The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-07-29
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The FAN Elections.


In view Of the presidential election in
November, the State elections which viii
pfecede II win be looked to with interest.
The following is the order Of these cleo
tons
/. Kentucky, on the first Monday in
August This election win be for mem
bsrs Of The legislature and circuit judges
The Democrats are making active prepa-
ations for the election, but 50 far the
Republicans indicate a purpose 70 allow
the canvass to go by default
2. North Carolina, on the first Thursday
in August. In this State the Democrats
have put full ticket in the field, headed
BY Ex-Governor z. B. Vance for the gov
ernorship. The Republicans will nominate
State ticket on the 18th instant, and ID
is supposed Judge Settle, former captain
ID the Confederate army, win head the
ticket. In 1879 Caldwell, the Republi-
can candidate, was elected Governor by a
majority Of 1893, while Grants majority
for president the following November was
29,gO4 Now, the Democrats are making
an active canvass, and claim Vance's cleo
tisn by $4,000 or $4,000 majority.
3. California, on the first "Wednesday
in September. This election is for mem
beers Of the General Assembly and mem
bers Of Congress. The parties are pretty
equally divided, each claiming the victory,
and an exciting contest is predicted.
4. Vermont, on the first Tuesday in
September. This election is for State
officers and members Of the General As
sembly, and as the State is overwhelming
" Republican, the only interest attaching
to the election viii be in noting the relsr
tive loss and gain Of the two parties.
5. Maine, on the second Monday in
November. Here State ticket will be
elected, and there seems to be no doubt Of
the reelection Of Gen. Selden Conner,
Republican, the present Governor.
6, Georgia, on the second Tuesday in
October. Gen. A. Fl. Colquitt is likely
to head the Democratic ticket for the gov
ernorship, whose election is predicted by
$4,000 majority. As yetthe Republicans
have not indicated purpose to contest
the field.
Z. West Virginia, on the second Tues
day in October. This election embraces
State ticket, members ofthe Legislature,
and members Of Congress. The Demo-
Gratis are already in the field with State
ticket, headed by Hon. A. NJ. Matthews,
present attorney general, for the governor
ship. The Republicans win nominate a
State ticket during the latter part Of the
present month. The Democrats claim
that all their discussions are healed, and
that they win carry the State by large
majority.
8. Ohio, second Tuesday in October.
In this State State ticket, with the ex-
ception Of Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor, viii be elected. The Republicans
claim that they will carry the State by an
increased majority over Hayes's vote in
1875.
8. Indiana, on the second Tuesday in
October. Here q full State ticket will be
elected, tina Democratic ticket being head
ed by Hon. J. D. Williams, present MEM
Der Of Congress, for the governorship, and
the Republican ticket by Hon. Godlove S.
Orth, late minister to Austria. Indiana
promises to be the battle ground prepare
tory TO the presidential onset in November,
and both parties will put forth their best
efforts to secure the ascendancy.
10. Iowa, on the second Tuesday in
October. This is Republican State, and
may be expected to cast its vote in that
direction both in October and November.
II. Nebraska, second Tuesday in Octo-
Der. This is also Republican State.
IL. Texas, on the first Monday in No
vember This State will probably go
Democratic by from $4,000 to 100000
majority, but the election is too near the
time Of holding the presidential election
70 effect ii in any perceptible degree.