The weekly union record., 1864-10-15
Letter from San Francisco.
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Nothing but po,iiics and the war now-a-days
every other topic is completely engulfed il
these two ail-absoEbing subjects, ard streets,
stores, hotels and ba-.rooms vie with each other
IN the earnest2ess Of their discussions.
On last Thursday evening. those gallant
par'isaDs Of "li,,ul mac, the Broom Rangers.
paraded the streets. making night hideouS with
their gorilla screechi0gs. ana disgusting the
majority Of the mea Of sense IN their own party.
One Of their marshals seemed TO think tbs,
what they lacked io numbers they must make
up il noise, IS every few minutes he would crv.
Yell. ye divils ye. why don, ye yell?7 It Is
said that the secret Of this organization consists
IL tie fac; that VI T. Coleman bad received
shipment Of Birch Brooms, and being unable
70 find sale for them, conceived the lucky idea
o! forming a political club out Of the roughs Of
his new-fouud affinity, and 50 organized the
Broom Rangers. At their last tarn out, ihev
numbered abou, 1000, exclusive of boys, but,
as there were many among that number who.
for reasons Of stats (prisoa). will be unable to
vote, their Numbers are far from formidable.
The same evening, meeting Of the loyal
lrishmen was called to meet in Platts Upper
Hall, and those who had thought that the Irish
were al! acting with the traitors were agreeably
disappointed. A more enthusiastic meeting
has not been held in tie city this year. After
speeches byseveral prominent men among their
numbers, the meeting adjourned until Saturday
night, when the Hall was again crowded ard
permanent organization effected. embracing
among is officers many Of tie most prominent
Irishmen Of the city, and jldgiDg BY the nun,
beTs present aud enthusiasm manifested, nearly
if not quite one-half of the Irish vote of the
city viii be for Lincoln, johnson, and the per
petuity Of the Union. Such acts as these will
soon remove the stigma from the name Of
lrishman, and show the American people that
the true lrishman is not at heart disloyal to the
country Of his adoption, nor has he forgotten
that to America be must look for assistance
that the Harp Of Erin" may ouce more float
proud national emblem over his still dear isle,
the sweet Gem of the Sea"
The Djmm0crory mustered again on Saturday
night, to receive the resignation Of one Of their
chosen standard bearers. The Hon J. g.
Downey felt called upon to decline the high
honor n bis party wished to confer upon him
by putting him up to be again knocked down
by he Union auctioaeer as Low as he was for
Governor lie resigned the position. not that
be loved Democracy or the masses less, but the
money made from "Blelc uass' more. This
resignation has caused CONSERVATION in the
camp. as it IS deemed necessary to have one
lrishman upon their ticket. so as to secure that
vote which, since the earnest stand taken by
some among them, seems fast deserting them.
The tide that al first seemed to set so strong
McClellanward is now fast returning and each
blow dealt by Grant and his gallant meD
weakens the traitors of the North in proportion
to its effect on the rebel forces, ard as our sol,
dicrs steadily advance, so do Lee and Mcclellan
as stubbornly give ground, and By the oth of
November. Lee viii be a prisoner or at Dan
VILE and ht!uinac up Salt Riyer. The news
from all parts Of tie State is cheering. and
California viii this fall take a still higher place
among the States determined to stand by the
Union and the Old Flag.
The contributions to the-Sanitarv Comniis
sion still continue 10 come in, showing that.
while 50 deeply engaged in lighting the political
battles OF the season, we are not forgetful Of
those who are at the harder task of crushing
he physical rebellion in tie South The work
goes bravely Oh, and California still pourS forth
her gold 10 stanch The blood flowing in defense
of the Union.
Outside of politics. there is but little news.
Among theatrical celebrities that have lately
arrived are Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Kean. lately OF
Australia, where they have just concluded a
brilliant engagement Mr.. Chas. kean is
conceded to be enc of the most finished actors
that has ever visited the Pacific Coast, and his
wife. as Miss Ellen Tree, has attained a world.
wide celebrity. Maguire's Opera House was
crowded on Saturday night-it beng their
first appearance-by large and fashionable
audience, whose enthusiastic reception must
have been highly gratifying to these distin
guished artistes. s.