The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-26
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
Fron our Now York Correspondent.

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From our Now York Correspondent.
NAw YoRx, October "a, 1853.
The official announcement of the removal Of Greene C.
Bronson, late collector this port has been received
and need not add, has been the topic OF discussion
the political circles OF city The merchants who
directly Interested in this department OF The national
government perfectly content with lis action in this
particular They say that there other alter
native left than for the President and his cabinet adopt
the they have, ii they desired to sustain the dig
nifty OF the positions they hold. and The eestabished
law of self respect .t..
The appointment OF Messs. Redfed. Cisco, and Brod
head will, | feel well assured prove satisfactory to
great majority OF the democracy in the State. and espe
ciay 10 the mercantile community. Mr.. Redheld has
since he held the position Of naval officer this port
made hosts OF friends among this class OF our czens
His prompt attention business. and ready compliance
with the consistent wishes OF the merchants and brokers
in forwarding their views, has made him most popular
officer AS collector he cannot be less successful. MIR
Cisco enjoys the personal acquaintance and respect OF
most OF our leading business men, he does the conf
dence and regard Of his political associates, e. whose
name is legion.") Mr.. Brodhead. assistant in the
naval office, established favorite; and in as
Stunning the management Of that department. he will prove
worthy and competent successor OF MIR. Redfeld This
important movement the part OF the government will
have most saluary and beneficial eject upon party
pulse: 1t will the doubling and redouble the
ergy Of the faithful places much-needed check upon
the band OF dietators that nests ranks and bes
of ALL the people that even judges cannot be
tolerated ss self elected masters
The semi-annua report Of the chief Of police OF this
city has been presented 10 the common council and
dered TO be printed II embraces period of six months
OF the present year. And, in continuation OF my deter
minaion give you facts as they are, make the follow
ing extracts from the report piece OF statistical in
formation They will prove interesting. The report ex-
tends from January Jsne, during which time the fol.
lowing arrests made; sa#
Arson, 10; assault with intent to kill GO; assault
and battery 1876 assault policemen, 40 attempt al
rape, IA attempt steal CT; attempt at burglary 20 !;
aiding prisoners TO escape, T. abandonment 50 bur
q; dsordery conduct. 22i0 deserters, ~; driving
without license. IL embezxlement, 5 escaped convcts,
10 forgery, felony &c fraud 10 lighting in streets,
34a grand larceny 259 gambling. 81 insanity a3l !;
inoxicati0n, S07 inoxicaton and disordery conduct
3,39s indecent exposure, 20 insulting females. 20 ;
keeping dsorderly houses, CT; miscellaneous INSIDE
meanors 1908 murder, Is false pretences, 80 petit
larceny, 1900 pickpockeis, 81 passing counterfeit
money, 80; rape, 49, robbery first degree. IS receiving
stolen goods 81 runaway apprentices, 90; selling liquor
without license2 threatening life, Is vagrancy, 1869;
violation OF corporation ordinance, 60total, 1877"
| During the six menths there 24s92 persons
(mosy emgran,s and vagrants) provided with lodgings
at the several Ito lost children
stored their parents, and $50 persons rescued
from drowning. Comment on the above facts would be
superHuous.
The trial OF the officers and owners OF the Inflated
steamboat Henry Clay still progressing in the United
States circuit court before Judge Ingerso and will
/ probably continue for some days yet The testimony
| bears very heavily upon the defendants.
4 am pleased that the unfortunate Chinese dra-
matte company, some forty in number, who were in
duced to visit the United States by heartess specu-
la,or under the belief that they were to find second
Ell Dorado" but, alas who found instead the
mos, abject distress, have. after living here some
six months in most miserable condition, found the
4 means TO return TO their home. b. G. Dennis, esq
a wealthy merchant of Boston, has profered them
free passage in OF his ships to China. provided the
i commissioners OF emigration of New York would fur
1 nsh them with the necessary means Of subsistence
during the voyage. The commissioners have consented
10 do this and in few days the Celesals will be
| route for their home.
The agent OF the Washington National Monument.
Mr. G. L. Brown, who has been interchangeable in his
efforts at the Crystal Palace, reports the amount con,bu
ted up 10 The 22d instant TO be $5773 30. Professor
| Sllman b. p. Johnson, and Samuel Weber. esqrs.,
have been recently appointed by the board OF directors
commissioners Of Iures at the Crystal Palace 1t is Off
cially announced that the Great Exhibition will close in
December | doubt it very much
| We have never had more prosperous musical and
theatrical in This country than is the presen,
Julien closed his entertaining last week with the great
est scia did the Raves their engagement at Nibo's.
Marezek has possession OF this establishment and is
carrying most successful operate season. Mr..
| James Anderson, a welknown English iragedian,
who visited this country few since, has returned
and makes ais fret appearance at the Broadway Theatre
this evening Bleak House." dramatized by John
Brougham. the popular author and comedian, is draw
ing crowded houses at Waliaoks, which has become
since bis nption OF the management very fashion
able and popular resort Burton has Placde (Henry.)
Barrett (Senieman George,o and other wellknowa and
established favortes with him. engaged in the present
ing of some OF oldest and popular comedies
Boucicau the celebrated author, recently arrived in
this country, promises a comedy two during
this season "London Assurance Love in Maze,
/ "Od Heads and Young Hearts." lead to expect
treat when promised by their author.
The weather yesterday delightfully."- pleasant; bu
TO. day il s-oh. good gracious rainy. chilly. gloomy
dingy.
The democracy, at Tammany Hall, to hold thei'
county ratification meeting next Thursday evening Ex
ensve preparations are being made BY those having the
! matter in charge.
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