appointments
as these.
Philadelphia was disgraced by another riot on
Sunday last-growing out of dispute between the
rowdies of two of our hose companies. The row
occurred at fire in Spring Garden, and was dis
graceful in the extreme. The Sabbath was not only
grossly outraged but the peace and order Of the city
disturbed. The difficulty originated in quarrel be-
tween the Paramount and Good Will hose COM
panies; and as both companies are very strong,
and manned by able-bodied men, every fire at
which they meet is the scene of some bloody
feud. On Saturday evening last, fire broke
out at the Lamp Black factory in Caowhill
street, which the Paramount attended with their
hose carriage. They were attacked by body
of men, but the outrage did not terminate seriously.
On Sunday morning, however, the alarm was given
that the same building was fire. and on this oc-
casion the Paramount attended also, with their hose
carriage. They were again attacked. A general
fight now ensued. Clubs, brickbats guns, and pis-
tolls, freely used, and number of persons were
injured. A strong party of men finally made an
attack upon the hose carriage of the Paramount
powered those having 1t in charge, and dragged il
the wire-brdge the other side of the Schuyl-
kill, where they tumbed it down hill, some forty
fifty feet high, and then broke it into thousand
pieces Great excitement still prevails in regard to
this outrage. reward of five hundred dollars has
been offered for the arrest and conviction of the
rioters. Four were taken yesterday, and commit
ted. There can be doubt at ALL that the elements of
disorder prevail to great extent in the population
of outer districts, and that there are men who,
for the mere sake of turbulence and for the glory Of
having mingled in ARRAY, are ever ready to lead
off in any scheme to disturb the peace of the
munity. All law is defed, and rendered powerless;
and although nothing has been left undone by our
present high sheriff, Mr. McMichael, yet the most
of the riots are so suddenly produced and SO soon
over, that before the arrival of any formidable civil
posse the injury is done.
A distressing accident ACQUIRED on Saturday last,
during the excursion to Wissahicon of the boys at
tached to one of the classes in our public schools
In the absence of the teacher (Mr. Creager) and in
direct violation Of his orders, two three Of the
boys went in to battle, and one OF them was drown
ed. The feelings of the teacher may be well i'm
agined, but cannot be described. OF course, no
blame can be attached to him.
Messrs Carey & Hart, book publishers of this
city, are about to publish Scotts novels in five large
volumes, handsomely got up, for SO so. The num-
sand three hundred This is proof of the effect Of
the present system of steam printing.
The county of Bucks has also agreed to advance
its amount Of State tax before the lst Of August in
orQer 10 meet the state interest Que on That day.
There is very little doing at the theatres, if the
opera is excepted, which continues to be attended
every evening by crowds Of ladies and gentlemen,
Notwithstanding the warm weather. At the Nation
al and Walnut, Douglass Jerold's new play, sTime
works Wonders" which it is said has made so great
a hit in London, has been most effectualy damned.
1t is most inane and puerile affair, and without
any of the sprghtliness of Mrs. Mowatt's Fashion,
and very little Of its ability. II was played for seve
raj evenings to ayawning pit and sleeping boxes.
A duel took place yesterday at Mammals creek,
on the Delaware line, this city, between Messrs
Washington Keith and Morris o. Meredith, two of
our wellknown and most active citizens. The quar-
rel grew out Of some difference arising out of the
settlement of their accounts supercargoes Of a
vessel to China On their return to this country,
the feud was renewed, and challenge was the con-
sequence. But one fire took place, when Mr. Mere
dith fell, having received severe wound in the
thigh, which severed a principal artery. Late last
evening the bleeding had not yet been staunched.
1t is believed he cannot recover. This makes the
third duel within the last few months among our
citizens The first was bloodless; at the second,
both parties were wounded, though not serousy
and the third has resulted as ! have described.
The weather continues to be very warm and OPP
pressive Notwithstanding the refreshing rain Of last
evening. Yesterday, the thermometer stood at lOl,
and to-day, at 92-hot enough, in all conscience,
even for midsummer.