New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal

THE STATESMAN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1836.

However the contest may terminate which is to decide the election of the next President, it is not denied that so far as the recent State elections afford any index of public opinion, they have resulted in a manner which promises the most flattering success to the Whigs. Their cause has gained to an extent altogether unprecedented in the short period of one year, and in most of the State elections in the west it has triumphed most gloriously. We have given these results as they have been ascertained, and the opinions which they have encouraged. We are glad to find that we are not alone in the favorable anticipations which we have entertained of the elections which are yet to take place. To show that we are not, and that those anticipations go so far as not only to affect the result in particular States but to turn the balance of power, we republish two articles below—one from the National Intelligencer, a paper, than which none is entitled to fuller confidence, and the editors of which sustain a reputation for intelligence and candour not surpassed by any. The other article is from the New York Express, and is evidently prepared with care and attention, as the result of close observation. It will be seen that, however these estimates differ in themselves or from others, they all agree in the main point,—the improbability of the election of Mr. Van Buren.

Louisiana,	Five.
Alabama,	Seven.
North Carolina	Fifteen.
Kentucky,	Fifteen.
Indiana	Nine.

THE PROSPECT.

At no time within the last eight years have the true Republicans of our country had as much reason for congratulating themselves on their fidelity to principle, or as powerful motives for perseverance in it, as at the present moment. In the elections thus far, their steady but not clamorous opposition to the schemes of the spoilers, and to the dictation from the palace, has been rewarded with a success which their opponents did not anticipate, and which thrown into confusion the best disciplined of their squadrons. The returns of the State elections which have been already held, show beyond reasonable doubt, that the nominees of the Baltimore Convention for President and Vice President will lose the votes of the People of the following States, viz:——

Number of Electors.

And it is admitted, by us, that they will receive the votes of the People of the following States:

Illinois Five.

Missouri, Four.

Arkansas Three.

That is to say, out of the Electoral votes of eight States, whose political bias has been disclosed at the elections which have been lately held, which eight States collectively chose sixty-three Electors, it is made manifest that the spoils' candidates cannot command but twelve electors, whilst the opposition to them will obtain fifty-one, where the calculations of the party organs had denied them even a single electoral vote! These facts speak for themselves, in a language that all can understand.

We shall not undertake to predict, the effect of this news upon public opinion in other States We will anticipate nothing, much less predict any thing. But we run no hazard in saying that it is as plain as the easiest question that can be wrought by the Rule of Three, that results in the other States corresponding with those heard from would put the Baltimore nominees out of the question in the Presidential election. To effect this purpose, all that is necessary is (in our opinion) that the real Republicans in every State shall come to the Polls and do their duty. That duty is emphatically, to sustain the independent electoral ticket in each State. If this duty be faithfully performed, we do not see any sufficient reason to doubt that the spoils' party will at the coming election, and for all time to come, be defeated, routed and overthrown. A general rally of the friends of the Constitution and the Laws, not as Gen. Jackson and Mr. Van Buren understands them, but as they have been understood by the fathers of the Republic, is all that is necessary to accomplish this great work.—Nat. Int.

	Whig;	Van Buren
Maine,	0	10
New-Hampshire,	0	7
Massachusetts,	14	0
Vermont,	7	0
Delaware,	3	0
Maryland,	10	0
North Carolina,	15	0
South Carolina,	11	0
Kentucky,	15	0
Tennessee,	15	0
Indiana,	9	0
Alabama,	7	0
	—	—
	106	17

A NEW AND JUST VIEW OF THE PRESIDENCY.

TAKEN FROM THE RECENT ELECTIONS.

The Albany Argus some days ago proffered its calculations upon the results of the coming Presidential election, in which North Carolina, among other States, was set down as certain for Van Buren. The Argus, ere this, has felt its own sad disappointment there, and will therefrom be taught to put off its boastful and swaggering imprudence, and to listen to what the other side has to say. Hear us then; and the late elections enable us to form a better calculation, and tell us, if you can, where are our errors.

STATES CERTAIN IN THEIR VOTES.

DEBATEABLE-GROUND AND PROB. ABLE RESULT.

One hundred and forty-eight votes are necessary for a choice.

