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Domestic News October 18, 1855

Demoine Courier

Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa

What is this article about?

The Ohio election saw S. P. Chase secure a majority of about 15,000 over Medill and a large margin over Know Nothing candidate Trimble, overthrowing Know Nothingism and Democratic influence. Statewide victory estimated at 50,000 majority, with detailed county results.

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The result of the Ohio election has been the complete overthrow of Know Nothingism, as well as the democracy.

S. P. Chase has a majority of 15,000 or so, over Medill, and a sufficiently large majority over Trimble, the Know Nothing candidate, to satisfy the interested order which placed him in nomination.

That "America" will have much chance of ruling America thereaway.

The Cincinnati Gazette gives returns from fifty two counties; which shows a majority of 9,700, and adds that the State ticket is chosen by 50,000 majority!

The vote in Cincinnati was as follows:
Chase, 3,240; Trimble, 4,976; Medill 7,865.

The following Counties give Chase majorities:
Carroll, 600
Columbiana, 1,000
Erie, 600
Mahoning, 300
Portage, 900
Tuscarawas, 600
Stark, 300
Warren, 1,200
Knox, 250
Logan, 280
Hardin, 500
Clark, 721
Jefferson, 600
Lake, 1,142
Champaign, 450
Richland, 900
Clinton, 100
Cuyahoga, 800
Perry, 600
Ross, 200
Lucas, 130
Muskingum, 400
Trumbull, 1,200
Morrow, 330
Guernsey, 320
Harrison, 600
Scioto and Lawrence counties give Chase majorities.

The following are the majorities for Medill:
Licking 1,000
Fairfield 175
Franklin 700
Butler 1,000
Hocking 150
Wayne 300

Chicago Journal.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Ohio Election S P Chase Know Nothingism Medill Trimble Cincinnati Vote County Majorities

What entities or persons were involved?

S. P. Chase Medill Trimble

Where did it happen?

Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Ohio

Key Persons

S. P. Chase Medill Trimble

Outcome

chase wins with majority of 15,000 over medill and large margin over trimble; statewide majority of 50,000; cincinnati votes: chase 3,240, trimble 4,976, medill 7,865; various county majorities listed for chase and medill.

Event Details

The Ohio election resulted in the overthrow of Know Nothingism and democracy, with S. P. Chase gaining a majority of 15,000 over Medill and a sufficient margin over Know Nothing candidate Trimble. Returns from 52 counties show 9,700 majority for Chase, with state ticket chosen by 50,000. Detailed county majorities provided.

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