The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-07

Al the High school IL appeared as bright as Jupi
ter The tail was broader and brighter than that OF
the great comet Of lS45 after the first week IN
March.
The proposed magnetic telegraph between this
city and New York, | learn from the New York
Tribune, cannot be completed for one or two months
TO come, on account of the determination TO procure
the posts from Tennessee instead Of Maine. Con.
tracts Of the posts and wires have already been made
An exciting contest is to take place in the district
Of Spring Garden for the election Of commissioners
on the 18th instant The fight is expected 10 be en-
iirely between the democrats and the natives. Great
preparations are making. The wings, as yet, have
made movement showing their hand; but ex-
pect o. them, as usual uniting their forces with
those of The natives. The democrats are, however
quite sabguiue Of success.
The natives want to hold grand State conven-
ton Of their peculiar sect at ependence hall this
city, on the fourth Of July ensuing. II will be a
sort Of spssmodic effort to make capital for the fall
elections They have no strength at all in the nte-
rior--not even enough to make them respectable
opponents. They have attempted to carry their
principles into Lancaster, Bucks, Berks Schuylkill,
and IN every instance have signally failed In the
pureus Of great cities, among dense and exciiable
pcpalaicn, they have hope to make permanent
stand; bot even here their cause is becoming hope
le-e They wish TO desecraie the Hall Of hide
pendence with new orgies on the fourth Of July.
Nothing could be more inappropriate or inoppor-
tune. Many Of the sgners OF the declaration were
Foreigners; many of tho bravest captains Of the
oluiicn were foreigners; and il is well known that
We were indebted 10 foreign aid in some Of the most
glorious attles IN both our wars for independence
observe that MIR. Gilpin expressed himself in the
nstion % The Hall Of Independence by the church
burners, and hope his views will be adopted by
our city rulers.
1 perceive, by a report Of Mr.. Calhopn's late
speech al Mobile, that he said he "hoped That the
Oregon negotiation would be conducted by those
TO whose hands u is inirusted TO finish the negota-
ton, as 90 bring u 20 successful and satisfactory
termination, and thus avoid AN appeal 10 arms
Neither country can gain anything by such an APP
peal, possibly desire a. IL IL can by honora-
bly, ayodedh THIS is the true spirit and the spirit
that J have no doubt viii animate the administra-
tion. No American desires war merely for the
sake ofwa An prefer the settlement Of our diff
cuiies peaeeaby; but then any such settlement
must be an honorable one. Not all the horrors of
war, with the consequent losses to our commerce
and the cost 10 our government would outweigh the
deep national degradation Of dishonorable peace.
The Messrs. Frys new opera, Leonora, which
has been performed for two evenings, has created
immense sensation in all circles. II il certainly
splendid affair, and is "set upon the stage" with
degree OF taste and magni6cence that has been
equalled in theatrical annals. The first scene--a
banquet hall IN Valdor's house--is most brilliant
one. The appearance ofthe chorus, in the rich and
costly dresses Of the Spanish nobility, is striking in
the extreme. The chapel scene is beautiful and inn
pressiye beyond anything l. ever saw. Indeed, all
the appointments are superb. The opera itself has
received the plaudits Of the most eminent critics;
and although there are passages reminding one of
Bellini, there are many more of great originality
and beauty. The opera reflects great credit upon
the composer and his brother, and has been justly
pronounced credit 10 the country. The orchestra
takes up one-third of the entire pit and adds greatly
to the effect Of the performance. Mrs. Seguin MIR.
Segun, and MIR. Frazer, were the stars, Of course,
and acquitted themselves noby. The first perform
ance, on Wednesday evening, was attended by
most brilliant audience. | never witnessed more
dazzling display Of beauty and fashion; and, what
ever may be said of female loneliness elsewhere,
Wednesday evening convinced me that our Phia-
delpha ladies' are worthy of the palm Of superiority
After the performance, Mr.. Fry, the composer, was
called out, and made speech, not only in bad taste,
on account Of its egolism, but unworthy of his
splendid production. He did not seem TO care
whether his opera pleased the public or motif
pleased him He placed il upon its own merits,
and was content that IL should stand or fall with
them. This speech will do Mr.. Fry harm, and
am sorry to say it. All merit--all true merits
modest. Had he deported himself in quiet gem
temanly, and modest manner, instead Of assuming
an air Of hauieur it would have been better for him.
This is the opinion Of all who heard his most extra
ordinary speech,
The county board yesterday, at the meeting called
to consider the proposition OF Mr.. Gibbons in re-
gard advancing Philadelphias share Of the State
taxation before the LIST of August ensuing, unani-
mously resolved to make the necessary arrange
ments for the payment Of the amount due from this
city ami county. There is no doubt that these ar
engagements will be successful. These praseworthy
efforts are loudly applauded by the people.
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