Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-08-20
THE ELECTIONS--TH BALL STILL RoL
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THE ELECTIONS-TH BALL STILL RoL
LING!
The unprecedented success Of the Wing party
in the late elections in Kentucky, Indiana. NORTH
Carolina, Alabama, Illinois and Missouri, has com
petely dnmbfounded the ofice-holder., whilst il
has added impetus 10 the onward progress Of the
supporters Of old Tippeeanoo. Coming events
cast their shadows beforep-and when VIC, weekly
read Of the unbounded enthusiasm, which pervaded
the people. we felt assured OF the triumph of Han.
RIsoS and Tyler. As certainly as effect follows
cause certainly have the results Of the late cleo.
fons answered the expectations which had been
formed from observation Of The popular ferment.
We expected the triumph Of our party--and so it
has turned out--a compete--a glorious triumph.
The question Of the Presidency is settled beyond
all dispute and in the language of MIR. Adams,
Gen. Harrison must go into the Presidential chair
like wtiriwiad. We congratulate our Wing
friends of the above named Sta,es--of the whole
uuion--and of Virginia, especially, upon thesc>rc-
suits. Still, must addict not present success
hull you into false security; but rather let il urge
you on in the good cause Of your country, your lib
erty and your happiness.
In the gallant State OF KEsTUcKY, the success of
the Wings has been complete--it has been sweep
ing triumph! Out Of the 90 counties comprising
the State. SO, have been heard from. These give
the Wing candidate for Governor, a minority of
1880 votes! " This result is fine comment
upon the system OF Dragging and crotcing, which
has been pursued by the Locos. " They had hopes
ri ck,ff-
majority against them! Time will provo that some
other Of their hopes equally groundless
NORTH CARoLISA.-In SO counties which have
been heard from, MoREHEAp, (Whig candidate for
Governorl IS 2286 votes ahead Of his competition
All the Administration strong holds have been
heard from; and every mail must. now, bring us
news of the increase Of Morehead's majority As
FAR as we have received returns, the Legislature
stands ID Wings TO 81 Locos. Our readers will
o reooiiect, that two United States Senators are to
be elected next winter, in place of Messts Browa
ana Strange, (Locos) who have resigned and APP
pealed TO the people upon their course in the Sc
nate. Viewing the judgement of their conslitu.
ents' Gas shown by the elections the Editor of the
Baltimore Patriot facetiously remarks "that by this
time Brorn must feel Strange and Strange lool,
Bro'0a !" very happy description no doubt, oil
the looks and feelings of these worthless
The National In,elligencer publishes the follow
lag letter, as from authentic source and as one
that may DO relied upon:
g RALgtGH August i6, 1910.
Since wtote yesterday sufficient returns have
been received TO render IT absolutely certain that
the " HIGsfhsve carried the State We shall have
WIG COMMONS. WIG SENATE, WING Go
VERNON. and two VINO UsITEp STATES SRxAroas
Our majority will be from six 10 eight thousand
votes for Governor, and on joint ballot we shal
hsSe more than 20, perhaps 30 majority. A hun
dred guns for the old North State
IsDlANA.-The young giant Of the west has made
giant effort for the Wing cause, and in behalf o.
the friends Of her old Governor This State con
tains Sc counties. Returns have been received
from 20, which give BiGeER, the Wing candid at,
fOI Governor. 2 ,l66 majority. The House Of Rep
resentatises stands s. Whigs 10 ii Yanites, Sen
ate, Is Wings to Vanites This is an unequiyo
cal demonstration. of the sentiments of the peop
Of thar State, wherein, as the loco focos say Gen
HAaRIsos, as Governor aligned bill, to sell int
2ieveryi poor white men and women, for debt
Connected with this election, we will mentio
that Howard, the loco foco opponent OF Bigger, re
signed h's sect in Congress. expressly TO run 70
Governor, as being the strongest man of his party
The people have willed, however, that he ma
go into retirement. Hanuegan, another loco foeo
and an oice-hoider under the general government
also resigned his office, TO run for Congress in Nj,
Howsrd's district: bat, unfortunately for him, hi
Wing oppoHent, Mr.. LANE. beat him BY abou
1900 votes! Thus have two loco focos been sen
10 The shades of private hle
10 ALABAMA, z the work goes brayeley on -
AT the latest accounts, we had elected 40 Delegate
and IA Senators. The Senate consists Of SO men
oers---lhe House Of 100. Wa want but NOR
Senators, and Representatives TO give a ms j
iiiy on joint ballot--and Is counties yet to he,
from. We think that Senator Kings days are
most numbered and next winter will see goo
Wing in his place.
ILLINOIS "A letter from Vandala, states th
ne whole number Of Representatives heard fro
is 44-of whom % are Whgs. The loss and ga