The daily union., 1852-04-09


Representatives
"PssssyLvAsA poRkvEK THE steady. unfaering, and
psrseyering support OF the democratic delegation the
nationa House of Representatives, (with single excep
on) Monday Of the resolutions declaring the compro
mise 6aal settlement Of the slave question. will
DO gratifying people, OF all parties. Every demo-
cratic representative from Pennsylvania In Washington.
with the exception OF Mr. Grow voted In favor of the
ions. These democrats Messrs Florence. Robbins,
MeLsnahan, Ross, Dawson, karlz. Curtis and Gamble
The democrats who absent Messs Morrison, Dim
mick, McNar J. CLANCY Jones' Gilmore, and Parker We
happen know that II they had been la Washington they
would have acted with the majority of their colleagues
upon this great question. Indeed they one and ALL regret
ted the necessity that compelled them leave home,
In order arrange their business settling day in
the INTERIOR which is the LIST OF p and which usually
leaves work enough for week afterwards Mr. Gilmore
called 10 the bedside Of his suffering wife. who has
been for several months past quite i'll. her fathers in
Maine All the gentlemen, repeat, would have voted
with the majority OF their colleagues the resolutions II
they had been In their seats Monday Except Indiana
Michigan, Iowa. and New Hampshire, northern west
State has done well as Pennsylvania. Our great
State has been Of the first, OF the steades and
of the consistent OF all the free States In standing by
the rights Of the South. secured by the constitution and
the laws OF Congress-"
Contrast with this noble attitude of the democrats OF
Pennsylvania the position OF the whg party Of the
State. still ralyng under the banner OF Governor Johns
still in the legislature opposed 10 the repeal OF the
State obstruction law--and nominating, with equal una
nmiy and enthusiasm Governor Johnston governor to
proclaim the fugitive law unconstitutional, and General
Scott for President the understanding that he gives
pledge to maintain that law.
For the Union
The melancholy destruction OF the steamer Amazon
has reused the authorities in England TO take efficient
measures for the prevention OF similar The
naval department Of the Board Of Trade have given no.
tcs that they will proceed against all those merchant
vessels that do supply themselves with life boats
cordng 10 law In the mean time. steamers constantly
exploding the western waters OF the United States,
and shocking loss OF life is almost hourly occurring
without effort the part OF national Legislature
provide the remedy which is offered for their accept
ance and which has stood The test OF the trials
case has recently occurred at Hurgae which is 80 de-
csve in lis character and yet has been so little under
stood by the press, that is proper aude at this
moment, when the subject has not yet lost its interest
During the operations OF Mr. Maleferi at that place. large
canister OF powder above the water was accdenty expo
ded and wooden boatcontaning several persons. who
were kied-was blown to pieces One OF Franciss life
boats made Of iron, with two air chambers was also
blown up. but, receiving damage only ia one of their
chambers foaed again, and the means OF saving the
life OF Mr. Maiefert and his assistant The boat has
been exhibited in Wall street, and excited the admiration
OF thousands The following interesting letter from that
gentleman was addressed to Mr.. Merriam well. known
phlanhropst and man Of science, months ago. in
relation the advantages derived from the use Of one OF
Francis's life-boat
PoT Cow. Astoria, l.. l.
DrAn YOn stated in your letter Of yesterday that Mr.
generously lent as ioa operations the sent
TO him TO be properly overhaued and repaired After the
long and trial it has undergone during these last
seven months should be extremely sorry IL were
pelled part with hi. excellent metallic
single day, as wooden boat would be able stand
than lew days the service with.
having its planks fairly drawn Of their place. and
thereby getting so eAky that nothing but
battling prevent 1t from sinking II therefore gives
great satisfaction to be able that although
usagehavns been knoc ked about amongst sand ice and
rocks and less severely shaken by every Of the
conclusions produced by the explosions
my great charge OF l25 pounds Of powder each which
been fired Hellgate, well Diamond reef.
and the effect OF which they fully endured being placed
distance OF thirty forty feet cnly the po-
sonhe have at the Gate Is sill In perfect order and
sound and safe Not rvef Is OF its place,
and II only painted aesb, II would in fact. be impossible
to distinguish 1t from new one The saving Of time, and
expenses for repairs, which wooden boats would have
CURED is Of small importance and besides this my
profess such unbounded confidence in the safety Of these
boats ths, OF them they will fearesy stand by me,
should IL be even directly over the explosion was the
case the l2h Of Noyenber 1851 leanno, praise these
Francis viii let me use the one that now have until
remain. dear sir, your very obcdIcnt servant,
b. MAILLEFERT.
MEnAx. esq. New York. 4t s-1I
This good opinion not without foundation. The
eAuact VI ieucI from tht same gentle-
man, written after the explosion:
"Had Mr. Francis taken away his boai--for which IL
he asked-the result Of this melancholy disaster
would have been NOR fatal Mr Malefeu has In.
deed good speak IN high praise OF Mr. Fran
ciss life boat for IL has been the Of saving his life
II that the explosion shattered the ordinary
boat atoms, and tho fellows who in her
left 20 struggle against their injuries and wstey grave
The metallic lfeboat, however, although blown
height, and considerably shattered, sill
by bsr air eambf,, snd TO this the gentlemen their
Had this boat been OF wood, they bs We
pershed for Mr. Maleeft states that their injuries were
such that they could survive This shows the value of
the metallic life boat snd although government have .n.
toned them all along TO be used In OF ship
wreck should they not compel passenger vessels carry
instead Of allowing the lives Of passengers to hang
upon the feeble chance Of assistance from the shore T.
No severcr could have been applied 10 any boa,
than this The writer OF this has interest whatever
in making this communication but having paid consde
able attention the properties OF the galvanized coru-
gated iron. and having himself purchased for his own
use on distant OF these invaluable eboatr
which has saved many valuable lives he cannot forbear
appealing the columns OF the Union for its aid n the
cause Of humanity These life boats indispensable
on The Mississippi but will Congress move in the
matter SAFETY
s.prsrs. Court OF en-. U",s.s ss.t.s X.
WrpNrspAy ApRIL T. 1852