The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-26
THE PHILADELPHIA NOMINATIONS FOR
CONGRESS-
(From the Pennsyivanian, August 25ih !

In the first district, Hon. Thomas b. Florence re-
nominated by vote which almost amounted TO the
unanimous action of the convention. This is well
mered compliment to true and unfalering democrat
ind most devoted public servant. Col Forence's
in Congress may be justly pointed to example
for legislators He has been faithful to the cardinal
principles of the party at all times and under all crcum
stances II matter of doubt to where Col
Florence would be found when the day of contest came
He for the party for its well understood principles
for its organization and for the who its repre-
senativcs He followed principles with steady step and
purpose unyiedng as fate. Such being his devotion
to the democratic party it is marvel that he has been
r,endorsed by his attached constituents for whose well
fare he has devoted many years of his life. Colonel
Florence viii be reelected by most decided majority
The nomination of George II. Martin, esq, in the
second district, is well received in all quarters. Mr..
Martin is merchant widely known in our city and
throughout the State He is practically acquainted with
the real wants Of the people Of his district and his pac
cal turn of mind and long experience qualify him. in
eminent degree to represent mercantile constituency in
the councils of the nation In all the dark days through
which the party has passed. Mr.. Martin faered
hesated in his party attachment. During the bank
excitement in the midst of the fierce struggle against
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, and indeed in all those times which
test the principles of men, Mr. Martin proved his faith
by acts, which cannot be questioned. At this time he
stands with the national democratic organization of the
country by the side of James Buchanan and all those
party who struggling for the success of those
great measures which to the rights of the
States and thus preserve the Union and hence is fully
the party. Mr. Martin will command most overwhem-
ing vote in his district.
Hon. James Landy has again been placed in nomina-
ton in the third district. This gentleman, by close
attention to the duties of his station, firm adherence
the principles of the party and unsued integrity of
character has high place in the regards of his
constituency Mr. ndy brings to the discharge of the
duties Of his station an active nquring mind great in
dustry and xedness of purpose which enables him to
reach object where most would full During
the past session of Congress, though young member
Mr.. Landy was not without influence in the House. an
influence by steady adherence to principles and the
exhibition of those traits which mark the honest safe and
prudent legislator His constituents have endorsed his
in the past and they to give him opport-
mites in the Thirty sixth Congress to still further dis
tngush himself
their appreciation Of the services of Hon. Henry NJ
Phillips by again choosing him their candidate for
election to the Office he now holds. This gentleman
held honorable position during the past session Of
Congress and gave to the different distinctive measures
Of the national administration the support Of his voice
and vote. His denomination is gratifying assurance
that the democracy Of the fourth district are still close
the landmarks Of the party, and will not desert pab
lie servant who supported the national administration
against open foes and treachcrois friends.
The nominations such we can heartily commend
to the party in each congressional district and they all
can be carried if the democracy will 60 to work in
est Let union, harmony, and action be the word and
all will be we'll.