The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-10-03
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

The democracy of the third district of New Jersey have
nominated Garnet B. Adrian for Congress The conven-
ton attracted immense Of enthusiastic dem
ocrats and addressed at considerable length by Mr.
Adrian. In the course of his remarks Mr.. A. said
Gone word further, fellow citizens, In regard to this all
absorbing question Of slavery of which the present po
tical agitation and danger have arisen. There gross
on respecting the views and action of the
democratic party this subject in favor of the
of slavery and has but it takes the
SAFE distinct and constitutional ground that the institution
of slavery is local and domestic in its character and
which the people of each State and Territory ought have
the exclusive control The people of New Jersey exercise
for themselves their rights respecting slavery and abolished
it without the action of Congress, for Congress had
power the matter SO in regard to the people of Kansas
let them decide this question Of slavery for themselves just
have DONE In permitting them TO do they merely
exercising the great right Of sgovement which belongs
to them of which Congress power earth has
right deprive them This the doctrine of the demo-
cratic pary-the doctrine of selfgovernment, which,
overhrown ubvers the very foundation principles which
our glorious fabric of American freedom rests.
"And, in conclusion, would earnestly entreat you to
rally in defence of the great principles of cons
tutona liberty and may constitution and Union be
served unmpaired till the latest time, and may glorious
fagbrght with thrtyone conseationseyer continue to
wave proudly in the breeze"
John Van Nortwick is the democratic candidate in the
third district, Illinois. The Chicago Times says:
With Mr. Van Nortwick, the confident
We know the great personal strength of
candidate His will lose vote to the State
tona ticket will add to its strength and value public
estimation Known personally to almost every in Kane,
De Kalb Whitesdes and Lee counties he will there
mand that which his opponent will lackhe universal
probation Of all parties.
Mr Van Nortwick we need scarcely add occupies the
same political platform which stand Buchanan and Brock
inridge Richardson and the State ticket We know that
generally believed outside of party that that platform
does not meet approval of tins district But having OBJ
tanned candidate from whom personal considerations will
not draw VOTE enter the canvass have sad,
fdent Of success
The Times further says-and we give the extract to
show the unbounded feeling of confidence which ami
mates the democracy Of Illinois
The majority two years ago against the democratic
candidate for Congress in this district eight thousand
nine hundred The odds lock fearful but knowing
do what can will be done by the democracy of the dis
trct in November say confidently that look for Mr.
Van Nortwicks election.
Let our friends go to work. Let be known every pre-
cnc that the choice for Congress Is between Van Nortwck
and the aboonst Farnsworh and the result cannot be
doubted"
In the tenth district Pennsylvania the democrats have
nominated Col Henry G. Eyer for Congress. The Sny-
der County Journal says
Our readers doubt all aware that this gentleman
is the regular nominee Of the democratic party for represent
alive Of the tenth congressional district Mr. Eyer man
of character and taentsan honest true,
and straightforward democrats man Of good Judgment
clear comprehension and in every respect qualified to I'LL
this Office with honor to himself and satisfaction to
his constituents Contingencies which almost certain to
during the next session of Congress can only be met
with safety by placing in the councils OF the nation men oil
firm and unwaverng ntegritysuch will not for the sake
of party predictions from motives Of sefaggran
diuement yield too willing consent to measures which, II
consummae would compromise the and prosperity
OF the country Mr. Eyer devoted TO the perpetuaton
hal and We united
support all who truly the friends Of this glorious
federacy."