The Sun.
London, England, 1852-06-25 00:00:00

them out, by av,s.in returning me as your representative
to Parlian3ent."

THE CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESI-
DENCY OF THE UNITED STATES.
NEW YORK, JUNE B.—The steamer of last Saturday
left just two hours before the news came of the nomina-
tion of the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of
the United States. The result is precisely what I anti-
cipated, and intimated in my last letters. No one of the
prominent candidates whose names came before the
Convention was strong enough to command the undi-
vided support of the Democratic party; and Virginia,
which has given us more than half our presidents from
the time of Washington, and made most of the others,
led the way for General Frank Pierce, of New Hamp-
shire. His name was hardly announced before the
whole body of the Convention went over, and on the
second ballot he was unanimously proclaimed.
General Pierce is 54 years of age. Entering pub-
lic life very early, and achieving eminence at the bar,
he distinguished himself in the Legislature of his na-
tive State, was several times elected Speaker of its
Lower House, was afterwards a. Member for six
years of the House of Representatives at Wash-
ington, and in 1837 was elected a member of
the United States Senate. He is a man of thorough
academic education, great political experience, unble-
mished private character, and unwavering firmness
and decision. He is, and always has been, eminently
a national man, never having been connected with
any of the ructions or cliques of his party or
of the times; and, although he had not achieved
so brilliant a reputation, nor made so much
noise, nor had caused, or even allowed, his name
to be brought forward on many occasions, still the ad-
mirable modesty of his character, his great private
worth, and public integrity had won for him the confi-
dence and respect of all who knew him. He has from
the beginning been devotedly attached to the principles
of free trade, and in this respect, probably, he is one of
our most enlightened statesmen.
The HOB. William Rufus King (who, by the provi-
sions of the Constitution and the election of the
Senate, has, in consequence of the death of two
Presidents in office, twice become Vice-President of
the United States) has for many years presided over
the Senate. He is a man also of great political ex-
perience ; entered the Senate upwards of thirty
years ago, where he has remained ever since, with
the exception of an interval of three years, when he re-
presented our Government at the Court of France, from
1844 to 1847. He is a man of great dignity of character,
integrity, and learning. He is moderate in all his feel-
ings; and although he is not a brilliant man, still he
possesses all those qualifications which the position he is
nominated to calls tor.

A single word in regard to his prospects of success.
At first the nomination of General Pierce took the whole
country by surprise; bat before twenty-four hours had
passed it seemed to give universal satisfaction to the
Democratic party, and you will perceive from the
tone of the Whig papers that they regard Mr. Pierce
as the most formidable antagonist they could pos-
sibly have had to encounter. I believe there is not
an instance in our history in which the Democrats
hare lost an election where they were perfectly united.
General Pierce seems to have harmonized them com-
pletely, being an extreme northern man, brought for-
ward by the south, and receiving, as he did, the undi-
vided support of the entire Convention. The telegragh
has brought us back the adhesion for him of every
state in the union except California. That state is
known to be democratic. It was aprehended that there
would be a split in the Convention, for it was not sup-
posed that any expedient could be hit upon that would
soften the asperities of- faction and unite the entire de-
mocratic party. But this has hem done most effectually;
and, therefore, the impression seems to bo universal
among the Democrats, and generally among the Whigs,
that the " ticket" will be elected.

The Whigs aro all alarmed, and it is supposed that
the cation of the Democratic Convention renders Gene-
ral Scott's chances less flattering. Until the result of
the Baltimore Convention was known, for several weeks
events ha•l taken such a course that no doubt seemed
to bo entertained that General Scott would be no-
minated. But so much discontent has manifested itself
in the Whig party within a few days, and so many of
its leading organs have committed themselves in so un-
qualfied a manner against Gen. Scott, that it seems more
than probable his nomination would only divide the Whig
party, and consequently cut off their last hope of
triumph. There is, in fact, so far as I can judge, no
hope whatever for theta in the next struggle, unless
they imitate the exaurle of the Democrats—throw over-
board all their prominent candidates, and fix upon a
young man who is obnoxious to no section of the
country and to no portion of the party. If this be done
there may be some doubt about the result; but I confess
that for myself I entertain but very little.
Other things being equal, the Democrats always stand
the best chance; and now, when their intestine difficul-
ties and feuds are all healed up, at least for the present,
circumstances can hardly be conceived that would again
inflame a spirit of disunion among them. The proba-
bilities are very strong that General Pierce, if he lives,
will be the next President of the United States.

