The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-18
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The Mayoralty OF Washington.

MEssRs. EpIroRs: As the time is drawing near
when the citizens of Washington should unite upon
suitable candidate TO fill the first Office in their
gift; and, there have been several worthy gentle
men already spoken OF, l am induced 10 present a
few remarks upon the subject, believing that the
editors of the papers Of this city may feel some
embarrassment in doing So"
The remark is often made, especially about the
time of election, "that the citizens Of Washing
ton should do away with all party fecng and that,
in municipal elections should select the best
men without regard to Wing or Democrat" Il
would be well, perhaps, If it were But, in my
humble opinion, this is an impossibility, in the
present state OF things There are, certainly, two
great parties in this country, the Wing and Demo-
cratic; and the citizens Of Washington much
identified with these two parties any other
ton in the Union; and as they are deprived Of the
elective franchise in the choice Of President and
members congress, they feel some degree of pride
in their municipal elections, TO have the pleasure
and liberty Of showing TO the country their princi
piles, whether Wing or Democratic. Now, il will be
admitted, that a large majority in this city are
Wings; and that they are honestly SO, no one will
question; for, under every administration, they
have shown n frmness in their principles which
does them honor never king TO the powers that
be-" Then, ] contend, that they ought TO have
Wing Mayor. But experience has taught US, for
number of years past, that although the Democrats
cry out, in the language Of one Of their leaders,
"that now is the time 70 put down this monster,
party spirit" seconded by very few who call
themselves Wings, and join them; and, when they
the field, one Of whom they pledge themselves 10
support, they then come out with their Democratic
candidate, and rally almost to man in his support
They did IL at the last election for Mayor and they
have already done il at this for. in the Nocs Of
Saturday, Is. b. French, esq, IL presented 10 his
fellow citizens a "no party cordidofs." have
nothing 10 say against MIR. French for he Is very
worthy gentleman. But, at the same time, IL IL
the general opinion, that he IL brought out because
the Wings have many candidates--and that IL
must be made party question; and, az II II well
known that he is at the head or President Of the
Democratic Association, they will be united in his
support. Mr.. r, therefore, Is too much Of party
man TO present himself as not such. Unless, there
fore, the Wings unite on one man, In my opinion,
Mr.. French, or some other Democrat, will be elect
ed; and what will be the consequence Why, the
agents Of the telegraph line viii have their hands
full in conveying the glorious news OF the triumph
Of Democracy at the capital of the Union, represent
ing the Wings Of this city as hostile 20 the present
Administration. To the Wings, therefore, OF Wash
ngton, I would appeal IL there no danger 70 be
apprehendcd on this score? ! think there is. Let
US, then, have a nominating convention, 10 be Sc
lected from all the Wards, with direct reference
TO proper selection; and, whoever he may be, 70
receive the cordial support Of the Wing party,
which never will sacrifice its principles IN quarrel
about men. Let any good, respectable, and con-
sistent Wing be selected, toho has done has country
service, and he will be triumphantly elected
II IL 10 be hoped, therefore, that we may effect an
election Of delegates, and, II should be overrued
in regard 10 any candidate might prefer, shall
submit most chcerfully, and do all in my power u
elect the one who may get the nomination.
TRUE VINO.
QusEs or MAy.-we yesterday morning wit
messed the coronation Of beautiful little queen Of
May, at the school room Of Miss King, Temperance
Hall, street II was a delightful scene. Miss
Emily MKelden had been selected as the queen Of
a day, and well did she personste the character.
Her maids Of honor and retinue looked beautiful,
and performed their various parts in the ceremony
in a highly creditable manner.
After this scene was over, the whole party and
some Of their friends departed for the pleasant
shades Of Arlington, beyond the Potomac, whore
we doubt not they passed the day in innocent and
pleasing sports.
We feel II TO be our duty, and il is an agreeable
one, TO compliment Miss King upon the evidences
given by her pupis Of good instruction and gentle
discipline-two things Of equal value in the conduct
Of female school.
IT WILL be perceived by the advertisement, that
Miss Julia Dean appears at the Adelphi Theatre
this evening for the last time during her present en-
gagement.
ANoTHER EsohPE.--There IL no better article for
illuminating our dwellings than ethereal oil; but il
will never be safe article till the fool killers CON-
plete their work. On Wednesday night the neigh