The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-12
Cur Virginia Correspondence.

THs Escfior-E Extraordinary Result an this Guy
Proboble Result ~ thp Accomac Congressional
Distyict-Supposed Buchanan Majority in Vir-
ginia-7Ne Late Duel Bef,reen Roger A. Pryor
and Dr. O. b. Firmsy- The Southern CONNER
eiaf Conrention-Tae Probability Of an Erpres-
sion Of Opinion By the Convention Relative TO
Central american Afftirs and the Slare Trade
Ruchanan's Cabinet-K Kno,c Nothingsm Dead
in the South The Weafhsr, &rc.
The election is over. and our city Is now in the
enjoymeut of unwoned repose. The history OF po
ltca contests in Virg mia furnishes no parallel for
1he one which has just Closed in the total absence OF
Excitement and the degree Of indifference that has
characterized it. So marked was the peaceful and
orderly appearance Of the city during the progress
of the election that stranger nays resident, after
brief absence, entering it, would fail to discover
single feature which would afford a clue to what
was transpirng, or indicate the prevalence of any
greater excitement than attends the legitimate pro-
gress of commercial operations. The voting was,
nevertheless, brskly carried on, as was proved by
1he result, which exhibits deficit Of but seventy
pr eighty votes below the largest aggregate ever
polled in this city.
So far as has been ascertained up to this tie the
Same order characterized the election in every
nua,ter Of the State; and notwithstanding the I'm.
sumed, would have deferred many in the country
districts from voting, the aggregate comes fully up
20 any heretofore exhibited.
The result in this city-the great Gibraltar of
Know Nothingism--has startled every one. On the
morning the election bets to any amount wouldhave
been given on majority of from eight hundred to
thousand for Fillmore; but. to the utter surprise
and chagrin OF the faithful followers of "Sam," it
a. <lol nef hrrA Avod and
seyentynipe, being loss of seven hundred and six
On Fournoy's majority in the last gubernatorial
election, and about eleven hundred on the Mayors
majority in 1854. The man who would have pre-
ticted such result on the morning Of the election
would have been looked upon as mad-nay, to have
predicted that the majority would be reduced to
hundred, would be to subject ones self to laughter
and rdicue. But it is; and there is every pros
pect that this extraordinary result win be followed
by complete victory ior the democracy in the mu-
nicipa and district Senatorial elections which take
place in this city in april next.
II is no uncommon thing now to hear many parti-
zans Of that party cursing bitterly the onginators
of Know Nothingism. Hundreds In this city who
hurrahed Justify TOR "Sam" eighteen months ago,
now despise the worry mention Of the invisible in
yincibe, as they once proudly designated him.
Their only concern at presentseems to be how they
could best remove the stain which attaches
10 them by reason of the connection and
they undertake to do so by earnest disa-
vowals OF any purpose. to reduce to prac-
tice the infamous doctrines proclaimed by that par
ty 80 far, at least, as they were concerned. Insia
cerity is the only plea which they advance in order
TO cast the shade OF oblivion over the degrading Cir
cumstances viii ;h atienced sans rampant career,
and fler identity with tnis knight of the dark Ian
tern This however, but serves TO render them more
odious in the estimation of all upright menit Is in
fact an impeachment upon their candor.
The most agreeable reflection to which the recent
results has led, is the certainty OF overhrowing the
petty dy nasty which for many years has had exclu-
sive control over the affairs of this city. They ina
lice in the city, and the direct, unbrofen succession
which has marked the tenure of these Offices
for ffty years past by this little clique,
S od ann seem "a. almost sSs c.ncoa 10 s s hi III, osT a1
become. that actually the training and education
of the children O. legitimate successors Of the in
Cumbents, are framed with difference to the dis
charge OF these Offices, Such at least Is my infor
nation. This course II pursued upon the presump
tion that the progression OF these snecures Is to be
the inevitable lot of the rising youth in due order Of
succession.
judging by the prevailing sentiments of the
soveregus In this city the close Of this dynasty Is
near az hand. April next viii witness a revolution
of the state Of things bere which, three years ago.
il would be deemed impertnent ON the part Of any
to foretell. Already that tone OF insolence on
fhe part Of this clique, impaired by presumed pre-
scriptiye right to every oiise OF emounent Ia the
deemed far more exnedent in view Of the sad fore
bodings of the recent result.
This was but legitimate consequence of the inso-
lent and overbearing manner Of this clique to all
who tnonght proper to vote In opposition to their in
ieres and of the degrading which the repre-
ssntativcs Of Know nottingham In every department
Bolts last letter 70 Philadelphia Is also said 20 have
contributed largely TO this revolution. OF this,
indses, there were prfma faeis proofs In the
Tany ntspfes 80 nee .,o., Which ,s. hs m name was a.
Filln Gre. would say with reference to him. that
however much he may lack proper judgment and
discretion, he contrasts favsraby with his coadju-
fofs in the cause in point OF candor. In all the
vicissudcs Of party conflicts, his course has been
marked Ivy degree Of sincerity and strict unifor.
nifty which many deem incompatible with success
in politics. Il Is a merit OF which few, II any, Of
his patty can boast.
The e ncst for the Offices Of City Attorney, Clerk
of the Court Of Hastings, State Senator, aud other
Offices Of emolument in this city, win be far more
viRoroos than the contest FOR the Presidency so
Tar a. the vote OF the city was concerned All the
present incumbcnts are Know Nothings, and. "a I
learn, the opposition are determined 10 put forward
their best men for these Offices, and TO pursue the
conflict With vigor unparalleled In the history Of
municipal elections in Richmond. As between the
success Of this effort and that OF the late contest for
the Presidency, the former would unquestionably
prove source Of far qualification to hundreds
In this city. IL IL a revolution which has been
yearned tor for many years, 20 obnoxious has the
present dynasty become.
The returns thus far justify the belief that Virginia
win give democratic majority Of from twenty TO
twenty i've thousand In every quarter heard from an
immense democratic gain Is exhibited, the majori-
ties in most instances doubling that given for WISE
Some Of the strongest Know Nothing counties in the
State have gone for the democrats while IN some
precincts Fillmore has not got n single vote. The
rcsnli surpaases the expectations OF the most ardent
friends Of Buchanan II is the most overwhelming
democratic victory that has ever been achieved in
Virginia.
No certain returns have az vet been received from
the Accomac Congressional district, in which an
h election took place on the 9Th instant, 10 Gil
tie vacancy created by the death Of the late repre-
sentative. Judge Bayiy. The two competing cand
sla;es for the district are Mr. II. III. Garnett demo
cmt, end nephew of Senator Hunter. and Robert
SauLuers Know Nothing The former represented
two couLtes In the district la the last LEGISLATURE
the latter represented hs district in the State se
nate. The 20 oaicst, so far as has been asceraioed
was vigorous one, strong doubts meanwhile ex
isting to Garnetts success. from the fact