davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
-
Things an Petersburg.


OF The RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH
PETERSBURG, Nov. Sd.
The improvement of the Appomattox River, for
the admission of vessels OF large draught to the
port of this city, has at length passed the testing
point. The best part of the work is now compile
ted. Several prominent officers of the Navy have
recently visited the scene of operations and speak
encouraginsly of its thorough success
The City Council have under consideration the
appropriation Of $1,000 to the poor, for the ap-
preaching winter.
Messrs u. b. Boiling, D'Aroy Paul, and W. W.
Townes have been appointed city proxies in the
election of President of the Southside Railroad
The present pro tenn. incumbent, Thos. III. Camp
bell. Esq. of Aottoway, will undoubtedly be honor
cd with reelection.
Nothing of appalling interest has set the city
agoS to-day. carpenter, named Nm. III. Mitchell,
has left town under very mysterious circumstances
Being considerably in debt, his creditors have al
ady bounced upon his property, assisted by the
strong arm of the law and before they get through
viii doubtless have the family of the absconding
party minus even the cruZe of charity-perhaps
the satisfaction Of dying natural death.
Bob Valentine, free negro, WAS committed to
Jail to-day to charge before the Hastings
Court. Of stealing 500 from the store of Brown &
Co. Bank street, yesterday. No conyicting evi-
dencc against him.
4 rowdy was bound over to keep the peace; two
men appealed 10 justice for certain black dog
with yellow spots. The animal was delivered to
its proper owner. Divers other matters OF similar
portent were similarly disposed Of ARIEL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
ARRIVAL OF THE ARAG 70
MORE spECIE FROM EuKOpE.


New YORK, Nov. 3.-The steamship Arago ar
rived to-day from Liverpool, with 100000 Tor 50
in specie. Among the passengers are Auguste Bel
monte, U. S. charge daffairs at the Hague, and
Bishop wainwright of New Orleans.
[sEcoSD DISPATCH
The rates of discount at Hamburg had been adj
vanced to ~ per cent.
The Queen of Madagascar has expelled all the
French and English residents from her domnions,
alledging a reason that all the Europeans de-
sign dethroning her and placing her son in her
stead
The French Legislature will be convoked at the
end of November.
The London Times, of Tuesday evening says:
Considering how recently the rate of interest
has been raised TO point unknown for ten
years, the market affords equal qualification and
surprise ill all quarters. The supply of money at
the discount market has been greater than has
been lately witnessed. The advance of the rate of
interest by the Bank of France created effect"
American securities have been active in the Lon
don market
The ship Richard Anderson, of Baltimore, bound
for Rotterdam. foundered at the 29th of Sep
tember. John Aldridge, the second mate, was
lost. The rest Of the crew arrived at Yarmouth,
England.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
GUIDE FOR TRAVELLERS AND OTHERS
RAILROAD LINES.

RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND 20
TOE &C RAILROAD. going North, leaves twice every
day Sunday evenings excepted at GAS oclk A. NJ
and at ~ o'clock p NJ for the Potomac river, where
q steamer is taken for Washington, thence by Rail
road to Baltimore. &c.
VIRGINIA CENTRAL, going North, leaves this city
twice daily, SUNDAY evenings excepted at CLOCK
A. NJ and y O'Clock 2. NJ, for G0rdonsyille. where
they with the trains of the Orange and Alex
andrit, Washington. Baltimore, &c.
RICHMOND AND DANyILLE-Leayes Richmond at D
O'Clock A. NJ, and connects with tho South Side road
at the junction at a. o'clock A. NJ Sundays excep-
ted An Evening Train leaves the Depot every day,
except Sunday at 50 o'clock, and connects with the
South-Side at the junction.
RICHMOND AND PETERsBURG-Leaves this city twice
every day Sundays excepted,) at 5o'clock A. NJ,
and 255 o'clk 2. NJ. An accommodation train leaves
here every Monday, Wednesday and Fridy at 8
o'clock A. NJ
The steamer CURTIS PECK. Capt, SAINT Barnes.
leaves her wharf at Rockets every Saturday Tues
day and Thursday mornings at 5R o'clock A NJ,
and the GLEN COVE, Capt John Davis, every Mon
day w Wednesday and Friday mornings = 5A O'Clock,
for Norfolk and Portsmouth, touching at all the
regular landings on the river.
FOR NEW YORK, &c.
The steamship JAMESTOWN, Captain Parrish,
leaves every Tuesday evening, at O'Clock, for New
York touching at City Point and Norfolk to receive
passengers, &C. leaving Norfolk next morning, at
FOR PEIILAD iLPHIA, &C.,
By the steamships PENIS fLVANIA, VIRGINIA
and CITY OF RICHMOND. One of these steamers
leave every Monday and Thursday, stopping at City
Point and Norfolk to receive freight and passengers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
-
TuLH0RAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY DISPATCH.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OFTHE INDIAN.


