Burlington Free Press

ELECTION—Caledonia County.

It will be seen that "Old Caledonia" gives a Democratic majority of about 100 for Governor—last year 540 against us—making a gain for our ticket of about 640. The gain on the Senatorial vote is about 700, and on member of Congress about 800, "Old Caledonia" has done well.

We have but little to say of our triumph. It was obtained by a fair fight against a drilled and vigilant opposition. But the true Democracy of the county, though conquered for a few years past, could not stay conquered any longer—and she burst the fetters that had bound her. To the YOUNG MEN, who led in the contest—backed up nobly by their seniors—we tender our hearty thanks—not for ourselves—but for the country—in behalf of liberty and our free institutions. They entered the field early—they were constantly on guard—they slept not at their posts—and when the day came they "charged" upon their opponents with firmness and zeal, and achieved a splendid victory. Yet not to the young men alone is all the praise due—the elder freemen of the county acted well their part—brought up the rear with steady and firm steps. It is a matter of encouragement that most of the Young Men of the Country are enlisting with zeal into the ranks of Harrison and Reform. They will rescue their country from the destruction with which it is threatened by Van Buren and his train of gold-hungry officials.

—Caledonian.