Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-04-27
Washington Letter
WASHINGTON ID. C.. !
April 22nd 1871. \

April 22nd 1871.
THE RECENT ELECTION IN THE DISTRICT.
On Thursday, for the first time, the peo-
pie of this District were called to the de-
csion at the ballot box, of issues Of ma
tional significance, which would bring
them into harmony or hostility to the
great national political organization
charged with the duty of preserving onr
republican institutions. and providing: for
the national and individual prosperity OF
our people.
The candidates, on either side. were
eminently representative men; as citizens
unexceptionable, a. statesmen the anti
podes of each other. The Democrat was
one, who, during all the years OF the war
for the preservation OF the Union. was
in iul sympathy with the rebellion, aud
whose aspirations have since gone out
with equal warmth towards the surviving
persons and policy OF his old associates.
The Republican, during all the years OF
the war barred his breast TO the storm OF
rebel bullets, and since the suppression of
squarely up TO the measures and piinci-
plies oil the Republican party. The former
relied upon the solid support OF all rebels
and rebel sympathizers who have for 50
many years borne sway in this District.
The latter. upon the loyal sentiment W hioh
the lessons OF the war have incul Gated
and the popular clements which the aboli-
| ton of the slave pen and the establish
ment of liberty, have invited to homes
among this people.
/ The contest was. In fact, square fight
! between the rebel Democracy and the 10y
! al people OF the District. II was to decide
I whether we should return TO the barbarisu
of the past or move forward with the civil
ization OF the present Upon that issue
we went to battle upon that Issue loyalt,
and civilization have won, and have dem
onstrated that the sentiment OF our people
is in harmony with the loyal masses OF the
nation. More than four thousand majeri
IL for the Republican candidate gives EN-
phasis TO the verdict and assurance that
the redemption of the capital !. not an sc
( cident, but an enduring triumph.
The vote for members OF the House %
delegates is equally emphatic; in nearly
/ every district, representative, able snc
reputable men were nominated by boti
psrties-the republicans elected ffleen on
OF tweniy-two-thusm making every brancl
OF the territorial government thorough,
Republican. Undoubtedly the Republican,
were aided directly by the votes OF man,
war Democrats, and indirectly by man,
patriotic and theughtfGl men who did no
vote Al all. because they were DISSATISFIED
with the candidates and especially with
the antecedcut record OF the leaders o
the Democracy. But this only makes 4
the clearer that democratic doctrines ar,
distasteful to many OF the followers OF tha
party. aud that they are determined here
after 10 cooperate with the great party o
progress and Of reform.
Here where AL the great Department,
Of the Government are ever present. wher,
their every act l. subjected TO pouula
scrutiny, and the predi>posiiion Is t,
sharply criticise. this result Is the NOR,
s0portant, because Ii j. an unqualified in.
dorsement OF the men and measures Of tn
+ national Adini FiSfratiOn, ny those Whi
know them best. and in view OF recent a.
saults. and especially Of the attitude Of til,
Democracy In Congress, their coucurren
appeal to the Nation. and their prediction
of coming triumph over the Republica,
party. it i a practical and glorious openin.
{ the political contest OF is12. The Re
publicans OF the District may well say l,
their brother Republicans in the States, :,
ye and do likewise.