The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-12
From our regular correspondent ]
po,. Nov 4


PHiLADELrHiA, Nov. III, lS45.
Tie current subject Of conversation for day or
two past, in this guaref hus been Daniel Websier's
great speech, made OH sM Friday night, in Faneuil
Hall, Boston II 10 able, nervousi and pthy; and 70
important not much because of It's native Ameri-
currisui--in which il is rank enough in Ill con-
stiesez.r because OF lis point-no-pont tendency on
the Oregon qdeibn, but on account Of the promised
opposition which Is avowed 10 the contamination Of
the annexation of Texas--an opposition which, as
MIR. Webster indicates il, will be made 70 tbs new
constitution Of the new State; constitution which,
alow mo to say contains more Of the real principles
Of repubfcanism more liberal moreloty IN its tone
ma more In accordance with the sphit OF the age
than any constitution Of any othor member oil this
confederacy. Mr.. Webster swears he will not vote
for IT, because il prohibits even the Legislature from
ever setting the bondman free" And yet this lead
not hesitate to subscribe without reservation, 10 the
contracted, and selfish, and most oppressive notions
Of political nativeism! Our democratic friends IN
the new Congress must expect to DO warmly and
bitterly assailed all the great questions by the
why's, this is ndc manifest by the fact that they have
elected their a6lcst and most distinguished men to
the Senate. Every variety of intrigue, every species
Of opposition every description OF means, will be
employed; and on all the great questions vigorous
and decided opposition will be made to the demo-
cyatc party. Mr.. Webster avows new sort Of
eleniet which 10 TO be used against the adminstra-
lion and the patty, a. The coming session; and does
not hesitate to express Tie hope that annexation it.
self may be defeated The whig movements on the
tariff, and on the Oregon question, are also add.
tiona arguments in favor Of the union and the iaf-
mony 0fthe democratic members of next Congress,
and appeal 10 them 10 suffer secondary matter to
interfere between them and the great doctrines Of
the party. Let our friends rally around the present
administration in all its measures particularly and
estceially its anti-Br policy, ls successful
effort in fasot Of the annexation Of Texas and It's
bold and decided avUwsl that our claim to Oregon,
up 70 the 5lth degree ana 40 minutes, must and
shall be sustained. Let this be done, and degree
Of enthusiasm will be infused into the parry, that
will unite the democracy everywhere, and give to
the deliberations Of Congress healthy and harmo-
niotis direction.
Governor Skunk, and the Secretary of State
the Hon. Jesse Miller, are now in Philadelphia,
at the Merchants Hotel, where they have been
visited by great numbers Of our citizens of
both parties. This is the first visit of Governor
Skunk to Philadelphia since his election. He is a
plain, energetic, and able man, who diskes parade,
and prefers the quiet of the executive chamber to
frequent. displays before the people. He will re-
Mr.. Miller, the secretary, and superintendent Of
common schools for the State, will visit the prin-
cipal schools of this city and county, in company
with the governor, on Thursday. or Friday. 4
The Philadelphia Museum--long and favorably
known as Peale's-was sold by the sheriff on Satur-
u"y '"st xu'"u"u GUY, c0q's VI Duie'inoto, ~aS
the sole purchaser The aggregate amount Of the
sale was Sl3,OO0-the mammoth selling for II 900,
and the portraits Of the revolutionary patriots at
$40 apiece. The design Of the purchaser is to re-
move the collection to the Masonic Hall, where it
will be exhibited in future.
The arguments Of the attorneys the application
Of the natives contesting the election of several Of
the successful candidates for city and county Offices
being closed the decision of the judges may be
expected in day or two. perceive that the ma
tive papers preparing their readers for an opin
low adverse TO the cause of the native petitioners;
and this seems to be according to the general ex-
pectation.