The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-10
THE DAILY UNION.
EDITORS coRREsPoN DRNcE.
From our regular correspondent

PHILADELPHIA, July D, 1879.
There is no subject more worthy Of the prompt
attention of government than the establishment Of a
regular line of mail steam-packets between New
York and Liverpool, and New York and Havre
The scheme is one that, carried into execution,
could not fail TO produce the happest results, and is
of the utmost importance TO the country. The yes-
sells might be constructed and SO manned, as TO
be devoted 10 offensive operations in case of war.
am glad to know that Mr.. johnson, the Postmaster
General, is giving his attention TO this noble enter
prise. Our merchants highly favorable to it, and
there can be no doubt that the scheme would prove
very profitable, if once carried into effect.
There has not been a full United States circuit
court held in this city since the decease of Judge
Baldwin, owing to the fact that the vacancy occa-
stoned on the supreme bench by his decease, which
occurred in April, 1874, has not yet been filed
You may imagine, therefore, that there is consider
able business awaiting the new judge to be appoint
ed from this district. have no doubt that one of
the very first acts of the President after the meeting
of the new Congress in December next, will be to
nominate to the Senate candidate for the vacancy
Most of the business transacted by the circuit court
is confined to the sitting of the court in Philadelphia
the time consumed in New Jersey, Williamsport
and Pttsburg, being much less than that consumed
in Philadelphia. Hence the necessity of the new
Judge being thoroughly acquainted with the pecu-
liar nature and character of the business that il is
probable will be transacted before the court in this
in connexon with this important position; and he -
conceded, by all parties, to possess all the requisite
ability and experience. allude, of course, to the
Hon. John M. Read. In his entire public career,
Mr. Read has preserved his character unstained and
unsupported; and while actively democrat, has
ever been equally disinterested and efficient His
reputation as an able and profound speaker, and as
sound and radical republican, has made him a
great favorite with his party; while his quiet and
gentlemanly demeanor has secured the respect and
esteem of his political opponents. need say moth
ing about Mr.. Read as lawyer. long life of en-
nence in his profession has established his charac-
ter for distinguished legal talents with all parties
My hope is to see this gentleman occupying the
place Of the late Judge Baldwin for am sure no
nomination would be more acceptable to the people
of Pennsylvania, and particularly to the democratic
party.
Mr.. Zeiber advertises new work on the rich men
of Phiadelpha--a book which, i am assured, is to
be well arranged from the best authorities. Such
book, got up with care, and in such manner as to
create confidence in its statements, cannot fail to be
useful to business men, as well as a curious comp-
lation to the people generally A very interesting
addition Though cannot say that 1t would be ex-
actly proper) to such publication, would be his
tory Of the manner in which most of the Phiade-
phia fortunes were made Many of the most wealthy
men of this city have made their money by hard
industry, and there are distinguished instances in
which the poor mechanic, who began his career
without dollar or friend, retired from business
almost millionaire. The enumeration of these
cases would form useful example to many an in
digent yet Industrious young man, and would en-
track, by hope that is often realized by persever-
ance and industry. There is another class of wealthy
men, il is true who have amassed fortunes by other
means than these--by speculation by intrigue, and
sometimes by less reputable endeavors. More than
one Of our marble palaces have been erected by means
accumulated in this manner. The history OF these
transactions while twould be quite as useful would
not be as worthy of emulation, that of the first
class Of rich men have named
The semi-annual examination at the Philadelphia
Central High School will take place on the 10th,
llth, and 18th instant, and conclude on the 18th.
This is one OF the noblest fruits Of our common
school system, and is sustained with SO much
ability, and carried on with degree of success, that,
SO far have been productive Of the happest results.
The sons of poor parents--boys who, but for this
high school, would have been forced to be contented
with most ordinary educaton--can now be pre-
pared for the most intellectual pursuits and be made
acquainted with the most valuable departments OF
knowledge The languages, moral, mental, and
political sciences, mathematics, natural philosophy,
and natural history, are among the branches taught
in the Central High School; and it is quite COM
mon occurrence to see the carpenters or shoe
makers son leaving this admirable institution
with an education that will fit him for any voca-
N. i
ships Of the Central High School are all men of the
most practical character uniting to superior acquire
ments and undoubted talents, the faculty of a
wholesome and judicious discipline; so that the
pupil leaves their hands not only a fine scholar,
but with improved manners, and disposition
chaened by good associations and prepared ,h
(now principal of the coast survey left the high
school, the loss was admitted to be almost ir-
reparabe; but his successor, John s. Hart, esq,
proves to be quite equal TO the aborous RESPONSE
bilities of his place. Our Pennsylvania system Of
education, though not SO perfect as that of New
York, requires but little to make il the means Of
Let US but have normal school for the education
of young men as teachers under the system, and a
great result will be accomplished. Then we shall
have corps of tutors, not only of respectable tai
ents, but resolved to build up the system under
which they were themselves educated. The increase
of the teachers salary, and the acceptance Of the
system by large number of districts, would natu-
rally follow this great reform, and make the cause
impregnable to the assaults Of its foes
The "Morning Postn here, Mr.. Badgers paper
expired yesterday, though not without most omi-
nous groan. The editor predicts the downfall Of
whiggery in this city at the fall electon-nther q
serious result it occurs to me, to flow from such an
event. The aPost," you will recollect, was the
newspaper that assaed the Secretary Of the Treasu-
ry with such bitterness.
The Native American National Convention closed
its sitting yesterday. The resolution proposing q
repeal Of all naturalization laws was voted down
without division. II appears that the demagogues
who composed the convention feared to go so far as
to express an opinion in favor of this monstrous
proposition They held mass meeting in Inde-
pendence square, last evenings at which the proceed
ings of the convention were vociferously confirmed
although the members present were few and far be.
tween.
Mr.. Ingersoll's work on the late war is expected
to appear about the first Of October. He now de.
votes from eight to ten hours daily to it and u.s. as
you may suppose, much engaged. Great interest is
felt in this work by the literary world; and, have
no doubt, it will be worthy of the most favorable
and lattering antcipations, and will become stand
ard work from the start
There is a set of furniture now for sale at one Of
our cabinet ware-rooms, the work Of the Journey
men Cabinet-makes Society, which is, unques
tionably, the most perfectly chaste and beautiful
ever saw. II is made Of rosewood, and the prict
asked is only $4,000 The bedstead is valued a
So 500 the dressing-case at 81 100.
As close this letter, the thermometer stands a
90l degrees. Fashion is now steaming for thu
Canes or for Saratooa: and men fy the hot streets