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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

HONOR TO A NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT
DR. W. Ii. Russell, the well-know London
Times war correspondent, who was In this coun-
try during our recent ''unpleasantness," and
made such vivid pen and ink picture OF the
Bull Run retreat, has been decorated by the
Emperor William of Germany with the iron
cross of the second class and the red ribbon. =
This honor was conferred as the reward of his
distinguished services as correspondent from
the German headquarters during the late
Franco-Prussian war.
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COMMISSIONER, Sale OF q Valuable

81
u Naked Greek Farm.-By virtue of a decree
rendered on the Goth day Of November, 1870, in
cause of Shumate Us. David Van Pelts adm r
gusta county, we will, on Saturday, the Both day
of September, 1871, proceed upon the premises
to sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
tho valuable farm of which the late David Van
Pelt died seized and possessed
Said farm is situated on Naked Creek in Au-
gusta county, about one-half mile from the Val
ley turnpike and Burke's Mill. Has on it a
large frame dwelling house, with all the neces-
sary buildings. contains hundred and
seyenty-seven acres, and is one of the best and
most productive farms in the county.
Terms-Enough in hand to pay the charges
and expenses of sale, and the balance in four
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day Of sale the purchaser executing his
bonds for the deferred instalments, with APP
proved security and title retained as ultimate
security.
n. X. TROUT, Commissioners.
JNO. E. ROLLER
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FOR GUNS, PISTOLS AM
RIFLES
SPORTSMANS GOODS OF GREAT
VARIETY

Deot Yt010ttty ot7s@ Ut LUOOeSt TtceS.
Country merchants and Sportsmen are invited
to call and examine our large and well selected
stock of the above Goods, which we import di-
rect and buy from the manufacturers We guar
antee quality equal to, and prices as low as any
responsible house in this country.
Orders by mail filed promptly, and sent by
express, @. O. d.
200 w. Baltimore, street, Baltimore Md
an0Q-7m
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& LEE University.

w LEXINGTON, VIKGINIA.
The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the 3rd Thursday (2lst) of September,
1871, and continue without intermission until the
fourth Thursday in June, 1872
The instruction embraces thorough Classical,
Literary and Scientific courses together with the
ing.
The entire expenses for the session of 9 months
need not exceed $500 or 1925, according to the
price of Board. Arrangements are also made
for messing, by which students may reduce their
expenses to $3.50 per session.
For further information address
G. w. c. LEE, President.
WILLIAM DOLD
o,0 oSS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

A SOUTHERN SoENE.-A few days ago, six
white men were marched through the streets
of Raleigh, N. G., in custody on a charge of
participation in vigilance committee to break
up negro brothel, and of whipping the fe-
male keeper. The United States marshal
marched at the head of the procession, openly
armed and with cowhide in his hand, while
the rear was brought up by party of negroes
in burlesque ''Ku-Klux'' DISCUSSES.
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WUaltS.
DOARDERS WANTEI

Ee OARDEkS WANTED.-A family of
lp or can be furnished with two comfortable
ROOMS AND BOARD. I also desire or s
DA9,,BOARDERS. Apply by 7th Sept
au22-2t* w. III. WADDELL.
VENEACHER WANTED.-In consequences
Il of the continued illness of the late princi-
pal of the Highland Academy" he will not be
able to resume the duties of the school at the
usual time, we therefore give notice that the sit
uation IS open to one who can come well recon-
mended as teacher in all the branches neces-
Sary to good English education, together with
Latin, Greek and Mathematics. The position is
a desirable one; the school during the past ses-
sion 5; was IN flourishing condition. The climate
Is salub rlous the location convenient of access.
being in the great thoroughfare leading from from
East to West Virginia; three mails each per
week arrive here from the East and the West.
as well as three others from the North and South
Session to open about Goth September next, and
close the 10Th of June following. One who
red Address, poAo
TRUSTEES HIGHLAND ACADEMY,
a 49,. Monterey Va.
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n och WILLOW FEMALE SCHOOL,

II CHURCHvILLE, AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
Rev P. FLETCHER. Principal.
The next session of this school will commence
October End. 1871, and continue eight months
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The Boston Times declares that Gen. Butler
is Safeguard in which the people of Massa-
chusetts can confde." The people every
where else declare that he is BLACKBOARD in
which nobody can contide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-08-29

A NEGRO DEsPERADo.-On the 18th inst,
Mr.. Simon Birdsong, of Southampton, made
an attempt to arrest negro man, Ben. Brown,
who had stolen a cart and mule in Norfolk
county. The negro seized MIR. BIS pistol, and
shot him in the ear Birdsong, recovered the
pistol, fired four shots at the then escaping ras-
cal, woundiDg him in the shoulder, but he got
away, leaving the stolen property behind.
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AUCTION Sales.
VALUABLE POCAHONTAs Ora.

