The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-17
e& FSom he Philadelphia Evening Argus
Phfiad olphia Her CIgtms upon the National
Administration.

/ A From tbs raladelphis EvesDs Argus
Phiiadc Q phia. Her Cisims upon the National
Administration
The approaching session OF Congress bids fair be
mportant one 10 many respects The disturbed cond
lion OF affairs ia the Old World betokens fas-appIoach
ng eyentful crisis which will demand, the part Of
The powers that be- at Washington. The exercise oil all
prudence and sialesInanike foresight Rarely at any
epoch in IFS has the general government been IN
independent position, and never has commanded
such universal regard Inc PUBIC treasury WIN l,s
amply sufficient fund OF means Tor enforcing respect
for the American name, should the invoabty OF our ma
onal escutcheon be menaced That the period has
arrived when the influence of great republic must be
pema neny felt IN the councils OF The world,
question who has followed TO It's issue the history OF
Rosetta and his final release Pregnant that issue has
been with significant lessons to the rotten dynases of
Europe, and universal as have been the paudts be-
slowed on Capt lngaham Tor his truly patriotic stand,
st who does not here the simple, direct
OF the free element of American institutions, and is not
ready TO acknowledge that American commander, ami
mated with true pride in the land OF his birth, could have
acted otherwise without forei,ng all right and title 10
tue name OF an American cilzeni Had unfortunately,
any collision between the house OF Hapsbug and the
United States grown out OF that affair, doubts that
The whole country would have risen 10 man to sustain
the general government AL present. any immediate dam
ger OF collision with foreign powers Is not TO be appre-
hended, and we trust any grounds Tor such fear may
long be averted But still, The wisdom OF the trite
i'm, Ia peace prepare Tor war;, is no less opposite
and less consonant with national wisdom 1t is the
manifest policy OF the government TO carry oat this
fusm INTO practical reality, 10 place our DaOnal
Enlistment upon a commanding basis Standing, as we
do, nation second TO none the globe in commercial
position or influence, the high destiny oil republic
cannot be etfeclualiy wrought out if neglect any OPP
portun,y Of Strengthening every element OF national
power.
We have long been impressed with the fact tba, the
marine OF national defences is not al present
upon footing at all with the demands OF
the times ard the present critical state OF foreign affairs
just and proper ha, the navy should continually be
source of pride every PATROL and that it's positive ef
Hcio adv wit
gress of the country Our steam services IN respect to
machinery and practical working is defective, and there
imperative necessity for early remedy Tor this de-
fciency With the present able bureau OF construction,
and with The eminent talent al the command OF the gov
eminent. there can be no doubt whatever OF abundant
success browning such efforts if vigorously in
notion We urge therefore, and shall continue to urge
upon The early attention Of Congress, an immediate and
thorough revision OF this important subject
/ In immediate connexion with this topic, we deem il
equally duty to call attention TO the eminent capacity
OF dock yard. and its satisfactory equipment bet.
Ter organized establishment in every department. one
better differed, in point OF ability and talent, is not
10 be found in any port in the Union, and we boldly
challenge any comparison that may be instituted to
the disparagement OF the government works at this
point.
AS respects our city. this indifference may be par.
TALLY traced TO the shameful want OF public spirit on
the part OF our citizens who have been blind to the
palpabe fact that in the fostering encouragement OF
navy yard and its splendid adjunct, the sectional
dock the city is directly and positively benefited by the
natural spur thus given 10 the genius OF our shpwrghts
mechanics, Drancn
by the expenditures thus incurred at this port We trust
that the approaching session OF Congress the
bers from the Ke, stone State, and particularly from
our city and county, will with unanimous voice, unite
urging upon the department the duty OF encourag ing
Philadelphia interests Hitherto the brunt OF the battle
favor OF the dock yard has been borne by The distn-
guished member from the first district the Hon Thomas
B. Florence, who has ceased, in out OF
season, press home this matter permanent
Germ of the general government We look TO see him
ably seconded by wing and democratic members of the
delegation alike, here there is point OF party faith
involved but simple question OF iealty 10 Philadelphia
interests.
II we are TO have navy strengthened by the add-
ton OF first class steam gaes (and we regard this a
necessity seltevdent 10 demand dscusson,) then
assutedy Philadelphia deserves al least the oppor
aniy of doing what she emnen,ly able and prepared
to donamey, TO add Still further 10 the reputation she
has well earned by the magnificent, specimens OF
val architecture she has put afoa Let our mechanics
have but FAIR chance and open held. and we hazard
nothing in declaring conviction that they will turn
out a sample oil steamship building which Goham with
all her cannot pretend 10 equal Justice is all we ask
and true Phladephians, taking pride in city and our
mechanics, and seeking to promote the interest OF both
receives that Justice eminently due not boom but
hearty cooperation of the present able and impartial head
OF the Navy Department. who has shown by his
that he dispense equal and justice to all
the naval stations, no matter where located. Already
our dock yard has felt benefit OF his and with
such stimulus to excite US, shall labor and work for
the future with zeal aud confidence.