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Among those, however, whose trial for murder excited much public in terest, we cite the cases of Henry Gammell, Mrs. Bowsher, and James Wilson. It appears that during the year 1849, Henry Gammell and another man named McMullen (both of whom lived in or near Crawfords- ville), drank whisky and played cards together. Finally they quarreled, and in the hand to hand struggle between them which followed, McMullen received a knife wound from the effects of which he died. Gammell was at once arrested and confined in the county jail His case was continued through several terms, but finally he was tried and acquitted un the plea of self-defense.
At the February term in 1868, Mary L. Bowsher, a resident of Upper Sandusky, was indicted for the murder of William, Olive and Frances Bowsher, her children. Upon being arraigned, she pleaded not guilty. Thereupon it was ordered by the court that Robert McKelly and John Berry, Esqs., be appointed to assist the Prosecuting Attorney in the prose- cution of the case. During the May term, she was tried and acquitted on the first indictment-charging her with the murder of William Bowsher; but on the second indictment, charging her with the murder of Frances Bowsher, she was held to bail to the amount of $4,000, and on the third indictment, charging her with the murder of Olive Bowsher, she was also held to bail in the sum of $4,000. Finally, however, at the September term, 1868, a nolle prosequi was entered respecting the last indictments, and she was discharged "to go hence without day." It was supposed that she hastened the death of her children by administering poison. Her own death occurred recently.
The murder of George W. Hite on the night of August 28, 1879. and the arrest, trial, conviction, and suicide of his murderer-Thomas Mc- Nurty, alias Patsey King. alias James Wilson-are events yet vividly im- pressed upon the minds of all present residents of the county. According to his confession. McNurty (he was tried and convicted under the name of Wilson), was a fair representation of a class so largely produced in the chief cities of our country-a class, usually direct descendants of foreign-
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born citizens, which takes to petty thieving, jockeying, gambling, drunk- enness, prize-fighting, burglary and murder as naturally as a duck takes to water.
He was born in the city of. New York in 1853. Ten years later, he was left to his own resources, and then began his career as a vender of news- papers, oranges, etc., in the city of his birth. His associations were of the vilest from the beginning, and it is probable that he could be termed a thief from the time he began to perambulate the streets of the great city. Next, he was known as a prize-package boy, on the lines of the Hudson River boats and railroad, then as a jockey rider at races, a brakesman on the New York Central Railroad, and a hack driver at Niagara Falls. From thence he moved westward. Failing to get such positions as he wished, yet always stealing and fighting, he passed up and down the Mississippi Valley; thence to Omaha, and in the winter of 1873 and 1874, to San Fran- cisco, Cal. Returning from the last-named place to Cheyenne, not many days elapsed ere he was at the Black Hills, and from that time until the spring of 1879 his life was passed on the frontier, or at various points from the Missouri River westward to Pike's Peak, Leadville, etc. Mean- while, he had continued his career of thieving and fighting, and had assisted in killing two or three men for their money, besides others out of mere revenge.
Early in 1879, he returned to Chicago, and at that place engaged to work as a laborer on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad. With some others, he was sent to Upper Sandusky, but, after a few weeks, railroad work became irksome, and he abandoned it to engage in farm work for John Sell, who resided some distance to the eastward of Upper San- dusky. On the morning of August 28, Wilson and Sell effected a settle- ment. The farmer endeavored to " drive a close bargain " with his late assistant. The latter knew that Sell had money in his house, and out of revenge determined to return the same night and secure it, even if murder were committed. However, Wilson took the pittance due him, proceeded to the town of Upper Sandusky, and with other companions indulged in drinking whisky throughout the day. During that time, he met George W. Hite, a farmer, who resided about two miles south of the town of Nevada, and the two men partook of refreshments together. The result of Wilson's visit to town and his casual acquaintance with Hite are told in his confes- sion, as follows:
"I did see Hite several times that afternoon, and ate some crackers and cheese with him, when he blowed about his wealth. I led him out to talk about his money, but made up my mind before we parted that it was all wind. I had no intention of injuring Hite or attempting to find any money about him. I had seen Sell put some money away in his house, and I thought that there was a pretty good roll of it, and in the, absence of some- thing better, I concluded to call on Mr. Sell that night. I got rid of Caw- thorn in the evening, and this was as I desired. I then went west on the railroad to see whether my pistol would refuse. The first trial was a suc- cess, and that one satisfied me.