QuEBEc, Nov 3.--Tho steamer Indian has arrived
here, with dates from Liverpool to the 2lst of 0c
tober.
The news by this arrival is very meagre.
The Bank of England has advanced It's rate of In
terest to per cent.
The Bank Of France has advanced its rate Of in
terest one per cent.
The money pressure in England still continues.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL. Oct. 21--Cotton closed at a decline of
1.1cai1. dull. Breaistuffs quiet-Messrs. Richard
son, spence Co. say -four has declined id. Wheat
firm for Red--inferior White has slightly declined.
Spirits Turpentine steady at 3Ss. Id. Rosn dull
Rice quiet.
Consols ss3sass15.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The King Of Prussia was slowly improving.
There was marked improvement on change at
Vienna
Breadstuffs had fallen in France to ordinary
prices, of plentiful years.
Lord Howden had long conference with Napo-
leon on Spanish affairs. The result was a most
complete accordance with his views.
The suspension of Alan Mclean & Co., of Glas
gov, is announced. There is surplus of assests
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
> - . = ? ;
Cen. Cushing.

New York paper expresses some surprise that
General Cushing, distinguished by galiantry tn
coming to the defence % the American women
and particularly OF city wives and daughters,
charged with having aided by their cx travasanoe "
bringing on the financial crisis, has Tor many years
past obstiuatey kept himself in spite OF the h'a'y
caps that have been set for him. In state OF single
bles.edness. This cynical journal expresses the
opinion tina, II he had been in the habit OF footing
New York lady's bills for the last twenty years
his authority would have been more weighty than
=, nre.ent. when distance lends enchantment to
A. x.ApR
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

FATAL CASE OF SHooTISG.-Recently in Yorkville
there has been no little excitement growing out OF
n special informing agent for the firm of Douglas &
Co, the New York Commercial Agency, who. il is
said, sent some reports that injured the reputation
of Mr.. James Allen, Jr, merchant of Torkville.
Long and warm correspondence grew out of this
matter, and on Saturday last, Mr.. James Allen
Sr. was about posting explanatory handbls of the
affair, when the special Agent, Mr.. T. J. Bell APP
preached him and desired him to desist, words
arose, and Bell shot Mr.. Allen on the spot with a
double barreled gun, killing him instantly. The
greatest excitement prevails in Yorkville-so our
informant says, who arrived IN Columbia last
night and young Allen bv the merest chance
prevented ayenging the murder of his father by
Immediately shooting the cold-bl0oded perpetrator
Of the dreadful deed. Bell is lodged in Jail. and
the authorities commanding full power over
the excited peoplc.-C6llmb (& c. Times.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
MISS PEGRAM's BOARDING AND

~ DAY SCH00L.-The second session of Mis-
PEGRAMs SCHOOL will begin on the LIST Of October
next, and will end the seth of June. lass.
no course Of instruction will be thorough and ex-
tensive reaching from the elementary 10 the highest
branches of Education.
The English Department will be under the imme
date Supervision OF Miss pEGRAM. She will also ne
have left school.
Competent assistants win be employed In each
tjan.
Circulars containing full information eonceEning
the school, may be had on application TO Mrs y. w.
PEaRAM Linden Square, Richmond.
Persons intending to enter Pupils requested to
engage them without delay, 20 that arrangements
may be made for their accommodation.
Jy2-dTu. Th&Sat tlAug&wts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
ARREST OF NURDERERS.

