The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-11

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board.
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| tFrom our regular correspondent
PHILApELpmA, Oct 10, l845.
The rather long intervals between my letters must
be charged to other causes than negligence. Your
correspondent has determined TO do his portion of
the work allotted to him in the contest now wsging
IN this city and county, between democracy on
the one hand, and nativism and whgery on the
| other. My opinion has been confirmed since last
wrote, that the prospect of democratic triumph in
Philadelphia, on Tuesday next, is most fattering
The great republican mass meeting last night al In
dependence square must have convinced any one
who doubted Of the truth of this remark. Such
nleeuhS mas never DcIOre deem nei0 on tht n6iiOW-
ed ground. The numbers we're beyond all estimate,
and astounded friends and foes. At o'clock, all
the streets leading to the square suffocaiingy
crammed with people; while, in the square itself,
the mass was so compact, that it was almost mpos-
siblc to move from one spot to another. The nu-
merous transparencies-the waving Of fags--the
various illuminated "headquarters"-th shouts
the music,-all combined TO make scene such as
cannot be described, and must be imagined You
may judge what sort of meeting il was, when
IL
vast mass at one time, at different points in the
square. Outside, there thousands who throng-
ed the streets, unable to hear the speeches. This
meeting has struck terror to the souls of adver-
saries. They begin to see that the democrats will
| make gigantic effort to redeem their old strong
holds and that they will succeed in the effort. Hon.
Henry d. Gpin presided at the meeting last eve
ming, ~ssted by number Of vice presidents. The
resolutions were read by Col. Thomas B. Florence,
and are very able and pointed.
will send you early intelligence of the result Of
| the election
1 Hon. George Bancroft, Secretary Of the Navy,
and lady, are now at Joness Hotel, in this city
having arrived last evening from the East Mr.
Bancroft will take the for Baltimore and Wash
ington tomorrow. Its to be regretted that their
interesting little daughter is much indisposed
to require the attendance of DR.. jackson. The Sec
rotary Of the Navy will visit the navy-yard to-day
i "The BAZAAR" or Ladies' Fair for the benefit Of
the Academy Of Fine Arts, has been largely and
fashionably attended since its opening. The fancy
articles displayed are very rare and costly and at
test not only great iberaty in the DONORS but the
most finished taste and skill on the part of those
who made them. The proceeds of the bazaar are
expected to be quite large.
i Professor Henry 8. Patterson was elected, on
! Monday last, resident physician at the Blockley
Almshouse. This is a capital selection Professor
Patterson is not only physician OF the highest
4 standing, but has few superiors writer and q
scholar His contributions to our literature have
been marked by great purity, fearlessness and ee-
gance; and his talents have always been devoted to
the support of the best interests Of the country.
rejoice in his promotion; for believe he will prove
himself to be worthy Of the confidence reposed in
him.
/ Our courts are laying the strong of the law
upon those who were conspicuous in the late riots.
Three were found guilty this week, and there is no
doubt they will be punished to the extent of the
| statute.
The venerable Amos Kendall was in this city yes
terday emerged in the adoption of measures for the
i construction Of the magnetic telegraph between
Philadelphia and New York, which will be COM
pletcd early next month. This will be vast inn
| provement, and will confer upon the country the
i greatest advantages. Mr.. Kendall petitioned our
city councils last evening to be permitted to place the
supporters of the wire along the sidewalks as is
done in New York.
The failure Of the potato crop in Europe will have
most salutary effect upon the prices Of American
brcadstuffs. II appears that in Belgium, and
other countries the creates, fears begin to be enter
tanned ofa famine; while in Holland the government
has forbidden the export of potatoes. The recent
grein-crops in Pennsylvania were most plentiful;
and the may be said of other parts OF the coun-
try. The result viii be, that the Old World must
rely upon the United States for their suppliesa fact
which will have the happiest effect upon the pros
Il perty of this country.
The Academy Of Fine Arts has been handsomely
improved but, it is situated in the Of the Art
lists Fund Hail. in Chestnut street, all the beauties
of its renovated state are hidden from view. 1t is
now proposed TO remove the Artists Fund Hall;
and, in the space thus created in front of the academy,
la fountain suitably ornamened will be placed. The
sides of the area leading to the academy will be
lined with statues-an improvement that will give
to the whole highly classical appearance.
At the late October election in this city, the wings
had little more than nine hundred majority over
| the stronger of the two other parties With activL
ty, care, and good management have no doubt that
the democrats carry the city Tuesday next.
| The city wings have lost many votes by the native
organization, whilst the democrats retain their force
almost unimpaired in the city. 1t is reasonable to
! believe that the democratic vote will be augmented
| by large additions from the wing party, of those
who adopted citizens. These citizens must see,
by this time who are their fast friends. These cir
4 cumsances induce me to believe that there Is an
excellent chance now offered to to carry city
ticket, although the wings will labor vigorously to
prevent it. Ifmy hopes are realized, there will at
1 last be exposure ofthose corruptions which have
festered in secret since the city has been i'll the
hands of the wings.
i The democrats sanguine of carrying their
county ticket for senator and representatives.
| The French opera closes at the Chestnut-street
theatre tomorrow evening, after quite successful
engagement. The opera Of the Jewess was played
last night. II was set upon the stage in a style of
great splendor and tastedong the highest credit to
| Mr. Burton's enterprise. The Arch-street theatre
is doing capital business, still under Mr. Bur
toms management. He has recently added Miss
/ Fisher to his corps at that house. The Walnut,
under Marshall, is also doing very well This house
has been fitted up lately in very handsome style.
! To the Editors Of The Nso York Express:
Asafew daysago observed in your Journal anoth-
er allusion to our consul at Lcghorn, in which you
inform your readers that the "Union" has said the
State Department has no information on the subject