The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-15
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


a.. Ax,u.sys.ie MsstHg u, Fansuu Hau--Boaoa Cas-.
tpmsIiosss, &C.
Thai .Old Cradle" We . read OF" was rocked last
.,.hl 10 the tune Of " Hail Colombia by one Of the
l.sr,s and most enthusiastic asssmblagss OF the I'M
,,d6ed" democracy convened In New England u
vas called BY the Suffolk ward aud county commission
s 10 respond 10 the Late nominations at Worcester ana
10 device such measures might be deemed nseiiu io
bs successul prosecution OF the present campaign
which is conceded on all hands to be OF more vital I'M
oance TO The democracy Of this State than any hal has
lrsaspirrd for years Its are indeed mo!nrhtous
involving directly tho progress and triumph oil genuine
Constitutional lbsrty, not only in this State ou through
out New England ~ well the very existence OF Inc
great whig party ia OF us chosen. and uii qu'e 's
Gently andispulea, sronghoIdr.
Are net the objects suggested BY these considerations
worth stuxs L. such the friends OF political reform
and email rights have before pu, forth IN old Mas
s,ehussttsl The triumph the polls OF The new con-
,u,ion will rebound TO the glory OF the democratic
parveo m,ting Inevitably 10 lis benehcen care ana
su dance the political interests OF the Commonwealth
and utterly routing and annhatng that hitherto PROUD
nowerfu and arrogant political osarchy, who have com
paecn,Iy deemed their right 10 rule ana restrict Tue
destinss OF the State, little less than " DIVINE
The meeting last night furnished The best possible ev-
sncs ha, The democracy are thoroughly aroused the
iocalculabe importance OF the great questions involved
il the present controversy The harmony and good
feeling unanimiy, and concession which characterized
The Worcester conventions pervaded the ranks OF the
democratic army in "Od Faneul' last evening. Not
murmur OF dsa6ec,ion, nor growl OF discomfort, es-
cared single lip in that vast thong to mar the enthusl
asm or chill the ardor which the occasion Yves so well
adapted 10 inspire.
The speakers were Ex-Governor Boutwell,. Hon. N.
p Ranks ir, member OF Congress elect, and the
.fooe STAR OF the Massachusetts delegation, d. w.
OBen and Jno s. Thrasher, esqrs. The Hon b. f. Hal
lei, was able TO be present. as he desred by reason
OF The death OF relative in the morning HIS letter 10
,be chairman OF the committee was read and received
with unmixed appreciation and applause. The speakers
were unusually happy in their efforts. indicating tie
national administration from the assaults OF both open
and secret ioes and calculating the superiority OF the
new over The old constitution and urging the people.
with we'll dreced eloquence. 10 rally around and stand
~ our gallant New England President. and his thus
far and democratic administration
while nj the lime they secure, by the adoption Of
the Dew organic law submitted for Their consideration.
to themselves and their pos,ery, the blessings OF
larged and rational constitutional liberty at home The
nsmes Of Flank Pierce and Capt. IngIaham each
hailed n often - mentioned with the mos, rap.urous
applause. clearly evncng an earnest loyalty TO the adj
mnisaiion and the profoundes, admiration for its pol
cy as far as it has been developed. set OF strong,
well. written resolutions submitted and unanimously
passed, which will reach you through other channels In
spite of the crsakings Of rsry eU restless and Hnprin
cpIed macontenis, the democratic party OF old Massa
chues "sound to the CORE" united and consolidated
upon the platform OF principle and eager for The battle;
and will. let you. give such report OF itself
in November next a. will make the heart of every true
friend OF the Union and the administration, and OF con-
sulioaal and political reform throughout the nation
,hrob and leap with delight. $50 mote il be %
A matter OF business took me to the custom house
few days since. was accompanied by friend, who
very politely introduced Gen Peaslee The collect
or; Col Greene, naval officer, and his accomplished
deputy. Lincoln; Deputy Collector Bailey and Andrus.
the poei; Mesus Laughlin and Parker, OF The survey
ors department. and number Of the clerks, inspectors.
&C. From The opportunities enjoyed for observation,
feel warranted in the assertion that complssant.
Efficient industrious. and good licking set OF
never before brought together under the same dome In
this declaration fully sustained by the united es,i
mony Of the leading business men and citizens OF this
city, regardless OF party. many OF whom own that bet
ter system. and greater regularity accuracy and des
pach have never before prevailed IN this branch OF the
public service Among the appoinees we met a very
considerable number oil who have repeatedly gsctd
The lesslalvs halls Of the Comnonwesb. and filled
roas other positions Of dignity and trust with credit TO
themselves and sscepaably 10 the public.
The collector. BY his acknowledged personal worth
and ssbsmished political inegiy-bis unemi,ting al
tep,ioo 10 the duiies OF bis highly responsible position
his great care and proverbisl sagacy and
in he selection Of his subosdinaieshs unosenialour
We, aigni6ed manners and bearnshs uniform courtesy
and Kindness TO all with whom he is brought in con-
tacssnd his freedom IRON and unworthy pohli-
cal pssisdees-has become vastly popular both IN and
ssssids ire building Daring hs comparatively bret
,ourn hers be has made hosts OF friends, and "won
golden opinions from al SORTS Of people" His appoint
mes, will prove OF the judicous and credabe
the administration and advantageous TO the public veal
that has yet been made II every department Of the gov
erumen, Is conducted with The skill. prudence. and
vixor that characerzs the management OF the Boston
custom house under the present regime General Pierce
need have Little apprehension in regard TO the OF
his administration, suffer hmsef to be annoyed by
the sacherons and despicabe Vaccinations OF few
asperated and unprncpled demasoyues.
Secretary Dobbn and Capt. Msgruder here yes
terday. They waited upon by citizens,
io company With some OF whom they visited the navy
yard CharIesown They their way
to-day The Secretary leaves mos, excellent impres.
all the points he touches his northern tour
You will perceive that the Post and Times in this city
are both doing valiant service both for the
and the good cause" at home. The Union. am happy
10 add s regarded here and throughout New Eogland
valuable, powerful, and efficient political jour
nal It's able and triumphant defence and vndicaiion OF
the President and his constitutional advisers from the
ealumsious assaults OF reachery and malice ia sundy
quarer. hods and ready response in the hearts
Of The New England democracy. More anon.
"YOUNG AMERICA"
From another Correspondent
= NEW YoRK. Oct 10, 1883.
The bon-hres were burning and the people shouting
IN the streets a. lett Philadelphia al midnight, Las,