The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-13
OuR ELECTION ARRnAn

From the Philadelphia Ledger, Get l2h
Baltimore has been for some wears past under
the rule of the political clubs, with names indica-
tive OF their low associations and instincts While
these dsgraceul organizations prevailed the cleo
tons were carried By force, and decent citizens
dared not attend the polls except at the risk of
their lives. Every one of these clubs went armed,
took violent possession of the election ground and
knocked down or shot ct any voter who dared vote
any but the striped tickets prepared by the clubs.
The consequence was, the vote of that city was all
on one side. The Mayor elected by such influences
favored the clubs, and the citizens kept under
by despotism as brutal that of Naples. The
Legislature corrected this state of affairs by pro-
vidng for the city which had so abused its power
metropolitan police, and under the protection of
this body the municipal election on Wednesday was
conducted
The police disarmed the clubs and arrayed in
force protected the polls. The result is striking
contrast to recent preceding elections. There was
the protoundeSt quiet and most perfect order in
every part of the city. There was not pistol fired
nor knife drawn, nor billy uplifted. Not drunken
man was seen, every barroom was closed, no hoot-
ing noise or uproar in the Streets crowds about
the polls. The 'regn of terror" and of the "Blood
Tubs" was over, and the citizens once more breath
ed freely. Exercising their privilege as freemen,
they went to the polls and cast a tremendous vote
against the old municipal administration, the ma
jority being nearly 5000 for the Reform candidate,
out of about q 900 votes We congratulate Balti-
more for being free of the Blood Tub rule, and of
being once more restored to liberty and order
For the first time in several years there has been
a quiet election in Baltimore city. Yesterday Mr..
Brown elected Mayor by a majority of S,l04
votes. We congratulate the citizens of that NUM-
cipality upon the return Of peace and prosperity,
which we hope may no lasting. The rnf.--. -
gg22shce department has contributed in great det
the value of the new system is appreciated foM ha it
will be rigidly adhered to for the future.
From the Alexandria SeniineI.I
The result of the municipal election in Baltimore
IS marvel! 1t is the strongest demonstration
that could have been given of the terrible mockery
ot the forms OF republican government and the
complete domination of rulfianSm in its worst
forms, of which that city has been the victim for
years past The men of station who have proited
by such unhalowed means are now not only swept
away, but are forever ruined by the terrible con.
demnaton of this popular verdict.
From the Richmond DiSpGtch.l
The municipal elections in Baltimore, which oc-
umph of the Reformers over the mob of violent
from the polls the conservative voters and sitting
the voice of the majority of the people. The tri-
umph is complete. The Mayor is elected by 5000
majority. and a clean sweep has been made Of the
Councils. Every precinct, save or two, was
carried by the Reformers. Thus the augean sta
bles of Baltimore have been cleansed, and we con-
gratuate the people of that city upon the event
For their own sake, as well as the cause of public
order and security, we hope the reformation is per-
manent. The Mayor, Mr.. Brown, who has been
elected by this revolution in public affairs of the
Monumental city, is a most worthy well as
most intelligent gentleman, who will fill the Office
of first magistrate of the place with dignity and
prudence.