The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-04
FLORIDA.
From the Tallahassee Flo

From the Tallahassee Floridian Of July %.
The Hon. w. III. Brockenbroush was nominated,
in democratic Legislative held at the CAPT.
to last evening" the democratic candidate for rep
resentatve to Congress. The proceedings are
crowded out this week, but will be published in an
extra early next week. We learn he received "a
out of 81 votes in the caucus. He was brought for
ward by the members from South and West Flor
ida We predict he will walk over the course. In
point of abilities attainments, and unalnching de-
mocracy, he is surpassed by none in the State. We
can cheerfully rally under him as our standard
bearer in October
The LEoIsLAruRE-The legislature will adjourn
to-day. Next week we shall give synopsis Of the
bills they have passed, and review of the princi-
pal matters of interest that have occurred during
the session.
The Hon. George s. Hawkins, Of Apalachicoa,
has been elected circuit Judge of the western cir
cult, aSd Justice Of the supreme court He is a
lawyer of fine talents and atlainmens, and gentle
manly manners, and will do honor TO the State in
this new sphere Of action. Judge II. deserved this
honor from the hands of the people Of Florida.
During the Seminole war, he commended small
band of Flordians, who, at Alachua, in West Flori-
da, beat thrice their number of savages. He re-
ceived three wounds in the fight, and for some time
his life was despaired Of The battle of Alachua
one of the best, if not the BEST fought during the
whole war; Judge FL. is native of New York.
His father was a lawyer of high standing in that
State, democrat, and, during the war of 1872 was
appointed to colonelcy in the army, in which he
had an elevated character. The late Commodore
Hawkins, OF the Texan navy, distinguished for his
bravery and professional ability, his brother as
is also the gallant Capt Edgar s. Hawkins, Of the
7th regiment u s. army.
The Hon. Thomas Batzell, of this city, was
chosen judge of the middle circuit Being the Sc
Nor judge IN his age, he is chief justice of the
preme court. Thirty-six balotngs were had, but
W. beeve his election m the 10 10
pretty satisfactory to all parties
Our preference was, perhaps, for another gentle
man; but the learning, talents unsullied integrity,
and unprecedented impartiality Of Judge B., cannot
but make his appointment popular one. A large
| majority Of the members from this district were in
his favor; the opposition chiefly from other sec
tons of the State. Mr. B. is a native of Kentucky,
and came to Florida when very young man. He
has won his way to the highest professional station
in his adopted State, against much opposition. He
has earned his honors richly-hravely may he wear
them. He is democrat of pure principles.
The Hon. l. III. Bronson has been elected Judge Of
the eastern circuit and Hon. VIM. Marvin Judge of
the southern. These gentlemen are both democrats
of talents and high standing. They were United
States judges under the territorial regime They
to refer to them more particularly; as having held ju
dcial station here for many years, their reputation
is established, and they well known.
Our talented feilow-townsman, James L. Archer,
esq, has been elected secretary of state. He is
native Of the Palmetto sovereignty; and, enough
to say, he is . noble scion off noble State.
N. p. Bemis, esq, of this city, has been elected
comptroller Of public accounts. Mr.. B. is young
democrat of business habits, and well qualified for
the office.
Hon. Joseph Branch has had bestowed upon him
the important and responsible Office of attorney
eral-by far the most important in the State. We
have confidence that its duties will be fulfilled with
credit to himself and to the State.
Mariana D. Papy, esq, was elected by SO out of
SO votes, clerk of the supreme court. We predict
this election is but an earnest of future promotion,
deserved by integrity, industry, and ability.
The following gentlemen were elected solicitors.
All are excellent appointments:
Western circ,it--J. Caraway Smith,
Middle circuit.-Thos. Jefferson Heir.
Eastern circuit.-Felix G.. Livingston.
Southern circuit.--R F. Brantey. 4
Capt. Benz. Byrd, of this county, elected
treasurer on this morning. A good selection of a
most worthy man.