Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-12-12
THE SPECIAL ELECTION IN
DELAWARE.
[From the Delawarean.1 ]

TIE facts connected with the special
election held in this State on Thursday,
the 10Th day of n ovember, A. D. 1868
are so significant in themselves as illus
trative OIL the spirit, plans and purposes of
the Abolition party controlling the Govern
ment, and so fully justify the action Of
the Democracy of Delaware in refusing to
participate in such an election, that we
deem it right and proper to submit can.
did statement of those facts to the people,
not only of our own State, but of the whole
country. The death of the late Hon.
William Temple, Representative from this
State in the Congress of the United States
rendered a special election necessary to
fill the vacancy thus occasioned. and the
Governor of tho State was clothed with
authority, by law, to appoint the day for
such special election. In obedience to the
duty imposed by the provisions Of Article
II. Of the Federal Constitution, William
Cannon, Governor OF the State, issued
wrts of election to fill the vacancy afore-
said and appointed Thursday, the 18th,
of November, as the day for said election.
Prior to the issuing of the writs of election
the Republicans of the State held con-
vention of their party and placed in nomi-
nation as their candidate for Congress Ma
tn aniel B. Smithers, Esq. Subsequently
the Democracy of Delaware held con-
venlion, and, with great unanmity nomi-
!, mated for the same position the Hon.
Charles Brown. In accepting the nomi-
' nation, which he had never sought, and
which he would have been glad to have
avoided, MIR. Brown briefly but clearly
:, d fined his position, stating to the conven
= ton that he stood on the platform of.the
Democracy OF Delaware the platform of
peace.
Immediately after his nomination Mr..
Smithers, the Republican candidate, inau-
= gurated the canvass and avowed himself
in favor Of all the measures and policy of
: the Administration. The Abolition pa
: pers Of the country Immediately became
enlisted in his favor, and throughout the
S Northern States an interest was manifes-
It ed in the election of Mr.. Smithers, sur
prising perhaps even to himself. He called
II to his aid in carrying on the canvass
e speakers from all parts of the country
most of whom we're unknown to the peo-
a pie of the State, even from reputation
l. These imported men, with the exception
n Of Daniel S. Dickinson, and one or two
u others, engaged in the dirtiest work Of the
% pothouse politician, and disgusted witt
~ their blac kguardism, lying and abuse the
a honest men of the State. Mr.. Brown
g whose character, public and private, il
N without stain and above reproach, wa
y held up before the people of the State BY
10 these blackguards as the "meanest of man
9, kind" Brass bands were employed a
e. great expense to assist 10 exciteing public
1t attention and to aid the Republicans il
N the canvass.
ie But their canvass was faiure-musit
N had lost its charms when invoked in sucl
* cause, and hired orators, with soundin,
Or titles, failed 10 gain audience with the peo
le Pile Of the State even Daniel S. Dickinson
lit could not command, in the capital Of tn
p. State, an audience of more than $50 per
I'd sons, many of whom were women an
ID children, Notwithstanding public notice ha
been given by flaming posters all over tn
er State that he would address the people o
re Delaware at that place.
I'd These evidences of popular disfavo
lr were too potent not to be discerned by tht
a Abolitionists themselves. Mr.. Smither
and his friends were convinced that b
p could not be elected. They had canvasse
in the State, and everywhere. the people ha
ct failed to give them the coveted encourage
ut ment. While they were parading throug
tie the State Iocir imported speakers an
p- brass band, and meeting cold reception
ne from the voters of Delaware, Mr.. Brown
accompanied by a few friends wen
- through Sussex county advocating peace
ID able adjustment of our troubles, termina
1e ton of the war by negotiation, a restora
If, tion of the Union as our fathers made it
I'd the preservation Of the constitutional right
6, of the people, and sacred regard for tn
III rights of the States, demonstrating, by tn
ot clearest reasoning, that the war and tn
os negro emcnripation policy Of the Abolition