The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-07


other routes will be laid as soon as possible; ard It
expected that the whole enterprise will be pushed
forward with renewed energy in the ensuing spring
and summer. Mr., o'Reily has ordered new
description Of wire, plated, or wound--making a
line not only thicker but stronger and acting as
more eectnal security against the attacks OF those
mlsereants who sometimes lay violent and cowardly
hands upon this noble Improvement Results of A
vast and unimsginable kind may be expected from
continuous line OF this elegraph-circling in all
qassNers and connecting as with the most distant
ana interesting regions tis indeed, worthy Of the
protection and patronage, not only of the people
put OF the government, and il is 10 be fondly hoped
| that the latter will not wait much longer before
exiening us fostering arm this magnificent ell
,erpnse.
We have news this morning Of the democratic Stnts
convention which assembled at Harrishnrgb an
Wednesday, the 4th instant for The mn
pose OF nominating democratic candidate fnr
canal commissioner. The convention was full
nearly every county being represented, and the pro-
ceedngs were distinguished by great harmony and
enthusiasm, especially when contfasted with the
predictions Of our enemies that we were TO be diy.-
ded aud rent by feuds and intrigues. General Wm.
L. Rogers, Of Bucks county, wellknown demo-
crat, aud former speaker OF our State Senate, Was
chosen temporary chairman; and ailer the creden-
als OF the delegates had been presented, and several
contested seats decided upon their merits, the COM
mitee appointed TO select officers for the permanent
organization Of the convention reported. Hon. Ben
amin Champneys, Of Lancaster county, a gentle
man OF eminent talents, and distinguished as one of
the purest OF public men, was chosen president
with twenty-five vice presidents and ten secretaries
Several efforts then made TO adopt resolutions
in favor of new man for canal commissioner, and
to carry out the doctrine Of term and all were
defeated by votes ranging from twenty to eighty
eight. A vote was then taken on the main business
of the convention, and resulted in the selection Of
VIM. b. Foster, jr, esq, the president Of the pres-
ent board, by large majority, receiving on the fret
ballot elghty-three votes out Of one hundred and
twenty. seven cast. II second ballot had occurred
his vote would have been still heavier as there were
several other counties which were known or in
structed to go for him IN such event. Mr.. Fos-
ter is Of the best and most efficient officers in
our State, and has made troops Of friends by his
mild and amiabe department, and his activity and
energy as u commissioner. He will be triumphant.
ly elected. The natives have nominated Captain
Morton for the same Office, and the wings will me-;
on Monday next, when, It is presumed, they will
lect Mr Trego, Of this city, their candidate. Al
last accounts the democratic convention had not yet
adjourned. IL is believed they met yesterday after
for the purpose Of adopting such resolutions az
will express the wishes of democratic Pennsylvana
on the leading questions. | have no doubt these
will be in the proper tone, and Of course they will
appear in the Union
The weather to-day portends rain. 1t is lowering
and cloudy, although mild and warm. southerly
wind, accompanied by rain, would be fearfuy de-
structive in its effects.
The news by the Toronto has produced an excel
lent effect upon our cotton and stock sales State
fves sold yesterday at S72 an advance Of 2; and in
most other varieties Of securities there was also an
evident improvement and activity.