The Cairo Bulletin

THE OHIO ELECTION.

The election in Ohio, to take place on the 12th inst., is looked forward to with great interest by all classes of people, as the contest in that State, during the campaign, has been one of unprecedented enthusiasm by both parties. Republicans are sanguine of an election of their candidate, R. B. Hayes; and the Democrats anticipate an overwhelming majority for their champion, William Allen. Two years ago Allen was elected by 817 majority over General Noyes, the Republican candidate, though the rest of the Republican ticket was elected by majorities ranging from 300 to 1,000. One year ago the Democratic party had a large accession to its vote, and elected the candidate for Secretary of State, by 17,000 majority. The following are the two tickets—Democratic and Republican—now in the field, upon which the votes of both parties will be centered:

Democrat.
Governor—William Allen.
Lieut. Gov.—S. F. Cary.
Sup. Judge—T. Q. Ashburn.
Auditor—E. M. Green.
Atty. General—Thos. E. Powell.
Treasurer—John Schreiner.
Board Pub. Works—H. E. O'Hagan, P. Thatcher.

Republican.
Governor—R. B. Hayes.
Lieut. Gov.—Thos. L. Young.
Sup. Judge—G. W. Mcllvaine.
Auditor—James Williams.
Atty. General—John Little.
Treasurer—J. M. Milliken.
Board Pub. Works.

The vital issues are the free school and currency questions. Last year the Prohibitionist polled nearly 5,000 votes. They now have a ticket in the field, but are not likely to receive many votes owing to the exciting nature of the campaign. The questions at issue will cause both parties to poll their full vote—the Republicans sending to Washington for clerks in the departments, who reside in Ohio, to secure their votes. It is believed that many will attempt to vote who are registered and have already voted in the District of Columbia. Besides the election for State officers, Ohio votes on the adoption of two amendments to the State constitution. One of these gives to the Legislature the power to levy a tax on dogs, and the other provides for the appointment, by the Governor, endorsed by the Senate, of a commission, to be composed of five members, who will hold office for three years, which will pass, by a majority vote, upon such legal cases as may be referred to it. The central committees of both parties commend the latter amendment, as also do the judges of the supreme court, and its ratification is insured beyond a doubt.