The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-03
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There can bc no better proof that The resolutions Of tie
democratic State convention were what they ought 10 be,
and deserving ~ hoi1s democratic applause than the
t that the fsctonst Of all parties assI and condemn
them The Tribune Of this city and the Albany EyGping
Journal the mouthpece OF Thurlow Weed 5ewardism,
dccry the resolutions ot their fusomc adulaon of Mr.
Ruchanan and his policy, and the Daily News, The organ
Of the only orthodox democracy, bespatters them with
abuse because they not sufficiently enthusiastic in
their praise Of the Presidents administration The chosen
representatives Of the democracy Of New York unanimous
y thought that in approving the domeste and foreign
policy Of the administration and Expressing renewed
6dence In Its wisdom integrity, and ability, they did
their duty and more. They did not care what the
Tribune and Albany Evening Journal thought on the
subject but they were entitled 10 expect that
claiming to be democrat DESTROYS of the Of
the democratic party would deny their orthodoxy and
accuse them Of treacherous violation of their profes
sons II is true that these accusations are made by few
very few and that the why they made at all
is to be found in the refusal of the convention to admit
these very few who the only true democratic beey
the high priests of the democratic temple and that
all others who declined to acknowledge this extreme su
periorty, dared to question the propriety Of the
sumption, herccs worthy Of the stake and Of
political dannaon II Is shrewdy believed that had the
convention acted otherwise in the of the New York
city delegation and had the resolution declaring that the
democrats had better and more important work to do
than TO listen to the claims Of ambitious leaders,
indemnity themselves with their fortunes the rest Of the
resolutions and the other proceedings would not be
sidercd very herctical and the Douglas influence in
the exception of the very few to whom have alluded
Who qneruous and angry from personal disappointment
and defeated ambton are interruptions enough TO make
accusations to vent their malice which they know TO be
utterly false and Ridiculous and which only deceive
those unacquainted with the facts entire democratic
press of the Union and every democrat that have seen
heard FROM is perfectly satisfied with the proceedings
of the convention particularly admrcs the decided,
high toned worthy resolutions frank enuncatons Of
national sentiment adopted by the convention The
democrats Of Maine, as well those Of Virginia. APP
plaud and encourage us, aud think that we have
acted we'll and wisely. In New York city alone
do we find the traduccrs and calnmniators, who,
regardless of every principle Of truth and honesty and
needless of every higher interest than their msera
bly, selfish and paltry ambition, strive to revive division
and STRIFE and in the name of democratic principle stab
the cause Of democracy. write warmly, perhaps on
this subject because feel warmly and because Eno,c
that what write the truth, approved by nineteen
twen.cths of the entire party in this city and State
do not care true democrat need care what these fac
tionss may say WRITE far this State is concerned
They mghtas well try to make the waters of the Niagara
flow back into Lake Erie stem the ebb and flow Of the
ocean, to endeayor to shake the honest determination
OF the vast majority of the party in this State per-
suade them that Hor tito Seymour Elijah Purdy, Dean
Richmond Isaac v. Fowler &c, &c. traitors to de-
mocrary and friends of the opposton. AS vain would
it be prove that the who prepared the resolutions
of the convention Douglas men John B. Skinner,
III S. Ketchum, Edwin Dodge, s. Mcdonald, Peter Gag
ger, Peter McKee &C., &C., who composed the commit
tee resolutions, too well and too vorably known
sterling democrats to have their orthodoxy questioned
| at this day Is Judge Dodge soft" Douglas man
and is Mr. Lawrence, of Queens county the candidate
for the presidency Of the convention put forward by what
called the Dickinson party, and who moved the unan
ious passage Of the resolutions amid shouts of applause
another traitor, whose chief end and purpose to
build up a party friendly to the arch. hcretcf'
understand that few Of the Tribune school of polti
Clans and few of the most needy and least scrupuous
Of the know-nothings, working day and night to
effect fusion Of the Niger worshppcS and Irish haters
and that no harpa TN be
Is actively negotiated Two editors belonging respect
lively to each of the parties the most busy negota-
tors. Places power and money are divided and appor-
toned in the way any other article oil traffic
republicans much, snow-nothiDgs so much. be-
lieve however, that both parties are greedy and var-
cions and at the time disrustfu OF each other
that fusion is possible The honorable and respccta
BILE Of both parties refuse absolutely to have anything
TO say to SO scandalousy corrupt transaction.
large meeting of shipmasters, pilots, and Others be-
longing to the shipping interests was held last evening
to take for the repeal of the ackrepubcan
port warden BILL and due recognition OF sailors
rights at the next election Resolutions proposed
condemning the odious law in language more energetic
than polite They have been referred to committee to
bo remodelled
The trial Of Mr. Superintendent Tallmadge was brought
to close yesterday by long and able speech from his
counsel, Mr.. Noyes. The commissioners will deliver
their judgment in day or two and little doubt is enter
tanned but that the superintendent will be fully excu
| lated and restored to his post
The examination of Messrs Ray Tompkins and J. e.
Thompson, on the charge of burning the quarantine
buildings continued to-day. The two accused sub
mttcd written statements which they that the Cas-
tcton board of health and the grand jury of Richmond
had declared tho quarantine nuisance recommended the
people abate it without delay and that they acted as
they did in conformity with their duty citizens faith
ers, and men, but leave it to others to testify to what
that action 1t is probable that the defence Will OK
/ anime hundred witnesses
The autumn regatta of the New York Yacht Club took
place yesterday Twelve out of the sixteen yachts en-
tered started The Rebecca won the first prize the
| Mannerng the second and tho Hinga tho schooner
prize The third prize has not been awarded in conse-
quence of number of protests and contemporaries which
| have been entered against all the competitors.
Money continues to be very abundant and very cheap
on short paper and CALL The supply of paper, too
loug for the banks is falling off, owing To decrease in
the mercantile business doing There some who
think that the market has reached its highest point and
that henceforh rates will be easier. am not of this
opinion still hope for active fall and winter bust
ness. Current rates as follows @ i#g
Per OF. per an
Ina on cal stock scc,rit os ............. 81 AZ
| other good ,ccuriti s. ......,.s....,..-94 a o
Prime endorsed Ms 90 90 days 40
| As@ Do n months ............ -. ~. 20
Fir tcass sing signatures .. =. ~. -.t.'-.''. pa
Names less known. aio
Foreign exchange IL rather flat for tho Vanderbilt to
morrow particularly for bankers bis Choice CONNER
cial bills are in moderate demand at 1904 1898 Bank
ers sterling bills quoted at 1923 lI0b for GO days
and sight do. at 1I0i ll0s Francs bl3a a Sill
The steamship Cahawba from New Orleans, has $500 O0t
| in specie for this city.
The receiver Of tho Bowery Bank has declared div
dend Of 80 per cent, payable on demand TO all stock
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