Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-02

The PennsyIvania Election.


In regard to the Pennsylvania election, the Phil
adelphia North american says:
"The result Of the late election in Philadelphia
turns out to be more disastrous than at first ap-
peared. Both branches of the City Councils have
fallen into the hands of the Democrats by bare ma
jorities, carrying with them the various depart
ments of the city government The same party
carry ten out of seventeen members Of Assembly
from the city. and a Senator; and the msjsrity Of
Thompson (PeOpe's1 for sheriff "a small that the
army vote Is said to swamp it"
Upon this the Albany Argus remarks:
= "The press Of New York and Philadelphia is 81,
lent in regard to these facts The telegraph has
been silent also, and the public not permitted to
know that the Republican party has been disas-
v9te Of the State shows Democratic majority, and
aid that the soldiers in camp have cast majority
of 10 600 for the Democratic ticket.
ave do not know how true this Is; but the silence
of the Administration press confirms this view of
the result The Republican press Of Pennsylvania
is too prchigate in purpose and too rash IN asser>
tons foregO the pleasure of Boosting its success
in bipartisan conflict, if it had achieved one"
European POwersaud the Confederation
Ion y the long and well known special CORES
poadent of TIE Baltimore Sun, says:
Pie sensitiveuess of capital and commerce has
been greatly excited by the occurrences OF the last
week. II Is now apprehended that there Is more
reason for the belief entertained by the Confederate
States that they will be recognized by foreign pow
ers than has beea supposed. Would they have sent
such embassies as they have now dOne to Europe
without some assurance against the modification Of
non reception
The reported conference between the Govern
ments of England and France in regard to Ameri
can affairs may have resulted in an invitation to
the Confederate Government 70 present propositions
for recognition, free trade and protection. Powers
that have allied themselves for aVowed Intervention
in Mexico woald not scruple to interfere in cur
affairs also if their interest could be promoted by
It, Besides, this country cannot, like Mexico, in
dulge in a civil war without disturbing the
commerce. and perhaps, the peace Of
Eurupe In fact it is of the utmost impor-
lance to England and France that the disturbances
in this country should cease.
Some of the New York journals depreeate q war
with England or France, pronounce that the United
States cannot afford it and therefore, propose that
it be avoided by quiet submission to their demands
others again second Mr. Stewards recommendation
for timely preparation The Executive Government
has, in fact, and evoweily, had eye in these
warlke preparations the last six months, to dangers
from abroad as well as at home.
As the danger does not admit Of much delay, it is
proposed by some TO defend New York city b. lines
Of earthwOrcs across Long Island and also at other
points, by the aid of which the militia may repel
attack by land while the forts and tier batteries
guard the entrance to the harbor from ships of war
If anything is really to be done for the defence Of
eastern ports and harbors it should be done before
next spring, for by that time if at all foreign inter
ventiOn may be expected.