InMinpxtietter I will more minutely unfold the
actual btste of the political affairs of the country, and
of both parties, and define the great issues on which the
political struggle is to take place.— Times.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
On Wednesday the third grand fl ewer show this
season of the Royal South London Floricultural Society
took place at the Surrey Gardens. The weather was as
favourable as could be wished, or as the excellence of
the exhibition -de:served; and before six o'clock last
night the gardens were completely thronged with one
of
.the most numerous and fashionable assemblies which
We hive witnessed for some time past. The show, which
was -of greenhouse -plants, was remarkably floe, the
pelargoniums and Cape heaths, in particuisr, exciting
reach admiration. Nor must we forget to mention fa-
veurablar the display of roses and pinks, which, both for
their 'size and variety, equalled anything of tho kind we
have seen at the Botanic.
The folloWing is a list of the prizes which were
awarded to the successful corspetitore
To boasts. THE FIRST (Private Growers, not culti-
vating Flowers, &e. fOr Sale.)—For the best collection
of stove and greenhouse plants, 15 pots (orchideous
plants exeluded), large gold Victoria medal, Mr. Cole;
for the second best ditto, small gold Victoria medal,
Mr. Over, jun.; for the third best ditto,. gold
Albert medal, Mr, Reser; for the fourth best
ditto, large silver Victoria ea, dal, Mr. Stanley;
for the fifth best ditto, large silver Linea) in medal, Mr.
Ramp. For the best six specimens of orchideous plants
in flower, small silver Victoria medal, Mr. Jarvis. For
Cape heaths (in collections of six varieties), large silver
Victoria modal, .Iqr. Smith; for the second beat ditto,
largo Silver Lianas :u medal, Mr. Cole; for the third best
ditto, small Vittoria model, Mr. Over. For pelargo-
clams, in, collections of six va.rietiei (in 8-inch pots),
large silver Vietoria medal, Mr. Robinson; for the
second best ditto, large silver Liacmtn medal, Mr. Loch-
ner. For fancy pelsrgoniums, in collections of six varie-
tias.(B-inch pets), large silver Albert medal, Mr. Robin-
son; for the second best ditto, 'small silver Vietoria
medal, R. Mostly Esq.; for the third hest ditto, small
silver Linnesers medal, Mr. Reser. For pinks (in
collection of twelve varieties, t be exhibited in the
society's stands, and to be judged off cards), large
silver Albert medal, Mr. Better; for the second beat
clirto, small silver Victoria medal, Mr. Ilarclstone;
for the third best ditto, small silver Lineman medal,
Mr. Halliday;. for the fourth best ditto, email silver
Albert medal, Mr. Ellis. For roses (garden varieties, of
out-door culture), in collections of twelve varieties, in
bunches (not exceeding three trusses), to be exhibited
in the grower's boxes, punted green, all others to be
excluded, large silver Albert medal, Mr. Rose:; for the
secend best ditto, small silver Victoria medal, Mr.
Jarvis; for the third best ditto, small silver Lineman
medal, Mr. Stanley. For ranunculuses (in collections
of twelve varieties), to be exhibited in the grower's
stands, small silver Victoria medal, Mr. Phillips; for
the second best ditto, small silver Linnmen medal, Mr.
Airzee; for the third best ditto, smell silver Albert
medal, Mr. Book.
To CLASS THE SECOND,--NUFSOryMeD, and all Persons
growing Flowers, &c., for sale.—For the best collection
of stove and greenhouse plants, 18 pots (orchideous plants
excluded), gold Albert medal, Messrs. Raison and Sons;
for the second best ditto, lug() silver Victoria medal,
Messrs. Pamplin and Son. For the best six specimens of
orchideous plants, in flower, small silver Victoria medal,
Messrs.Rollison and Son. For Cape heaths (in collection
of,eight varieties), large silver Linnmsn medal, Messrs.
Rellisou and Son • for the second best ditto, large silver
Albert medal, Messrs. Fairbairn and Co.; for the third
best ditto, small silver Victoria medal, Messrs. Pamplin
and Son. For. pelargoniums, in collection of eight va-
rieties (in 8, iuch pots), large silver Victoria medal, Mr.
Gaines; for the :second beet ditto, large silve Lintsesn
medal, Mr. Westwood; for the third best ditto, small
silver Victoria medal, Mr. E. Hunt; for fancy pelargo-
niums, in collections of eight varieties (8-inch pots),
small silver Victoria medal, Mr. E. E. Hunt; for the
second best ditto, small silver Linnman medal, Mr. West-
wood. For ranunculuses (in collections of 24, and not
less than 18 varieties, to be exhibited in the growers'
stands), small silver Victoria medal, Mr. Parker. For
pinks (in collections of 12 varieties, to be exhibited in
the society's stands, end to be judged off cards), small
silver Victoria medal, 'Mr. Ward; for the second best
ditto, small silver Lineman medal, Mr. Wilmer.
OPEN TO ROTH CLASSES.—For the best specimen
plant, small silver Albert medal. Mr. Colo; for the
second best ditto, bronze medal, Mr. Over; for the third
best ditto, bronze medal, Mr. S. Smith; for the best col-
lection oefruit (four sorts), small silver Victoria medsl,
Mr. Jarvis.
EXTRA PRIZES OFFERED BY MEMBERS.—BY
Pow 11, Eiq. (open to both classes).—For the best 20
specimens of wild flowers, with name and
place of growth
(to be decided according to their beauty, with A view to
their being capable of improvement by cultivation)--
smell silver Liiinean medal, Mr. Clark. By rvicssrs.
and J. Fairbairn, Of -Clapham (to class the first).-.--For
the best six Cape 'heaths (dissimilar species, in 11-inch
pots)—largo silver Victoria model, Mr. Smith. By Mr-
B. Turner, of Slough (to class the first).t—For the best •
pelargoniums, in not larger than 8-inch pots (net fanCY
varieties), sent out since August, 1851—large silver Vic-
toria medal, Mr. R. Robinson. To Gentlemen's-
Gardeners (members only).—For the best 12 roses (dis-
similar). single ft-asses of one stem—small silver Albert
medal, Mr. Reser. For the second best ditto-7-bronze
medal, Mr. Jarvie.
After the flower-show the, concert commenced and
continued until dusk, when the ereption of Etna eves ex-
hibited amidst the applause of the whole • concourse of
visitors. Tho day passed off with great éclat.

DR. SPOHIL—Ifhis eminent composer arrived in
London on Tuesday, and is now superintending the rehearsals
of his great 4vdrk of Faust, which is about to be produced at
the Royal Italian Opera.