The Monmouth inquirer., 1865-11-16
From the Newark Journal, Nov. 8.

From the imperfect, but terribly convincing
returns of the election, we are compelled to an
noance that the" Loyal Leaguers" are appar-
emily triumphant everywhere. We say Y" 10y
al Leaguers," because we do not attribute our
defeat to the popularity of the principles Of the
Republican party, but to the perfect organiza-
tion and lavish expenditure of the Leaguers.
We know that Republicans will claim that
our refusal to adopt the Constitutional Amend
ment was the occasion of our defeat in this
State-but that this is untrue is clearly prov
ed by the fact that, in New York, where the
party accepted that Amendment, and where
eyeh the leaders and nominees Of the party
avowed abolition sentiments, we are even worse
beaten than in New Jersey.
0nr difficulty in New Jersey arose from dis
tracted councils, personal detection, and our
inability to cope Win the enemy in the means
necessary to carry on the canvass. We do not
consider that any principle was settled by the
result of the contest. The Republicans entire
ly ignored the question of negro suffrage, and
utterly repelled the idea that they favored neg
no equality--which the Trabnae said was the
only issued involved in the campaign.
II
} In New York, where the Democracy adopted
an Administration platform, and nominated
Administration candidates, we have met the
same fate as in New Jersey. Fanaticism is
rampant and demogoguesm grins over its tri-
umph.
Let US make use of the severe lessons we
have received by the result. Let us hereafter
determine distinctly to eaunciate the principle
of our party, and effect thorough organiza-
ton This is the only way to succeed At the
same time, we should learn something from the
tactics of the enemy in regard to educating"
their forces continually, SO that when issues
are presented ir canvass, it is not necessary,
at that late hour to conuen their adherents to
the principles of the party.
In other words, we have been defeated part
ly by our omissions, and partly by the commits
sions, of the enemy by fraud and corruption
-rbut let us profit by the disaster, instead of
quietly grieving over it, or noisily complaining
about it. We have lost much-but let us re-
deem ourselves in the future by arousing the
party to the necessity Of effecting perfect or
ganization, and distributing sound Demo cratic
doctrine among the people.
[From the Hunterdon Democrat, Nov. 81
As we 60 to press this Wednesday, morning
the election news appears to be in favor Of the
Republicans. Ward for Governor viii have
perhaps 5000 majority over Runyon. In our
own County the Democratic majority will be
short Of 1900 All this has been brought about
by the most astounding fraud and corruption
that has ever been praciised at any election
ever held heretofore. Oger one million of dol
lars was sent into the State By the manufacturers
of the New England States, together aoith large
amounts contributed By the office holders of thas
State making IN the aggregate, million and a
half Of dsllays We are glad to learn that East
Amwel, in this County had no men in the
market--it having given an increased Demo-
cratic majority. In our next issue We shall be
able to give more Of the particulars We are
now busily engaged in preparing for brief
trip up Salt River. Good bye