The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-11-06
Democratic Victories alOngtle lines
An Unbroken Maryland Delegation
A Splendid Victory.

pour in, the magnitude of the popular uprs-
ing against the Republican party, all overlhe
country begins TO be appreciated. Among
the most gratifying results is the fact that
Notwithstanding the unfair means used
in Louisiana TO intimidatc white voters, the
conservatives have elected five out of six CON
gressmcn.
But the most marvellous political revolu-
ton on record is that in Massachusetts 1t
has not only swept away the immense Re
publican majority, but has elected by ma
jority of from 1000 to 5000 Mr.. CASTOR, The
Democratic candidate, Governor, over Talbot
the Republican nominee. AT least four Dem.
ocratic Congressman have been elected, with
several other districts in doubt General
Banks, Liberal Republican, in the fifth dis
trict, has beaten tie regular Republican
nominee. The best news of ALL however
from Massachusetts, is that Benjamin +. But
Ter has been signally defeated in the sixth
district, by Thompson, Democrat He can
now go home "and gid the calm current of
domestic bliss" For this Republicans and
Democrats alike should be thankful.
New York, too, wheels solidly into line by
eecting Samuel J. Tiden, the Democratic
candidate for Governor by $4,000 majority
over General Dix. The city of New York
went Democratic by 42,06l majority, and
Wickham, the Democratic mayor, is elected
over both his opponents Eighteen Demo-
cratic congressman have been elected in New
York, out of thirty three, and the Democrats
have also carried the State Legislature
The following is Il summary of the returns
from other States, rs far as they have been
received:
VIRGINIA.
The present delegation TO Congress from
Virginia stands five Democrats and four Re
publcans. To the next Congress Virginia
sends seven Democrats AMI two Republicans
"A gain of two.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Even Pennsylvania, so long under Repub
lican rule, las felt the throb of the national
pulse, and elects Is Democratic members
of Congress instead of five as at present
making a gain of -. The Democrats
have made tremendous gains all over the
Keystone State, and have carried it by from
5,OOU 10 6,O0O majority.
NEW JERSEY.
In New jersey the Democrats elect Joseph
D. Bedle Governor by majority of at
least $4,000. The Democrats have also
gained four members Of congress, clccting
five out of seven.
DELAWARE.
The Blue Hens Chickens have also cover
ed themselves with glory. The Democrats
have swept the State from one end the other,
not II single Republican having been elected
anywhere
LOUISIANA.
The precious news from down-t.odlcn
Louisiana shows that the conservatives have
elected five out of six congressman, 10 out of
IS State Senator's and at least GO members
of the House. They carried New Orleans by
a rousing majority.
ALABAMA.
The Democrats claim the election of six
out Of eight congfes ,men-a gain of three.
They have also elected their Governor
GEORGIA.
The indication are that Georgia has elect
ed an undivided Democratic delegation to
Congrcss-thus making gain of two mem
bcrs.
TENNESSEE.
The vote in Tennessee was comparatively
light, but the Democrats have carried the
day by 5000 majority, elecling the entire
congressional delegation except in the first
and second districts, which are doubtful
They also elect James ID. Porter, Democrat,
for Governor. Both branches of the Legis-
latnrc are largely Democratic.
VERMONT.
A special election for congressman was
held in the second district, now represented
by Judge Poland.
There were three candidates, of whom
Judge Poland was the regular Republican,
Dennson, independent Republican, and Nc.
Lane, Democrat. Dennson, independent
Republican, was elected.
RHODE ISLAND.
A small vote was polled in Rhode Island
Two Republican congressman were elected
as before.
WISCONSIN.
Wisconsin voted for eight members of
Congress and Legislature, the result being
The election Of five Republican members Of
Congress, a Republican loss of one. The
State generally has gone Republican.
KENTUCKY
In Kentucky the Democrats have made
clean sweep, electng ten Democrats. Demo-
cratic gains are reported throughout the
State.
MINNESOTA.
Democratic gains. Probable gain of one
congressman.
MICHIGAN.
Returns show considerable Democratic
gains. The indications are that Williams
| Democrat is elected to Congress in the first
district; Potter, Democrat, in the fourth, and
Durand, Democrat, in the sixth. The pres
ent delegation are all Republicans,