The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-24
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


and AaaDsr The Siorus.--Opeaigg Of Navigation
and Busiaess.-City Hsa.s.---Nsvs from Bueos Ayrss
The method by which the wings obtained The majority
in the legislature of Rhode Island has now come 10 be
thoroughly understood. II is which could only be
used with effect in local matters. and can hardly be
brought to bear upon the result OF the presidential cleo
ton that with the whole State ticket, with the ex-
cepon OF the lieutenant governor in our favor there
is but little doubt that upon that occasion the vote OF 'e
State will be thrown in favor OF the nominee OF The
Democratic Convention at Baltimore. For once the
Maine law has operated in favor OF our opponents and we
trust that they will everywhere be so much encouraged oy
the partial success has given them in Rhode Island as
to make II an element in every coming contest In nine
cases out OF ten will, it has heretofore done cause
their defeat.
The speech OF Mr. Gwin upon the deficiency bill is
causing good deal Of excitement gives rise TO much
comment Ii is able exposure of the proigacy and
extravaganza of the favores OF the present admins
ration the details OF whose waste and proiusion will
bear comparison with the almost incredible stories
of enormous peculaon and expenditure, which have
down to from the days Of the Regency and Louis
XIV. Think OF a commission for whose expenses $a5.-
900 were appropriated ample allowance. exceeding
the amount TO which they limited by no less sum
than 75O,O00 in few short months, and paying $780,,
900 for military escort OF which they had no more need
than coach has OF fifth wheel, dog OF an extra
tail. Again; single functonary--and one OF no very
hIgn brdue anu uiBniHeu pOsHhoh-HVoiNco Wu eouhuy
to the OF $35 900 for another military escort on
Journey which he could have performed, hundreds
and thousands of his fellow citizens doing for $780,
and that without any extraordinary difficulty or danger
Aud SO on until the appropriation for single bureau in
the War Department, though considered abundantly
ample, is exceeded by million and a half OF dollars
No wonder, if such wanton exravagance is to be los
tered and encouraged in one quarter that pnchng and
niegardly closeness is exhibited in others. No wonder
that government which is taxed from half TO three
quarters Of million Tor its intercourse with handful OF
savages in the mountains OF California should
find II difficult to devote onehaf one-quarer OF that
sum to contest with the foremost maritime power OF the
world the supremacy OF the ocean.
This latter struggle by the way, is TO be maintained by
The yachts even if it should be abandoned by the steam
ers The English are by means disposed TO rest sat
sed with the result OF the trial speed between the Amer
lea and the squadron Of the Royal Yacht Club last summer
They have found out least they think and say so, the
reason why they shamefnly beaten on that &C.
casion They say one craft was built for speed alone,
without any reference comfort convenience while
her English competitors were constructed with view OF
combining all those desirable qualities and hence they
draw the inference that by sacrificing the latter requisites
10 the former they will be able put aaoat fast sailing
yacht of English build which shall their defeat
and regain their reputation. In accordance with these
views Mr.. Hare, celebrated naval constructor has Of
fered to build vessel OF this description, with which he
challenges the Americans TO compete in the English wa
ters. The challenge transmitted TO Commodore
Stevens of the American yacht squadron by the secre
tary OF the British Royal Yacht Club. The Commodores
answer is characteristic and appropriate He says that
neither he any other member OF the American club,
far as he is aware contsmpaes visit to Enga during
the ing season. and that especial trip 10 her waters
for the purpose mentioned might be viewed either
intrusion or breach OF etiquette. But he adds that
nothing could give him his associates greater pleasure
- IF attpK pth lz
Try the courtesy and hospitality they received from the
British sportsmen on the other side Of the Atlantic, and
OF renewing the amicabe contest for The mastery Of the
waves ia the waters OF the United States.
By every rule OF etiquette and true craftsmanship the
English yachsmen are bound, il they in earnest to
accede this proposition that 1t IL not at all mproba
BILE that we may witness during the coming season. an
exciting trial Of speed between some OF the fastest sailing
craft aoa and involving to some extent the pride
aud reputation OF The creates, maritime powers
our own coasts We have little 10 apprehend from the
result The English have yet TO build yacht which
contend with the America We have already one which
can beat her, and Mr. Steers. her constructor. is conf
dent Of his ability to build another which can show
either or both OF them her stern.
The long storm, which has continued with varied
violence for ouror FIVE days past, and which is still in
full blast, has not been disastrous in its effects upon
the shipping as apprehended Several briggs. schoon
ers and small craft have been driven on shore, but
hear OF great shpwrecks considerable loss Of life
The tides however, have risen TO great height, and
considerable damage has been done goods and
habalions in the vicinity OF the wharves in this and
other cities on the seaboard, while from the interior
continue 10 receive OF floods and foundations
which are attended with great destruction OF property and
occasional casualties The neighborhood OF Pittsbug
especially has suffered severely The ice left the har
Dor OF DunHrk days since, and opened the naviga
ton OF the lakes The canals were opened yesterday,
the 10Th but though this is unusually late in The
for the occurrence OF that event. by means the usual
number OF boats quantity Of goods in readiness
10 take advantage OF IT, This Circumstance is aitrbu
ted TO The effect which the railroads have had upon the
forwarding business,hose immense lines constructed al
so much cost, having for the first time been in
full operation during the period while canal and
river navigation has been closed There will soon,
however, be as much business as they all can DO for
there is no commercial fact better established than that
trade and travel increase in equal ratio with the in
crease OF facilities OF communication The spring bust
ness In the city Is opening briskly In political affairs
there is temporary lu the only events OF importance
in tina, line which have occurred during the past week
being the election OF Sachems by the Sons Of ST Tam
many and the demonstration in favor OF Mr. Webster
The new officers OF Tsmmany 10 man pledged TO
support the Baltimore platform OF is4s, and elected
unanimously --anoiher indication OF the reunion Of the
New York democracy. The Webster meeting was re-
spectacle in character, though in point Of numbers II
made bat a poor show The friends Of the Secretary
the whigs attribute it's failure in this latter respect TO The
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