Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-05
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 1874.
"Ye voters! What ardent thai KS,
What frll cGusion of the greatfu heart

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MANY were the hearts that were heavy yes
tcrday morning; many the breakfasts thai
we're sent away uutasted. The Hunton mel
who, all day Tuesday, were betting % heavy
maiorities for their favorite, were startled al
about | o'clock Tuesday night by the announce
meut that MIR. Barbour was elected by small
majority. The faces OF the Hunton mcu, OF
Wednesday morning., reminded one OF that day,
September, a year ago, when it was announced
that Jay Cooke had failed, and when the goodly
number who had Invested their loose change
in Northern Pacific bonds shrudely Surmlsed
that their Investments and the large dlvldend>
would be non est uvcntus. All day long the
Hunton men were cast down and the Barbour
men jubilcnt, but at about four O'Clock the
official returns from the Valley placed the cleo
ton of Gen. Huntou beyond doubt, and from
many frightened bosoms' Went up the lines
with which this article IS headed. The agony
paid, aud the city and the people have settled
down into their usual quiet state The large
vote polled for Mr.. Barbour was a surprise to
many, but when it is remembered how great
is his personal popularity, and how justly he
is esteemed for his ability and integrity, his
giving Gen. Hutton so close run Is easily ac-
couuted for, aud is no d!Sparagcmert OF the
talents aud usefulness of the latter as repre-.
sentative. The election Of Gen. Hun'on should
be a matter of coogratulation TO the people Of
this District and the State The election lu-
voved something moro than the question as TO
who should represent Us in Congress. 1t was
a fight for the maintenance Of the organ'z 'tlon
of the Conservative party 10 this District The
success of every party must depend upon lis or
ganzation. Thiss evidenced by the results IN
New York, OHIO. and Indiana. y few years
ago the Democratic cause was considered hope
less, and it was seriously urged that the party
should be disbanded, aud that attliation should
be sought with those little less Objectionable
than the Radical party itself. Wiser couuSels
prevailed, the organization was preserved, and
the result has been the glorious victories North
and West, over which we arc to day rejoicing.
Every attempt, therefore, which seeks to de-
stroy the organization Of party should be re-
sisted by the people, aud as the election of Mr..
Barbour would have had this result, his defeat
20 matter how great our respect may be Tor
him as private gentleman should not be a
source of regret. We are aware that his host OF
friends 10 the District will feel sore over the
result, but when they reflect, they vii! see that
it is for the best. The contest being ended, one
duty remains TO both Barbour aod Hutton men:
All animosities should be buried-all differ
euces forgotten. Tie elections that have taken
place recently give us hope that the party OF
miSrule and corruption Will soon be thrust from
power But 10 order to do SO there must be
united front; there must be no splitting IN
the rauks. Mr.. Barbour'S friends worked for
him zealously and faithfully, but now that he
is defeated, We are sure they will join with
those who voted for Gen. Hunton iu maintain
ing the organization Of the party in the State,
aud by so maintaining it keep the management
Of our affairs both local aud State, 10 the
hands ofthose whom We can trust. Let the
Republican party take DO encouragement from
the vote cast Tor Mr. Barbour Many may
have voted against Gen. Hunton, out all are
united in their opposition to RadicaIism.