Year: 1863

of Wednesday last. 1t was better than we had
anticipated, for some days before mysterious
wbsperings were heard that violence was con-
templated. The "peope were arming them
selves-negroes, fearful of the doom which was
said to be impending over their heads, went
across the Bay. Special meetings OF the Union
League were called, and for purpose too
Two hundred special policemen were sworn in,
and from other and higher than municipal au-
tbority went forth an intimation that any mob
which might rise would not be fooled with. A
deep determination seemed to be breathed by the
multitude that rioting Copperheads must keep
still never saw fewer drunken men at the
polls than were seen on that day l visited all
the polls in the city but one, and wherever
went good order prevailed OF course. hundreds
were noisy, and regretted to see that where
ever there was man with Downey tickets in his
hands damning the Draft, the Proclamation ald
the Black Naygur," his dialect denoted an
Irishman! Others of the same nationality, how
ever, rose above this lamentable exhibition Of
prejudice and bigotry and worked like heroes for
the Union cause. Such specimens of Irish liber.
alty and patriotism viii be held in grateful re-
membrance by all who entered the moral battle
of that day And, upon the other hand, no one
will ever forget that in the heat of the contest
the right wing of the eneny's host-their ad-
vance guards and reserve c0rps-wefe irshmen
led on and Offered by demagogues who will
pale with terror when the last banner of Treason
;,. T. faR nd nlod un1p ha fpat
of our triumphant legions. 1t is TO be hoped
that these mistaken men will soon come TO the
conclusion that the loyal millions Of America are
fighting and paying for something else than
"negro equality" They fattcr themselves most
miserablY when they argue that we are fighting
TO make the negro equal to the lrishmaa. Better
say that we are fighting to make the free Irish
men of America equal to the Emmet, O'Connell
and Burke type of themselves. What estimate
do they place upon Irish character who believe
that one war like this Will in two years result in
placing the troglodyte of the Tropics on footing
of social and political equality with the Irish
race? The argument is al insult to every Irish
man in the country, and it is astonishing that
any should countenance and adopt it.


The local contest between the Independent and
Regular tickets resulted in the success of the
first, wbercat theres much dissatisfaction, and
the Central Committee avow that no Independent
fellow will be allowed to take part in the State
Convention.


The cars on the Lone Mountain and Central
Road commenced Running this week, and soon
the entire city will be gridroned from one erd
to the other. The cars are found to be q great
convenience, and most people will not walk far
facing storm Of sand and dirt when they can
be hauled through it on cushions for five cents
To an observer of human nature no place on
land eau. afford a better opportunity for seeing
marked exhibitions Of character than city
Omnibus Car. Start from the terminus at South
f'srW III the morning. Before tho car has run
four times its length a ruddy, fat washerwoman
comes from the sidewalk, holds up one foot as u
stop signal, crowds her huge bundle in, throws it
on the floor and cOmpacently spreads her hoops
over it. She looks angry; her forehead is brown
and converging wrinkles produce a fierce and
fearful scowl. The brake next rings down for
the cerkly fellow and in he comes stoopine to





gloves are about half way ON and if you notice
it takes him till we get to Washington street to
get them fairly on. Meantime he says nothing.
His kind never do. They are parrots for sugar
crackers and girls There comes the early rising
merchant with a gOld-headed cane, swinging eye
glass, loose pants and bustling manner. H.
knocks against both jams as he comes in hurlies
to corner seat. "a desirable one always in a car
hings himself down, and raising his glass loses
himself in contemplated Of the market and stock
report He says nothing. But here comes ray
of morning light Seventeen summers of grace
and beauty all in one ray The coquette hat
with green trimmings, black plumes and steel
buckles placed jauntily over paradise Of curls;
rosy face lit by fugitive smiles, eyes which
sparkle like stars and lips moist with the fresh
dew of life's morning. All these coming
into the cars A rustic Of silks-washe
throws back her head, clerk tugs away at his
kids but manages TO expose his diamond ring
tries to blush, but she leaves me TO see the rest,
for close veil falls over the new face like a
cloud over the sun and all is hidden and silent
She says nothing. And now comes the feet "
speculatOr, whose face wears wild expression
a lunatic look. He sees nothing and says nothing,
for he has not reached his arena yet. An hour
hence on Montgomery street he will be noisy
enough. The car stops abreast of all alley and
the short form of ChnawOman is seen wad.
ding towards the front platform. Asia is taken





the humanity which will not let her under its
roof. A negro rushes out and enforces state Of
equality with the driver by throwing one leg
over the dashboard and smoking cigar Often
the car is loaded too full. At such times the
male passengers suspend themselves by straps
along the arch of the roof while the ladies occupy
the seats Sometimes you are thanked for yield
ing up your place to female, but oltener they
plank themselves down as matter of right
leaving you to think how humble you area re-
aoeton which is worth five cents at any time.


Menkin still dratcs at the Opera House, and
Jennie Lamont at Glbert's Some of the city
papers have seen enough and now come out for
the cause OF common decency and discuss the
propriety OF even Adah |. Menkin undressing
herself before San Francisco audience. One
goes so far as to remind the Chief of Police that
few years ago he arrested Miss Lizzie Gordon
and Miss Page For getting up some less striking
tabieaux of nudity than that presented by mana,
ger Mcguire. | think if we are ever to enioy
the benefits of the Legitimate drama in this city
1t VIII be when the public press shall have frown.
ed down aud written out such displays as this.


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