The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-22

The Norfolk CVa) Argus Of the 18th thus speaks Of
the Organization Of the democracy at that point
Hon. William D. Bishop, Of Connecticut, has taken
the stump in his district, and the paPers say he is we'll
received by tho people.
The democrats of Henrico county, Virginia, have de-
clarcd for a congressional convention - be held on tho
l4th of April.
james M. Quarles, of Montgomery county, Tenn, has
b. n nominated for Congress by the OPT osiuon, in place
Of Hon. Y. X. zollicoheT, the latter gentlemen having
declined.
The Louisville Courier Of the 18th says ''TeInoleon
Cravens, esq, has Written a letter in which he with
draws his name from consideration in connexion with the
selection of a proper candidate for Congress in the fourth
congressional district OF Kentucky.
The fredericksburg (ya) Recorder, of the 18th, allu-
ding 10 the contest between Messrs. smith, shsckeliord,
and Thomas for Congress, says it is convinced that a con
vention ia that district is now an absolute necessity for
the purpose of securing harmony in the Democratic
party.
The L~ynchburg tVal Republican, speaking of Mr.. Bo-
cock constituents, says
'They are not only for Mr.. P9rock's reelection. but
VII return him 70 Congfass by a majo4-ty unpre sedentiy
large"
The Philadelphia Area rs of the 2ist says
"Ine democracy of Bristol borough, Bucks county,
cal led the election for borough officers, on Friday lest,
by a brge majority. We were beaten in this borough at
the last Stat, election by f ty majority. A. L. Packer,
esq, WIS elected chief burgess by a vote of 262-fis
competition, Mr.. Gilbert Tom'inson, OPP )sition, receiving
100"
The Mobile N,a.) Register. abiding to Hon. j. F.
DowdelI, says
ave obselv We by the Chambers Tribune that n strong
effort Is being ms ie to induce this distinguished gentle
mon TO withdraw his defamation of forther service IN
Congress. We last the eifo,a may be successful. 1t y
no Sis~r1ragement to any of the representatives, which
tbs State has sent to Cong sess within the last ten years
| to fqy that not one of them has affirmed to higher DIS
tinction, or is more entitled to the unstiated appreciation
OF hs constituents, than NJ. Dowdell. The destiny of
the COUNT for veal or woe, and perhaps for all tine,
VIII be committed to the next Congress, and we can Ill
spare such soldiers from the arena as NJ. Dowdell,"
The Bridgeport Conn Farmer Of the 18th thus asks
where the money has gone:
"The republican leaders are greatly worried at the ex-
posture of their lavish expenditures. They cannot ac-
! count for nearly half II million of public money which
haas been recklessly spent. The tax payers would like to
know where this sum has gone but as yet they have
mot got any light on the subject"
The Hartford Comm Daily Post, speaking of Hon.
Samuel Arnold, renominated for Congress, says
1.-THE unremittiug efforts which are being made by the
opposition press in the second district, and, in fact,
throughout the State, TO maiign the public character oi
the gentleman whose name heads this article, arc in
themselves conclusive proofs of the fear with which, as a
rival candidate, he is regarded 1t IS, CT course, high
| game which calls for the expenditure OF 30 much ommu-
| milton. We do not wonder. The Hon Samuel Arnold
is too favorably known among the constituency of rs
district, and IS too securely established in their affections,
to permit of hs csc ping at the hands Of his political
opponents the personal inyectiye and abuse, which they
usially employ in lieu of argument.
The Elizabeth City N. CO Pioneer, abiding to tho
services in Congress Of Hon. III. NJ. Shaw, of that State,
says:
.tThe first district has never had q representative
more deservedly popular than the present, he hay ng
fulfilled his duties with fidelity to his country, his party
and his friends. We have yet Z, hear the first word OF
complaint { om any man at his congressional course
Not a vote have they attacked, and fiend or foe they
accord to HIN the high credit of being d faithful, atten
tive, obliging, and Industrious representative"