Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-02
Letter from Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA Sept. 30. 1865.
One of the most pleasing public incidents that has
happened since the war; and certainly one OF the
most benefcent in its auguFy and results was the
meeting of the Odd Fellows North, South East. and
W est, at the dedication ot the Wildey Monument in
the Monumental City" Friendship Love and
Truth were there displayed in their true coOrs and
example given which all classes, ranks, societies
and churches and parties may well follow. Evident
ly Odd Fellowship has flung ray of its divine vir
tues all classes of society, and the influence of
that true brotherhood WILL assure you not go un-
appreciated here in the City of Brothery Love-
They have set an example which Christians of all
denominations will do well to follow, and will follow
if they obey the precepts of their Divine Master
knew Past Grand Sire Wildey well and when was
youth, reading law in Baltimore, many time
have l stepped down into his restaurant (then
called it oyster celar) to get refreshment.
How often Colonel Watson, who was killed at Mon
tcrey, and who then a student of law also, has
accompanied me.
Subsequently, your correspondent removed to Gin
cinnati, Ohio and had the honor of delivering the
second address the anniversary of the Order that
was delivered in Cincinnati, Samuel Yorke
Atlee, now, l believe, of the Treasury Department
Washington, having delivered the first To the
second celebration, Mr.. Wildey came, upon invita-
ton of the Order in Ohio. 1t grand occasion,
you may suppose; every honor and courtesy was
extended to the founder of Order, ] was struck
with his spirit of personal independence--th that
he wars not ashamed of his original VOCATION as no.
honest man is for all honest mems vocations
;pectable-more, honorable. We had dinner
lfer the oration and the worthy Grand Sire said to
me-
when you hold forth at the dinner, if you mention
ne, don't fail to tell em that have helped you to
many an oyster-it will make those honest poor
rothers stir their sumps and keep time to the prin
:iples of the Order, that they may advance to-
What beautiful illustration it is of the insttu-
ions of our country that many men of humble
ank in their start in life have monuments dedicated
% their memories Franklin, the printer; Henry
LAY, the Mill boy of the Slashes," and the humble
Nildey, who founded Order in this country whose
principles eternal and which, with his name,
sill long outlast even this marble record.
As an ancient Odd Fellow. who has not been in a
odgc for many years, lowing to my travelling much
bout and not taking my card with me,) | felt my
lcart warm anew to the 0rder-with a glow of pride
md pleasure which have not often experienced to
great an extent. Hereafter will not only Friend
hip, Love and Truth make their pilgrimage to the
Nildey monument but patriotism will repair there
o learn lesson which knew no North, nor South,
lor East or West, but embraces the whole country
Peace to the ashes of the good Grand Sire and all
to the Order which has set SO noble an exam
)le of patriotism in these trying times when it was
much needed
The action Of the Richmond Presbytery speaks
yell for the patriotism of the Southern Presbyterians
lou will find too that the Episcopaans of the South
will respond to the faernal feelings of their brethren
# the North Bishop Johns address to the Council
IF the Episcopal Church of Virginia. lately convened
It Richmond, expressed, believe, the sentiment of
Iirginian Episcopalians; and Bishop Atkinson, of
North Carolina, always Union in sentiment and
las lately so expressed himself to the North Carroll
lian Episcopalians, who, have doubt, will ap-
,rove of his action. From personal observation |
an say that love of the Union is much stronger in
North Carolina and Virginia than many of us at the
Sorth are willing 70 believe or can be made to
,eevethe force of circums (and particularly
uch circumstances civil war; makes manga man
&c silent where it would cost him lifc liberty and
property should he utter his convictions
The case of the Commonw ealth VS.. J ohm Given one
-four City Commissioners, who has been nominated
Or re election by the Republican party has resulted
n a curious verdict which l fear will damage the
laTty somewhat.
Given was charged with fraudulently altering the
ublic record. The jury acquitted Given, but put the
,osts of the case his shoulders. A celebrated law
'er sad with pith than poetry, that the Divine
mind was supposed to know everything except what
vould be the decision of jury.
This Given jury puts one in mind of the story of
ury who trying a man fof horse stealing in
he olden time, when such a theft was punishable
With death. From previous experience the jury had
earned that in trial for murder if they found the
,arty guilty of manslaughter that they would save
lis life, to the life of the horse thief they
brought in a verdict of manslaughter against him.
TO save Mr.. Given the consequences of penal law
Infringement, they have found him guilty only up to
he amount of paying the costs of the case! 1t takes
Philadelphia lawyer to win such verdict and a
Philadelphia jury to find it.
learn that the Southern trade which is reviving
very fast is mostly attracted to New York. This the
Philadelphans do not like we may well suppose and
.he press here has made many comments, and given
many reasons for it. but the truth is apart from
Dther causes which are patent, when Western and
particularly a Southern man, comes Eastward he
links he has not been Eastward at all if he does
20 to New York. For New York offers all kinds of
attractions to all kinds Of people, and each one after
his kind may find his speciality there. Almost all
get more or less fast when they leave home and
sure to minge some pleasure with their business
while those who make pleasure their busines find it
in the Empire City, and men are like sheep-they go
with the crowd. Thus you will find when, under the
order of things in the South, the tide of emmi
grafton sets Southwark which have no doubt it will
then emigrant ships will be landing at Norfolk and
not at New York. 1 feel satisfied that under the
order of things in few years the South will be
as prosperous if not the most prosperous portion of
our country
Speaking of New York, behold the enterprise
among the newspapers there. The Tribune ftmes,
Herald, World, Neos-papers of all shades OF opinion
what enterprise energy and talent they exhibit
Compare these papers with the Philadelphia or Ba-
more papers, why they far ahead as the Empire
City is ahead in population.
Your enterprise has many ell-wishers here. Com
petition is the soul of business And where there are
great principles to be maintained and upheld those
who have characters to lose, as well as money to
make, should answer to the cry of 'Watchman, what
OF the nght?" from the citadel of Free fearless and
| independent press AULD LANG SyNE.
| Gov Hamilton, of Texas, recently delivered ar
important address, which is everywhere regarded al
very conciliatory in its character it looks to thu
healing of old political wounds while it is still un
compromisingly Union in its sentiments.
| "A day or two ago a drover was swindled out o
$500 by confidence man" in Pttshurg. The stor,
of how it was done il two well known to bear repeat
ing.