Now we ask the Argus to tell us where this calculation errs. Pennsylvania we put down as debateable ground, though we consider it quite certain for Harrison. If Pennsylvania goes for Harrison, New-York will certainly follow for the friends of Mr. Van Buren will never be sacrificed for his benefit, when it is known that the sacrifice must be made. Rhode Island and Connecticut, Missouri and Illinois, we have put down for Van Buren, but if a manly effort is made in these States with Harrison for the candidate, Van Buren cannot carry them. The whole South will go for Judge White. To say nothing of the causes which would lead the South to vote for their own candidate, the North Carolina election is decisive of the tone of public feeling. But give Van Buren Virginia and Ohio, or Pennsylvania, and then he is not elected even with New-York. The following may be considered a fair calculation of what will be the result We sincerely believe that if the Whigs carry Pennsylvania and there is every prospect of it, that New-York and New Jersey will follow the example of her glorious regeneration, and thus elect Gen. Harrison by the people. To arms then, to arms, and let us do our duty.—Now is the time to act, for the Whigs at this moment are having like victories, and upon the same ground, by which Gen. Jackson was elected in 1828.—New-York Express.

	Whig.	Van Buren
Rhode Island,	0	4
Connecticut,	0	8
New-York,	0	42
New Jersey,	0	8
Pennsylvania,	30	0
Virginia,	23	0
Georgia,	11	0
Ohio,	21	0
Mississippi,	4	0
Illinois,	0	5
Missouri,	0	4
Louisiana,	5	0
Michigan,	0	3
Arkansas,	0	3
	94	77
The certain States, 106	17
	200	94

Harrison.	White.	Van Buren.
Ohio	21	N. Carolina	15 Rhode Island 4
Pennsylvania, 30	Tennessee,	15 N. Hampshire, 7
Virginia, 23	Louisiana,	5 Michigan, 3
Kentucky, 15	Alabama,	7 Maine, 10
Indiana, 9	Georgia,	11 Connecticut, 8
Massachusetts, 14	Mississippi,	4 Missouri, 4
Vermont, 7		Illinois, 5
Delaware, 3	57 Arkansas, 3
S. Carolina, 11
Maryland, 10			44
New-York, 42
New Jersey, 8
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THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

"Pennsylvania holding the key of the arch, will turn the lock against Van Buren and corruption."—Albany Journal.

Kentucky has set us a noble example—North Carolina proudly proclaims her independence—Indiana has thrown off the hateful collar and Alabama tells us, she will be free!—The glad tidings from the south and the west have cheered the drooping spirits of those in the north, who have been made timid by the bellowings of the regent's menials and slaves. The sons of freemen have come to the rescue, spurning the dictation of even him who has been declared by his nominated successor, "the greatest hero that ever appeared in this or any age"—the man "who has filled the measures of his country's glory"—under whom "it is honor enough to have served" in any office, from the turn-spit of the kitchen, to the editorship of the Globe! Pennsylvania has shown signs not to be mistaken, that the policy of the leaders of Martin Van Buren is at variance with the best interests of the commonwealth—that the laws must be respected—that the constitution must be supported—that noisy brawling politicians, with democracy and patriotism always on their lips, have but little of either in their hearts—that the great key stone of the federal arch will carry the Hero of Tippecanoe—the plain honest Patriot of Ohio. WILLIAM H. HARRISON, as President of the United States, by a decided majority, in preference to the deep, artful, designing nominee of King Andrew!

The Whigs of Pennsylvania, who elected our present worthy Governor last fall, will rally to the polls in October and November, cheered by the voice of our brethren in the South and the West, that cannot fail to add to the majority then obtained, and reserve, and secure the blessings of good government, in the administration of an honest man—WILLIAM H. HARRISON, will undoubtedly obtain a large majority of the votes of Pennsylvania. The people of this State are alarmed at the present posture of the country—they are opposed to the designs of a faction, whose object is avowedly to be "perpetuation in office and division spoils," that is, of the public money, according to services rendered on the election ground, at public meetings, in the State Legislature, and in Congress! Look at the appointments, in corroboration of these remarks. How many members of Congress—how many collar ex-Governors—how many spouting lawyers, have been rewarded for their subserviency and devotion to the cause of Andrew Jackson? The columns of the Globe groan under their weight. No man receives an appointment unless he subscribes to the aristocratical rules prescribed by a party that is as destitute of republican principles as devotion to an individual, and the surrender of his own independence can make him. Will Pennsylvania submit to such degrading terms any longer? Will she support Martin Van Buren, because he is nominated by Andrew Jackson as his successor? If she will, and the wily politician should unfortunately obtain a majority of votes, the succession may be continued from Andrew to Martin, and from Martin to Ames, his heirs and assigns forever!

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