The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-05
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
PnLApELpHrA, May 8, Is45.


tween the friends Of Messrs. BUCHANAN and DIAL
Las--nor did it grow out of any movements looking
even remotely, to 1.-THE succession" This you may
. rely upon the fact Those who attempt to ere.
ate differences in the democratic party, in re-
n gard to the next presidency, not only the worst
enemies of those whose pretensions they affect to
sustain, but are the most dangerous Of the demo-
cratic party. Those who endeavor to create the i'm
preston that the disturbance at the square, on
i Thursday, grew out OF disagreement between the
friends of two of our most distinguished statesmen
| or resulted from an effort bearing upon the sue
| cession--state what they know TO be false, and
] what they can only assert for the worst purposes
/ There no dissensions here in regard to these
| eminent Pennsyvanians; and il is folly to make
either of them responsible for the tumut Of Thurs
day last. The true Of that difficulty grew out
of some alleged unfairness at the preparatory meet
4 ings
In regard TO Orcgon--in regard TO Texas--our
claim to the soil ofthe one, and our proposal to the
people of the other, there is no difference in the
democratic party Of Pennsylvania. | might add,
with Justice that the people, without distinction of
party, IN this great State ardently in favor of
the sentiments of President Polk, in his inaugural
address, IN regard to both Of these great questions,
and viii sustain him in all measures TO preserve the
national honor and the national rights.
+. P. Blair, esq, late editor Of the Globe, is now
| IN tins city, and is staying at Jones's. A number
OF his political friends have called to pay him their
respects Whatever may have been their admiration
OF the many noble traits in the. character of this
truly able and excellent man. the magnanimous con.
duct of himself and MIR. Rives, in the Disposal of
their establishment to its present owners, such
as to command the respect and applause of all par
ties Mr.. Blair is in good health and spirits, con-
sIdering his arduous labors of the past six months.
AT the pressing importantly of his eldest son,
he remains in Philadelphia to have his portrait
drawn by the distinguished pencil of Il. Suliy.
The semi-annual August instalment of the State
interest cannot paid in full out ofany proceeds in
the State treasury but exchequer bills win be issued
for the balance, to be redeemed the first moneys
that may be received. The ability Of Pennsylvania
TO meet all her engagements is beyond dispute. Had
the advice of Governor Skunk been followed by the
legislature, no difficulty would have occurred in the
payment OF the interest, punctualy and in full after
the 2st Of August The gradual and prudent process
pointed out by the executive, would have proven
successful, as all now willing TO admit. As il
ls,--wih the present economical management Of our
public works, and the certain prospect of increased
revenues lor the new fiscal year, with determine
uon ON the part of the administration TO secure
speedy payment of our taxes,--no apprehension
need to be entertained in future in regard to the
maintenance of our faith. The Philadelphia riots
OF last year, and the Pittsburgh fire of last month";
have distracted from the funds of the State at least
$3.50, OOo--a sum which, under present crcum-
stances, is of the last importance to the State Ii
is not likely that the State will be called upon TO
pay any extraordinary expenses during the ensuing
year.
Governor Skunk has appointed ]. N. Purviance.
esq, of Butler county, Auditor General, and Hon
Jno. Laporte, of Bradford county, Surveyor Gen
eral, Of the State. / know both these gentlemen
well. They are public men of high standing and
great public and private integrity, and will make
pable and efficient officers.
Philadelphia is responding with the utmost lib
erality to suffering Pittsburgh. The committees
have not yet completed their operations; but
enough is known to insure us in saying that
the amount collected win be worthy Of the
great commercial emporium Of Pennsylvaa. The
amount already forwarded from this city is $25,0O0
and the good work lis not yet finished. The loss Of
the people of Pittsburgh, instead of being only
S5,5OO, 200, as at first reported, is over S9000,000!
Inc subscriptions, from the different parts Of the
Union, are not expected to amount to more Than
S3O0,OO0. This sum, however, will place the needy
above all privation, and enable many poor fellow
to mend his ruined fortunes. II is a noble specta-
Gle, and one that speaks eloquenty in favor OF human
nature, to see the manner in which the country has
responded to the call Of bereaved and stricken city,
Every hand seems TO have contributed litile--1ll
seem to have been inspired with the glorious pur-
pose of doing good
The annual convention of the Episcopal church,
in this diocese, viii assemble in St. Andrews church,
in this city, Tuesday the Goth inst. at O'Clock
IN the evening The election Of Bishop is the most
important subject that will arise before this body.
The church is looking with great soicitude 10 the
result OF this election The division, or party, now
existing in the Episcopal church, has arrived at
such height that every contest or question isre-
5arded by each division means Of rain-
ng It's relative strength, and each seeks to achieve
triumph over the other Both the "high" and
low" church divisions are making strenuous ex-
las been collected in order to defray the expenses
# such clerical and lay deputies are too poor
undertake the journey hither upon their own re-
ources. The diocese, il is thought, has been quite
ccurately polled and both parties sure Of
ictory. The "lown churchmen have one advan-
age, thus far: they united upon their candidate
he Rev. DR.. Stephen II. Tying, of this city. Heis,
t course, a slow" churchman, but he is only SO
comparatively; for he is very "high" when con-
rasted with those frequently denonlinated sseyangel
'a" churchmen. The high churchmen have not
etermined positively upon candidate-at least so
ar as the initiated are aware. The following,
mong others, are spoken Of: The Rev. DR.. Dor,
Christ church, Philadelphia; the Rev. Mr.. Atkin-
on, of Baltimore; the Rev. Dr. Horatio Potter, Of
Ilbany; the Rev. Dr. Bowman, of Lancaster, Pa
nd the Rev. Dr. Mead, of Connecticut; indeed a
oumn might almost be filed with names. Accord
,g to the constitution Of the church, the clergy
Q nominate one Of their number by ballot, for
ishop; and il the lay order approve oft he is duly
ected. In this nomination and appointment ma
'rity of each order shall determine choice. Two
lirds OF the voting clergy, and two-thirds Of the
ohng laty, must be present at this nomination and
ection, otherwise two thirds of each order are ne
'SSdiy W ucteIHiiffc CnOlCc hCCOTuing " uo
gulations of the church, it is supposed that the
ity will control the business Of the convention, as
sir representation will be much larger than that OF
e clergy.
The wing papers have ceased to charge the Presi-
ut and his secretary with timidty in regard to our
reign relations. Even the correspondent of the
ew York Herald understands, at last that Mr.
uchanan "has put down his foot and is resolved to
stain the President in his inaugural address I
he tone of the Union, in regard to the debates IN
arament, seems to have put the final extinguisher
BON the predictions of the wing papers. The Peo-
e may now that their rights and their honor
9 in good keeping, and that the President is not
9 one to make tbusterng announcements"
The belief that there will be no war--that Eng
I'D will not, and that Mexico cannot, fight us, as
0 two questions most prominent before the coun-
Z, has served to improve stocks very little. Money
not SO abundant as it was, owing possibly, to the
yments of the first of May; but the banks continue