Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-06
O. X.
OLD CONNECTICUT

In April, 1856, there was 10 election
by the people of Connecticut for Govern.
or-there being three parties in the field
The Republicans aud Americans together
had but about 1000 more votes than the
Democrats, and 26 maj in the Legislature
D@In Nov. following, Fremont had 1000
maj. over Buchanan.
In 1850, the Democrats determined Ia
carry Connecticut by fair means or foul, al
the April election. They raised S20, ,000
in New York city alone for that purpose,
and colonized voters and naturalized Irish.
men to the number of $500 or 5000
Dem. manufacturers discharged Rep work.
men-and the Dem. leaders persuaded
Southern traders to withhold and coun.
termand orders for goods, to coerce and
starve the voters into supporting the Slave
Power. For Governor, they took up Mr..
SEYMOUR, very rich and very popular
nan, who served With honor in the Mexi-
can war, and was elected Governor at its
close-who was sent by President Pierce
on a mission to Russia, where be remained
during the Kansas and Lecompton wars
Coming home (iike Blcbanao) not COM
mitted to any faction, it was hoped be
might break up the Rep. phalanx, and
was promised the nomination for Vice
President if be succeeded. The contest
was the warmest, and the vote cast the
highest, the State ever saw. 1n the cities
aud factories, the Democrats gained, but
the villagers aud farmers brought all up
right, and the Republicans conquer in q
square, desperate fight. BUCKINGHAM is
reelected Governor by COO majority, and
the Legislature (to elect U. S. Senator) is
Rep. by Ito l This shows a more con-
sOlida,ed and strong party than four years
ago. The stable people Of the land Of
steady habits ere for freedom as their faith
ers were, and are iDcorruptibie
The $4,000 In Councetier'--.Quek Work.
BRIDGrroRT, Conn, March 81, lsGO.
The $4,000 fund, contributed by the Sham
Democracy OF New York for eieclioneerIng
purposes in Connecticut, has sprung mine
that will blow the Democratic party sky high.
IL was announced 10 this city, last week, iha,
Tom Corwln would address the Republicans
Of Bridgeport on Wednesday evening. On
Saturday, the Democratic parry cunninsly
hIred. for every evening TIL the election, the
Town Hall, and no room of sufficient capacity
could be had for Mr.. Corwin. The Repubi-
cans resolved, al once, 10 build Public Hall.
BY noon ample means were subscribed. A
central location was secured. Notices were
sent to the various Republican carpenters,
joiners, artisans, mechanics, and Iaborers,
both in the city and neighborIng towns. Early
on Monday morning. ample materials were
on the ground, the field was literally filled with
workmen, and the building went like magic.
The hall is intended for this and the coming
Presidential election. II is well foored, has
ample galleries, is lighted with gas, and will
seat from 5000 to 1000. Ii will be opened
on Wednesday evening, and inaugurated by
Tom Corwin. The Democratic party have
compelled Republicans in other places by the
same policy 10 erect public halls. One Of The
largest political gatherings in this State was
held in hall in New Haven, last week, which
was built by the Republicans. The enthus-
asm and public spirit forcibly remind one Of
the exciting log cabins ,imes Of Tippecanoe,
and appearances seem TO indicate a similar
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