Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

SPECTATOR.

STAUNTON

Thursday, November 14, 1839.

NEW YORK ELECTION.

The election for members of the Legislature commenced in this State on Monday the 4th, and closed on the following Wednesday evening. The returns of course have not all been received, but the Journal of Commerce admits that the Whigs will maintain their ascendency in the popular branch, and also that they will have a majority in the Senate. This is glorious news, considering the efforts of the President himself, in person, during the last summer, to bring back the Empire State to his allegiance. In the city of New York, the Administration majority was from fifteen to eighteen hundred. The correspondent of the National Intelligencer remarks that the apathy of the mercantile men, and the disposition to try the worst, as the shortest way to the end, have led to this result in the city. In the counties, the popular vote in favour of the Whigs seems to have been generally increased. Even in Van Buren's own County, the Whigs have succeeded by about 200 majority. In a day or two, however, we shall have all the particulars.

Postscript.--Since the above was in type, we have received the following heart-cheering intelligence through the Richmond Whig of Monday :

THREE CHEERS!

New York, Nov. 8, 1839.

Dear Sir: Glory to God in the highest! Loco Focoism is dead and buried in the Empire State! We have lost the city, but have a majority of 8 in the Senate, and 16 to 20 in the House. We can safely calculate on a majority of 20 on joint ballot for United States Senator. Senator Tallmadge will be re-elected beyond all doubt.

There is a general rejoicing throughout the entire State. Old Columbia County, (Van Buren's native County,) gave 200 Whig majority. The popular vote against Van Buren, has increased very much throughout the State. We shall have a registry law passed this winter which will enable us to carry this City next spring. Money matters are becoming easier--an improvement daily takes place--specie is flowing in upon us from all quarters--our Banks will not suspend--Gen. Scott is gaining popularity every day.

Yours, &c.