Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-12

| The following extract of a letter from gen.
tleman at Washngton of much intelligence, will be
read with interest. The reader will discover the
cause of the closeness of the vote for Governor in
Kentucky The plot defeated in Fayette, was
ecuted in other counties. jackson men after voting
in one county, went to another and voted there too
Shameful, Infamous corruption! This is the par
ty, who are ever clamoring for REFORM Aye
! JACKSON and REFORM /!
Washington, August 81, 1928.
| You will see that Gen. Metcalfe who voted for
Mr.. Adams in Congress, has succeeded in his cleo
ton for Governor Of Kentucky, bya comparatively
small. but decisive majority, over Mag. Nm. I.
Hurry, the regularly nominated Jackson candidate
one OF the most eloquent men in the state, and who
had for fUe long months, upon the stump and hus-
ngs exerted all his powers TO the utmost, to destroy
the present Administration, and to elevate Jackson.
He. in all his speeches and circular addresses denoun-
ced Mr. .idams and his cabinet in the most bitter
terms, and extolled jackson to the skies-but all
would moi do--he Is beaten, souadly beaten. For,
although Metcalie's ma ority is but 100 votes, yet
under the circumstances, il is conclusive In vain
will it be said that the loss of Lieutenant Governor
and one branch of the Legislature, will be equl-
vaeni for the gain Of Governor. For, Barry got
more votes than Breathitl consequently, obtained
the full strength of his party. Our friends say he
had more than that strength. ***&* *#*%** writes
me, Aug. Is, and says. Barry obtained the full
jackson vote, you MAY rely it, Indeed | think
he got two thousand more than that vote for at
least that number after voting in their own counties
went TO adjoining ones and there voted again. We
have ascerained that at least fifty after voting in
Clark, went to Montgomery and Bourbon and voted
But for that Gen. Williams (Adams) would have
beaten Col. Mason Jackson for the Senate in Mont
gomery and Estill near hundred votes it is,
k,n ho,t into
friend writes me from Lexington as follows
:" Wherever the Jackson party were strong enough
to control the result, they have obtained larger ma
jores than were anticipated. Spurious potes TO
Il uery great amount haze been gtpen. Sctect corps
of voters have been travelled irotn county to coun-
ty SCI =" Before the election it was the opinion
of some ofmy friends that Barry would not run up
10 the strength of the Jackson party. l thought
differently, and am low convinced was right. !
can hear of no Jackson nun zcho O0ted for Nctcd-
not one but nlany relief Administration men, cho
voted for Barry. We hare IN fact contended all along
against TWO distinct parties both organized and &C.
ing in correct' These quotations will give you
some idea of the true nature of the contest in Ken
tucky--it has been a tremendous one, and the Adj
ninis,ration is victorious election of Breathit
}, as Lieu Governor is merely the result OF &C
cilent Both Underwood and him are lawyers, Of
respectable standing, living 10 adjoining counties, III
spicuous,in the Legislature an old court man, ant
IA partizan. Breathitt stood aloof from local politics
and had not been candidate since he was beater
for Congress by fr. Johnson, the first time the lat
ter was elected. The present complexion OF TIT
Legislature is principally the result of local causes
| have many letters from various parts OF the stat
TO warrant this statement In short, the Presiden
al question was staled on the issue between Barr
and Metcalfe land the Adams candidate fairly won tn
prize-Kentucky is for Adams. Our friends ar
preparing to follow up the blow, and TO increase tn
majority in November. This can and will be done
The Jackson party feels beaten, and IS barely adj
to make battle again.
l.. IN ynd;aaa the Administration triumph has bee
complete, from Governor down to the Represents
RI tves IN the Legislature. The contest in one OF tn
Congressional districts has been close, betwee
;. Colonel Blake (Adams) and Radcliffe Boon acl
son. In all the counties but one they were tied
the remaining county would certainly give mayor
ty for Blake of 25 or 30-which elects him.
90 illinois and Missouri, the jackson candidates hay
succeeded to Congress. 1t however admitted 6
= both sides to beno test of the Presidential questio
| personally regret the loss OF Bates IN Mlssoul
set down those states as doubtful, but WIN give u
ity Heroites Il hard race for them notwithstanding
18th Keutuckv. Ohio, Indiana and Louisiana count
10 ~ certain for Adaus--4O votes west OF the mou
Na tains He will get 95 100 this side the Alleg
it nv, without V,rgla, North Carolina, or Pennss
for pan;a-the latter of which, now feel contide
will be for u.s. Our friends are alive there.
the Thus you will Moth
viii be left undone which .ught to be done in Pen
sulvania This gentleman also states that Cove
w. mar Shulze has expressed his decided opinion II
2 Adams will get this state as also have Sergea
and Rims Hopkipsop and other leading politicians abe
Philadelphia Buchanan, Ingham, Stevenson,
Kean, &c. leading Jacksonian members, will te
tad certainty be turned out of Congress at the ocoi
Election. cannot entertain much fear OF the ell
70 of toral law being changed in .Neoo York. 1t 10
ties, desperate movements we 'nus' se' ~ '''
certain,