The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-23


tgnee, as the pages of its eventul history frequently
show But this jumping by the Massachusetts, conyen-
ton at one single leap from the wing camp the aboli
ton trenches TOO much for the nerves OF our neigh
bors They whsperingy enter gentle cayeat and sigh
ngy intimate that what may be considered sound wing
doctrine by the national brethren of the Atlantic border
north of Hudson river must be regarded heerodox by
the national brethren of the Atlantic border south of that
noble stream.
1t not our present purpose to call in question the
thodoxy the northern southern wings of the ma
tona whg church. Our object is simply to state facts
partly to aid the efforts Of the future political historian of
the country and partly render slight assistance TO
Mr. Farley in the difficult and delicate situation in which
he is placed by organic change of his party He
must readily perceive that member of the northern
national whg party he cordially and consistently
spond in the affirmative the Belfast queris,s and hail
the committee the convention and their constituents not
merely friends but as brethren and co-laborers in
common war against the Union, the constitution, and the
laws Has not the Boston edict gone forth?
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS IN PHILADELPHIA.
The democratic primary election for nominations for
congressional candidates held in Philadelphia on
Monday evening last, with the following result;
First distrct-Thomas +. Florence
Second distrct-John Hamilton, jr
Third disrict--James Landy
Fourth district--Henry NJ. Phillips.
The present members from the third and fourth districts
Hon. John Robins, r, and Hon. W. II. Witte, were not
candidates reelection The ticket it now stands is
unexceponable and cannot fail feel assured receive
the cordial and united support of the democracy of the
new consolidated city of Philadelphia.
The Pennsyvanian of yesterday morning thus speaks of
the election and the ticket
he election last night for candidates to be supported by
the democratic party the election in October next WAS
conducted with than ordinary spirit The democrats
everywhere exhibited zeal and determination which speaks
well for our cause the ensuing election So far from the
defeat in having discouraged gallant and noble par
ty has, the contrary, stimulated every member 10
more vigorous excrton for success Not man with who
we conversed felt that the unconquerable democracy
would wipe out disgrace attending recent defeat
drought about by the most consummate treachey ana
again rear our ao puged of the treason which tar
nshed it.
all true en- free from the faint of nothngism and Of
known integrity and intelligence We graed to learn
that our faithful representative Congress from the first DIS
trc Co Thomas Forence went over the course without
competitor The attempt to bring out nothing can
ddae against him met with such stern defiance by the de-
of that district that the threat all that could be
effected At every poll there band Of Spartans thor
oughy organized for the OCCASION who were prepared TO
challenge and resist every offering to vote who was
pected belong that raitoous body OF men called know
nothnes Finding opportunity to degrade the democratic
party down to the condition the wing party whose ogan
cation they have usuped these skukng maraudcrs caked
back to their lodges with the normaoS that the democratic
party was well organized for their tratorous designs
and ready into execution resistance to the last
degree Colonel Florence left therefore, without
petitor Veil has he deserved this mark of esteem. The
mechanics aborng of the first district have never
had devoted public servant Since he has represent
ed their district his energy and have secured
them large share of the public work. and with his reelec-
tion which may almost be considered matter of certainty
his efforts and his in their behalf win be greatly in
creased.
In the second district talented and respected fellow
citizen John Hamilton r esq., received the nomination
whether he had any opposition, but believe
not Mr. Hamilton is lawyer of standing at our bar For
shorime he assistap prosecuting attorney OF Pha
depha county in which capacity be attracted more than
ordinary notice for the ccarneSs OF his perception ana the
ypor his intellect He has filed many posts OF honor IN the
ranks and probably has done much good
vice as any of his age He popular man with all
classes fair chance of election in the strong
hold Of whggery If elected he will make his mark in Con-
gress.
ain the third district. James Iandy esq, obtained the
nomination for Congress without opposition In all the
struggles of the democracy for past Mr. andy
has taken conspicuous part without ering to consider
whether defeat YVES TO attend his efforts His NOM
nation but give satisfaction to the whole party in the
bird district and his election certain in October
In the fourth district, Henry NJ Phillips, esq, obtained
the nomination oyer Charles W. Carrgan esq., and Colonel
William English The contest in this district of the most
spirited character Each of the competitors has occupied
large space in the public eye democratic orators and
Mr. Phillips is leading member of the Philadelphia bar
His voice many time rallied the democracy to battle
and as he be elected in this sterling democratic district
his career Congress will reflect the highest credit upon his
party while it adds to his already weestabsbed character
for penetration and useiuness?"