- HINO AIN IL IlMBER LANDS FOk
SALE.-Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit
Court OF Pocahentas county, rendered at the
June term, 1870. in the case Of John S. Craw-
ford against Samuel Lewis, the undersigned, as
special Commissioner therein appointed. will
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in
front OF the courthouse of Pocahontas county,
on THURSDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF OCTO-
Der, 1871, the lands in the bill and proceedings
in said cause mentioned
These lands consist of Is acres near the town
OF Huntersville, and 1881 acres on the waters
OF Elk, Williams River and Stony creek.
The latter tract embraces some of the finest
grazing and timber lands in the county of Poca-
hontas-is well watered, and offers good invest
ment to stock-raisers and lumber men,
Terms of sale--Enough cash in hand to pay
costs OF suit and expenses of sale, and for the
balance credit OF 6, II and Is months will be
given, the purchaser executing bonds with APP
provedG security for the deferred payments. an
the Itie retained until all the purchase money is
paid: The above will be sold in tracts to suit
purchasers JOHN M. LIGHTNER,
auzz-tds Commissioner.
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VALUABLE NTAS Ora

VALUABLE POCAHONTAS GRA-
ZINC AND TIMBER LANDS FOR
SALE.-Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit
Court OF Pocahontas county, rendered at the
october term, 1870, In the case of James w.
Crawford against John S. Crawford's heirs, the
undersigned as special commissioner therein ap-
pointed, will sell lin tracts to suit purchasers) at
public auction to the highest bidder, in front of
the Il. courthouse Of Pocahontas county. on
IHU KSDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER,
1871 the lands in the bill and proceedings in said
cause mentioned.
These lands consist of several tracts, amount
ing IN the aggregate to z, 1893 acres, sltuated.on
the waters of Elk, Williams River and Stony
creek-are among the best grazing lands in the
county, well watered, and the unimproved por-
lions finely timbered. They offer good invest
ment to stock-raisers and lumber men.
Terms OF sale.-Enough cash in hand to pay
costs OF suit aid expenses of sale, and for the
balance credit of 6, II and 18 months will be
given, the purchaser executing bonds with APP
proved security for the deferred payments and
the title retained until all the purchase money
is paid. JOHN M. LIGHTN
an22-tds Commissioner
Lex Gazette COPY and send bill to this office
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exclusive of lights and washing)

per
Tuition in higher English branches ....... 1000
Tuition in primary English branches. $500
payable one-half on admission, balance on first
February next. au22-2t
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NEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL,

july25-2mos Louisa Co.. V
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
NEW-JERsEY LEGISLATURE.
AN ERIE sCHEME-THE CAvEN POINT DOCK BILL
DEFEATED.

AN ERIE sCHEME-THE CAvEN POINT DOCK BILL
DEFEATED.
TRENTON April 4.-The result OF the Con-
pectlcut election causes great rejoicing here In the
Senate resolution presented that Special Com
mttee OF three he appointed by the President to ascer
tain and report whether the Democrats in the Senate
md Uouse Of Assembly have heard OF the evacuation OF
counccticut by English and also whether another
iublce Is contemplated AT the united 9tates hVlel1
where the Democratic members celebrated tue result Oh
tha NewUampshire election. Throughout the day the
senate has given attention TO the passage OF DIS
In the House Erie introduced bill wlch REEVES te
act OF 1892 "to prevent the taking OF unlWiu ton on
fare ON canals and railways" large number OF SUITS
S heen against Erie ia the Passaic Courts
under this law but last year. while the suits were pend
inc the Railroad Company secured the passage Oh re-
healer az the law and the contestants were legsateu
n Of court Now, having obtained the passage OF ile
"Classicaton act" and prevented the passage OF anu
Erie bls the Company agrees to the passage OF the
resent hill which revves the old law which Is declared
To- he In full force aud effect except that tue pehiy
nse Of the state and he placed in the School Fund ana
nrovdea that all penal suits now pending sha DE DECIDED
haccordng 10 the 1t stood at the time SAID penal
suits were commenced, and no suDheauent leBsdilon
sha affect said pending SUITS The bill was passed ts
The Bin 10 incorporate tho Caven Point Dock Com
many (which was given In full In todays IRiBUkE) was
called No by Assembly man Ripley who Is named III Tue
hill as one OF the mcOrporators A motlon 10 POstPone
least one gigantic wrong has failed TO receive the sacoh
OF the NewJersey Legislature. The bill 10 give tue M
come from rparian lands TO the school fund was passed
over the Governors ytt0-3S 10 ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
THE SOCIAL EVIL.

