Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-28
MORNING HERALD.
New York, Tuesday, July -, is4O.
40 See First Page.
Presidential am pal xn--State Elections.

Presidential mpaixn--stste Elections.
The campaign is now fairly opened, and we shall
have constant skirmishing, with occasionally re-
guar engagement, until the great question is settled
by the decisive battle of November: The smoke
and dust of the conflict in Louisiana has all cleared
away, but we not yet appraised of the precise re-
suit. The wings have a small majority in the Lee
gislature joint ballot thus securing wing sena-
tor in the place OF Mr. Nicholas whose term expires
on the 4th Of March next, and they have at least
1000 majority Of the popular vote In this state OF
things II is doubt safe for the wings to calculate
upon the vote Of Louisiana. sf y, pan
On Monday next, elections take place IN Alabama,
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois In the
first named State, for members of the Legislature
only; in Kentucky, Indiana, and Missouri, for CO.
vernon and members of the Legislature, and in Hi
.ois for members Of the State Legislature. The
election commenced in North Carolina in several
counties, last Thursday, and will be continued on
The first court days in August, in the remaining
counties; here Governor and members Of the Lee
gslature are TO be elected.
In Alabama the result of the election will not de-
termine with any degree of certainty, the political
character of the State. As the election is for mem
bers of the Legislature onyPersonai and local con-
sideratiens will have great influence. We think,
however, there can be ne question about Alabama.
1t will go for Van Buren, to certainty. The Wings
profess some hopes of obtaining the vote but We
see nothing to warrant them In 1886, MIR. Van
Buren, received ,73S majority in ALABAMA. In 1897,
il was reduced TO less than 1000, and IN 1883 the
Wings carried the State by majority OF H. but in
1882 the Democrats gained all they had previously
lost and elected their candidate by majority of be-
tween 5000 or 5000. Under these circumstances,
then, we deem it absurd for the Wings to make any
claims upon Alabama.
Kentucky is undoubtedly whig, and Mr.. Letcher
the candidate for Governor will beat Judge French
by decisive majority. Mr.. Letcher was formerly
in Congress, and was esteemed very valuable men,
Der. Hers an effective popular speaker, and his
stump addresses have told well He will poll the
entire vote Of his party.
In Indiana the contest begun early and il has
been kept up with great spirit and perseverance.-
The democrats, with characteristic sagacity, have
brought their candidate for governor the very
who, If the state could be carried, would, by
his unrv allied popularity, succeed. We allude to
General Howard. He is gentleman of excellent
mind, amiable and fascinating manners, and extraor
binary industry. He has canvassed the state tho
ronghly, and will obtain a considerable number of
votes that will be given to Harrison at the fall But
the wings have nominated Judge Bigger, a man of
high standing for talents and integrity, and they
are confident in their ability to sweep The State
The hard cider fever has ragged severely among the
Hoosiers, and the effort Of the Tippec " i'll Ne
tremendous. But the democrats profess great
confidence, and the result is considered doubtful
In 1896, General Harrison obtained between 5000
and 5000 majority in Indiana. In 1888, the whig
jority was upwards Of 10 OoO hut in 1882 the demo-
cratic majority was 92i. The friends Of General
Harrison, however, have always insisted that the
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had obtained that MIR. Clay was to be the Presiden
tial candidate and that they always had positive
majority, if their strength brought out Gen.
Howard viii poll great vote next Monday, but
we apprehend Judge Bigger's will he too big for
him
Illinois Is very doubtful State, but the democrats
have the best ground for claiming it. The majority
foe NJ Van Buren, in 1896, was 93l-in 1888, Gov.
Carlin, (democrat) succeeded by majority Of 9l6,
and the election in 1899, indicated no material
change.
Missouri i, democ ratio, firm and strong enough.
when Mr.. Benton's vision Of gold flowing up the
Mississippi is realized, the wings may hope
~ Missouri, but not before.
North Carolina is the scene Of remarkably active
political contest. Both parties are active and
lous The state has thrown of her usual lethargy,
and aheavy vste will be given. The result may be
regarded as a very clear exposition Of her political
sentiments. The candidates for governor, are More
head, (whig) and Saunders, (democrat). This is
one Of the states claimed with great confidence by
both parties, and my Justly be called debateabls
ground. Mr.. Van Buren, carried IL in 1896 by
I,rity Of 35i2; but in 1887, North Carolina was
drawn into the vortex Of the overwhelming revolu-
tion that took place throug the cousry and the
friends Of Mr.. Van Buren, we're overthrow by ma
jority Of 4,625, showing charge short year,
ofIl,7O9 votes. In ISIS their majority swelled
upwards OF 1000 votes more; bat in 1889 il was
reduced nearly 5000. In view OF these facts, we
gard North Carolina of the doubtful states;
bat IL would that the wings have the best
chance OF electing their governor. They may have
lost the 1900 majority which they showed the last
election; but we not that any such change
il admitted by the wings, or even claimed BY the
democrats.
The duty of electing United States Senator's will
devolve on the Legislatures Of Illinois and Alabama
and, in consequence Of the resignation Of Messrs.
Strange AID Brown, two Senators are to be chosen
in North Carolina. Extraordinary exertions are
making by both parties all the country to Sc.
cure the prepondersnce in the Senate. In case O.
the election Of Gene al Harrisoa, the Democrats
with a majority in the Senate, could impede and
embarrass the Wings in the distribution of spoil.
aud all are alive 10 the importance OF this object
One-thrd Of the Senate goes out on the eth Of nex
month"; under the Constitution, and the resignation