Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-09
ELECTION GOSSIP,

Lack of Democratic Organixatton-The Re
publicans on Deck-A Contrast BettUeen
the Ttco Parttes-Latvrence Probably De-
feated.
The election passed off remarkably quietly
and orderly. Notwithstanding the rumored
strenuous efforts which would be put forth,
the vote was extraordinarily light The efforts
which were put forth were conspicuonsly con-
fined to the Republicans. A very noticeable
and dscouraging feature in this respect was
the fact that not prominent Democrat was
seen at the polls during the entire
day. II they voted 1t was done
hand, many of the leaders Of the opposition
were out and exerting their best endeavors for
the election of their ticket. Their efforts were
concentrated upon the office of judge of pro-
bate.
The Democrats have doubtless lost the whole
ticket. The fault lies not so much with woe S
as with the leaders of the party. The party
has scarcely pretended organization in Hen
nepin county. The arrangements, or rather
absolute lack of arrangements, made for the
reception of Gen. johnson at Market hall
on last Saturday night, is fair sample or
illustration of that fact. Before the par
ty can expect to accomplish any,
thing thorough and systematic organiza-
ton must be perfected. Many of the Demo-
cratic voters-and perhaps it is safe to say 20
per cent. Of them-are laboring men, who
work long distances from their voting pre-
cincts. Now TO secure the franchise Of the
Republicans thus circumstanced, carriages
were provided. But the Democrats had not a
vehicle for the purpose. As natural result,
this vote to them was almost entirely lost
The FIRST precinct of the First ward, over
whelmingly Democratic, is in point. The vote
here was proportionstely lighter than that of
any other precinct in the city.
THE CANDIDATES.
Gen. johnson, as compared with the balance
OF the ticket, ran exceptionally well. Many
stalwart Republicans scratched Hubbard and
voted for Gen. johnson. And, on the other
hand, be 1t added, many saloon keepers who
voted the Democratic ticket, scatched john
son, upon the rumor Intentionally circulated
among them that he Is an absolute and I'M
compromising Prohbition'st, who would per-
secute them vigorously IL elected.
As expected, many Republicans who do not
endorse the bargain and sale scheme through
which G E. Vanderburgh gained the nomlna-
ton for the supreme bench, scratched his
name quite extensively. They also alleged
that he had imposed hardship upon the party
by refusing to resign his seat upon the dis
brlcI OtuCu, 80 aS 10 give 0ON IllsouTy Tue
honor OF appointing Mr.. Lochren or Mr.. Sc
combe to fill the vacancy, but that he instead
kept his seat warm for Benton. Yet, he got
the vote of the Democrats. The most en-
thusasm was manifested in the struggle for
the office of judge of probate. Mr.. James W.
Lawrence, while 1t is conceded that he IS
defeated, roll up much larger vote
than any other upon the Democratic ticket.
Had the Democrats only come out as it was
their duty, he would have been elected. As it
is, it is probably uncomfortably close. He
gained the franchise of goodly per cent. OF
the better class of Republicans. LELAND and
his Scandinavian army were out all day, work
ing as only politician can work. From the
country the reports are much more hopeful
for Mr.. Lawrence. While his election is
doubtful, returns to-day from the townships
may possibly turn the balance in his favor.