Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-09
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CHIoAoo, March 9Th, 1860,
Fos r..,pen Yesterday was an exciting
d.v Far Chicago. Never before in its history
has an election been 50 hotly contested and
never before has the victory been SO complete
for the Republican party.
Taking advantage Of previous dissOnsiOns in
the Republican ranks, and nominating popular
man, the Democracy thought to gain q victory
that would not only give them the control of the
city government, but materially advance the
interests of Douglas at Charleston. This last
consideration was one Of the main causes Of
uniting the Republicans, for in no place is
Douglas looked upon with greater contempt
and disgust than in Chicago. His seditiOn law
does MT seem to be very acceptable to the honest
masses.
In my last letter said you could rely upon a
Republican victory in Chicago, though it might
be by reduced majority. Within five or six
days previous to the election there were great
changes National questions and issues entered
the canvass.
The charges against the Democracy of i'm
porting voters were too evident to be denied
For few days past hundreds Of strange faces
have thrOnged the streets shouting for Gurnee
and the night has been rendered hideOus with
their hOotings and drunken carousals on free
whisksy, amply supplied American citizens
were attacked by these mobs-peOple were
insulted. One citizen was killed as he was
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aroused Republican blood. The laggards slept
no lOnger---the canvass became animated,
earnest and enthusiastic. The election passed
with no serious riots except in one Ward where
an Irish mob took possession of the polls at IL
O'Clock, Monday night By the timely ar
Tangements Of the police the row was soon
suppressed
After the close ofthe polls the people thrOnged
the Republican Head Quarters and awaited the
result. When it became evident that "EcOnO-
my and Liberty" were triumphant, then arose
prolonged shouts for "LOng John and the
great victory !" never saw in my life, more
Joyous set of Republicans. Bonfres were
kindled all over the city-there was shaking Of
hands and upthrowing of hats and a scene Of
excitement seldom witnessed in the West
Stirring speeches were made, interspersed with
campaign songs and frequent cheers.
To-day the Republicans are exultant-the
returns foot up over hoelpe hundred majority
for Mr.. WENTWORTH gain of over four hundred
on last year.
This is the first battle of the great campaign
of 1860. 1t is good omen and full Of cheer.
1t insures Illinois for the Republican nominee
for President and will have no little influence
upon Indiana. 1t will encourage Illinois
"Honest Abe" who is now laboring for the
same cause in Connecticut and Rhode Island
1t is the greeting Chicago Republicans extend
to those men who meet here in May next tC
decide who is to be our next President. Long
John, as Mayor, will give them cordial well
come.
would call especial attention to the fact, fol
it is worthy of notice, that this victory wai
achieved by the most thorough organization
and unwearying labor. The discipline wal
perfect. Every block was thoroughly canvassed
This was the secret of success. Let all Repub-
lcsns initiate this example and the result o
next November is a foregone conclusion. P.B.