The Charlotte Democrat

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.—In the late election, although the Republican vote shows a gain of 617 in Mecklenburg for Governor over the election in 1876, the Democratic vote is only 139 less for Jarvis than it was for Vance in 1876. Considering that Vance can get more votes in this county than any other man, the Democratic loss in the county on the vote for Governor is not surprising. But the surprising thing about it is, the large increase in the Republican vote—where did it come from, &c.

The fact is, the Republicans brought forward a larger number of new colored voters than the Democrats expected, and the Democrats neglected to marshal and organize the additional strength of new white voters they were entitled to. The Democrats of the county never realized the danger until a few days before the election, and then it was too late to bring all their new voters forward for registration or stir up the over-confident and negligent to the importance of going to the polls. While the Democratic county ticket is elected by a reduced majority, it will serve as a good warning to Democrats in future elections.

Large majorities are dangerous to any party.

Gov Jarvis may feel complimented at receiving in this county so near the vote of Gov. Vance in 1876.