" At Julian's saloon I had.talked trade, in the hope that it would enable me to test it then, but that failed. When I came in from trying my pistol on the railroad, I stopped at O'Donnell's saloon, and I think took a glass of beer and sat down, and while there Hite went west, but I don't recollect the talk related by the Agent Holdridge. My mind was engaged with John Sell, his family and his money. I thought that Sell and his family would
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not refuse me shelter for the night, and when once peaceably in the house, I felt sure that I could secure the money quietly some time in the night, but if I failed in this I intended to crowd matters, and if necessary, get away with the whole Sell family in order to get the money.
" I wanted then to get to Sell about 9 o'clock, so as to avoid suspicion, for I wanted them to receive me. So I was about O'Donnell's and along the railroad until about dark, when I took a big drink of whisky and went down to Main street, and when I passed Hunt's stable Hite had his horse out ready to start, but I paid very little attention to this, and went straight ahead to the next street, on which I turned east. My object then in leaving Main street was to avoid Cawthorn, or any one else who would likely want to de- tain me. I got out of town without being noticed, and got somewhere near the river bridge when Hite overtook me, and at once drew up and com- menced his gab. I was annoyed at this, and in view of what might take place at Sell's, I wanted no truck with anybody else on the road. I thought he was riding a livery horse, and told him so, and this seemed to nettle him, and he wanted me to understand that he had a lot of horses, and good ones, too. I inquired about the size of his farm and the quantity of his stock and of his business generally, and he gave me such good, square rich answers that I thought my first opinion of him was wrong. He volunteered to tell me about turning off stock, I think that day, and collecting bills that day, so that I made up my mind soon after we turned into the Nevada road to investigate the matter. I walked along by his side to keep him company, and tried to interest him, and gave him my coat to carry for me, because it was too warm to wear it with comfort, and I knew that he would not run away and leave me while he had it. We then talked no more about money matters, but confined our talk principally to fast walking, fast horses, etc .. until we got down to the woods beyond Sell's, when I took his horse by the bit and stopped him. I presented my revolver and demanded his money. He had not dreamed of any trouble, and this sudden turn in affairs com- pletely unstrung him.
" We were both pretty drunk at the time. He trembled so that he could hardly get out his pocket book, but he made no resistance, but handed it out at once, and spoke not a word. His purse was small, and I could tell from the feel of it that there was little or nothing in it. I was disappointed and vexed. Still holding the horse, I opened the purse to assure myself of about the amount, and when I saw so small a sum to reward me for all this trouble, I was mad. Of course this work was all done in a hurry. The moment I looked into the pocket-book, I said to Hite: 'You son of a b-h, is this all the money you've got? ' and he faintly said 'Yes.' Then I said: ' You son of a b-h, take that,' and fired.
" I held the horse by the bridle when I shot. I did not intend to kill him, and did not think of trying to avoid killing him. I fired without thinking of where I would hit him, and caring as little. I blame my drunken condition for this dreadful piece of foolishness. The instant I shot, it struck me that I had hit him too hard. He tried to speak after I fired, and could not or did not. I slapped the horse under the belly and started him myself, and then jumped over into the woods and walked several rods, when I recollected that I had forgot my coat. Hite was still on the horse, and I began to hope that his injuries were not serious, but I dare not then attempt to recover my coat. He was nearing a house, and I withdrew deeper into the dense woods, and laid down. I had got a half pint of whisky in the evening, I think at Julian's, and I had about half of this left, which I
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drank, and threw the bottle away. I emptied the contents of the purse into my pocket and threw it away. I was not in sight of the house at this time, but I soon heard confusion over there, and I concluded that it was time to pull out. So I started I know not in what direction, but I reached an open field and came to the railroad, where I got the direction all right again, and started east at a five-mile gait. Before reaching the railroad, I heard a farm bell ringing back in the neighborhood of the trouble, and took it for the alarm."
