Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-18
HANOVER.

HANOVER.
All has been anxiety and suspense
here during the past week on account Of
the doubtful result of the election.
The unsatisfactory reports by tele'
graph, and in the daily papers here, only
serves to make both parties decidedly
downcast. but in no wise less hopeful
than ten days ago. Each predicts sue
cess for its candidates without being able
to show wherein the other has not equal
ly good grounds for claiming final vic.
tory.
For several days great excitement
prevailed, but the contradictory reports
and prolonged suspense have tended to
abate this in large degree, and cause
the members Of both parties to refrain
from any demonstrations of joy, which
the reported success of their candidates
might suggest.
The reports as they were made on
Tuesday night. We're by special ~.
rangement received by the Students in
one of the College Halls. During the
entire night the room was crowded with
Il throng OF anxious news-seekers, who
eagerly swallowed the returns as they
were sent in, the supporters of either
party making known their exultation
and JOY by continued cheers, as
these returns favored their candidates.
Towards morning the dispatches plain
ly indicated that the prospect Of Tilden's
election was in the ascendency. Wednes
day the expectations and even the hopes
of the Republican party sank so low that
certain defeat could have carried them no
lower, while the opposite party had an
opportunity (Which they earnestly i'm
pruved) to boast and exult over their
easy victory.
The news of Wednesday night and
Thursday morning, materially changed
the state of affairs, and the prospects of
the Republican party, before SO low.
now suddenly arose, while those of the
Democrat party experienced a correspon-
ding change downward. Since that time
each party has had its ups and downs,
but time alone can tell which will even
tually be victorious.
Messrs Hills and Sully of the Junior
Glass published II tri-daily sheet for sew
oral days following the election, in which
were the returns as received at this office
and special kilograms sent from different
sections Of the country.
We do not seem to be free from the
raids OF burglars and robbers as will APP
pear by the following: About O'clock
Friday night OF last week Edward Har-
dy & Co.'S. bookstore was entered thro'
tie cellar. Quite large amount was
taken, chiefly gold pens and money. The
burglars attempted to break open the
safe, but in this they were unsuccessful.
The loss is thought to be about one hun
dred and fifty dollars. A little later than
this, they entered Westgate's grocery
Store and obtained about twelve dollars
in money.
Mr.. G. w. Rand is nearly recovered
from injuries received short time since
by a loaded team passing over him.
The course of lectures provided by the
Senior Glass is nearly complete. Tues
day evening of this week, we had ex-
pected to listen to a lecture by Grace
Greenwood, but owing to sickness she
was unable to fill her engagement. The
lecture committee succeeded in getting
Rev. &. II. Hepworth of New York to
take her place. His lecture on ''Pet Su-
perstitions" far exceeded our expectations
On the whole it was the best we have yet
listened to in the present course.
The lecture next Tuesday eve by Rev.
w. II. II. Murray completes the list. A
rich treat is anticipated.