Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-01-01

wi hen the REPUBLICAN was given new
existence. Brought into life by thu
rsviving influence breathsd into 1t by
the late Columbus P. Evans, Of W.s
Chester, she came forth fearlsssly and
enrolled herself a. an organ Of tn.
grand old Wing party. The Presiden
tial campaignwas upon the country. Tha'
Demosthsnio statesman Henry Clay oI
Kentucky was in contest on the Whil
ticket with James K. Polk of D.mocra
tic choice. Because of the peculiar in
ttvsts involved in the success Of sithe'
ofths candidates ofths rsspectivs par
ties, tho country was oonvulsed with *
element.
Delaware was given over to LocotOc0
ism and the idea OF successful Wing
fight was hardly dreamed of. But not
dauntAd however, the REPUBLICAN
wheeled into line, with mi-weekly y
Issue, Ut having been previously pub
lishsd a. q weekly. Its columns fairly
listened with the intensity OF its feel
Ing. The efforts put forth by its Editor
had their effect. Slowly but surely tn.
current of opinion began to turn, and
slowly but aurely--and with a vivid
imprsss-the feeling began to dawr
upon the minds OF those OF the LocofOct
idea that danger and defeat was immi
nent, a. the day of elections came on
the excitement grew more intense. The
elections in the different States were
about being held. Slowly the news
came in: One half of the country had
go for Polk; North Carolina and
Georgia doubtful, but odds in favor OF
Clay; Indiana for Clay, Kentucky for
Clay; Mississippi and Louisiana for
Clay; Connecticut for Clay; Rhode
Island for Clay; Ohio, New Jersey, and
Maryland for Clay; Massachusetts, for
Clay; Tennessee Tor Clay; and Della
Who will be her choice The eyes
OF tue nation are upon her. All States
have voted and it is thought that Della
ware wonld decide the question. She
votes last. For whom shall the die be
cast
Nv bbiShN Pbuh"'7"
blows tor the genius OF VIII ggery.
Contemporary journals worked to a
fever heat and vigorously appealed for
Polk. Every soul within the borders
of the "little diamond felt that the
issu. rested upon his individual efforts.
The REPUBLICAN pounded OIL and De-
mocracy shivered. The countr, watch.
ed the contest with bated breath. At
last the election day-the 18th OF No
vembrr, lS44-caine. What would be
tn. result was the question upon the
lips of ali. No one knew. New Castle
county was known to be a great Demo,
cratic stronghold, while Kent and Sus-
sex were doubtful.
The next day, however, brought up
ruinors from all parts Of the State OF
most glorious news. Wing gains were
recorded everywhere. These run"rs,
vague al first, were soon verified. New
Castle county had gone $50 majority
Tor Clay Kent county had gone $50
majority for Clay, while Sussex gave
1876 for James K. Polk.
NEVER was the enemy lhoTe acti'e,
and never were their efforts more
earnest, than they were to secure til"
electoral and State vote OF Delaware;
and never were the Dtlawar-ans more
determined to stand by their principles,
and sustain those glorious men that
had become the representatives OF those
principles. They were successful,
thanks to the earnesthess OF the active
partztas, and greater thanks to the
sound patriotism of all the Wing
voters
The result Of the election in Della
ware was received ny the Loyal Wings
with every manifestation of approval.
Although the Wings mad met with sly
nal success in Delaware, some OF the
doubtful States had gone over. and in
week from the l2th of November the de-
Ieat of Henry Clay, Of Kentucky, was a
pain-felt fact.
The REPUBLICAN announced the result
with feelings rather of regret than OF
despair. 9TH. Wings have been de-
feated, said the editor, but they know
that the principles for which they
struggled ar. permanent and immortal:
the principles of the conntry. A dis.
honest influence has not ovrr,hrown,
bnt postponed their policy. Feelings
have been aroused IN the deep heart Of
Americans. which will not sleep; beaten
but not disinaved, they vi i'll enter upon
I'll. struggle for the next four years
with a power superior to the p)w-r OF
the administration. There is a system
Of National policy which must inevita-
bly prevail; American labor must aud
will be tiually aud permanently pro-
tected,'
So ended one of the most exciting
campaiyus at D-lawar. ever Witnessed