It appears that Hite was shot through the heart, at a point on the Nevada road about two miles east of the Upper Sandusky. He kept his seat in the saddle until near the residence of Henry Keller, where, from appearances, he fell to the ground and at once expired. At 10 o'clock A. M. on the fol- lowing day - Saturday, August 29-two suspicious-looking characters were arrested in Nevada, taken to the county seat and lodged in jail. One of them proved to be McNulty alias Wilson. At September term of that year, the grand jury found a true bill against him, charging him with the murder of George W. Hite. He pleaded not guilty, whereupon Hons. Chester R. Mott and Curtis Berry, Jr., were assigned as counsel for his defense. The trial came on at February term, 1880, before Judge Beer and a jury of twelve men, and at its conclusion Wilson was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The judge then delivered his sentence, and ordered that he be hanged by the neck until dead, on the 18th of June following. The death warrant was duly issued by the State Executive, and all preparations were completed for the execution of the decree of court. But the con- demned prisoner cheated the gallows and saved the county a little additional expense by committing suicide on the night of June 2, 1880. Cyanide of pottassi was found to have been the poison used, and a small vial contain- ing some of the drug was found on the stand in Wilson's cell. His body was buried in the southeast corner of the Old Mission Cemetery, but ghouls -those who delight in grave-robbery on the plea of science-carried it away before the dawn of the next day.
RESULT OF ELECTIONS.
Under this head will be found a resume of nearly all general elections which have taken place in the county since it was organized. When the county started out upon a separate state of existence, there were among its early inhabitants many who cherished fond anticipations that it would prove to be a Whig district. The first newspaper-Shrenk's-was an able expo- nent of Whig principles, and the times seemed quite propitious for an organization which could boast of such leaders as Webster, Clay, Corwin and a brilliant host of others; but, as it proved, too many of the "original" inhabitants had already been rallied under the lead of "Old Hickory;" they were fresh from Democratic victories under Polk and Dallas, a hickory cudgel was yet the symbol of true Democracy, and when the smoke from the first political battle-field in the county uplifted, young Wyandot was found in alignment with the Democratic counties of the State. She has ever remained a Democratic stronghold, although occasionally a popular candidate from the ranks of the Republican party manages to secure an election to a county office.
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ELECTION APRIL 7, 1845.
Commissioner-Charles Merriman, Whig, 635; Jonathan Kear, Whig, 638; William Griffith, Whig. 643; Robert Stokely, Democrat, 567; Stephen Fowler, Democrat, 669; Ethan Terry, Democrat, 678. Griffith, Fowler and Terry were elected.
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Treasurer-Abner Jurey, Whig, 662; David Ellis, Democrat, 588; Jurey's majority, 74.
Auditor-Andrew M. Anderson, Whig, 618; Samuel M. Worth, Demo- crat, 668; Worth's majority, 50.
Sheriff-Lorin A. Pease, Whig, 639; John Kiser, Democrat, 629; Anthony Bowsher, Whig, 9; Pease's majority, 10.
Recorder-Joseph Chaffee, Whig, 578; John A. Morrison, Democrat, 662; Samuel M. Worth, Democrat, 1; Morrison's majority, 84.
Coroner-Albert Bixby, Democrat, 657; William Bevington, Whig, 624; John Ragon, Whig, 1; Bixby's majority, 33.
Surveyor-Azariah Root, Whig, 638; Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 616; Root's majority, 22.
Prosecuting Attorney-Chester R. Mott, Democrat, 656; John D. Sears, Whig, 630; Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 1; Mott's majority, 26.
ELECTION OCTOBER 14, 1845.
Commissioner-Silas Burson, Whig, 650; William Carey, Whig, 645; Jonathan Kear, Whig, 650; Stephen Fowler, Democrat, 678; Ethan Terry, Democrat, 693; William Bland, Democrat, 648. Terry, Fowler and Kear* were elected.
Auditor-Moses H. Kirby, Whig, 614; Samuel M. Worth, Democrat, 692; scattering, 14; Worth's majority, 78.
Treasurer-Abner Jurey, Whig, 660; George Harper, Democrat, 678; Harper's majority, 18.
Sheriff-Lorin A. Pease, Whig, 658; Thomas Baird, Democrat, 660; Baird's majority, 2.
Recorder-Joseph E. Fouke, Whig, 617; John A. Morrison, Democrat, 683; Joseph Fouke, 1; Morrison's majority, 66.
Surveyor-William Kiskadden, Whig, 640; Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 695; Beidler's majority, 55.
