The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-22

should this schedule be adopted there win be gain of
twelve hours between the points The Savannah
Georgian, commenting the above time table Gays:
g may be well mention that the distance by river from
Montgomery to Mobile 450 miles, and BY stage route leo
the West to abandon the river in part at least for the pres
eht, and learn that Arrangement
boats will be put Mobile and Claiborne there to
connect with stage coaches Montgomery thus reducing
staging to 30 miles The river, from Mobile to Claiborne is
much TO the comfort of passengers and materially shorten
the time required to get through Alabama"
The Roman Catholic Bishop Of Erie Dir. Young celebrated
poncaly in Saint Matthews Church on Sunday and
preached in the afternoon On both occasions the church
was crowded And understand that the Rev.
bishop of Baltimore Dr. Kcnrck viii administer the
men of confirmation in Saint Matthew'S Church Thurs
day, the 3lst inst, at O'Clock, a. m.
Hon. j. E. Brown, governor of Florida arrived in this
city on Saturday evening last and took lodgings WIZARDS
Hotel.
BnyAs 4 WILcox's sK.--A bottle of this writing fluid
has been placed upon table by propretors
much for personal and convenience with the
view Of obtaining Favorable notice. If such could be given
in all truth and We free to state that this new
ink flows freely and lmpdIy from the PEN and that
being exposed the paper for few minutes becomes jet
black and that has merit sufficient worthy the con
sderaon Of the heads of the various
in this ity.
Within the last week. the arrivals passengers by steam
boat and the railroad have been few and likely be
less for time to The 'long recess" isuying to
the patience well to the pursc Of landlords
the court of claims gets fairly at work. large
Der of interested parties viii have visit Washington and
their advent presume, will have tendency diminish
the heightened faces of the proprieos Of the hotels
The rcgmentai ball, given at the National last evening
fully up public expectation high that expectation
had been raised The tent used by Washington during
revolutionary pitched at the upper the stage
he he Io,yprt c ofh
dapcd with flags and the whole appearance of the tempo
rary ballroom brilliant in the extreme.
AcARp. deem it proper to state that shah be
date for nomination reelection the city council at the
ensuing election Nominated months since by the
Kindness Of private friendship and to popular ag
tation, entered the council with fixed ia all
my official to be governed only by the provisions
charter and the interest and prosperity Of the whole CITY,
order my position should be misunderstood on
the morning Of the election published in the National Intel
gencer the following card Understanding that msappre
henson regard my views desire say the
Of the third ward that my in nomination
soe with view the and lawful interests Of the CITY,
and with purpose of an Infringement Of either the political
or religious rights OF my fellow-citizens.'
Guided BY the sentiments of this publication / have
not during the period my service voted the re-
moval of any from Office counselled change
that has been made, known in advance the politi-
cal religious opinions OF those elected municipal
Offices The common council has very little to do with
such am member Of or responsible to- any
secret organization Whatever and have been controlled
by such in of council Religious qualification
for Office has met my appreciation but the con-
trary my honest dsapprova In national politics my course
has been steadst and consistent and know Of political
sins be forgiven shortcomings lament For thirty
years have steadily in defeat in success sustained and
supported democratic principles and Jersonan land marks
yielding excitemcnts passions prendices which in
development could conflict with the advancement OF the
the maintenance Of the other To the great repub
party have faithfully given only the fervor OF my
YOUTH but the energy Of manhood, and have never for
single hour entertained thought Of deserving it.
J. A. NJ. DUNCANSON.