EFFECTS or THE SANITARY REGULATIONS IN ST.
LOUIS.
81 LOUIS, April A committee recently
spponted By the Board OF Health to examine into the
workings oftle Social Evil law made elaborate re-
port 70 The Board last night from which tho following
iets are taken:
nHoIe number OF prostitutes registered when the law
t hlO operation, TI6 number now registered 400 de
49,, ~ Number OF houses OF ifame III the city
s e the law went into effect I19; number In the
10y ~ number Of inmates diseased at first 6S number
~, eince tie registration, 229 women have been
70 TIE registry list, making the total registry 947
decrease ~ this class or women, 5Cs The report
.uDof states that the general sanitary condition Of these
Sontn has becn greatly improved under the operation
H's law Or the total number VI women registered, 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
LONG ISLAND TOWN ELECTIONS.

Queens County.-Newtown elects the Demo
cratic ticket viz. Supervisor Robert Burroughs Town
Clerk Nicholas Van Antwerp Collector, Oliver Crooks;
Justice OF the Peace, Thomas ii. Murphy; Assessor
b. W. Hitchcock, probably ,..
In Hempstead 1850 votes were poed ana the canvas
yas adjourned until to-day Tue town has proDaoly
elected The Democratic ticket. . -,
In Flushing there was no party contest II. A. Law
renee reelected Supervisor W. A. Mitchell Town CLERK;
Charles A. Hamilton, Justice Benjamin Cox Assessor
Tn Jamca the Democratic ticket Is elected7James
EostranG, supervisor. =, ~, a., ,,,,,,.. .,oi,o, %
elecfed~Chas Glot. Supervisor; Seth X Clock Town
Clerk VIM Metcalf, Justice OF the Peace Wm' L.
In Southampton, VIM. r. Post, Rep, is reelected su-
In piycyIead j. L. Wells Rep Is elected Supervisor:
]. NJ. Edwards, Dem, Town Clerk; Thos Coles Rep
Justice OF the Peace; Luther skdnore' hePp ooeeof'
Tie rest Of the ticket Is Republican Att. 4.
Tn Brookhaven, the entire Democratic ticket Is
eleeted-superylsor, Eingham Tnthil Justices, A; M
$780, aud q A. Davis; Town Clerk Is. j. Hutchison;
Assessors W. H. Hoyt aud E. A. swezey Collector Lewis
Davis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05

has been acertaned that 700 OF them prostitutes
rom choice lO because they iseduced 81 because
ther husbands treated them badly and 81 from
sity' me number Of men seeking the society
on these women has decreased since the
law went into effect notwithstanding the increased
chances OF immunity from disease Ths is attributed,
however mainly TO the fact that the seeking such
society are taken notice Of by the officers OF the
law Inc report also states that the whole number OF
cases OF private diseases treated at the hospital and
carahe institutions OF the city, for eight months
ous 10 the passage of the Social Evil law $780, and
the number treated in the institutions for the eight
months the law has been In operation was only ia show
ing decrease OF II per cent.
The Board Of Health has also adopted system which
will 60 into effect the necessary arrangements
can no made for the inspection and analysis of all the
milk that is brought into the city for SALE and for
full inspection and surveillance of all daries which fur
nish milk TO the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.


