The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

The Great Democratic Triumph--CompIe pIete Overthrow of fknow-Nothingis,n in Gin cinnati--A Democratic Gain of G,5OO in
 Six Months-Des peration of the Enc
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 One of the most brilliant victories in the an. nals of political contest was won by the Democ- racy of Cincinnati on AIonday-a triumph which when we consider the circumstances attending 1t, will have good influence in prostratng knowN othlngsm throughout the Union It was, beyond all question, the hardest fough and most closely contested political battle ever fought Tn this country or State. Although an election for municipal offices only, party lines were more closely and strictly drawn than is usually the case in the fall canvass The odds were apparently overwhelming against the de- mocracy. The Know-N othings al the last elec tion in October, had carried the city by clear ma ority of 5 400. their organization was per- feet, their discipline eScelant, and in fact, all the presages were largely in their favor They were believed to be much the strongest side and around their standard rallied the timid t1uctuating, popularity y-loving class which goes by the name of the floating vote, and thither also went the mercenary and office hunting species. But notwithstanding all these adverse circumstances, and the majority of thousands by which they were weighed down, the demo- cracy, with undaunted energy and resolution, early took the field with spirit and vigor that indicated glorious results. They commenced the work of organization thoroughly, and brought an excellent ticket before the people. ! It was not long after the opening of the polls that the signs became apparent to the observer that Know \ othlnglsm was doomed to an igno- minious defeat. They were thronged with the T +ho of !
 laborlng diligently to bring up their vote; while of futter and consternation. Important influ- ences which last October were thrown heavily against us were now entirely employed in our favor. Our adopted citizens, es pecially, who al- lowed themselves then to be divided by the arts and intrigues of the enemy, now presented al- most solid column against the proscriptive and intolerant faction, which, in defiance of cardinal and we'll understood American and democratic principles, was endeavoring to dsfranchise them of all their political rights and privileges. \ little after noon the know-N Nothing leaders and managers could not disguise from them selves that their ease WIS hoplesS-inevi- liable defeat stared them in tho face Seeming to have some anticipation of such an event, or, at any rate, to guard against the contingency, they immediately resoIted to acts of the most ignominious and damning character, the remem- berance of which will for long time tarnish the fair fame of our noble city, and which will bring their order into eternal disgrace They had sent to Maysville Ky, for several Know Nothing councils to come to this city and take part in our elections. The names of the lodges are: Maysvile Council Worthingto do., Min erva do. Sardis do., Flemingsburg do., Popular Plains do., Dover do., Ky. Three hundred delegates from these councils, armed to the teeth with revolvers and bowie-knives, and headed by prominent member of the Ken lucky Legislature, very early on Monday morn- ing landed from the Boone, and soon found their way into our know Nothing lodges. We are assured, by gentlemen who have conversed with them, that propositions were soon made to them by Know-N Nothings to vote at the diff. ferent polls. This offer they claim to have re- sented with indignation, asserting that they were brought down here to help their brother Know Nothings preserve peace at the polls, but not to vote. The idea, however, of men being brought from Maysvile to help Cincin- natl maintain order on election day, is entirely absurd, since, armed as they were, they would be much more likely to excite than repress dis turbance.
 We understand that this Maysville importa- ClOll WdS UIOuSuG ucIo uUueT the auspices Ot J, J. DENNIS, the Know Nothing nominee for police judge; that he was chief participant in the disgraceful transaction. They also had other Kentucky Know Nothing delegates on the ground to preserve the purity of Ohio cleo. tions! Although much rowdyism and many infamous assaults upon peaceful and unoffend-
 ing democrats were committed during the day, it was not until toward its close that the Know nt ntoH ,l,ot@l l.. their coup detat. We allude to their seizure and destruction, by force of the ballot box in the Eleventh Ward, their assault upon the mayor, and attempted seizure of the votes of other polls where the democrats were known to be largely in the majority. That the destruc- tion of the boxes was premediated scheme no one doubts who is familiar with the facts and circumstances. The election judges were warned as early as two or three o'clock that the thing was in contemplation, but could not be. lievs it. The Know Nothing leaders were de.