The daily union., 1854-10-14
LOG AL N Il WS.

OPPONENTS OF THE ANTICIPATING LAw.--There is much
commotion and high excitement among the
and other dealers in intoxicating liquors the city, produced
by the by the boards of aldermen and
Gil of and the signature of the mayor to, the anti tppng
bi and learn that they have in contemplation
convene meeting in few days. when the will be
strongly denounced These gentlemen, who feel that by the
passage of the act their business will be made to suffer- it
understood for the most part cast their urages the
cent municipal election for the present mayor and majority
of the aldermen and councmen in Office We say for the
most part Doubtless there exceptions but we think it
safe to offer the opinion that Of those who feel
themselves aggreved and bitterly denounce the
the supporters of the know nothing ticket their respect
i've wards auf.te s.5
is not design to discuss the merits dcmer of the
law but have heretofore in effect sad hope that
operation may be favorable to the morals health and
interests of society.
The proceedings of the contemplated meeting we cannot
doubt will be conducted with decorum, and, however op
posed the members Of may be to the obnoxious measure
nothing, trust will be said done in conflict with the
supremacy and majesty of the law enacted by rulers of their
choice. law enacted by either know nothings or the
friends of the constitution should be promptly and strictly
obeyed by citizens of all classes
THs cIacus. Hundreds of young ones, and even many
adults In state of lively excitement about the sport they
anticipate from the performances in the circus of Messrs
Spaldng Rodgers, "come off" week The lot Sc
lected for the exhibition is the Centre Market.
WASHINGTON MoSuMENr--The altitude of this imposing
structure has reached hundred and sxty-six feet,
NATIONAL HorEL.--Ths wel-k known and popular estab
shment is to be closed Monday for the purpose of
receiving repairs and improvements and entire
Il currently reported the yesterday that Mr.
Edwin Willard recently of New York, and Mr.. William
Guy of Baltimore, had taken lease of the Hotel These
gentlemen have both been in the city for days.
not improbable that the may prove be They
have both had much experience the business which
said they about to embark in this city.
PURCHASE OF REAL EsTAyE.--We learn that Albert g.
Allen United States agent, and his friend, j. c.
Wilson, have purchased Of Mr. White large
brick house and lot situated the south side of Pennsyva
mia between Sd and AZ streets, and that navy
agent designs removing his office there few days. The
location convenient for members of Congress- off
of the navy and others who may have business TO trans
act with the navy agent.
ExTENsIoN OF THE gAvY-YARD.-H our memory
Alright think that Congress made appropriation of
some ga 900 for the extension of the catwardy
and so il be asked why has nothing been done The
lots Of the should also be purchased add
ed the extension both for the benefit of the and
of the health Of the workmen and neighbors by removing
filthy nuisance which they create These ought to be
filled up, and there be better way having the work
done than by Congress securing them for the future purposes
Of the government The miasma arising from the pour
ing down its rays decayed matter when the tide low
especially in summer when southern breeze is blowing
many Diseases Bilious fevers and agues are the
cessary results All these could be avoided and the
yard improved by outlay at present Of comparatively
small amount of money. Seer,