Mr.. ANTHONY Rep., r. IL said that, a bill
having passed yesterday he gave notice he would
hereafter object the rausactng Of any business other
than was specified in the rule OF the Senate limiting
legislation.
THE oUTRAGEs IN THE SOUTH.
Mr. sherman's resolution to provide for bl TO sup
press the KuKlux was then considered.
Mr. BLAIR (Dem MOI resumed the floor. He bad
been asked yesterday by the Senator from ONO mt
sherman) what was the remedy In his tNr, nairo
opnion FOR the shameless condition Of affairs IN south
Carolina and Louisiana. He would answer thai, ID .D9
unless the intelligence and character oL 'o
allowed 10 have some control in its afiirs IN regard 20
av eroes I'm the south OF the right TO VOTE the
people of the south were WILING 70 sse ~ the 5ter
frence Of Northern political adventures and similar
means IT, after fair trial II was sayng tSe free in
stitntion II the country 1t could DO done ~ oons1,
tional means. Congress ma tricf OF Columbia Was
Tr a. hV providing Territorial Cover OF "HSn
President Apprentice NJ sSonse men Of tie District had
proPerG he change relief from the government
ra66Ie lsTyd e 1 Ohio iaid that suffrage in
the district had been agatea ever on =" 70 4" with
Washins nse Of the form government He did not
en r.c that the two ELECTIONS AT when lns go ,s
agree haI shown the principle to be failure as Tue
voted hag Sbe city of Washington Messrs Bowen and
s'y had proven good selections. ,. t ,Lo A.,
M Ear asserting their belief In the unconstitutional
and fraudulent character ofthe '
~ "A
tionsts1 Those reconstruction acts were oy
me same class Of men who passed the aeh hu Se"o"
M, ,n~ and their power WIS rapidly waning;
Mr. MORTON rep, Ind) argued that Mr.. Blaif han
AT denied the occurrence OF outragcs IN the eonih,
~ m sa s,hscanentiy admitted them to help bis argu
ent "a 10 the result Of maladmnstrtion IN the SOUTH
IN whoe of that Senator's arguments indicated lhst
no ,ho nurnoSe OF the Democratic party 10 overthrow
esro snTage and thcy intended To make this test IA
tho next Presidential election; =, -. 49,. -,
w NJ M AIR remarked that the only party which had
shnxn disposition 10 make negro suffrage test was
,ho ne 10 which the Senator from Indiana CNoron) De-
ioneeJ IA they had taken the suffrage away from the
rorcd people Of the District OF Columbia ana Irum ts
white men too. - -. 4. A. .o..x.-
MIR MORTON replied that the change IN the govern
pent OF the District Of Columbia affected whlte ana cob
nr AN ge alike and that under territorial govern.
nent with delegate in Congress and an enlargement
~ legsative power the political power OF the people OF
10 district instead OF being lessened, had been vastly
and Congress had only asserted It's coincidence
In negro outrage Whatever had been taken rom inc
white man had been taken from the negro. The form OF
the Ku-Kux oath, which prevented the admission of
not directed against guilty OF maeasance in ofe
See Eighth Page,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
CUBA.
DETAILS OF THE AFFAIR LAT sANTo EsPIRITUs.

DETAILS OF THE AFFAIR tAI SANIO EoflhiluS'
HAVANA, April 4.-The DidriS says: "Not
ing happened at santo Espirus which merits rejoicing
by the enemies Of Spain insurgents burnt two plan
atOns, killed six oyerseers and crared off co laborers
from plantation. The insurgents also fired from an
ambush upon the troops which left the city to protect
the plantations We understand 1000 soldiers oper
atng in the Jurisdiction of SanO Espritus, butt the
country is the most mountainous and difficult in
the Island, and double the number OF troops
would be insufficient TO prevent crimes like
the above mentioned. The insurgents can commit them
with impuny, because it is impossible for columns
10 he everywhere Nevertheless il is lamenable that
such disorders should at such short distance from
the city. 1t generally said that this jurisdiction is one
which gives most work. Probably but sufficient ele-
ments exist to change matters Several posts are al
ready established. and four columns constantly on
the about the territory. One is constructing fort
and driving the rOgues from the BanaO Mountains TINS
column has not met single enemy, but has destroyed
abandoned encampmcnt."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
POLITICAL NOTES.
Tho lid Assembly District Grant Club

The lid AbstTnDIy DIsVrIOU UIu"V Or"0
passed resolutions last evening eoDgfatuiatihg the he-
nphcapo OF Connecticut the result OF the election,
and Endorsing action Of the state committee III re-
oreanizi ng the Republican party IN this city.
The XVIII Assembly District Republican AS
ocaton H. d. sapaugh, President, resolved last even
Co., ,,a, No member OF the organization at the same
.k , oa,er Of any other political organization IN
The district not in harmony with this Association
The Boston Post confines its remarks on the
result OF the election in Connecticut to the printing of
the name OF that State in bold letters inelosed with
49, Hack or mourning lines. The Albany EUentHg
I,goJ Viii be held responsible for the following;
no"f taik 10 Democrats to-day about the Nutmeg State
IL crates"
The Republicans of Albany, in their City
conveption Yesterday adopted resolution declaring
their belief that John c. Feltman was elected Police
Commissioner last Fall that the will Of the people
nuIlioo; that there ID ~ vacancy, Fean Deu,G snp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
POLITICAL.
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
VOTE VERY CLOSE, AND RESULT ON GOVERNOR
UNCERTAIN.

