Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1876 — THE ELECTION [ARTICLE]

THE ELECTION

Rcttsras from the election* are riow jhhftjnff in, and very little re* liable Wormation can be aecer tained al the time of writing (this Thursday evening, 8 o’clock). The indication* are that the republican* have carried California, Colorado, Illinoia, lowa, Kamas, Maine, MaasachMetta, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pemmyivania, Rhode Island, Ver* mont, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and probably South Carolina. The democrats have undoubtedly carried Alabama, Arkansas, Con* necticnt, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, itlaaouri, Now Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wect Virginia. Louisiana, Floridaand North Carolina ate still in doubt, with chances in favor of the republicans. Should these doubtful states go tor Hayes, with the state* above conceded to him, he will have a majority ot eleven of the electoral votes. Give Louisiana to Tilden, and Hayes will still have a majority of three iu the electoral college, while if we count the eight electoral votes of that state and the four of Florida to Tilden and place North Carolina upon thfe list for Hayes we still have a majority of one for the republican*. So it will be seen that the result will be very close, and it will probably take several day* to determine the matter. Yesterd*}’* dispatches looked decidedly favorable for Tilden’* election, bq| later advice* inspire republican with hope, and have increased their confidence In the success o$ Hayes. Next week we ah ail be, able to give the result, but the readers of Tun Union, most of them, will probably be able to learn before the next issue who will be the centennial president of the United States. Let us hope a* longa* there i* the -faintest spark left government will not belurnedOver to thki element which «o lately sought its overtbjnow. •- r r ' Attention is directed to (he prospectus of the Indianapolis Journal which appears elsewhere in these column*. The Journal is, undoubtedly, one of the best papers published in the United States, in point of ability, sound logic and true republicanism. It is fearless and bold to publish the plain uuaarnished truth, for which it hs* received the hearty support it to well deserves, and which ha* earned for it an enviable reputation, not only at home, but throughout the ahole country. It is able and consistent in advocating | the cause it espouses, and seeks to publish nothing but what is perfectly fair and honorable, believing, as it does, in equal rights to all men before the law. It i«, indeed, a journal of which all citixens of the great State of Indiana should tael truly proud, and give it that support it vo justly merits. The able manner in which it ha* conducted the oa/npaign just closed in this state i* *uscient to convince every one of its sterling worth and influence as a representative newspaper, and it should receive the hearty support of aU true republican*. For terms and inducements offered to getters up of clubs we refer you to the prospectus.

The recult of Tuesday** eloetUM* in Jasper county is certainly gratifying to republicans, especially those who labored so diligently to obtain that result. They deserve credit for the able manner ia which they base oondaeted the campaign in the eooHtf, aqd are -to be conerauUated upon the splendid fight theysnade against the opposition nnd the glorious victory they have achieved in increasing the republican majority. Had all other counties in the state made gains in proportion to their vote as did Jasper, the state would have been redeemed and a handsome majority rolled up for the republican ticfcat. But m it is we will only say to Jasper cncnty republicans, ‘WaU dome* thou gooi and faithful aervants; '' f h ffftod jfiritoj d

kept the faith,” for which you will receive your reward. You will ever have the satisfaction of knowing that you did your duty. One feature of the recent elections which will cause republicans to rejoice is the fact that large gains have been made in congressmen, sufficient probabably to again give the republicans a majority in the House. This alone is gratifying, in the foot that it will prevent the payment of rebel war claims for two years, at least