Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-10-21
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humping majority for Freedom in Ohio at the |
last election, From this point Of view the |
contest was considered close one, and poi |
ticians busted themselves estimating the prob
able result in Hamilton county as it was
thought the complexion OF the legislature de- |
pended upon that county--5ut, twist the figures
as they would, it is evident no allowance was |
made for the five hundred imported voters Of |
the democratic persuasion from Cleveland and |
stations along the railway lines. 1t lie to be
hoped this will remind the members elect Of |
the next legislature to initiate the action Of |
New York and Michigan by euacting strict
registry law
Another subject of general surprise is the
general depression in this market of the Di-
minutive Giants squsticr eignity stock-it hay-
ing taken an unprecedented fall since the late
elections, which is not much to be wondered
at when we consider the extensive eystem of
brdg with which this scheme has been inh ate
by the mdudlin enthusiasm Of the followers, re-
tainers, and hangrrs-ou of the expounder of
that great principle" which Lincoln of this
State has so aptly described to consist in "lc-
gally suppressing slavery where it legally ex
stsl'
If the Senator CT pounds the principle with
as much gusto as he permitted Brooks To pound
the receptacle Of more honest ur.Dcipes than
either OF the worthless were capable Of posses.
smg he, certainly, will not fail from lack OF in
terest. Ere that brutal affair has passed from
the mind, the news from the setting sun brings
intelligence OF another victim of the slave
power, and a nation Unexpectedly is called to
mourn the loss OF brave man. When a man
is stricken down in desth-muGder-wh
mouns the loss, his friends or enemieel One
OF the blackess crimes is ingratitude, and this
crime certainly attaches t. Douglas and those
OF his organs who have sneered at Senator
Broderick as a "disorganzer," guilty of "nere.
sy," the associates OF roughs," &c and have
manifested but little sorrow, and that Of a sua-
picious nature, at tho murder of one of Doug.
las most ardent and consistent supporters
The republican press and few Of the liberal
democratic papers have Itbuked in no mcasur-
ed terms this deserlion of B,oderick by Doug.
las and his followers, and therefore it will he
unnecessary to comment upon that about which
the people are indignant through, ut all the
| land.
| The effect has been, in this State particularly,
since the murder, seine of tho sauatter soy.
eregns have bolted and refuse to support their
former leader This is an undeniabe fact and
combined with other influences, will tell when
] put TO the test IN lSOU.
There has been an awful takiag doton among
u certain cass since the election IN those
States where Douglas peculiar dogma was
made the test, The Republicans IN Ohio,
especially have proved themselves 20 he slill
alive and kicking, and have injured the Presi-
dental aspirations Of Douglas 10 an incalcula-
bic extent, for the South will naturally seek for
the most available Democrat, and, aside from
Z heir prejudces, they may now well ask
Where is his dBaiiabihtyl'
But Douglas is restless man, and he will
leave nothing undOne to secure the nomination
at Charleston.
He has in this city fine residence, which
is said to be mortgaged for the purpose of
carrying on his great Senatorial contest last
year.
Whether he is nominated or not. the late
elections have demonstrated to he a matter of
indifference to Republicans, and the foregoing
remarks are made for the more especial edlfca
lion of the Plaindealer aud 81 iar highftlutn
publications. IL is particularly amusing TO hear
these organs sound sbroad the name and fame
Of their iavorito. With each issue their read
ers arc served with a copious Iehath Of the
"great principle" and the latest news from its
eIpounder an propeller, when he sneszsi last
and how he did it, and other items Of like ma
ture and equal Importance.
on this subject, but in this region It is consid
cred to be very much like your artesian well
at COlumbus---an immense bore There are
nine Congressional Districts in this State that
were filled at the last election about year ego
10y four Republicans and five Democrats. The
best man among the atter-Col Harris of the
Sixth District-died last Winter, and the va
cancy is TO be filled this Fall, Col Harris was
a very popular man, and was elected by good
majority The Republicans can hardly expect
to carry the District, but they seem deteTmin-
ed to make a trial, and have nominated
Hon. JnO NJ. Palmer, a popular man, who is
now cauvassng the district. If the election Of
President should be throWn into the House Of
Representatives, the result OF the election in
the sixth district Of Illinois might he OF vast
Importance in deciding the question. If Mr.
Palmer should be elected the Republicans would
have a m jority in the delegaton--a fact that
should lead them To put forth extra exertionS
and which entities them TO assistance from some
of the leading Republican orators. Where ID
Gov. Chase lie stands we'll with Illinois Re.
pubicans and il would require but little per.
suasion 10 induce them TO instruct their dele
cation to vote for Chase at the Presidential
nominating Convention next year
The assistance Gcv Chase rendered Mr. Lin.
eo,nis remembered and they will prof ably make
him their first choice and come of the papers
are urging the latter for Vice President
; However, II is generally conceded that ii a
Northern man is nominated for President, some
Southern msn, as Blair, Ethsridge, or CasEiul
NJ CLAY, will be put up for Vice President Lei
who may be nominated, the Illinois delegation
can be counted among those who look with dis
pleasure upon, and will oppose any proposition
10 abandon tho leading principles which ruined
the old Republican party in "a aud has since
carried it through 80 many successes, and if 4
plain spoken platform Of correct principles bC
represented, by an honest, thorough, upright
} Republican, there need be no fear regarding IN,
i electoral vote Of Ilnos-tho State has beer
: Republican for several years past on the popular
= vote. r r.'
Business ia Chicsgo is very active and tht
Fall trade has been quite heavy. II is now
It's highest and will return TO It's level with thl
:, the close OF naSgstion.
A fire occurred here this morning short TIM
. after the morning papels had been put to pres
"a large plaring mill was partly Consumed
A very heavy wind WAS blowing end the fer,
element soon had such headway as to endan'
ger many buildings in the vicinity II was bu
little while before three steam enginea wen
J playing upon il, but il required all the energ,
: Of human power aud stcam combined TO htat
g the FIRE. Fire snd wind fnAly succumbed L
. water, steam and muscle. Loss not ascertain
ed. -
~ The boisterous weather which seems h