ST. JOIN, \. e., Nov last evening, three
persons. named Breen and Slavin aud his son, the
supposed murderers of the Mackenzie family, of
six persons, on the oath ultmo, were arrested at
their camp in the woods, and brought to this city
and placed in Jail.
They offered no resistance. The Coroners jury
returned verdict Of ''wilful murder" against the
above parties
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
MORE Returns REJECTED BY WALKER.

New YORK, Nov. 3.-Advices from Lecomptou,
Kansas, to the 22d October. say that Gov. Walker
has issued another proclamation rejecting 1900
votes returned from McGee county, for the same
reason that he rejected the returns from Oxford
precinct. The proclamation states that neither in
this nor the other, has the Governor gone be-
hind the returns; and disclams all right his
part to do hut says the action is taken in
sequence. of the fatal defect in the form Of the
turns,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
narhee.s Statue.

ia not Dr. Barbee who executed this fine work
I'm. Major VIM II. Barbee Dr. Barbee is brother
of the artist aud Of the statue. 1t is indeed
a beautiful production, and would do honor to a
veteran in sculpture. We trust our citizens will
avail themselves of the opportunity to see it, as,
after Saturday, DIR. Bsrbee will take il to the Uni
versity, then to Lynchburg, Petersburg and the
%
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

WANTED-To purchase, 200O cords of
w good STAvE TIMBER, on the stump, either
by the cord or acre Ii must be either on the Canal
or River, or convenient TO some Of the Railroads lend
ing into Richmond Apply ut the Richmond Bar
rel Factory, corner Byrd aud 18th sits. au Its
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

IT, 1t is not often that notice edtorially pa
tent medicine yet we feel it duty when We are cor
WINGED an article is very meritorious to inform the
public that they toe. may i've benefited by its USE
to prevent them from usi7g other articles that
have no merit in them. Now, We wish particularly
to recommend to readers DR.. SANFoRD's Liver
iNvGoRAroR as an article that has given benefit and
performed cures. in circle of acquaintance that
were little less than astonishing. 1t is particularly
recommended for all Diseases of the Liver as il is
Lirer ihri9ordtor Especially among our own chill
dren have noted its beneficial effects where the
little sufferers, from bowel complaint, worms and
other diseases. incident to children have been made
quiet and perfectly cured by the of this article
1t has testimonials that doubt for the cure
OF Jaundcr. Dyspepsia and such troubles as always
ioilow deranged liver. few such cases have come
under our observation where il seemed almost to
work miracles. Our advice to families is not to be
without II, US 1t will save many hours of pain by its
speedy nse when disease first makes its attack ia-
tooRd Sntinel
FISHER 4 WESTON and ADIE & GRAY, Agents for
Richmond
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
Crops, &c.
Lc2RnEsroYpEXcE OF TIE nIcnMOXD DAILY DIsrArcEl

JUNCTION, NoTrowAY, VA, Oct. 81, 1851.
OIr farmers are busy in seeding Wheat and
gathering corn. The corn crop think the hea-
West for many preceding years. The tobacco crop
is all secure. and is very fine one, though not
very large. | have just learned that Mr.. Geo. W
Vaughan lost his entire crop by Frost which, it is
turning from the Agricultural Fair think from
the crowd that every county was well represent
ed.
The new Telegraph line from Lynchburg has
reached us, and the line to Petersburg has been
pnt up some ten miles below us rs far as Blacks
aud Whites Depot Sonth-Side Railroad under the
management of J. C. Crowley, and the line to DaE-
vile will go up as soon as he can get through to
City Point. SEM
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

New YORK, Nov. }d.--The returns from the city
indicate a largely decreased vote The American
vote falls off the most. The Democrats next
The State has doubtless gone for the Republicans.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

H. NoTIoE-The subscribers are anx-
ions Ia settle up their books to July Ist 1851 and
would call the attention of parties interested TO this
nol.ce. Having made change in our business,
name and association, we must close up vi oiu ac
counts. GKOsHoNG ICfmAN.
e
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

aGy- SPECIAL NoTICE.-The attention
OF tie Trade and the Public il requested to tho sale
Of T. A. kusts stock of Hardware, Cutlery, &C.
n1I-ts Il. b. COOK l. CO, Aucts,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

The ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.-lt is said that active
preparations are being made with the view of law
ing the Atlantic submarine cable next summer the
month of June having been selected as the most ia
vorable for the work. The company have ordered
the manufacture Of four hundred additional miles
winch VIII be ready for shipment, if necessary. in
January, with the understanding that if they
should not succeed in their attempt to recover the
three hundred and forty miles now submerged
they are to have as much additional cable made
within tweaty-eight days may be considered ne
cessary to supply the deficiency.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
FIRE ST. JOHNS. n. B.

ct. JOINS, Y. B., Nov. EARLY on Sunday morn
ing. Paddock's large building containing theatre,
ball room, billiard room, &C., nearly destroyed
by fire The lower part WAS saved. but was badly
damaged by water. Insurance $4,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

Successor To SAN HoUsToS.-Gen. J. Pnckney
Henderson has written letter in which he states
that if the Legislature of Texas is willing to trust
him in the seat in the United States Senate which
Gen. Sam Houston will leave at the close of the
present Congress in 1889, he will accept the Office
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

YIcKsBRURG WHIG.-IIon. Walter Brooke who al
one time represented Mississippi in the Senate o
the United States. has become the editor, see il
stated, of the Vicksburg Wing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

VA Nories.-ALEx'R HILL has Just received, d
rect from London. i've hundred pair of English
haekssin Over CATERS of all lengths They are
both suitable for walking or riding. The above
Maie purchased sy himself while in London. and
VIII be sold low for cash. or to punctua paying Gus
toners,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

HB- AT THE GIFT Book SALE many have doubtless
been won to purchase books from the hope of secu.
ring handsome gift with the volume. Their hopes
have been realized, and they have gone their way
rejoicing
The Gift Book Sale is still open at No. 40 Main
street, opposite the American. 1t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

EB- You CAN NOW FIND AT ALEX. HnL's, Trunks
Valces, Ladies' Bonnet Cases of all Sizes and of all
qualities and at all prices. according to quality and
size and certainly as low they can be had in this
or any other city
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

November I'd, ALLAN NEWC0MB, aged years,
youngest son Of franklin aud Caroline etsarns
The friends of the family are requested to attend
his funeral on Wednesday at i01s o'clock. from his
fathers residence, Tree HILL
On yesterday morning, ut 3 ociosS. At "a. res
deucs of Mr. John Nanfers In Chesterfield County.
JOHN, aged ) years. infant son OF the late John
Seagers.
The friends of the family are requested to attend
the funeral from st. Peters Cathedral this evening"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
A.s-.--s-----
THE DISp ATC H.
notice re ADVERTISERS.

Advertisements for the DTsPsrcH must ne hand-
I'd In BY six ocock in De afsernoon tn order 70 APP
pssr The nsxt day. The heavy pressure OF saver-
t,ssnsnts upsa the columns of our paper VIII not
..ani, Of their reception afser the hoar naaied.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

A few days since, Jacob Drinkhouse, died in Phil
aGelphia. lie was soldier of the revolution. and
perhaps the last witness of the execution of Major
Andre.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

U. S. CUsT0Ms At New YoRK.-The amount receiy-
ed for duties at the New York custom-house during
October only 1892 Ito. which is s2557 627 less
than for October Of last year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

MARINE Losses FOR 0cToBER.-The New York Cou.
rer publishes list of marine losses for the past
month, showing an aggregate of forty two vessels
Of which six were ships, nine were barks five WEI @
brigs and twenty-five were schooners. The total
value of property lost six hundred and sixty.
three thousand three hundred dollars. This is tie
value of the prophrty totally lost, exclusive of tie
damages TO vessels not amounting to total loss and
of partial losses of cargo. The losses by marine
disasters since the LIST of January foot up total
loss Of eco, and the number of vessels lost
Ia lS7
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

SAVINGS BANKS.-The total assets of sixteen New
York savings banks is S35 $500 IL. and their liza
hilities 33.936,309 A. which, divided among $780,
900 depositors, would be about 1913 80 for each.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

The colonization brig n. II. Stevens was to sail
from Baltimore yesterday for Liberia after taking
100 emigrants from Norfolk, Va.
After the LIST of January, vessels bringing car
goes to the Island of Cuba and taking away mo-
lasses, will be compelled to pay duties on tonnage
The U. s. steamer Water Witch, Lieut. Com.
Lowell, sailed from Norfolk Monday, for Ports
mouth, n. H.
new Methodist African church was dedicated
in Portsmouth, Va, sunday-Rev. George N. Balm,
pastor.
Gov. Alston, of South Carolina. has appointed
the 10Th of this month as a day of thanks giving
The daughter of Gen. Santa Anna died lately at
TurbacO, near Carthagena.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