Prosecuting Attorney-John D. Sears, Whig, 641; Chester R. Mott, Democrat, 680; Mott's majority, 39.
Coroner-Peter Houk, Whig, 633; Albert Bixby, Democrat, 693; Bix- by's majority, 60.
ELECTION OCTOBER 13, 1846, FOR GOVERNOR.
TOWNSHIPS.
William Bebb.
David Tod.
Samuel Lewis.
Crane .... t.
Marseilles.
35
23
5
Mifflin
11
45
3
Pitt. .
96
32
1
Antrim.
54
14
Eden
25
22
Sycamoret.
89
167
Crawford
90
97
Jackson.
33
Ridge.
7
41
Richland.
18
38
Salem.
21
10
Totals.
446
522
9
Majority for Tod.
76
* Kear and Burson had the highest and an equal number of votes; it was decided by lot in favor of Kear.
+The vote in this township was not reported.
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Congressman-Ely Dresbach, Whig, 428; Rodolphus Dickinson, Demo- crat, 516; Joseph Jackson, 4; John K. Miller, 7; Dickinson's majority, 88.
Senator-John L. Green, Whig, 238; Henry Cronise, Democrat, 343; Cronise's majority, 105.
Representative-James McCracken, Whig, 237; George Donenwirth, Democrat, 247; John M. Mahan, 37; Donenwirth's majority, 10.
ELECTION OCTOBER 12, 1847.
Representative-Joseph E. Fouke, Whig, 696; Michael Brackley, Demo- crat, 741; Emery D Potter, 20; Brackley's majority, 45.
Commissioner-Rodney Poole, Whig, 684; John Welch, Democrat, 757; Welch's majority, 73.
Auditor-Abner Jurey, Whig, 660; Samuel M. Worth, Democrat, 767; Worth's majority, 107.
Treasurer -- John Ragon, Whig, 642; George Harper, Democrat, 778; Harper's majority, 136.
Sheriff-Simeon E. Tuttle, Whig, 661; Thomas Baird, Democrat, 762; Baird's majority, 101.
Prosecuting Attorney-Moses H. Kirby, Whig, 664; Aaron Lyle, Demo- crat, 767; scattering, 2; Lyle's majority, 103.
Coroner-Stephen Whinery, Democrat, 668; Albert Bixby, Whig, 760; Bixby's majority, 92.
ELECTION OCTOBER 10, 1848.
Governor -- Seabury Ford, Whig, 833; John B. Weller, Democrat, 939; Weller's majority, 106.
Congressman-Cooper K. Watson, Whig, 832; Rodolphus Dickinson, Democrat, 934; Dickinson's majority, 102.
Senator-Charles O'Neal, Whig, 835; Joel W. Wilson, Democrat, 933; Wilson's majority, 98.
Representative-William Griffith, Whig, 824; Machias C. Whitely, Democrat, 937; Whitely's majority, 113.
Commissioner-James M. Chemberlin, Whig, 818; Ethan Terry, Demo- crat, 951; Terry's majority, 133.
Recorder-Ernest M. Krakau, Whig, 819; John A. Morrison, Democrat, 943; Morrison's majority, 124.
Surveyor-Azariah Root, Whig, 812; Peter B. Beidler, Democrat, 951; Beidler's majority, 139.
ELECTION OCTOBER 9. 1849.
Congressman-Amos E. Wood, Democrat, 847; Daniel B. White, Whig, 180; scattering, 43; Wood's majority, 667.
Representative-Silas Burson, Whig, 720; Machias C. Whitely, Demo- crat, 828; Whitely's majority, 108.
Commissioner-Rodney Poole, Whig, 776; Isaac Wohlgamuth, Demo- crat, 823; Wohlgamuth's majority, 47.
Auditor-George W. Beery, Whig, 712; Chester R. Mott, Democrat, 864; Mott's majority, 152.
Treasurer-John Ragon, Whig, 687; George Harper, Democrat, 904; Harper's majority, 217.
Sheriff-William H. Renick, Whig, 678; Curtis Berry, Jr., Democrat, 906; Berry's majority, 228.
Prosecuting Attorney-Moses H. Kirby, Whig, 792; S. R. McBane, Democrat, 783; Kirby's majority, 9.
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Coroner -- Saunders A. Reed, Whig, 677; John N. Reed, Democrat, 908; Reed's majority, 231.
