The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-11-02

"And urged by whom? By James Len.
OK, who never until now, affixed his name
to political appeal; by John Jacob Astor,
and by Moses Taylor, who until now have
voted with the Democratic party; by VIM,
E. Dodge, and others, who, like him, have
held independent positions; by merchants,
bankers and business men Of the same high
standing in the community, who. with them,
realize the momentous nature OF the issues
involved in this contest for the Presidency"
A REVIEW OF THE SITUATION.
THE SUCCESS OF THE REPUBLICAN TICKET
PLACED BEYOND DOUBT-ONLY A FEW
DOUBTFUL STATES.
The New York Times says the last week
OF the canvass opens with excellent prospect
for the success of the Republican Ticket
Cautious and clcar-headcd politicians have
at no time anticipated that the election would
be anything but close, but the reports which
have been received during the past week
show that it will not be nearly so close as
was looked for some time ago. Each day OF
the canvass improves the prospect for sue
cess. The National Committee have been
enabled In the last few days to considerably
reduce the list of ''doubtfu'' States. Very
few are now left in that category, and New
York, happily, is not one Of them. Reports
have been received from every State in the
Union. and as the sum of it all may be said, on
the best and most trustworthy Information
obtainable, that Mr.. Tilden will carry only
the hopelessly Democratic States and posi-
bly, only one. or two of the unimportant
doubtful ones. The Republican States OF
New England may be reckoned as sure
for handsome majorities for Hayes; Ohio
will give 10000; Wisconsin is represented as
in the best possible temper and alive with
enthusiasm for the Republican nominees;
Michigan is sure OF an old fashioned Repub-
lican majority; California will roll up one
ranging between eight and twelve thousand;
the reports from Oregon and Nevada are of
he most encouraging character, making it
certain that they are both all right; Penn
sylvania may be confidently counted upon as
not only sure for heavy majority for Hayes
an6 Wheeler, but it will show large gains in
Congressman. There will also be some gains
in Congressman in Maryland. In New Jer-
sey the contest continues with the most cheer
ing prospects, the numerous Republican meet
ings are largely attended, and a full vote
will be brought out.
GOOD NEWS FROM ALL QUARTERS
The Washington correspondent Of the Balti-
more American, of Oct. 31st, says:
There is a healthy reaction setting in here
in favor Of the election of Hayes and Wheel
er. For week or more the Democrats ave
been defiant, bombastic and enthusiastic.
To-day, however, there is visible change,
and some information has evidently been
communicated to their leaders which has ua-
settled their nerves and destroyed conf
dence. Judge Edmunds, Secretary Of the
Congressional Committee, has advices from
all sections OF the country which inspire
hope of certain success. He thinks that the
arrangements perfected to check frauds in
New York city are ample, and that a Repub
lican majority in the State will be secured
sufficient to swamp the Democratic frauds
in the city. He is quite confident that Hayes
will secure the electoral vote of the Empire
State, and in this opinion he is endorsed by
General Boynton, whose sagacity as a po-
litical prognosticator cannot be questioned.