Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-17
The Prospect.

we often puohsh paragraphs from othe
papers and correspondents, which declar,
with positive certainty as to the result o
the pending presidential election. We Dc
not mean to be understood as fully endors
ing these expressions, but give them as in
dications of the feeling in the quarters from
which they emanate. In 1856, there wa'
reason for hope, from September till the
Pennsylvania State election in October, bu
during the entire campaign we expressed
no belief that Fremont would be elected
but we are prepared to go further this year.
The prospect of electing Lincoln is far bet
ter, as all our readers doubtless see for
themselves. But the result is by no means
free from all doubt, and we therefore re-
specially advise all Republican aspirants
for Office, under the next administration, to
postpone their office seeking efforts till after
election. We give this advice not from
any belief that they will have no chance at
the public crib, but because it is decidedly
out of good taste, not to say disgusting.
We fully believe that every New Eng
land State will vote for Lincoln as sure as
the sun rises on election day morning. We
are equally confident that the entire north
west, with exception Of Indiana and Oregon,
will vote the same way. Though we con-
cede Indiana to be doubtful, yet the adj
vices from that State are of the most cheer
ing character. Almost the entire Fillmore
strength of 1856 is heartily working for
the Republican cause. Buchanan's major
ity there, over both Fremont and Fillmore
in 1856, was only 470 in total vote Of
over $4,000. Our gains in the west are
numerous and substantial as our readers
con see by reference TO our campaign notes
in another column.
New York and Ohio will go for Lincoln.
In both States the Republicans have an alb.
solute majority, and of course they will
vote for their own candidate. This give:
the Republicans 1925 electoral votes to star
with, being II more than Fremont had ii
1856. This eleven is from Illinois which
we consider sure for Lincoln. On the pop
ular vote he had more than 1000 majority
over Douglas two years ago, and the great
demonstration at Springfield shows uner.
ringly the direction of the tide in that State
We now come to the pivotal States
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Pennsyl
vania alone can elect Lincoln, New Jersey
cannot; so the former is the battle ground
of 1860, as it was in 1856. Could we car
ry all the other free States Lincoln would
be elected without Pennsylvania but with
California against us, as in all probability
she will be, the result will be with Penn
sylvania, at least, that is our view of it,
Now we shall not say that Pennsylvania is
positively sure for Lincoln, though it is
conceded SO by many democrats, because
we do not think SO. AT present we shall
concede it as doubtful, but our advices from
that State show very decided advantages to
our cause. Hon. John Hickman, member
Of the House, who was a supporter of Blu
chanan in 1856, is out squarely for Lincoln,
and the fusion on Douglas and Breckin-
ridge ticket does not look at all promising
for them as yet. This fusion is mere
sham TO cheat the Douglas folks, and many
Of them so understand it. and accordingly
will run a straight ticket of their own.
Last year the Peoples party which are now
the supporters Of Lincoln, had $4,000 ma
jority. A few of these will 20 for Bell,
and few for Douglas, but with drawing
off from the regular democratic ticket on n
Douglas ticket. it is difficult to see how any
one viii carry Pennsylvania,e except Lincoln.
One thing is sure, if any one is chosen by
the people, that man is Abe Lincoln. There
is much work TO be lonesome even here
in Vermont. Let US give an increased and
rousins majority for the Republican cause
on the first Tuesday Of September next
{ This will cheer our friends in Maine III,
mex, week, and send an electric thrill {,
I Pennsylvania where il is most needed.