The Washington union., 1858-03-06

Joshua IL laws, La ft"IFrHi"N-
william A. Linn So. Louis Missouri reappointed
xavsL
c C. Rorinson, district OF Norfolk and Portsmouth,
Virginia rcappcinted
THE DEMOCRACY OF PENNSYLVANIA THE
HARRISBURG CONVENTION.
The triumph Of the democracy of Pennsylvania
as eyinoed in the sitting State convention Harris
burg over disafeciion is Of singular significance and
force 1t was in Pennsylvania that the standard of
rebellion WAS first raised 1t was in Pennsylvania
that little band Of agtators and alarmsis assail-
ed with bitter anmosity, the President Of the Uni
ted Statcs--tlie who for quarter of a century
has stood by that noble old democracy who has
never filtered IN his faith fssled 10 his devo-
ton, and who, elevated to the FIRST Office in the
world chiefly, may say, through the steadfast de-
voton of his fellcw-citizens at home. gave to the
great measure Of peace which now before Congress
the whole weight Of his name and character. For
this, he was ruthlessy assaed in his own State and
is now trinmphantly yindicated TIE almost runan-
imous action Of the democratic representatives
at Harrisburg proves how truly the President
is appreciated by his people, how faithful they
are to him and TO the principles of the noble old
party which elevated him to the position he occu-
pies We have never doubted the triumph of the
man and the Amidst the storm Of detraction
Misrepresentation, and abuse which have followed
Mr.. Buchanan nron the question before the coun
his integrity. ability, and devotion to the Union.
which no malice could effect, and no intrigue
and deception impair Doubtful friends might fal-
ter, towards might desert, ambition might whisper
words of treason and rcbellion but the old guard of
the democracy would stand by their leader and their
coiors and when the hour of battle comes again
victory viii reward their devotion and perch upon
their worn and tattered banners.
We congratulate the democracy of the whole
Union congratulate the President, upon the re-
suits of the deliberations Of the people of his own
State upon the great issue before the country
The people of New York too, moved by gene
and patriotic purpose have assembled by thou
sands mark their fidelity to the Of the Union,
to the cause of Justice, and say the President
Well done. thou good and faithful servant Misled
for day by false prophets or bewildered by food
of Misrepresentation, proceeding from those in
whom they had confded. the public Judgment
paIayzcd for the moment, but only 10 gain addition
al force and TO mpart it additional determination
and resolution
THE GREAT MEETING AT TAMMANY HALL. NEW
YORK
The meeting al Tsmmany Hall ON Thursday even
ing, the anniversary Of the Inauguration Of James
BHchanan- was perhaps the most numerous and solid
demonstration made in this country to sustain
any administration. In Numbers, respectability, tai
ent wealth, and earnest enihusiasln--in body and
soul-it was demonstration which cannot fail
TO strike terror into The ranks of the opposition
and impart rigor and strength to the friends of
an honest government Of the country. The Times
says il was all that The friends of the adinisira-
uen could desire" sas a demonstration in favor Of
Mr.. Buchsraaa's Kansas policy 1t Was addressed
BY Hon IoiIn A. Dix the president Of the meeting
Hen. John Van Buren, Hon Robert McLane, and
Hon. John ccchrane, in speeches OF singular fervor
ability and force.
New York and Pennsylyana, the great States OF
the North. coming up to the support Of the adj
ministration in solid union The work goes braveIy
on!
Mr. Hale Of New Hampshire, is spending the pres
ent week at home, aud absent frcfn his seat in the
Senate. The election i'm that Stale occurs on Tues
day next, and as Amos Tuck once a frce-soil mem
ber of the House, and Thomas NJ Edwards an old
whig of keene county, are candidates for the SEN
ate il becomes Mr. Hale TO be looking after his in
terests IF New Hampshire intends hereafter to he
reprcxented ny abolition senator's shall regret II
should lack Hale he superseded n little nonsense
and then il rclished by the wisest men, and
Hale may always be counted en in emergency for
his contribution Of nonsense. In the time his
rival for the republican leadership in the Senate is
eelipsing Mr.. Haes preiensons by his late effort,
and appears again as the champion Of that party.
We advise him 10 hasten hack that he may look to
bis interests here.
hp,AsA--The republican Stat~ convention cf indi-
ana, which met the 9Th instant mse the following
nominations
tcr l"dges d the supreme court. Horsc. y Hhilc. A.
W ti~ndricks, Simon Ysnds~ and W n tiriswoh for
siirn~y gersr~l W r Otto fr stste treasurer John
~ Hsrkr. fu ansitor, -l- Isnvp for secretary ~
state, A. fsaie nr Superintendent 81 public instrsc-
tim, John Young