VOTE VERY CLOSE, AND RESULT ON GOVERNOR
UNCERTAIN.
HARTFORD, April Ave figure very close
yet on the Governors vote. The Times claims 81 ma
jority for English but there dispute In Cheshire In
voving % votes which, the best legal talent say, WILL In
test, be decided in favor Of Jewell In Enfield there
are a moro votes counted than were polled-caused,
probably by counting package OF Democratic votes
twice We discover, further OF Is In The Tes
foongs They make the majority of IS on mistake In
the vote Of New Haven.
NEw-HAvEH, Conn., April 4.-Returns to The Palladium
office from the entire State give English for Governor
plurality of % votes Jewell. About 80 votes are
returned scattering and IL is quite possible that the
election may devolve upon the Legisla-
ture. Tho above result has been arrived at
by careful computation. and there can be
little doubt OF its correctness though different result
is obtained in other parts OF the State. The Senate
stands 10 Republicans TO Democrats, and the Repubi
have majority OF about IS in the House. Kellogg
Republican, for Congress III the lid District has ma
jOrity OF 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
TuE ROUTED INSURGENTS
,rprurR DETAILS OF MONDAYS ENGAGE
MENT

MkNl.
x,,r COMMUNISTS ADVANCE TOWARD ,,,-.o,,
IN TWO CoLUMNs-BoTIi hootH
Ioss- roRrs vANvES AND D'ISSi HELD
nv THE REBEIs-A REDoUBr CArt ND -
THE VERSAILLES TROOPS IESIh"DAi'
VERSAILLES. Tuesday April T. ISL
oorns Of the insurgents advanced
,o,rora Versailles. one via Meudon ana Oha'iiio"'
otbor bv the way of Rueil. Both were routed
az, heavy loss. and Flourens was killed
IT.. ,roons whose expected detection constituted
q the insurgents behaved nobly The
ITS in Forts Vanves and Dlssy fired on
-. +roons today. The Government forces have
,o.. attacked the insurgents and speedy and com
,lete success is anticipated.
n Theirs has issued proclamation addressed to
as pr,fects Of Departments, as follows:
"On Monday the insurgent masses attacked our
tc.s simultaneously at Nanterre, Ruel, Bougeyal,
pezoos Chaton and Crossy. Fort Mont Valerien at
sa,b-aok becan 10 cannonade the insurgents, who
we're AT first sheltered by the villages of Nanterre
pncI and Bouciyal. They subsequently attacked
tbe Government forces, by whom they were repulsed
Cen Vinov. with the cavalry, was by this time in a
rosition threatening to outfank the insurgents, and
,bey fed in a complete rout, leaving many Of their
dead and wounded in the hands of the Government
troops.n NJ. Theirs says: The Government will ex-
erclse clemency toward all who have been blindly
Ipislcd but will punish the rngleaders with severity.
The instruction is impOtent."
The Army Of Versailles now surrounds Paris, and
order elsewhere in France is established
The redoubt at Chatillon, held by the insurgents,
was captured this morning by the forces of the
government with 1900 prisoners including Gen.
henry Gen. Duval was shot
In the Assembly, to-day, NJ. Theirs, in some re-
marks on the state of affairs said the Government
would deal harshly with the ringleaders of the in
surrection. but lenienhy with their dupes. The
sentiment was received with applause.
The Rentes are advancing.
dispatch from Marseilles says order has been
restored and that the troops have entered the town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
THE PHILADELPHIA CHURCH TRIAL.

PHILADELPHIA, April 4.-The argument for
the defendants in the great church occupied the en-
tire day. c. Stuart Patterson finished his speech begun
yesterday and was followed by Judge Porter on the
same side in speech OF four hours duration IL was one
of the ablest appeals made in the Supreme Court
Judge Brewster will close for the REALTORS tomorrow
Great interest manifested in legal and religious circles
concerning judge Williamss charge to the jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-05
ILLINOIS AND IOWA.
RrrrBLICAN SUCCESSES EVERYWHERE.

REPUBLICAE SUCCESSES EVERYWHERE.
CHICAGO, April 4.-The Republicans OF Jack
eonvlllc H. elected their entire ticket OF municipal on
GERS Yesterday by an average majority of 900. The
majority for Col McFadden Republican, for Mayor Of
hattOoD, Ii l62. $500, ,,.- -,
James Burt, Republican has been elected Mayor OF
also elect four ont OF five Aldermen.
The Republicans Of Davenport. Iowa, carried the CITY
election on Saturday by a majority varying from 1873
to 1855.
Al the CITY election I'm Council Bluffs Iowa, yesterday
The Republicans elected most Of their ticket, Including
the Mayor over the Independent candidate.
LYONS Iowa, April 4.-The Republicans OF
Iowa City yesterday elected their entire ticket with
Cant hudson n Cross for Mayor by large majority.
Is ous City has heretofore gone Democratic.