The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-27
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
From our New York Correspondent.


NEw YoRK. September 23, 1888.
The demonstration made last evening al Metropolitan
Hall by the numerous admirers Of the gallant Captain
lngrahsm, was decidedly the most enthusiastic public
sssembase that has been held Ia this city. and perhaps
IN the world ot many Long before the hour had
arrived Tor commencing The evenings proceedings the
immense hall and tue various leading to it were
crowded TO excess and portion OF those present were
ladies' who were seated in the dress or first circle OF the
immense hall Presenting that your readers will have
tho numerous brilliant and patriotic addresses that were
delivered on The occasion laid before Them advance Of
the publication OF this episte shall not attempt TO re-
port the remarks made by the various speakers; suffice
for me TO say, that though delivered in six differ
ent languages, the sentiments Uttered were The same
hed with patriotic admiration OF the gallant conduct dis
played by Captain ingraham in resisting the encroach
mens OF foreign government upon the rights of one
who could Justly claim protection from the United States
The testimonial 10 be presented TO Captain Ingraham "a
gold meda) is already in the hands OF competent
artist il will be beautiful in material and finish as ii
is merited by the heroic officer for whom it is intended
The ratification meeting TO be held al Old Tan.many
by The un,erifed democracy will bring Out numerous
attendance from present appearances Think il will be
harmonious gathering Of the people. who in my opinion,
determined TO uphold the administration without re-
gard TO the cous feeling that may exist in the breasts
OF aspiring political candidates. who would have il be-
eved that they martyrs in The cause, and that,
avenge their imaginary wrongs, the government and lis
officers must be sacrificed. i've
The Boston City Guard an admirable specimen OF our
national citizen sodiey have been here. visit to the
City Guards OF New York, for The past few days They
have attracted much attention. and by their genemanly
department have gained hosts of friends among ct
soldiers, who have feascd toasted and paraded their
guests 10 their hearts, content The Boslonans leave
for home this afternoon They TO be escorted 10 the
cars by several Of our crack corps
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democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey
to give great satisfaction TO his friends this
CITY, The unsuccessful candidates. Gen. Il. X. v. Wright
is also highly esteeme by the yoaries OF Old Tannany
He is in every noble specimen OF the Jackson
democracy, (he stock from which the General sprung
and feel well assured that personal regrets will pre-
vent Gen. Wright from using his best exeons Tor the
success OF the democratic ticket the approaching State
election. wish could say the same Of all our New
York ,Souid.bs governors, senators, SC, &c. SC.
The far-famed Julien was honored last evening with
substantial benefit at Castle Garden. The attendance
very numerous and highly fashionable. Your read
ers in Washington will, in all probability, have an OPP
portuny OF hearing and seeing the distinguished COM
poser and conductor With his associate arises during
the coming winter, am informed that he will give
short series of concerts the capital OF The Union after
visiting Boston and Philadelphia | do not think that
Jullien's success New York has been great he
had been led 10 anticipate previous 10 his departure from
Europe. 6. -s.gt tss# sae
Edwin Forrest, the eminent American agedian, is at
present performing at The Broadway Theatre to crowded
houses. Indeed, all the places Of public 10
oar city pros perng beyond the warmes ancpaions
of their managers The hotels also crowded 10 over
flowing by strangers, most Of whom 10 visit the
Crystal Palace, which is now thoroughly completed and
well worthy the admiration OF all who feel disposed to
favor the advancement Of art and science. oasa
From an Occasional Correspondent.
aA ret PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 90, 1868.
STATE of Porties in Pennsy usaia Opning of he Cam.
paign ia Philadelphia. Phpadtipha Many Yard and
her Mecianies Secretary Dobbin.-Postmaatr General
Campbell -7hmgs in GeMrat.-Ar. Marshall sad Ais
: Theatre. H.r
After flying trip through the western part OF our
State, commence 10 give you account of pros
pecls in the interior The Old Keystone is sound 10 the
core In many of the counties where have had fair
democratic vote will be increased the second Tues
day in October Our State ticket will be riumphantly
elected and much credit is due to our fellow
Vim. l.. HTsh, esq, chairman oil our State committee,
both Tor his personal visits throughout the SAFE, as well
as his active co operation to further The cause Of the
democratic party In the city and county of Philade-
phia meetings being held nightly, and quite large
and enthusiastic. On Saturday night last the democ
racy turned out in large numbers in Richmond. The
meeting was addressed by the Hon. Thomas b. Florence,
and our popular candidate for district attorney. Col Wm
Badger, and several others. The calls for meetings
throue bout the county have been made for every night
10 to the day oil election. t'
is with pleasure and satisfaction that The claims and
merits Of the Philadelphia mechanics have been recog
nsed at Washington. and that they 10 have ashaie Of
The government work, evinced BY the that Secre
t.ry Dobbn has ordered the soops- war "Cyaoe" and
:" Fulon" 10 our hayward Tor repairs The faithful
representative OF the 6rst district, Hon Thomas b. Flor
ence has been knocking al the door OF the Navy De-
par,ment for the last two years pressing The claims OF
Philadelphia and her people for proportion OF the work
and 10 him may be attributed the final determination OF
Secretary Dobbin.
Under the present able and efficient head OF the Post
Office Department. many Improvements for the public in
terest and faiey OF the mails have been Effected and
look forward with the hope OF thorough reorganiza-
ton OF lhis as well other branches OF the govern
ment service. Subordina,es should not speak disre-
specuy OF their supefors, and they should also learn
10 know that il is unbecomng their position and the du-
ties they owe themselves 10 be found abusing the head of
department, TO whom they indebted for The main
enance OF themselves and family "A word to The wise
is sufficient" and hope they may profit from this gentle
hint, Our post ofhce is quite inadequate for the wants
OF a community like Philadelphia not having sufficient
room ventilation, &c and we hope long, as the Post
master General knows from personal observation the
situation OF the Office, that suitable accommo-
aalons may be speedily prepared IA is the mails
in all kinds Il weather. are exposed upon the pavement
there being place them in There should also
he placed upon every principal mail route an agent or
guard 10 protect the mails There are nightly departing
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