The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-17

osAHA crr NznRAsxA TERRITORY Nov. Is, 1856
Election ef Assoy b Cbrgyess-EseusmM Pertainino 10
e Same-O@ ininJ tAs eettacaS- obniesting OF Ssas-
Reciec Of the Poiicag Eeld-Cearal Necs Of tie 7errS-
tory &c.
Since Ike aet sent his hasty enusion to the HERALD.
containing the news Of elections in Nebraska there has
been that snsping of much pertaining TO this
question In the first place tie principal candidates. and
indeed, the only candidates who the race through
Mr.. Hiram p Bennett, of Nebraska City, and Bird
B. Chapman Of resdence not yet fixed in the Territory
MI Bennett Is Clay wing End opposed to the repeal Of
the Missouri compromise Mr.. Chapman processes to be
administration democrat during the canvass was
anything to suit the crowd community. The true
democracy Of the Territory-those who were indeed,
true and tried-had little confidence mass in
Mr. Chapman His mode Of procedure in last fas cam
paign not Of thai character to sndear him to the
good sense Of any respectable community Influences Of
pecuniary nature and, indeed, misspped sectional
nature prompted executive influence to operate in
opposite direction. Mr.. G. was emphaticay their
candidate. The people did not want him to represent
hem, and, perhaps unpalatabIe candidate . re-
ptctab!c democracy attempted to swallow. In I'D
ition to the unpopulariy of Mr.. Chapman, the inter
fs Of Gov lard Secretary Cunning in his favor
even long time prior TO the eectonby which better
and worthier demo crowded out Of the WAY
their unpslatabe 3sr0ege-meIited and meets
with universal condemnation. II has Injured the demo-
lar the leading of the administration
But am depressing from my story.
The result of the election shows notwithstanding the
Democratic strength OF the Territory true majority of
eleven in favor OF Hiram r. Bennett This believe to
be his correct majority Of the votes cast. further
satisfied that Of the legal votes poled tho
roughly tif,ed Mr. BeoDett bas from fifty hundred
majority. To the Of the votes ut the
State House viii occur and there lie strong probability
Of Mr. Chapman obtaining the certificate Toe reason
for this, and in fact it Mr. @ contests his seat
tested the piinera argument urged by him viii be the
tract small majority of the county being for Mr. Ben
- In relation to this will s'ae tho There Is
hact Of country there belonging 20 tue half breeds
the returns there hfy there foun.
and enumerated but thrown out by the Governor
A. tpe election however, there precinct estab-
ished uyon that tract. duly organized precinct
established at Archer the county seat Of Richardson OF
Of that tract and such legal live upon the
tract ,eerred voted they legal votes and
ed 1T legally CONSTITUTED precnst |. may be posi-.
BILE in order TO arrive at result which will justify the
Secretary in issuing the certificate to his friend b. B.
Chapman, this vote will DO cast out The iegality OF
such movement, even allowing the votes be
strictly illegal Is eviient to any person.
do not write these statements I, prepare the public
mind for any expression of feeling that may arise in
contest Tor scat in Congress from Nebraska Territory.
wrte plain unTarnshed statement OF facts as they
are Known to exit mere List popular Sovereignty
became byword in tie Territory through tho action OF
officials. and this year the people desired
matters their way, and am half Inclined to believe
they will at sorne cost.
The action Of I. B. Cunning, Secretary of the Terri
tory last fall and his reported influence over our present
Governor has al eady done harm to the
party in Nebraska than years of active honest niIsty
can restore Our administration at Washington is ia
bad Iepnte and year under present reign
viii make Nebraska irredeemaely whig This is idle
prediction 1t il conclusion based upon fact evident 70
every of sense in Territory.
Mr. Bennett, the member elect, Is Of about
twer ty nine years; has been Judge Of hus county,
Iowa. three years. prior to his removal to Nebraska as.
year. lie elected last fall to The Council OF Nebraska
from Ot county by q large majority-organzed that
body and amongst its leading Spirits His indepen
dent and unyaryiDg there entitled him tho sd
mistion of h constituents and esteem of his sectional
enemies Although not my choice a delegate 70
Congress- can but award him that superiority Of intel
iect and moral worth over Mr. Chapman whish Of right
belong to him. More anon. IKE