The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-09
Hon. George 4 Pugh.

We must again congratulate the democracy OF Ohio
upon the fortunate termination OF their senatorial
test In every section Of The State, il Judge by
The tone OF the democratic press The acquiescence Of the
party reaches entire unanmiiy whilst there enthu
sasm and satisfaction rarely produced by such event
As the senator elect resides in Cincinnati, We have
thought that our readers would be pleased the es
mate placed upon him by that sterling and able demo
cratic iournal-the Cincinnati Enquirer Here il is
s.One OF the exciting aud proacted eanvasses for
United States known in Ohio has length
brought termination The eighth ballot OF me
legislative Columbus last evening resulted IA inc
nomination George E. Pugh. OF this eityhe receiving
iy-four woes. six than for choice
This is, indeed, crediiabie selection and we con-
graduate democratic friends upon the auspcions tern
nation OF the senatorial struggle Here Ia Hamilton
~ and throughout The State, where MIR Pngh Is known,
hardly necessary speak of bis superior qualifications
for generally admitted that his talents of the
ORDER and entirely safe in making the prediction
that will be able and distinguished member Of the
United States Senate.
although yet early manhood be has attained high
reputation q lawyer and democratic politician, and Tor
number Of has stood in the front rank Of our public
His nomination &c the Senate at the age of 81
compliment which has been rarely paid any individual
in this country but truly say, IN this instance IL
has been well deserved. if the most promising talents
spotted private and devoted and efficient service
ranks OF the democratic party claims for that
disiincsion In every political since lSis Mr..
Pngh's CLOG voice has been heard rayng the demo
the polls with great effect; for speak
from the Iosun, do not believe he has superior
ia the Stale.
al the period named, Mr.. Pugh representative
from this county the State legislature and il devoved
upon him protest in indignant language against the
rage which whig legislature had been gnily OF in seek
ing dsianchse county Of ts representation an that
body, which he did with vigor and ability thar could
have been surpassed, and which Immediately him
distinguished position in the Of the parry. 10 1851
be elected aoney general Of ae State by something
like 5000 majority, rnnnng ahead, believe. Of his
sociaies upon the ticket
To his hosts OF friends In this county, who prise the
OF democracy, the Of his nomination for the
senate viii inspire unbounded satisfaction The Hsmil-
ton comfy delegation have their ballots for him upon
every trial since session commenced with entire
nmiu and The choice be peculiarly gratifying TO
,ber feelings Once Ohio be represented by
in The United States Senate and the voice Of her
democracy viii BE- again hes I'd in that body.
Tue abSiioIsf Chase, is 10. be succeeded BY
and the national principles Of the party
and The mantle which by William Allen has
fallen upon who VIII well sustain thai hsh distinction
Mr. Posh goes the Senale under the hsppies auspices
and csnno, fan or himself Washington national
rsputnfior