The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-08

Nett Wing gain, 1912
The whole vote of tho Stntc is over 90, 9O9 I
The Portland Advertiser states that but few
scattering votes have been given-only ten
heurd from so far.
From the Portland Advertiser
THE Conclusion OF THE WHOLE MAT
TER.-There can be in the minds of our
opponents no reasonable doubt of the de-
feat of John Fairfield, or the election of
Edward Kent by the people Of Maine
MIR Kent's vote will not only exceed the
vote of Mr. Fairfield but the scattering re-
turns, and nothing short of defeat Of the
will of the People, as expressed through
the ballot box, can make the result "a
doubtful one. Our opponents may try to
keep back the appalling truth, but it is
nevertheless true and the official canvass
will make good all that we have said.
,.s, ...4a From the Bangor Wing.
Ihf Report ofthe State of Hume! The
Governor Elected!tg.a gain of tauo If
not three Members Of CongressM il
Myority in the Senate and House of
Representativesh
1t gives us great pleasure to announce
that EDW. KENT will be the next Co
vernon of Maine, that there is gain of
two and probably three members of Con
gress, and both branches OF the Legisla-
ture. An effort was made this morning
to cheer the spirits of the office holders
by certain letters from Augusta, but con-
lecture and surmises are unsatisfactory
for figures acont ie.
From the Missouri Republican, last Saturday.
The returns to-day leave little or no
grounds TO doubt that Kent is elected.
As the Boston Atlas states, Kent has a
majority Of 433--all the towns but 8 or
4, which do not cast more than one hun
dret votes, heard from. Unless the scat
tering vote is much larger than we sup
pose, Kent is elected. If he is not elect
ed now by the people, there is no doubt
of his election by the legislature, as both
houses are Wing. We believe however,
that he is elected by the people. One
thing is certain; the locofocos are de-
feated their candidate for Governor is
certainly defeated. The Van Buren, pa
pers down east concede that the election
is a triumph. The Boston Post, than
which there cannot be a stronger admin
istration journal, says: e
/" NAME Whether Fairfield is re-
elected or not, the Wings have fought a
battle in Maine of which they have rea-
son to feel proud. They have surprised
a strong hold Of democracy, and nearly,
if not entirely, captured it. This result
is the more Notifying to us on account
of the fact that the democracy of the
State possessed the power of not only
defending themselves successfully against
their enemies, but Of overwhelming them
with defeat
If we had time, Or those noisy friends
round US would keep quiet little while,
we would crow over the Maine election
in such way as would astonisl, Chap
man himself. Although we are assured
that the Wings have gained such victory
as they never dreamed of, and one which
secures the State for Harrison in Novem-
Der, yet, we will not mortify our loco
friends by exuliing over their now suf-
Gciently mortified and humble feelings
We feel for them, for we know, by sad en-
perience, what such an overwhelming and
totally unexpected defeat is; how morlify-
ing and calling tits. But cheer up locos;
mend your ways; make honesty amore
prominent feature Of your measures; con-
suit the public good more and your own
private benefit less, and the day may
hereafter shine for you, as it now does
for the Wings. The reformation, how
ever, must be thorough and entire.
McDCFFIE's VAN BuRENlsM--.I The
Mod,ts Operandi.-Mrs. McDuffie, was
Mary Singleton, daughter of Col. VIM.
Singleton, Of South Carolina, and grand
daughter Of the famous Gen. Marion Of
Revolutionary renown. wa I'll t
Col. Singleton's second wife, was Miss
Coles of Albemarle County, Va, sister Of
Mrs. Andrew Stevenson, and Col. Isaac
A., John, Walter and Tucker Coles, of
that County. 81. sg.fe. s.ss IS.
A son of Martin Van Buren---whether
John, or Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob, l do
not know, but Mr.. Richie can tell to a
traction, for he knows all about the family
genealogy--married a daughter of Col.
Singleton by his second wife-so that
M Dnffle has the honor of being brother
in-law to Prince Of the Blood! ).
49, ST.. Rich. sWhig. ].
Inc BATH E.--' Hoac goes the baftle?'
asks the anxious chiefof the Extra Globe.
Against the spoilers!'' shout back the
people Of Maine. Vermont, CONNECTICUT.
Rhode Island. Virginia. Louisiana, North
Carolina, Indiana and Kentnckv.5 81. 8,