The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-17
[rrom our regular correspondent
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l6, le4

PHLADELPHIA, Oct Is, lS45,
The news from the interior counties continues to
come in most cheeringly. We shall have beth
branches Of the legislature by heavy majorities We
have gained representative each in Cumberland
and Dauphin; and the probabilities are, that we
shall gain another in Franklin, and probably two
in Bedford. Last year, in the house, we had
majority of four votes, and in the senate eleven but
the democratic senator's going out had been elected
under former superintendent bill; and, IN conse-
quence, we must expect TO lose in districts that have
been changed by the addition of wing, or the sub
traction Of democratic counties. The retiring SEN
ators were nearly all democrats, and of course, in
the most favorable aspect, our majority IN the SEN
ate must be reduced; but we shall have sufficient
for all useful purposes. In the house our majority
will be quite large--as we have already gained zen
members, with prospect offurther gains We shall
probably lose in one or two counties, where our
friends are divided; but the clear gain will be large
and decisive. Mr. Burns, the democratic candidate
for canal commissioner il elected by an overwhelm-
ing majority.
Our city and county ticket is elected by majori-
ties ranging from six to nine hundred The county
ticket prevails by over twelve hundred of ma
jority.
schuylkil! county gives democratic majority of
Old Berks has gone as usual, although, believe,
one ofour candidates for assembly is defeated by
volunteer. III ssf 8&fgL
Dauphin county, heretofore strongly wing, gives
Mr.. Burns, the candidate for canal Commissioners, a
majority. YE
The news of the failure of crops in Europe is
abundanily confirmed by the Great Britain. Flour,
in consequence is rising, and the prospects OF the
farmer greatly frightened; while trade, in all its de-
partments, will receive new impetus from the in
creased value Of agricultural products. This is
most important piece of information.
A series Of extensive forgeries was discovered on
Tuesday, and the perpetrator turns out TO be a
Quaker merchant in South Second street. of hereto
fore unsupported integrity and high standing. The
whole amount of fergeries, up to this date, is
tanned to be SOL 900; while the other liabilities Of
the forger are declared to be no less than $4,000
Three Of our banks have suffered considerably by
this transaction. The forger cannot be found.
The question now generally asked is, "What
will become Of the nativesi" Their party is pros
trated; and their leaders will realize, in short
time, the difference between working with faction
without Office or the chance of Office, and directing
the affairs of successful and conquering party;
and nothing will so certainly induce them to leave
il. The rank and file will gradually be absorbed in
the two great parties from which they came, and, IN
a short time, it will be hard to find man who will
acknowledge that he ever belonged 10 the natives.
The democrats have this county now completely in
their power; and they will no doubt leave no exer
tons unried to reclaim the erring voters and 70
establish irmer than ever the foundations of their
former ascendency Of the native American news
papers printed in this city, all will give up the
ghost--save, possibly, the Sun, which will shine a
little longer, on account of having more extensive
patronage than the rest. am told that the expend-
lures Of the party at the late election were, and
their liabilities must also be, very
great; and a gentleman assured me that there is
some doubt whether their debts can be paid. They
had more electioneerers at the polls on Tuesday
they had more musicians, banners, and horses and
the two other parties combined and
they certainly excellcd all others in Boosting Of the
victory they were sure of achieving. They have
not only lost the tempting prizes for which they
were struggling, but they will now be called upon
to perform the most unpleasant duty of all-and
that is, the payment Of any number Of unwelcome
bills.
Miss Dclcy, the young English prima donna,
with Messrs. Gardner and Brough, are now playing
al The Chestnut street theatre, to good houses.
perceive that Burton has added the charming Miss
Fisher to his company at the Arch-street theatre;
and also that he is reaping large profits from that
Marshall is quite successful at the
Walnut, with his excellent company.
This 10 fine clear October day, quite cool enough
for FIRE, and to warn US Of the approach of winter
The gay dresses Of the ladies', and their beautiful
faces and forms, make Chestnut street wonderfully
attractive every afternoon.