The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-30
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
(From our regular correspondent.)


N PHlLApELrHiA, Aug %, l645-
| perceive that the leading wing papers of this
city, alarmed at the consequences of last years Goa
iton between the wings and natives, are now calling
upon their friends 10 make nominations, and 10
stick by them In good faith. They seem TO be
alarmed at the prospect before them. They dread
lest they may be punished for their bargain and sale
with the natives and, accordingly, they now
promise 10 make their nominations for all the
Offices, and to adhere to them. resolution to this
effect passed their nominating convention a few
days ago. We shall see how these pledges are re-
spected. For my own part, have l,tls or no conf
dence in the promises Of the wings. As proof Of
the bad policy which animates the party, ! may
remark, that i is now generally believed that they
will vote fof the native American candidate for canal
commissioners suggestion which has, however,
been strongly denounced by the /" United States
Gazette" But no preparation having been made to
place wing candidate for canal commissioner 10
nomination, am strongly inclined to believe that
there is stmetliiDg serious in the suggestion.
The Democratic State convention, for the pur-
pose Of placing in nomination, candidate for canal
commissioner, will assemble al Harrisburg on
Thursday next, the 4th proximo. This body bids
fair TO be composed of the leading spirits OF the
party in the State. A number Of candidates are
named, but the contest will undoubtedly be between
Israel Painter, ESQ.,, Of Wesimoreland, and James
Burns, esq., of Mifflin, both of whom are practical
and intelligent men. The pay of canal commits
sioncr 10 so small that it is wonderful that man
Of high character will consent to serve. For the
paltry compensation Of three dollars a day, it is
expected that man will leave his business, and de-
vote his timb and talents TO the interests of the
STATE! And this pay does not include travelling
expenses and mileage, both of which must be paid
out of the private purse Of the members OF the
board. There is but one excuse for such course
the part of the State; and that is, the expressed
desire Of legislature reform the expenditures
of he Vlenfa AvSpIDla Qxl vaptu
maintain her plighted faith before all the world. IL
is no doubt the knowledge that such was the
cause Of the present insufficient compensation Of
many of our public officers, that induces many OF
our most Intelligent and experienced citizens 10 ac-
cept the responsible Offices OF the State. look for
ward to period, not far distant, when our public
servants shall be paid fairly and sufficiently, and
when, having established our credit on stronger
foundations than ever, we may continue 10 call into
requisiton The experience and talents Of worhiest
citizens, without the reflection that we have been
unable to pay them enoughfor shsir valuable public
services.
The magnetic telegraph between this city snd
New York il progressing rapidly. When the diff
ferent lines Of this wonderful Improvement are
pleted, 1t will be the Of comforting unmagned
advantages upon the country. II il confidently be-
lieved that this will be the case before the next
presidential election, and if So it will be common
thing to have the extremes Of the country brought
togeiher and the from all quarters concentrcd
in the large cities on the day after the contest has
been fought. In the event OF a war, the magnetic
telegraph and the railroad will combine to ensure to
US the cheapest and most efficient means ofdefencc-
the by forewarning US, in an Instant, Of an en-
emy's approach; and the other by pouring down,
upon one centre, the means of war.
The democrats yesterday completed their NOM
nations, All the tickets are now full; and,
AM glad 10 say that the utmost disposition prevails to
carry them. b. H. brewster, esq, in the city con-
venon, before the adjournment on yesterday. offer
ed series of resolutions invoking the ''union Of
the party on the nominations, and asking that all
differences and discussions should be forgotten in
zeaiots and sincere support of the several candidates
regularly selected. He prefaced these resolutions
with some eloquent and appropriate remarks. They
were then unanimously adopted. This is the true
course. When the nominations Of the party are
made--and in ninety nine cases out Of a htindred
they are fairly made-it becomes the duty of every
honest democrat to support them. II is only by
forgetting this salutary truth, that cndanger
principles and destroy our efficiency.
In the city councils last evening, set Of resolu
tons were offered and passed. offering 10 receive and
entertain propositions from the districts Of Spring
Garden and Northern Liberties compromising the
difficulty in regard to the contest growing out of the
use Of the SchuylkiIl water, which, under the late
extraordinary decision Of Judge Kennedy, was dc.
clared 10 be tbs exclusive property Of the city Il
this offer should be accepted by the districts, and
compromise effected, of course there will be no APP
peal hope this may be SOL for it has threatened to
be an exciting question.