The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-19
PHILADELPHIA, June I8, l849.

PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 1919
In assuming the duties of correspondent for
your paper, it will be my purpose to give brief
and truthful transcript of what hear and see in
this city, that will most interest your readers
The "Republic" made its appearance amongst us
last week, and met with cordial reception from our
political friends whilst the able and fearless expo
sition of the principles which govern in your
editorial career must command the respect of all
parties 1t is to be hoped that your success may
be commensurate with the expectations of the most
sanguine Our brethren of the opposition press still
continue to pour forth their pailings in behalf of
those Government officials that the Administration
finds itself called upon by the interests of the
try to remove. The cry of "proscription" is heard
because we do not acknowledge the right of Loco
focoism to life estates in all the various depart
ments of the Government.
The weather has been extremely warm for seve-
raj days, and the cooling shade of our public
squares is sought after eagerly as the green spot
in the desert As l write, sold Independence
the heroes of times gone by were wont to as
semble and deliberate upon the difficulties and dam
gers that surrounded them, now rings with the
merry shouts of the juvenile patriot who sports
the sward A monument pas to hape been erected
in Washington square, but regret to say that the
second step towards its accomplishment has not yet
been taken. This is the more to be wondered at,
since are noted for our enterprises of both taste
and patriotism.
Barnum's Museum is the "Liono of the city
in the way of amusements, although there is no
lack of Theatricals Ethiopian concerts, Panoramas,
&c. The representation of the "Funeral of Napo-
eon," at the Museum, is truly magnificent work
Of art, and fills every beholder with astonshment
and admiration. The greatest curiosity is lady
from Long Island, weighing FIVE hundred and
seventy-six pounds, the circumference of her arm
being three feet And one of the smallest Is girl
sixteen years of age, and but two feet hgh-said to
be the smallest human being of her age in exist
ence.
The cholera, as you are aware, has made Its APP
pearance in city, but am inclined to think,
from the excellent preventive measures adopted by
authorities, that will prevail to any great
extent. The Board of Health have appointed SAM
tary committees in each ward, who to make a
thorough examination, and report to the board any
thing that is calculated to generate disease and the
nuisance will at once be abated. These energetic
measures, and the well-known skill of our physi-
clans, have had tendency to allay the fears of
citizens in a remarkable degree.
1t is expected that the Central Railroad will be
completed, as far as Lewistown, by the Doth of
next month. The gentlemen who have charge Of
this great improvement have been interchangeable in
their efforts to hasten its completion.
Wing State Convention will assemble at Har-
risburg on the 10th day of August, to nominate
candidate for Canal Commissioner, and to do such
other business the interest of the country may
quire. s.