The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-02

PLILADELPHIA, Sent. 20. Is4e.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 20, ls49
The democrats, satisfied with the nominations made BY
the independents oil this city, have made nominations
for mayor and councilmen and in this have shown their
wisdom and moderation. Joel Jones formerly Judge
Jones, subsequently, president OF the Grad College, and
now the independent nominee for mayor is substantial
democrat and gentleman understandable in every re
speet He Will receive large wing vote as well as the
support OF the most respectable portion of the natysls,
quesnon MS eligibility; but that matter was entirely set
a. resi- oy written opinion OF the late Vice President,
George M Dallas, with which il was found that OF Mr.,
Horace Binney entirely conceded This OF settled
the matter; and there will be as little trouble after the
election as there will be in getting him elected.
The Select and Common Council ticket is universally
spoken OF as proof OF the excellent judgment and per-
feet agreement OF the delegates. But ideao break
down an arrogant and corrupt corporaonseems to have
animated them and Il Gas there is no reason to doubt the
same spirit pervade the masses which presided their
local representatives the victory is certain There is
whg in town who, on being closely questioned will
aeI aa ne nSS s q the independent
immense responsibility and vast patronage They
ought therefore, 10 be honest substantial, and ndepend
as from year to year have been put forward by the wings
Our councils have the management OF large and munf-
cent institution OF learning and ought to have brains and
education enough to discharge their solemn task in a
manner creditabe to a city which claims to be the
Athens OF the United States In this respect the regular
wing Council ticket with very few exceptions, has for
years past been lamentaby deficient, has been su
cienty evinced by the gross and criminal mismanage
ment OF the Girard College, which, from one of the
fst institutions OF the country and the civilized world,
Tor which il was atended by the testator has dwin-
died down into orphan asylum of the most mod
est prstensions Its interior arrangement is almost
humble as It's exterior is pompons and costly; the
far been the only persons really benefited by The public
are tired OF this waste and want account rendered OF
the wing stewardship OF so great trust To effect this
the council itself must be reformed, readily admitted
by hundreds who independent of all party organization,
have the honor OF the city and the welfare OF the
muny at heart This consideration alone is worth if
yhi fnfh inda
speak OF the Tecusant wings, who determined op
pose the federal administration in Washington, were
i but for the purpose Of showing their want Of conf
dence IN ITS sagacity and justice.
We have also great hopes of electing our sheriff. which
would be quite an event. the wings having for than
twenty years succeeded in eecng that officer by what
is sort OF men who want every to give bail for his
honesty believing virtue to be and inseparable from
roguepauper Unique jaeet. The late riots, however,
together with those which dsgraced the county several
years ago, have forced the conviction many money
worshpper that the character of the law officer is not to
be overlooked in the selection and that energy Of mind
and rmness Of purpose are no necessary of
property: "We want an honest, determined for
trckste" y-heby, one here wants to be roughly
treated by the sheriff. especially when the latter-as was
the case during the sheray of the present Rough and
Ready leader in this city-s not ready to an
emergency
MI Poussin, the French minister passed through our
city on Wednesday last, on his way to New York. where
i Is understood he purposes remaining till he receives
further instructions from his government He expresses
to all the devotion to the United States for which
he was distinguished in France. Notwithstanding his
difficulties with Mr. Clayton he is said to have
the unalteabe regard for 'the great American ma
tion" He is thunderstruck and overwhelmed by the
ton of the President, and exctes really commsseraon
with all who see him. How much more guarded and
respectful General Taylors notes to Santa Anna
than Mr.. Canyons diplomatic correspondence Why
has not the writer Of General Tayors dispatches proper
place in the State Department.
FAIR PLAY.