Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
THE NEWS BY THE LAST MAIL-IHE
. ELECTIONS. a. eaa-.t

ELECTIONS. ar ess-.s
Our exchanges by the last mail come over
burdened with news Of stirring character
First and foremost are the elections. Judging
from the telegraphic dispatches in another COL
umn, Wisconsin has cast her vote for the Re-
publicans, but by small majority We pred
icate our conclusions on the general run of
the ticket in the large cities, where Barstow,
(Democrat,) expected to poll a heavy vote
1t will be seen that so far as heard from, the
counties alternate, that is, one county gives a
majority for Barstow, while the other gives a
majority for Bashford. The returns as to the
Governor are as yet quite indefinite, but it is
gratifying to know that the Republicans have
one Senator and three Representatives. We
incline to the opinion that Wisconsin is all
right"
We have no very good news to communicate
from the Empire State. Our dispatches indi-
cate that the Know Nothings have the field
They have doubtless carried the city and two
members of the State Senate, but when the
vote from the rural districts comes in, we think
matters will assume different complexion
Eighty cities and towns, excluding New
York, Albany and Buffalo, (the strong-holds Of
the Know Nothings,) have given King, Re-
publican candidate for Secretary Of State, l5,-
92S, some 5000 over Headley, the American,
who leads Hatch, the Soft Democrat, by up
wards of 5000, and Ward, the Hard or Ad-
ministration Democrat, by 5000. King leads
the Pierce dynasty by l3,443! Glory enough.
But analyzing little further, we find that the
aggregate vote of the State is 10000, of
which Headley, the American, is said to have
45,542 votes, which, if true, elects him by a
handsome majority. King runs behind the
Soft candidate, Hatch, some 1000, and ahead
of the Hard, Ward, 5000. We are disposed
to believe that Headley, the American, has
reached his highest figures, while Kings votes
will be greatly increased by the interior towns;
still, we should Mt like to bet that the Republ-
cans had carried the State-more likely the
American ticket will prevail, but its majority
must necessarily be small. Viewing the field
from this standpoint, we think there can be no
doubt but those old conservative Wings, who SO
much desired the perpetuity ofthe Wing Party,
lovingly embraced the Know Nothings and
aided them to defeat the Republican ticket
We feel sure thatthe Republicans have much
larger vote in New York, than is represented
by the dispatches Let US wait and see.
If the news from New York is bad, the news
from Massachusetts is worse. The Bay State
has gone head d-over.heels for the Hindoos-in
fact the Know Noihings appear to have been
perfectly crazy, carrying everything before
them-State ticket, Congressman and Legis-
lature. From the great exertions put forth by
the Republicans of Massachusetts, we were led
to the conclusion that they would be successful,
but it seems that they could not cope with the
dark lantern oligarchy. We hope in another
campaign Massachusetts, will redeem herself,
and show TO the world that she is still the ear
nest, uncompromisng advocate of Freedom
The dear old Wings undoubtedly went in with
the K. Ms in order to preserve the Wing
Party intact Wonder how they feela
The election in Chicago for county and
township officers, resulted in the triumph Of the
Democratic ticket. The liquor question un-
doubtedly, was the cause of this mischief
the Republicans going in for law and order. the
Democrats for Rum and Ruin!
The news from Europe is no later than we
gave in our paper of yesterday. The capture
of the fortress of Kinburn is confirmed. Gen.
Eyre had been recommended to take the place
Of Gen. Simpson, who had resigned his com
mand Of the troops in the Crimea. The report
tha: the Russians had lost a 1000 in their attack
on Kars, is corroborated by late news. Finan-
cial matters look squally. The Bank of Eng
land has increased its rates Of discount to per
cent. for 60 days bills, and 2 per cent. for pa
per OF a longer date. In France the money
market is quite stringent. In fact, in pecu-
mary point Of view, both France and England
stand upon slippery ground.
The telegraph reports the loss of the pro-
peler Delaware, with a large cargo and eleven
lives. Other vessels and other lives are report
ed to be lost. -..a s,4..
We have cheering intelligence from Phila-
lphia-Passmore Williamson, the martyr Of
Liberty, has been discharged. Judge Kane
could not brook the force Of public opinion. and
fearing an Impeachment, he submitted to the
humiliation Of "caving in.'' riau
From Nicaragua, we have news Of muir
derous assault on returning Californians by the
forces of the Government at Rita. This act
was undoubtedly caused by the fllibustering
expedition Of Walker.