The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-20
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
Nxr Yopk, July ls, lsss.

rapid progress in the perfection Of their grand project as
they at one time fondly imagined. They find il harder
task than they anticipated 10 blend the republican oil
aud the know nothing water and have not yet dis
covered the chemical agent by which that desirable fusion
is to be Effected
The organ par ecace of knownothingism in this city
aud State the New York Express and the avowed organ
OF Seward republicansIn whose editor is ambitious of
election TO Congress from Wesehesor county vice John
iiaskn, cshiered for desertion and eachery at
oggcrheas ms to the manner in which thc happy lami
y " DO constituted, and in their mutual examinations
and reerminations speak faithfully believe the opin
ions OF the parties which they respectively representa-
The Courier says that 1t WAS the obstinacy OF the
know nothings that defeated Fremont in 1856, and
the Express insists that II the absurd opposition of
the republicans to Mr. Fillmore that caused the cleo
ton OF Mr. Buchanan Tho Courier asks why the know
nothings do not csept the invitation Of the republicans
now, and come into ranks condescendngiy psomis
ing them a. advantageous position if thcy had been
with ms from the beginning The Express replies that
the reason why the invitation not accepted u.s. be-
cause the know-nothings 'sdo not belong in ranks,
and adds that they respectfully decline coming there
The Courier indignantly rebukes the auacty of tho Elk
press and some LEADERS Of the Americans for asking the
republicans to abandon their and principles and
form new party and the Express reoins rather illog
caly 1t must be confessed that the Americans do moi
ask the republicans to abandon their principles but they
do ask them ITO mount other hobby than the
gro. Now, II the Seward republicans had anything
else to mount than the negro and if the know nothgs
had anything more reliable to offer substitute than
tive-Amernism there might be something reasonable
in the request of the Express.
The united action of Douglas Crittenden and Seward
during the last session Of Congress- in opposition to tho de-
mocracy, pointed to with pride by the know-nohngs
the model which the peoples party to shape their
conduct and conclusive evidence that union between
republicans, Americans, and anLecompton demo Gratis
perfectly feasible The force of this illustration is
somewhat weakened by the fact that while this triple al
lance lasted il resulted in nothing but the damage the
political reputation Of the senatorial o and tho defeat
of their scheme and 1t is further weakened by the fact
that the alliance has ceased TO exist and that the
tagonsm between Seward Douglas and Crittcnden was
ercer nyeerate than it is at this moment
When Mr.. Douglas with Mr.. Stewards followers
in denpunciDg the judgment of the venerable and illus
tous Chief Justice of the Supreme court Of the United
States and his associate Judges entitled to no
weight than the opinion Of many barroom loafcrs -
or when Mr.. Seward admits the prOpriety of Judge
Douglass assertion that tho constitution Of the United
States framed for white and not for negroes and
that therefore, negroes not citizens of the United
States there will be reasonable ground to suppose that
the fusion is at hand Until then until Doug
las and Seward mount, the behind and the other
before Crittencn the down. vicious ishnpen
steed before mentioned there is but little prospect Of the
Express being able to cease mourning "over the folly,
delusion stupidity and sclshness that keep up the d
vision and by which the Express predicts that the dem
ocras will take the State by 10000 1000 major
it The most skiIfu and ingenious platform builders
find it utterly impossible to dovcta together planks
made out of the crooked and knotty logs Of Crttndcn
know nothngsm and Seward aboltionisin; and then to
construct platform out of such materials that Judge
Douglas could stand on it for moment, is stpcrcmi-
nently absurd
The friends of the Atlantic telegraph very much
discouraged by the latest from the Niagara and Ag
amemnon, and naturally apprehensve that the
terprse will fail and have to be abandoned for this year
The Herald learns that Mr. Field is very down hearted
about it.
The coroncr's jury empanced to hold an inquest on
the bodies Of the persons who killed by the recent
accident the Eric railroad have broughtin verdict
completely exculpating the company from the charge OF
having caused the accident by want Of proper caution
and supervision of the road This verdict does give
general satisfaction The wounded passengers and the
families of the victims about to the company
for damages and the probabilities that they will
find very sympathizing jurcs.
The city inspector reports that the number of deaths
in this city during the past week is $685. increase Of
Ill compared with tho previous week or the whole
number of deaths 274, nearly one-half of in
ants under year of age of the other deaths
were of children under ten years The assigned of
this increased mortality among children H. the consump-
ton of vegetables and unripe fruits. The following is
comparative statement Of the deaths for the past two
weeks
Men. Women. Boys. Girls Total
Week ending July 10 70 81 Is7 1sa az
Week ending July l7..... AZ GIL 22s 1s2 b4a
A sad casualty took place on Friday evening. Five
young women inmates Of the House Of Mercy went to
the in the North River Mt the foot of seth street They
joined hands proceeding into the water went beyond
their depth, and were drowned Their bodies have not
been recovered The police employed dragging for
them.
Warrants for the arrest Of frank Leslie clarges-of
libel have been issued the complaint Of two of the al
dermcn who were members of tho swill milk committee
of the Board of HEALTH and from whose report Frank
Leslie differs materially.
The week closed on % most inanimate money market.
Capital Is still offered largely in of the demand of
the business community and rates of interest merely
nomncl have heard Of large sums being offered on
call at per cent per annum, and refused The Banks
statement Of tomorrow will show large increase in
specie and perhaps slight increase in loans and deposes
There is pretty general expression of confidence that the
fall trade will commcncceay and that the present stag
nation will give place to business activity but
yet there signs of the movement.
Foreign exchange duh for the steamer of yeser-
day at the following rates. Bankers sterling 1904
1909 good commercial do. l09 1899 exchange on
Paris 5l5 a5.11i; on Amsterdam, Ala 4l3; on Ham
burg, 36} 3Gs; and on Bremen, 10 79s The exports
of specie from this port for the week ending Saturday
follows
Schooner Sparks Porto Rco-louboons $500
Borussia, Hamburg American gold coin s,o7s %
steamer , ~ri Bremen. Bremen do. 1853 81
do Thscrs b,ST6 90
DO Ihladephia lIavana--Ancrican gold
DO douboops ,......t... 16,s00 90
OF Washington livcrpoolgold b90,s61
Do do Soycrcgns. -. 900 %
Total for the week NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 637 $40 90
Previously reported I3i00,s67 90
Total 1855 Observation-Disclosures. 1373s,Io7 rs
The business at the stock board Saturday morning
was very light Thcre marked change In prices.
The feeling rather strong at the close at the follow
ing rates Pacific Mall IS N. Y. Central, ssh; Erie
1874 Hu,l. Riv. 2Ss Ia Crosse Mil. 81 Reading,
All: Mich Cen 5SA: Mich. 81 234 Panama. 1906 ;