The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-08-08
'AuTrah for the Old North State ;
"The Music Of the Pines. "
"The Tar state Still Sticks to
Republican, Sentiments"
''Greeley grievOusly Called and
Grant Grstifled.''

NEW 1oRRJ August Especial dis
patches from Raleigh to the Times say
that Caldwell is elected in North Carroll.
ma by 1000 majority. There are as YET
three counties to be heard from.
A Herald Raleigh dispatch claims that
the latest returns elect Merrimon by 701
majority, according to the Democratic
count, but adds that It Is absolutely i'm.
possible to decide until the official vote
Is in.
The Tribune says the returns which II
has this morning give Caldwell majority
of 400, but it Is not disposed TO give up the
State on the present showing.
WARRINGTON, August 1.-THE follow.
ing telegram was received here this
morning by President Grant:
RALEIaH, August 7.-North Carolina
has elected the entire Republican State
ticket, by majority ranging from 1,5OC
to 1900. [signedl THOMAS SETTLE.
The following dispatch was received
to-day:
RALEIGH, August7.-T6 Gtn. Geory.
Sharpe: 1t is now conceded by all parties
that Caldwell has carried the State by
about 800, [slgnedl A. A.W.sHAFFER
RALEIGH, August Z.
Republican Slate C0mmittec
We have carried the State beyond the
shadow Of q doubt. The Democrats al
give up the fight J.H, WARWICK.
A special from Raleigh to the Telegram
says that private letters have been receiv
ed by both parties this morning from the
west which make the election Of Caldwell
bya small majority certain Merrimor
comedies the election. The counties in the
west still TO be heard from are represent
ed as giving Republican gains, which
virtually decides the contest. There is q
chance for the election Of Hughes, Dem
ocratic candidate for Lieut.. Governor, as
Broghan, Republican, runs far behind his
ticket The Legislature will be close
CongresSmen, five Democrats. to- three
Republicans. >.
RALEIGH, August 7.-The official re-
turns are nearly Gllin, 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, ant
1t is thought the election will be contest
ed. The Republicans will hold a Jubilee
tomorrow night. The excitement has
subsided, and the Democrats receive the
news Of their defeat quietly.
WILMINGTON, August 7.-Robeson pre-
cinct, in Brunswick county, was thrown
out on account Of intormalities and frauds
This gives Merrlmon the official majority
Of three votes in Brunswick county.
NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Nationa
Republican Committee have decided upor
firing one hundred guns here tomorrow
In honor ofthe result IN North Carolina
Their dispatches claim 1000 majority
The following dispatches were receiyet
this evening: s
WILMINGTON, August z.
T5 Hon. Wn. z. Chandler: -G-.G4.
There Is no longer any doubt. WI
have carried the State ticket by. abou
1000 majority. Jos. @. ABBOTT.
RALREeH, August 7.-Glorious victory
Our whole State ticket elected-majority
near 1000. The State safe for Grant ant
Wilson In November. Rejoice and bS
glad. J.J. YOU'VE.
NEW YORK, August 7.-Midnight-
The Hmss special dated Raleigh,
o'clock tonight, says; returns from II o.
the IS counties heretofore unheard IRON
are now and give Caldwell q net'gain o
n, only two counties to hear from
CaldWell's majority over 1000. Leglsla
ture stands, Senate, 81 Democrats, ~ Re
publlcans, Lower House, 6s Democrats
81 Republican,