.; W. H. d. Diggins, daguerreotypists. of Lon
,ssile, NY. have been arrested for photographinp
,..a, many as one hundred and eleven arrests were
made In New, York during the twenty-four bonrs
ending &C noon ON Friday
nos. shannon OF Kansas, was robbed of watch
on the 2sth plt. ~ 'e"' ~ is'A''
some sales Of pork have baen made in Giles conn,
~ .a at ", but no certain price has been settled
aowR upon rs yet
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
0<sy- poWEns' F1TrY CENrs IMpl

ls.,- AyorIoE-Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Clothing. THIS MORNING, by
NO 1T IEG. d. DAVENPORT. Aucts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

NJ OTlCE.--i have appointed August
4 Blenner my Agent, 10 carry on the RahkRf
business Ia the eity VI kichmQud: but be 10 nQt al
thori2ed 10 contract amy debt II my name. on 10 %
any ether than Cook business.
% N-l3* JACOB kkAA6k.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

AunRrY PCS continue TO attract crowds OF citizons
az we'll Us every stranger that visits the city Pow
RRs takes AZ mil h pains to make good kenesses LOT
80 cents lac does those for s.. Isl Main 81 over
Maurice's Shoe Store. no lit"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

MURDER Conference.-The Boston (NassA Iaa
ssr says that Edward Walsh, formerly haeaaes
master at bridgeport CT, has confessed tsst f'
nay last 81 ne started In company with a man
hahled Dennis Drew, to look at some land in Wsns,
nara county, Wis, and that he had murderad
Drew aud taken his money 'u
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A SHor.-As two of the
Bangor Bank Directors were about starting Oh II
cunning excursion, the other day, they were &C
costed by we'll known politician for a discount
being, as he said, in tight place" On being re-
FUSED and as last resort and a strong inducement
ne ne offered to Withdraw one:hundred yards and put
himself up for 800 a shot
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

gS5 DUNLOP, MoNcURE & Co. ask the
attention of dealers to their auction sale of Groce-
ries, &c, commencing at II o'clock THIS MORNING.,
without regard to weather. no4-lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

Boy SHOT By HIS OWN FATHER.-A shocking
tragedy occurred in Rangeley, Franklin county
Me. a few days since. boy was shot by his own
father, whose maine is Henry WILDER, and who has
at times been subject to insanity. The boy, a lad
of eleven wears. was lying sick with fever, and SO
low as TO be unable to help himself. Coming into
the room, the father deliberately took down his
gun from the wall where it hung, and before his
inteAtioBs became known TO those present, fired
with untlinching aim at his son on the bed The
shot took effect in the vital part aud the lad lin
gared but few hours and died. There is no doubt
that the unhappy father was suffering from men
tai alteration at the time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

pAsk sesPESsioNs IN MissouRI.-A bill is pending
before inc Legislature of Missouri aud is likely to
plan "nlcn snspends the operation of all the
clauses Of the general bankinr law nanoI,;as c. .
eiusaa 70 pay specie at their counters and permit
mug .he banks to go and do business upon the cir.
nun already issued to them by the bank com
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
DIR. Iioxe.

The address OF Rev. Dr. Hoer at the Mechanic,
Fair, o. Monday night, was one Of his yery h.,,
piest efforts, and was listened TO with prea, 49,
tion By large and intelligent audience
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

~ Principal depot for the sale of Portraits. TY
LER Co.'s Gallery, l39 Main st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ESE~ The UNITED STATES BANK, wash
ingtan. H. C-I viii give Virginia Bank Notes at
ta,, III = 20 '''' = 'A' WIN. N. TINsLEY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

WANTED--A good BUGGY HORSE,
" for which fair price will be given. Also, a
SERVANT TO attend to Office and horse. Apply to
DR.. CULLEN, Richmond House, Governor ST.
-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-04

TIIr FL rCwrJnN IN SFyy yopY

BoSToN, Nov. Blanks, the Republican candi-
date, is undoubtedly elected by large plurality
vote. The State is largely Republican.