Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-08
POLITICAL.
North CarOlina-Tho Agony Over.
Five Conservative congressman Left.
And a Legislative Majority Of IS.
Caldwell Elected by the Official Count
New York sneciaIs.

New YORK, Aug. T.-Speeial dispatches
to the Times say Caldwell is elected by 1000
majority. There are yet three counties to
be heard from.
The Herdld's Raleigh dispatches claims
that The latest returns elect Merrinan by
76l majority according to the Democratic
count, but adds that it is absolutely impos-
sible to decide until the official vote is in,
The Tribune says the returns which it
has received this A. NJ, give Caldwell
majority of 400, but it is not disposed to
give up the State on the present showing.
Settled.
WASHINGTON, Aug. THE following
telegram was received here this morning for
President Grant.
Raleigh, N. c., dug. NORTH Carolina
has elected the entire Republican State
ticket by maJorities ranging at 1900 to
1000. THOMAS SETTTp
Later BisSatchSs.
New YORK, Aug. THE following dis
patches were received to-day:
Raleigh, ~. c., dug. Ito. Gen. Geo.
Il. Sharpe; IL is now conceded by all par
lies that Caldwell has carried the State by
about $40. A. w. SHARPER.
Raleigh, N. c., dug. ITO the Republic
can State Committee: We have carried the
State beyond the shadow of doubt. The
Democrats all give M the Eght.
....- j. Fl. WARWICK.
Five Congressman Left-The Legis.
lature Close.
A special from Raleigh to the Telegrum
says private letters received by both parties
this morning from the west, make the cleo
ton of Caldwell by a small majority certain.
Merriinan comedies the election. The coun-
ties in the west still to be heard from are
reported as giving Republican gains, which
virtually decides the contest. There is a
chance of the election of Hughes Demo
craft Lieutenant Governor, as Brogden, the
Republican, runs far behind his ticket. The
Legislature is close. Congressman, Dem
ocrats and 8 Republicans.
Caldwell sEIecteds,-areat Frauds.
RALEIGH, n. G., Aug. 1.-The official
returns are nearly all in, the western coun-
ties having been heard from, except Ashe
and Yancey. Caldwell is elected BY about
1000 majority. The Democrats claim there
have been great frauds, and it is thought
the election will be contested. The Repub-
icans hold a jubilee meeting tomorrow
night. The excitement has subsidized and
the Democrats receive the news of their de-
feat quietly.
Throwing out Votes.
WILMINGTON, n. c., Aug. THE Ro-
bosom district in Brunswick couDty,is thrown
out on account Of informdities and frauds.
This gives Merriman an official majority Of
in Brunswick county. E
Either 2OO or 1000.
NEW YORK, Aug. THE following dis
patches have been received this evening:
Wilmington, N. c., dug. ITO Hon.
VIM. Chandler There Is no longer any
doubt that we have carried the State
ticket by about 200 majority.
JOSEPH G. ABBOTT.
Raleigh, dug. 7.-Glorous victory. Our
whole State ticket is elected. Majority
near 1900. The State is safe for Grant
and Wilson in November. Rejoice and be
glad. j. j. YOUNG.
o Midnight.
New YORK, Aug. -Midnight.-The
Times latest special, dated Raleigh,
O'Clock p. NJ, says the returns from eleven
of the thirteen counties heretofore unh ard
from are now in, and give Caldwell net
gain of AZ only. With two counties to hear
from, Caldwell's majority is over 1000.
The Legislature, all but two counties,
stands: Senate 81 Democrats and 10 Re
publicans; Lower House, g Democrats and
81 Republicans.
The Latest.
RALEIGH, n. G Aug, ALI the counties
have been heard from except Aashe, iGra-
ham and Watauga. Caldwell will have
majority of some 1000 votes. Reports OF
frauds. are coming in from some quarters.
Excitement has subsidized. The Republ
cans hold mass meeting tomorrow night.