The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-05
Pennsylvania Election.

We are frequently asked our opinion ~ "a
the result Of the election which Is to take place
In Pennsylvania on Tuesday, the 9th inst, for
State officers and members Of Congress. Our
invsriabls reply has been, eve have not the
mean, Of arriving at any definite conclusion In
relation to the matter. All We have to or can
say Is that the chances for Republican success
seem much better than those Of their opponents,
and that II the information We receive through
our exchanges IL correct, there Is no reasona-
bic doubt Of the success Of the Republican
State ticket, and Of the election Of large ms
jority Of Republican Senators to Congress.
We believe the State safe for Lincoln and Ham,
lin In November, Whatever may bs the result
now.
The North American, one Of the most Intel.
ligentiy conducted papers In Philadelphia, and
paper noted for It's conservative tone and care
fulness Of expression as to al matters Of fact
and opinion, speaking Of the forthcoming cleo
ton In recent issue says:
"The eyes Of the country are turned with
hope In some quarters, and with apprehension
In others, on this State, a. the great central
figure In the approaching political struggle. Il
Is the turning point Of the canvass. We feel
the magnitude Of the responsibility. and appre-
ciate the public interest with which every indl-
cation from here Is valued. Our information
from all parts Of the interior Is as complete -
practicable, and extends In detail to most Of
the counties The organization Is better than
for years past, and the enthusiasm inspired by
L.. ,~.>I ,su.a nj tha ipty ~ royntpo Viz
tory, has no parallel but that of 1870. And In
the northwest and western portions Of the
State, the feeling even exceeds that memorable
period. Our confidence In the result Is con.
irmed by oil the intelligence from every quar-
ter, and we have the best reason TO believe that
Mr.. Curtin's majority viii range from 10, 900
to 90, 900, and may far exceed It. His election
beyond doubt by large majority, the extent
OF which may DO determined by various contin-
gencies. None Of them can reduce his strength,
and some Of them may augment II materially.
triously circulated, with sinister objects, a. to
the vote Of this city. We claim to know some.
thing Of the elements Of which II Is composed,
and whoever supposes that three political man.
agers can sit down In parlor OF the Girard
House, - was recently attempted, and sell out
Thousands Of respectable men by wholesale, win
End olish delusion efectually exploded on
the 9th Of October. The sincere friends OF Mr..
Bell, who support him from respect and prin.
ciple, do not mean to be transferred to the ser.
vice Of his lifelong enemies by professional
traders In politics. who are shouting for Eos.
ter, with Democratic pay In their pockets. We
fear nothing from the vote here, and every day
multiplies practical and visible assurances that
awakened 10 the gross deception which has been
attempted by venai tricksters, who are prosti-
tuting the name Of John Bell, and to the neces-
sity Of decided vote for Curtin, the tariff, and
the interests Of Pennsylvania.
The Democratic party Is split into factions
throughout the State, and whatever may be
professed TO the contrary, II Is . selEeudent
fact that its aggregate strength can neither be
rallied, nor will II endesyor to appear at the
polls. The third organization Il feeble In num-
bers, and rendered inefficient by the refusal Of
Mr.. Bells true friends TO be sold out by mer-
cenary renegades and hucksters who are noto-
riously enlisted on the Democratic side.
In every aspect OF the contest, then, We feel
perfectly satisfied that Pennsylvania vim sur.
prise the country by the extent and decision Of
her vote In October, and still more % by the
great majority In November"
The New York Tribune makes the following
extract from letter received from manufse.
tursr near Philadelphia, employing . large
number Of workmen-himself and workmen Ill
Fillmore men In 1855, but now for Lincoln and
Hamlin:
"The leading politicians here are sanguins
that A. @. Curtin will como TO the mountains
from Pittsburg with IRON 10000 to 1000 ma
jority. This y the Democratic portion Of the
State; Il the Western part Of the State does
Betting politicians are freely wagering that be
will have 10000 In the Eastern part Of the
State"
The Boston Journal remarks-If Curtin d
elected BY any majority at all, the Republican
cause viii take care Of itself In November. But
his defeat IL BY no means conclusive Of con-
trary result His opponents cannot possibly
unite In the Premdeutial campaign-or ct least
The bulk Of the Douglas and Of the Breekin-
ridge men cannot % mite. II, therefore, Cur
lin should Be defeated BY say 5000 to 5000 ms
iority. the fight would 60 night on, and W
should expect Lincoln to have Pennsylvania In
November. But asit is-though admitting the
full difbculty Of assigning definite premises for
my prediction In the msttsr-ws anticipate
curtin's election By figures larger than the
hove. r..1.
A Craftsman who has recently returned from
whsrs be travelled through ths
northern tier Of counties, says. the only snthu-
,iasm w.s manifested BY the Republicanss-
There was not the slightest doubt entertained
~ vsll.infbrmsd politicisns that Psnnsylvania