The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-08-01
For the Union
COMMANDER BOUTWELL,.

COMMANDER BOUTWELL,
10 he Editor Of tie Uuoa
You viii greatly oblige the numerous friends of Com
Boutwell, in this city, by giving insertion in your
columns to few from the San Francisco Herald
which place that gallant officer in most favorable light
before the public The following Is taken from the Her
aid of the issue of August II, 1856
.sThe United States sloopof-Nar John Adams, Com
mander Boutwell, sails to-day for the islands. Ii has
happened Capt Boutwell, to be present during of
mob violence enacted in this city and he has, like true,
gallant and conscientious officer he u.s. borne esti
mony against the outrages pepetacd against the con-
sitution and laws and when occasion served has, with
out compromising his official station thrown the weight
of his character and his cool and dsinteested opinions
into the scale against anarchy and mob violence No naval
officer who entered this port has endeared him
self to our citizens by his courteous and urbane depor
men by his nfexibe discharge of duty, and by his ac
tive earnest and efficient support OF the law and the
constitution under most critical and evenful circumstances
No boodstaned hero has deserved well Of his
country and if the government do not take to
show its appreciation of his meritorious conduct, the
proceedings of last night published in another column
prove that the people of this city not asensble to his
high patriotism and gallant services II is not at all too
much to say that his firm demeanor has crushed the
rebellion He has had the good fortune not alone to be
complimcnted by the people, but to be abused beed
vifed, and filthy illuminated by the mob press
That is an honor OF which any man may be proud
1t is patent Of nobility for patriotism and all the other
virtues. We wish Captain Boutwell, God speed on his
cruise,
The same number of the Herald contains the following
The Young Mems Democratic Club held very large
and enthusiastic meeting last evening at their hail.
ner of Clay and Kearny streets The business of the
meeting the reception Of Captain Boutwell, the gall
liant commander Of the u. s. sloopofwar John Adams.
committee from the club proceeded ON board the John
Adams yesterday afternoon and, on behalf of the club,
presented Commander Boutwell, with magnificent chro-
nomeer watch as slight token OF the esteem in which
he is held by the club. They received with much
courtesy by the officers of the John Adams and last
ming Commander Boutwell, visited the club room by in
yitation.
The club came TO order at eight OF clock about five
hundred members being present In short time after
the organization of the meeting Commander Boutwell,
entered the hail. under the escort of committee The
entire club received their distinguished guest standing
and cheer after cheer followed the gallant officer
conducted to the platform and took his seat the right
of the president Order having been restored the
rotary read the following letters from Commander Bout
| well
u. S. SHIP JOHN ADAMS
OFF San Francisco, August 49, 1856.
GESrLEMES On the evening of the 18th instant at a
meeting Of your club you did the honor to pass vote
of thanks for the hospitality shown by to Judge Ter
ny, member of your club recent occasion. Allow
to say, gentlemen, that my poor efforts the
sion alluded to- If at all successful in adding to his hap
piness and comfort for the moment very made
quate reward for the long confinement and deprivation OF
liberty of American citizen and Judge Of the supreme
of sovereign State, by Illegal authority and for
crime beg leave gentlemen, to return you my sin
thanks for the honor you have conferred and
the kindness shown to since my arrival in the harbor
| of San Francisco.
1 have the honor to be, gentlemen, your friend and
E. B. BOUTWELL,,
| Commander.
To the members of the Young Mems Democratic
| Club of San Francisco.
UNITED STATES SnIr JouN ADAMS,
on San Francisco, August I6, 1856.
GrSTLEMRN appear before you under the most en-
barrassing circumstances the recipient of honors fa
above my merit and bestowed, too by gentlemen who's,
characters honor and respect This novel and unex
pected honor conferred naval officer, and he tho
hnmbest of his corps so humans me that cannot com
mand language to express gentlemen, the emotions OF
my heart receive with great pleasure this mark of
spect and confidence with which am honored, and al
though from my position and probable absence from the
United States will not be able to take any part in th,
coming presidential contest still my sympathies Will
YOU and do earnestly pray that your efforts in the
ing may be crowned with success. believe that
the conservatism of that great and patriotic party t
which you belong has conducted the ship State in saes,
many stormy and will under the able captain
you propose to put in command sail sacty and hap
piness so long as the constitution is his chart Union
her crew, and her flag borne aoft by who believe
that under all circumstances and all trials, their only
safety lies in strict adherence to the constitution and
laws of our country.
Please gentlemen receive my lasting gratitude for the
honor you have conferred me- and my prayers for your
happiness and success through life The substantial
token of regard presented to me accept evidence
your devotion to your country and testimony of you
love for the gallant Terry. They shall be preserved b,
me through life, and when look upon them hereafter
they will serve to remind Of your beraty and spu
me on in the performance of my duty.
Respectfully, your friend and obedient servant,
f. b. BOUTWELL,
JoHs NuGENT, esq,
President of the Young Mems Democratic Club
The letters read amidst the most earnest Snthu
sasn and motion they ordered to be placed
file.
How FAR CAN LIGHTNING SEEN "A correspondent
of the Adrian Mich Exposor states that the l9tl
ult he distinctly vivid lightning, due west from
that place but heard thunder. AT the same time
heavy thunderstorm raging at Chicago, Illinois, M
signs of which visible east of the head of LAX
Michigan from which this correspondent infes tina
lightning can be seen at least 200 miles. This seem
rather hasty conclusion there very few evening
at this season in which heat lightning may not b
seen all round the horizon, with total absence of an
thunder.
1t has been reported of John Adams that, having de
cncd to subscribe in favor of religious movement
which he did not altogethcrapprove he told the rereren
applicant of certain town In Massachusetts in whic
were seven oergymcn, differing from one another !
sentiment denouncing another in their RESPECTIVE