The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

them forward but they are unwilling 10 reward MIN
with high Office.
THE NORTHERN ELEcrIoss.-The Richmond Enqui-
re speaking of the result Of tho late elections in the
Northern States, says:
sThe United States election returns which have
published, indicate that Lincoln and the Republicans
about to be overthrown. In the reported triumph
of Democrats in the great States of Penas lyania
Ohio and Indiana they read their DOOM
How this exchange of party supremacy with the
Democrats will affect the speculation.
Both sides equally declare that the be pros
ecucd to subugation To bring the Democrats
The front may elicit from them fresh zeal, while
the Republicans may be expected to lose none of
theirs. The enemy may thus come upon in greater
force than
On the other hand however the Democrats are COM
mited the prosecution of the BY "Constitutio-
al means" and for Constitutional ends" They oppose
| and denouuce Lincolns abolition proclamation. If
they should accordingly, exclude from the its alb
clifton expediens and aims, the Republicans will be
cooled and disgusted Many of them have already de-
clared it their sentiment that than the
Union restored with slavery they would acquiesce in
its dissolution. II be therefore, and is perhaps
probable, that If the Democrats to guide the war;
Greedy and his school will become peace party.
change of rulers is at least proof that the Northern
people tired of the present condition of things 1t
is sign in favor of peace and when the popular
will is established, it will swiftly make itself heard and
respected.
Our duty however, remains clear. We must gather
strength for onsets, and prepare resist
foes whoever their leaders, and whatever the
shades of difference in their opinions. Hostile armies
soil, assailing independence, present fact
beyond which need look because it is of itself,
impossible of being compromised with. Mcclellan, the
Democrat. fights us as determinedly Butler, the
Beast. We must meet them alike
1t ia very doubtful whether the success of the demo-
Gratis the North will benefit the South much. It
will hardly stop the war; but it may and will doubt
divide the councils of enemies and strengthen the
party there in favor of peace 1t will also emboden
men at the North to express their sentiments more
freely in opposition the Lincoln administration and
its tyranncal acts At least it is good sign
the people of Ohio nnsylvania and Indiana, repu
dating the abolition party and placing in
power and although those may not be
friends they least the enemies of large portion
of enemies. No doubt both parties at the North
have been fighting for the spols and Government pick
ings and The more they fight and quarrel between
themselves the better twill be for
The election in New York comes off in O week or
two, and if the democrats successful there las
think they will beg Abe Lincoln and his understrap-
pers will begin to quake with fear.
In the meantime let the South continue her prepara-
tons for gaining independence by hard fighting and
be ready for all contingencies.
The New York Tribune" thus sums up the result of
the late elections in the North-as far as known
From Pennsylvania e n assured that fifteen Union
Congressman certainly chosen including Mr. Bail
ey of the 4h district. This leaves nine for the DEM
ocrats; IN the present delegation they have
their gain amounts to two only. 1t is not yet certain
which party has elected State officers. The Legisla-
ure. too is yet unsettled. The Associated Press dis
patch from Harrisburg says that the House will rroba-
bly, stand 40 Union 54 Democrats; Senate 20 Union
Is Democrats; this leaves democratic majority of
on joint ballot.
Our latest advices from Cincinnati affirm that sixty
six counties in Ohio (there SO in the STATED give
democratic majority of $4,000 and that the whole
show about 900 N
The Congressional delegation put fourteen Demo-
Gratis and five Unionists
Indiana is now reported to have chosen the demo-
cratic State ticket by from 5000 to COO maiority five
Democrats and four UniOniS Congressman are chosen;
and districts said be close that both sides
claim the victory The Legislature will be Democratic
and may, if they choose, re-eect expelled Bright.