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

Iron our regular correspondent
PHILADELrHIA, June 10, IS45.
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 we are 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 yesterdays Gazette takes view of the
probable state of preparation for war in England,
should ever one take place between that country
and 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-
anty obvious. They should always feel and act like
MISUNDERSTANDING, in their far-of sphere, a
lively interest in the affairs of their country, wheth-
err so by birth or adoption Some of our diplomatic
agents at foreign courts-some of consuls at
foreign ports-are reputed to be men rather too fa-
voraby 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 of Thomas N. Carr,
esq., in place Of the present consul at Tangers, was
change demanded for reasons similar to those Just
SuSSeStcu course, Wnllc AZ THIS port before,
was that of determined and observant public agent;
and though few of his measures may have seemed
preeipitae, yet they not too strong, under all
the circumstances of the case. They taught those
who had outraged our flag and rampled upon our
honor, that there was such thing as accountability
in treating disrespectfuly the representative Of our
great country. Let US 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 a 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, a fire broke
out at the Lamp Black factory in Callowhill
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, were freely used and number persons were
injured. A strong party of men finally made an
attack upon the hose carriage of the Paramount
powered those having it in charge, and dragged it
kill where they tumbled it down hill, some forty
or fifty feet high, and then broke it into thousand
peces 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 be doubt at ALL that the elements of
disorder prevail to great extent in the population
of our outer districts, and that there are who
for the sake of turbulence and for the glory Of
having mingled in an afray, ever ready to lead
off in any scheme to disturb the peace of the COM
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 occurred on Saturday last,
during the excursion to Wissahcon of the boys at
tached to one OF the classes in 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
agned, 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 Scots novels in five large
volumes, handsomely got up, for ~ so. The num-
Der OF pages for this price w be over three thou
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
order to meet the State interest due 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 Jerods new play, "Tme
works Wonders" which it is said has made SO great
hit in London, has been most efectually damned.
1t is most inane and puerile affair, and without
any Of the sprightliness of Mrs. Mowatts Fashion,
and very little of its ability. II was played for seve-
raj evenings to yawning pit and sleeping boxes.
A duel took place yesterday at Mammals creek,
on the Delaware line, near this city, between Messrs
Washington Keith and Morris o. Meredith, two of
our we.known and most active citizens. The quar-
rel grew out Of difference arising out of the
settlement of their accounts as supercargoes Of
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 principal artery. Late last
evening the bleeding had not yet been saunched.
1t is believed he cannot recover. This makes the
third duel within the last few months among our
citizens. The first was bloodess; at the second,
both parties were wounded, though not seriously;
and the third has resulted as have described.
The weather continues to be very warm and OPP
pressve, 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.