Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-08
f ni ial Prom the Dubuque Tribune. - -4 '.i}-.i
Three Cheers for Wisconsin-Re pUhlicanisua Tri-
umphnnt.

Three Cheers for Wisconsin--Rep pShlicanism Tri.
umphant.
We learn this morning from q reliable source
that all the counties in Wisconsin, save two, have
been heard from, giving Bashford a majority Of
6l9. If those two counties give their entire vote
for Barstow, Bashford will still have majority
of from two to three hundred. 1892 es
Gy The Galena Adv. says that the adjoining
district to the one which elected Mr.. Washburne
Bashford's majority is 3, los. The majority fol
Washburne last fall, was four thousand. AS
matter of course the editor rejoices over the cleo
ton of Bashford. Hear him: 't'" ' t.1 4.H
Nine Cheers for wisconsin The Republicans Ou,
Of the Woods!-Bashford Elected!
The up-river mail brought us the returns from
several counties in Wisconsin not before heart
from. The counties at La Pointe and Douglas, are
the only ones not heard from. We give below
the returns, official and reported, from all thu
counties but the two last mentioned. Bashfort
it will be seen, is six hundred and nineteen vote.
ahead, and if Barstow should get every vote ir
La pointe and Douglas, he will still be scvera
hundred behind. The battle has been closely
contested, but the Republicans have gloriously
triumphed on their candidate.for Governor. %
The returns are all official except for clever
small counties, and the reported votes of these
counties are well authenticated.
JOURNAL OF A DEFEATED CANDIDATE
The following journal of a defeated candidate
We clip from one of our New York exchanges
We think some of the disappointed ones of Min
nesota will read it with pleasure, 'msery loves
company:"
Thursday. the nomination for an of.
fee in the city councils. Surprised and indignant
demonstrated with the committee. Was told !
must place myself in the hands of my friends
Eventually did SO.
Friday.-Immense poster on brick pile oppo-
site the house. My name in two feet letters
Great anguish on part of wife and family, who
believe that every officer of the city government
must, according to law, be indicted and tried at
the end of his term. Friends, meeting me in the
street, say that there is a rumor about town that
l am up for Office, which rumor ought to be pub
licly contradicted. Other friends offer ironical
congratulations, and leave me in doubt whether
the Office is unfit for me, or for the Office. Old
gentleman says that he won't believe it; for he
knew my father, and HE was a very respectable
man.
Saturday.-Man on the steps of my house, with
a big stick and bull terrier. Broad- shouldered,
slovenly person, with sanguinary eye. Came
to advise me to beware of class Of rufians that
60 around election tunes, extOrting money from
candidates. Offers his services to tend the polls;
customary, he says, to pay in advance. refer
him to my committee; he whistles to his dog /;
engage him at FIVE dollars, cash down. We part
with expressions of mutual esteem. Going in,
find six men smoking in my parlOr; delegates
from target excursion. Customary, they say,
for candidates to give prizes on these occ ,sions /;
refer them to my committee; captain verv polite;
tells me he will give time to think about it; and
will come on Sunday with the whole Guud, to
let me see what fine looking set of fellows they
are. Result: ten dollars for prize. Evening
excited person calls for a subscription tor a
banner; refer him to my committee; threatens
personal violence, and swears awfuiy, subscribe
for a banner; man comes with a wooden leg ;
wants a new one. Three more banner men !:
clergymen for subscription to u deserving chur-
ity; seventeen men to tend the polls; more Grip
pies +; delegation want their fire engine painted /:
man without arms-tO post bills woman for
subscription for coffin children all CRYING up
stairs my wife in Mysteries; general terror and
confusion. Midnight -torch-l light procession :
kettle drums; serenade; make a speech great
cheering; rotton egg hits me in the eve; general
fight; banners, brickbats, clubs, torches and
fists.
WednesdayWax up defeated; tell all INV
friends that don't care for myself, but feel very
sorry for the city. My wife goes home to her
mother; the children are sent where they cannot
be under my influence; no home, no friends, no
wife, and no money.