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The Daily Union
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Letter from Somerset County, Pennsylvania, reports Democratic victory in Addison township election by 15 votes despite Whig efforts; favorable signs statewide with decreased Whig majorities from Markle's vote; Shunk leads by 700 in Fayette.
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Yesterday was a great day in Pennsylvania. The whigs have made the most desperate efforts that could be made. Men and money were used in every way that either could be made profitable. Our district was made the especial object of their notice, as ours is the only democratic district in the county, and they almost moved heaven and earth to carry our township; but the sterling democracy of Addison were true to their trust, and we carried the election by a majority of 15. From the returns received up to this time, the signs are favorable. The majorities are all decreased from the vote given to Markle. The reports from Fayette say Shunk's majority is 700. If true, it is a large increase since the last governor's election.
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Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Event Date
Yesterday
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democratic majority of 15 in addison township; shunk's majority of 700 in fayette; decreased majorities from markle's vote
Event Details
Whigs made desperate efforts with men and money to win the only Democratic district in Somerset County, targeting Addison township, but Democrats carried the election by 15 votes; favorable returns statewide with signs of Democratic gains over previous governor's election