Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

Orange Election-Error detected, and the
Result Of the Election, IN the Senate, changed,
In the election returns from the precinct al
Jno, R. Hollis, in this county, an error has
been discovered, which, when corrected, will
leave Berry, the democratic candidate, a ma
jorty of ,fue The poll books record fifty
seren names voting in the Senate, at that pre-
cinct, and the votes when counted and marked
in tollieS, on the books, give to WaddeII for
ty-three, and to Berry fourteen votes, agree
ing in number with the names but the certi-
ficate, as filed by the deputy sheriff, gives to
Waddell forty eight, and to Berry fourteen;
making, as stated above, an error of fue in
WaddeIs favor. This, of course entities
Berry to a seat in the Senate, as, without this
error corrected, the vote between him and his
opponent is tie. Mr. Waddell will of course
send in his resignation, in which event the
Governor will order a new election, which,
beyond all possible doubt, will result in the
election of Berry; but IF he should contend
for his seat, (Which is hardly possible case,)
though much depends upon its decision, we
cannot believe that there is any body of men,
Of any party whatever, who, in the face of
such facts, could so outrage their own sense
of justice, and so utterly subject themselves
10 the scorn and contempt of every man with
one spark of honesty in his composition, as
TO give it in his favor.
We clip the above from the Hillsboro' (Or-
ange County, Ratoom. Mr.. Waddell has the
certificate of the Sheriff OF Orange. Indeed,
we are informed that the error spoken of a.
bove, was not discovered until eight days af-
ter the comparison of the Polls. We hope,
for the sake of the reputation of Mr. WaddelI,
he will not attempt to take his seat. If he
does, there can be no doubt in the first place,
of Mr.. Berry's tight to contest it. and in the
second place, of the absolute right, nay duty, of
the Senate to declare, according to truth and
justice, who is entitled to take the seat as
Senator from Orange.
CHEERING.-We clip the following cheer
ing paragraph from the Union of the 9Th in
slant. Every where the Democratic star is
shining brightly
ProSpcctS.-The democrats OF Congress
have parted amid the brightest prospects of
the presidential election. We compared notes
the last morning of their session with men,
bers from almost every State, and we heard
not doubt expressed by one of them about
the result. Everywhere always excepting
New York, and even there our ardent friends
have not given up the ship--the prospects are
bright. Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Mary
land, North Carolina, Virginia, (of course,)
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Ten
nessee, every State in the northwest, present
the most encouraging views. But we every
where hear the just and warning voice, " Let
DIS not be too sanguine of success. 1t is never
wise to despise the strength of an enemy too
much" The Taylor standing committee in
this city is active in circulating documents
We must do the same-even with greater en-
crgy. We must organize completely, and arm
to the teeth. and then we will not only trium-
phantly defeat him, but we will deal blow
from which he will not be able to recover.