Litchfield Enquirer

THE WHIG VICTORY IN GEORGIA.

We have never entertained a doubt that the ascendancy of Whig principles would soon be established throughout the Union, and our confidence is rendered still firmer by the result of the late special election for member of Congress, in Georgia. The vote was by general ticket, and of course extended throughout the state. Full returns have not yet been received, but enough is known to justify the conclusion that the Whig majority will not be less than 5000. We think this vote may be taken as a fair test of the state of parties at the South. Wherever in the late Presidential election, majorities were given for Gen. Harrison, the people are still firm in their devotion to Whig principles. Temporary discouragement chilled their ardor for a short period—but the flame has again burst forth. The tide has turned, and the result of the Georgia election is a most auspicious omen of future success. This unexpected victory comes in good time, and the Whigs of Connecticut should take new courage from an event, which proves that their brethren in other states are still ready for renewed efforts. The truth is the Whigs have yielded to a most foolish and unnecessary despondency, since the death of Gen. Harrison. The elections which have since taken place, have resulted, as every one might have foreseen, in the success of the Van Burenites—not in consequence of any new confidence in their measures—but because there was nothing to call out the people. Who can wonder that at the last election in New York, for example, the Whigs were unable to bring out the same vote which was given for Gen. Harrison in 1840. Even the Loco Foco vote was 8000 less than when Seward's majority was over 10,000. There was nothing of great and exciting interest to call every voter to the polls. Besides this, the Whig party were paralyzed by that sad and mysterious event, which deprived them of their great leader. This alone is sufficient to account for all their defeats. But having recovered from this shock, and rallied once more for the conflict, they are now, with firm hearts, and mightier efforts than ever, ready to do all that duty requires. The election in Georgia shows what can be done. Connecticut will imitate her glorious example.

Hartford Courant.