The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-11-11
The Elections.

The November elections have resulted most
goriously in favor Of the Union! By this We
mean that men of undoubted loyalty have been
elected. Men who are not afraid TO maintain
Union sentiments at all times, and under all cir
cumsisnces, and in all places, and to uphold
and defend the glorious work Of saving our
country All such candidates as were doubtful
on th point have met the fate they deserved,
aud have been taught the lesson that in war
times the party that stands by the government
VII be maintained and supported. The party
that opposes the government, that withhclds it's
support, will ever meet with defeat aud dishonOr,
aud be the subject Of contempt for all coming
time.
In New York, where full State ticket, With
the exception Of Governor, together with the
Sta'e Legislature we're chosen, the Unionists have
achieved glorious triumph. The Union ticket
is elected by over thirty thousand majority, being
a gain o. forty thousand over last year. They
have also large majority in the Legislature.
Glorious old Massachusetts, has elected the
Union ticket BY majority of about 40 900, be-
iug gain Of s 600 over last years vote.
In Missouri three Judges Of the Supreme Court
we're TO be elected. As far as heard from the
Radicals have made large gains.
Wisconsin has done nobly. she has elected
the Union ticket by al increased majority. A
Toll State ticket was in nomination.
In Minnesota a full set Of State officers were
to be elected Returns from this State viii
come in slowly, but the majority on the UniOr
ticket Is reported at 10000.
Ia New Jersey, where members of the Legs
la,ure and some local officers we're to be elected
the coppesheads have been successful but BY
greatly diminished msjodties. The Unionist,
have gained one Senator and FIVE AssembIymen
The elections in Illinois were only for county
officers, but Union gains are everywhere re-
ported. Chicago last year elected the copper
head candidate for MAYOR by 800 majority
This year she gives , 500 majority for the Unior
nominee Good enough. Il il reported tina
Egypt" has gone in favor of the Union, bu
We shall avail. confirmation before giving ere
deuce to the report.
Maryland has elected four out Of FIVE Unior
Jolgre-emeb Win the NTH vet IN COuOt. IL
this State the issue was made on the emancipa
lion proclamation Of the President. The issue
was clearly defined and the Emancipationisu
have been successful.
In Kansas the Unionists have swept every
thing before them by increased msjorties.
Let eve.y Union loving man throughout tn,
nation r,i0ce. The last ray o. hope to tn,
rebels has been disspated In every Stat
. where an opportunity has been presented, e1
4 cept ia poor little New Jersey, the people hav,
j manifested their fixed fidelity 10 the gloriou
cause OF the Republic. The fat has gone forth
T The people will uphold aud support the Ad
j mlnistratIon 10 the prosecution Of the war unit
the last vestige Of treason is wiped from gu
land until the rebels lay down their arms an,
submit to the principles and penalties OF III,
= Constitution, which thew have sought TO over
throw. The glorious day star Of American lib
erty again shines brightly in the armament an,
j soon will il shed its more than wonted lustr
over a nation saved from destruction, and whicl
y has ever been consecrated to the principles o
j universal freedom, forever TO stand as a besco
light for generation yet unborn.