Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-08
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER g, 1856.
The Elections.


The Elections.
The returns from Massachusetts indicate the
reelection of Governor Gardner by plurality
Of from 10000 TO $4,000 votes, and the tri-
umph Of the entire American ticket Chailee
has been elected to Congress in the Tenth dis
trict, BY about 1000 plurality. Both branches
Of the Legislature are American. This is a
triumph over Fusion, and the defeat Of Wilson
Gardner had no more bitter opponent in this
contest than Senator Wilson. II
In New York the Americans have probably
achieved glorious victory. In the city, they
have elected three State Senator's out Of four,
the Softs electing only one, the Half Shell lead
er, d. K. Sickles Brooks, The bold, fearless,
and independent advocate Of Americanism in
the last New York Legislature, has been re-
elected by triumphant majority. Bishop
Hughes to the contrary Notwithstanding
The New York Tribune, the organ of the
Fusonists, thus comedies the success Of the
Americans
"We have large number and variety of addi-
tonal returns from the inland counties in addition
to those given in our first edition. Though not
conclusive, we must say that they wear an unprom-
Using look. The Know Nothing triumph in Herki-
mer county-where such towns as German Flats
appear to have gone over bodily--will surprise
every one. Oswego, Jefferson, Wayne, Broome,
Chemung Orange, Tioga, Cattaraugus, appear to
have done fairly. We apprehend, however, that
the immense Know-Nothing plurality in the cities
cannot be overcome"
The journal of Commerce says:
"The imperfect returns thus far received Of the
election in the Empire State, are not sufficient to
authorize definite opinion as to the result; but
the indications are, that the Know othings have
carried the day. A great many Democratic votes
have been thrown away upon the Hards--and,
probably, upon the Softs also. In this part of the
State the Republican ticket runs low, but may be
brought up in the interior 80 as to compete sue
cessfully with the Know-Nothings- though We
trust not"
The administration party has been complete
" routed in the Empire State. This triumph
Of the Americans is quietus to both Seward
and Prince John, and also clearly demonstrates
the fact that in the contest Of 1855 New York
will be on the side Of the country and the con-
stitutiop.
From New Jersey the indications are favor
able to the administration. The Newark Daily
Mercury says:
" This result is attributable TO causes which are
operating to the dscomfture Of the opposition in
various States. The question of Temperance has
done much to complicate the contest, and to rem
der it a disastrous one to the Wing party. Obliged
to bear the burden Of prohbitory law, without
receiving any substantial strength from its friends
but rather treachcry and opposition, they have
fallen under the burden.
!. The present distracted condition of parties has
not been without its influence upon the result
Enlargement and difference Of opinion has grown
up in the ranks of that opposition which last year
swept the State by q tremendous majority. There
has heen no cordial union of effort, and conse-
quently we have fallen before the blows OF ON an
tagonist, which scruples at no means of success
II is no time now to regret the mistakes Of the
campaign, but rather to look carefully around u.s.
and avoid them in future"
From Wisconsin the returns indicate the
success of the Republican party. There were
but two tickets in the field-the Democratic
and Republican.
We shall, at some future time, give an anal
ysis of this election-s showing the relative
strength Of the native and foreign vote. I'm
der no circumstances could the Americans hope
to carry Wisconsin. The foreigners and Flu.
sionists, when amalgamated, have absolute con-
.rol Of the State.
From Louisiana the returns are meagre,
though the probable success Of the Americans
is conceded by the opposition press. New
Orleans has given the American ticket large
majority, and the Hon. Theodore Hunt is un-
doubtedly reelected to Congress.
From Mississippi we have no returns, nor
do we anticipate favorable result to the
American party. The difficulties against which
IL has had to contend in this State have been
such as to lead us TO, believe the opposition
have elected their Governor, and majority Of
the Congressman.
From Maryland we have the most cheering
news. The whole American State ticket is
probably elected Davis has beaten May in
Baltimore city, and Hsuris's election is conf
IDENTIFY anticipated over vansant The election
OF Hoffman over Hamilton is conceded. The
Americans win have four Congressman out OF
six, and probably all The Legislature viii be
American, thus securing the election Of an
American Senator in the place Of Pratt. Mary
landcrs have justly rebuked the efforts Of tho
administration to purchase its citizens. For
particulars see telegraphic column.
" The hour Of victory is the hour of magnanimity"
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
The above sentiment uttered by the above
at the place, and under the circum-
stances Of It's utterance, had marked effect