Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-24
From the Pennsylvania OF Tuesday
The Election last Night.

Ihe'election last night for candidates to be
supported by the democratic party at the cleo
ton in October next was conducted with more
than ordinary spirit The democrats every
where exhibited zeal and determination
which speak well for our cause at the ensuing
election. So far from the defeat in June hay-
ing discouraged our gallant and noble party,
it has on the contrary stimulated every mem.
Der to more vigorous exertion for success.
Not man with whom we conversed but felt
that the unconquerable democracy would wipe
out the disgrace attending our recent defeat
drought about by the most consummate treach.
ery) and again rear our banner alolt purged OF
the treason which furnished it.
The candidates nominated, as far as we have
heard, are all true men, free from the faint OF
know-nothingism, and of known integrity and
intelligence. We are gratifed to learn that
our faithful representative in Congress from
the first district (Col. Thomas b. Florence, J
went over the course without competitor.
The attempt to bring out know-nothing can.
didate against him was met with such stern
defiance by the democracy of that district, that
the threat was all that could be effected. At
every poll there was a band Of spartans, tho
roughly organized for the occasion, who were
prepared to challenge and resist every person
Offering to vote who was suspected to belong
to that traitorous body of men called know
nothings.
Finding no opportunity to degrade the de-
mocratic party down to the condition of the
whig party, whose organization they have
usurped, these skulking marauders sneaked
back to their lodges with the information that
the democratic party was too well organized
Tor their traitorous designs, and were ready to
carry INTO execution resistance to the last de-
gree. Colonel Florence was left, therefore,
without competitor. Well has he deserved
this mark of esteem. The mechanics and la
boring men of the first district have never had
more devoted servant. Since he has repre-
scented their district, his energy and persever-
ance has secured them large share ofthe pub.
lie work, and with his reelection which NAV
almost be considered matter of certainty. his
efforts and his success in their behalf will be
greatly increased.
In the second district, our talented and re-
spected fellow-citizen, John Hamilton. IT.. esq.
received the nomination. We have not heard
whether he had any opposition, but believe not
Mr.. Hamilton is lawyer of standing at our
bar. For short time he was assistant prose
cutting attorney of Philadelphia county, in which
capacity he attracted more than ordinary no.
tice for the clearness of his perception, and the
vigor of his intellect. He has filled many posts
OF honor in the democratic ranks, and probably
has done as much good service as any man of
his age He is popular man with all classes.
and has fair chance of election even in the
strong hold of whiggery. If elected he will
make his mark in Congress.
In third district, James Landy. esq oh.
tanned the nomination for Congress without
opposition. In all the struggles of the democ-
racy for many years past, Mr.. Landy has taken
conspicuous part, without faltering to con-
slider whether success or defeat was to attend his
efforts. His nomination cannot but give salts.
faction to the whole party in the third district
and his election is certain in October next
In the fourth district, Henry NJ. Phillips.
esq, obtained the nomination over Charles w.
Carrigan, esq, and Colonel William ENGLISH.
The contest in this district was of the most
spirited character. Each of the connections
have occupied large space in the public eve.
as democratic orators, and Mr.. Phillips is a
leading member of the Philadelphia bar. His
voice has many a time rallied the democracy
to battle, and as he must be elected in this
sterling democratic district, his career in Con.
gress will reflect the highest credit upon his
party, while it adds to his already well estab-
lished character for penetration and useful.
ness.
The candidate of our party for senator, as
indicated by the returns last night, is n. B.
Browne, esq. Mr.. Browne is too well known
to the community to need an endorsement at
our hands. His talents are Of the highest or
der. and his legislative capacity was displayed
while president Of the board of commissioners
of West Philadelphia, in marked and salts.
factory manner AS member of the consoli-
dation committee, he won the esteem Of every
gentleman connected with that highly intelli-
gent body of men. His character is above sus.
picion, not only as democrat, but as q man
of the sternest integrity. Inaexible in his own
principles, he will neither countenance nor en-.
courage the slightest deviation from the path of
rectitude in others with whom it will be his lot
to associate. To doubt his election over n man
like Samuel G. Hamilton, would be to insult
the intelligence Of the people of the county of
Philadelphia, while it would greatly detract
from their morality aud sense of propriety.