The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-11
Probable Defeat of the Republican
GubernatOrial Candidate.
Weston, the Democratic
Nominee, Ahead.
A SIGNIFICANT KEYNOTE.
Rejoicings in the Democratic
Strongholds.

CONCORD n. H., March 10, 1874.
The annual election which occurred in this State
to-day for Governor and State officials, well Tor
members OF both branches OF the Legislature has
unqueStionaoly taken new turn, in the way OF
excitement within the past twenty -four hours.
Ever since the nomination OF the farmer candi-
date, so called, Luther McCatchins OF New Lon
don. on the republican side, very little speech
making has been INDUCED In, save in a lew meet
ngs neld at the principal cities, and these were
addresses by Senator Wadeigh and Fifth Auditor
Ella; while on the democratic side there
seems to have been more animation and
perseverance exhibited to bring out the
democratic voters. The political leaders
of the democratic party have seemingly
left nothing und0ne to secure the election OF ex-
Governor Weston, who was unquestionaby the
strongest man to nominate In the State upon dem
ocratic principles, having served one term Gov
ernOr two years ago. He then gave entire salts
faction for integrity and honesty OF purpose. His
past record stood untarnished, and together with
these he mad many executive qualifications. He
has again for the third time come prominently be-
fore the people OF this State Tor their choice. On
the o,her side there appears to have been a wide
spread diversity of opinion in republican cir
Giles. Luther McCutchins, the republican NOM
inee. Is new man in the political arena
OF New Hampshire. At the convention which
nominated this gentleman for gubernatOrial
honors there was predominant spirit among the
leaders that to nominate a farmer candidate
would undoubtedly give the State TO the republi-
cans as the Governors for the past five or six
years had been selected from the more wealthy
and arlstOcratc circles. Knowing that the con-
tests of the past two years had been very close
the elections being carried by small maiorites for
the repubcans-Mr McCutchns was selected for
the honOrs on the republican ticket this year.
Now that the day OF election has trived the merits
OF both candidates are being thoroughly dlssected.
People are opening their eyes and evincng stead
fast purpose for the future welfare of the country.
RUSHING TO THE STRUGGLE.
This city Is the headquarters OF both factions.
All day long the trains have brought carloads OF
voters to the scene OF battle. Many clerks from
Washington (Senator Cragin among the parity
in town. Every voter be he democrat or repub-
lican is upon the spot, and the batJle IS undoubt-
edly one OF more than ordinary interest. The day
OF election opened with bright sunshine but
before noon driving snow storm set in d1sheart-
ening almost every one, the people, no doubt:
before five P. NJ. the storm ceased, the
made its appearance, and tonight gives
ings tonight miss the faces of Hon. William Il.
Chandler, Hon. N. G. Ordway ana Hon. f. II. Rol-
Inns Why these three most prominent gentlemen
are absent is mystery, as their votes would I'M
doubleday count up on their side OF the battle Per-
haps 0rdway has forfeited his vote in this State by
his residence in Washington. AS for the absence
OF Chandler and Rollins am unable to account.
THE RETURNS COMING IN.
Inc Telegraph DcBluS az tnS nOur (c1BnC r. MI
to bring in returns from the prominent towns.
Every indication points to democratic gains
headquarters of both factions are besieged by a
multitude OF politicians listening to the returns
being read Fllty-fve towns heard from up to this
hour give 555 democratic gain, principal among
which are Allenstown, 2S democratic gam ;
Laconia the home OF ex-Representative Hib-
bard, 35 democratic gain; Pittsield, 81 Hook
SELL 10; Newport 1S Meridh, IA; Landon
SO; New Ipswich, 81; Lancaster, SO. Henry
Moderator at Lancaster and the town has
undoubtedly gone totally democratic. One year
ago 1t went republican. The vote OF these fifty five
towns is very encouraging to the democrats. The
prOhibitiOnists have stood nObly by their candi-
ffty-fve towns The prohlbtiOnists have en-
deavOred to show formidable front; but the real
issues Of this fight centre upon the democratic and
republican candidates