The Daily Union

From the Pennsylvanian.

The War and the Administration sustained,

The election of Samuel A. Bridges, esq., to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Hornbeck, the late opposition member, in the 6th district, is not only a gain of one vote for the democratic party in Congress, but a distinct, unequivocal, and powerful expression in favor of the war. We claim it as a glorious result, because the democrats went into the contest under some highly discouraging circumstances. Mr. Bridges, competent, amiable, able, and honest, was selected from a number of competitors, each of whom felt mutually anxious for the nomination, and each of whom had many friends who shared his disappointment. This fact, and intelligence received before the election, led us to fear the worst. Mr. Trexler, the federal candidate, was unanimously chosen by the opposition, and had no competitors of any consequence. He was rich, and used his money freely, and it is said that he himself labored most strenuously to secure his election. On the day when his fate was to be decided, it became apparent that a heavy vote would be polled by the opposition, and that they had labored hard and quietly before the election. The Quakers of Bucks (all of whom, with scarcely an exception, are federalists) came out to vote against the war, and so did most of the clergy in the same county-both believing that if Mr. Trexler was elected, upon his single vote might depend the question of closing the war, by withholding the supplies from our troops. This class of voters were unusually active and zealous against the democratic candidate.

That Mr. Bridges should succeed, in defiance of all these circumstances, is a fact no less complimentary to himself than to his competitor, and to the friends of each and all; but it is an eloquent and an inspiring tribute to the cause of our blessed country and to the integrity and patriotism of the people. The issue was distinctly made, and eagerly accepted; and he will go to Washington the representative of a constituency that were not to be bribed, bought, intimidated, or cajoled, to desert the flag that floats over our absent countrymen in Mexico. Vilnlisd