The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-21
TIE ELECTION IN CONNECTICUT.

The election comes of in Connecticut the first Mon
dAy in April In the face Of many disasters d late in
lie northern States seems like hoping against hope 10
exrss any confidence in the triumph q the democracy IN
Connecticut and yet there is fearless 0utspoken and
confident tome pervading democratic journals in that
STATE which does inspire with degree Of conf
aepce The result in New Hampshire not to have
discouraged our friends ON the contrary the New Haven
Register refers 10 that result and il in the
following hupyaut tone
Had the democrats Of the Granite State been well
united as the democrats Of Connecticut and the wings
a. much divided there they here the victory would
the other side Connecticut has il in her
power to make the gallant stand OF all the New England
States against this know nothing intolerance The Hndoo
can be routed orse foot and aragoon the first Mon
day Of April if AL do their duty The democratic party II
Connecticut better united than and there
are thousands Of old opponents who win bow
the Hindoo idol We say friends be resolute keep
steady the work for less than three more
been for the last three and the Idol viii be anfnly
overthrow"
The Register the congressional nominations
in three of The districts as follows:
The democratic convention ur the nomination IL mem
ner Of Congress for this district which in this city
aay very fully attended and the best spirit prevailed
Il was really refreshing the spirit evnoed maintain
the sscendency Of democratic principles and the confidence
felt their permaneDce and We had intended
give day full report Of the proceedings but find
possible DR. Reynoid Eebb Of Madison presided assisted
by Wu Durnnd, A. l. Kidson, r. G. Phelps W m Palmer
n and JOHN Haskell vice presidents and Charles Atwa-
ter jr and s. L. Warner as secretaries.
The result Of the first formal ballot showed that SAM
Arnold , esq, had 40 Of "a rotes ana was then de-
clared unanimously nominated We have known Mr. Arnold
since have beer in political e and can vuuch for
his steady adherence to- and active efforts for the welfare
and Of the democratic party He is substantial
business man, Of sound Judgment aable manners and with
gut being violent politician, eminsnty reliable demo
lrai o. sounder adgment and general intelligence
ve not in the diEtric We pledge Tim the hearty support
u the democrats Of New Haven county and will DO part
towards his election.
FERsT coNGREssoNAL pIsTRIcr.The democrats az the
hst congressional district yesterday rendered Hon James
T. Pratt unanimous nomination for reelection On the
Informal ballot he had nearly every vote Gen ~ a de-
serving the hearty support Of only every ercra but
every candid and patriotic eector the district No man
could be attentive the duties of bis position a.
member d Congress- and democrat could be found who "A
more alive 70 the interests and principles Of the democratic
party o. prompt in their rindication than james T.
Fztt We hope and believe that he win triumphauv
sustAinsa At the ballot boxes
t0tEEH uI-1Ers.H iliiam H. Noble ESQ.,. of bridgeport
tb Democratic nominee FOR Congress fourth district
~ y ha always been firm and enthusiastic democrat and
deserves web q his friend H. LAWYER 81 ability and
wi make useful member Of Congress. We understand
tha William y. Burial declined the nomination