Convention-For, 916; against, 190; majority for, 726.
ELECTION APRIL 1, 1850.
Senatorial Delegate to Convention-John Ewing, Democrat, 764.
Representative Delegate to Convention-John Carey, Whig, 809; Ben- jamin P. Smith, 689; Peter B. Beidler, 8; Carey's majority, 120.
ELECTION OCTOBER 8, 1850.
Governor-William Johnston, Whig, 797; Reuben Wood, Democrat, 1,002; Edward Smith, 2; Wood's majority,
Congressman-John C. Spink, Whig, 566; Frederick W. Green, Demo- crat, 999; Green's majority, 233.
Senator-Abel Rawson, Whig, 553; Michael Brackley, Democrat, 991; Brackley's majority, 438.
Representative-Wilson Vance, Whig, 570; Henry Bishop, Democrat, 996; Bishop's majority, 426.
Commissioner-Rodney Poole, Whig, 576; John Welch, Democrat, 982; Welch's majority, 406.
ELECTION ALOPTING THE NEW CONSTITUTION.
June 17, 1851, the State adopted the new constitution by 125,564 votes against 102,976 in opposition, and at the same time gave 104,255 votes for license, and 113,239 against it. In this contest Wyandot County gave 836 for the constitution, 567 against it; and, 958 in favor of license, and 487 against it. The aggregate votes on the new constitution do not contain the vote of Sycamore Township, the poll books of that township having never been returned.
ELECTION OCTOBER 14, 1851.
Governor-Samuel F. Vinton, Whig, 781; Reuben Wood, Democrat, 987; Samuel Lewis, Abolitionist, 1; Wood's majority, 206.
Supreme Judge-Allen G. Thurman, Democrat, 989; William B. Cald- well, Whig, 986.
Common Pleas Judge-Cooper K. Watson, Whig, 777; Lawrence W. Hall, Democrat, 959; Hall's majority, 182.
Senator-Abel Rawson, Whig, 781; Joel W. Wilson, Democrat, 968; Wilson's majority, 187.
Representative-Ushler P. Leighton, Whig, 790; David Snodgrass, Democrat, 979; Snodgrass's majority, 189.
Auditor-John Vanorsdall, Whig, 634; Chester R. Mott, Democrat, 873; Joseph E. Fouke, Whig, 209; Mott's majority, 239.
Commissioners-Jonathan Kear, Whig, 856; William Irvine, Democrat, 872; Irvine's majority, 16.
Probate Judge *- Joseph Kinney, Whig, 840; Robert McKelly, Demo- crat, 840.
Sheriff-William H. Renick, Whig, 791; Curtis Berry, Jr., Democrat, 949; Berry's majority, 158.
Treasurer-John Ragon, Whig, 566; George Harper, Democrat, 894; Joseph Mccutchen, Democrat, 275; Harper's majority, 328.
*Each candidate having an equal number of votes, it was decided by lot in favor of Kinney.
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Clerk of the Court-Guy C. Worth. Whig, 895; John A. Morrison, Democrat, 810; Worth's majority, 85.
Recorder-Clark Glenn, Whig, 659; William B. Hitchcock, Democrat, 1,088; Hitchcock's majority, 429.
Surveyor-Ernest M. Krakau, Whig, 797; James Williams, Democrat, 931; Williams' majority, 134.
Prosecuting Attorney-Moses H. Kirby, Whig, 893; Henry Maddux, Democrat, 796; Kirby's majority, 97.
Coroner-John W. Senseney, Whig, 726; John N. Reed, Democrat, 991; Reed's majority, 265.
ELECTION, OCTOBER 12, 1852.
Supreme Judge-Daniel A. Haynes, Whig, 784; William B. Caldwell, Democrat, 917; Caldwell's majority, 233.
Congressman-George W. Sampson, Whig, 768; Frederick W. Green, Democrat, 909; Green's majority, 141.
Probate Judge-Joseph Kinney, Whig, 940; Robert McKelly, Demo- crat, 753; Kinney's majority, 187.
Commissioner-Jonathan Kear, Whig, 979; David Miller, Whig, 988; John Myers, Democrat, 765; Clark R. Fowler, Democrat, 651; Henry Peters, Whig, 1; Kear and Miller were elected.
ELECTION OCTOBER 11, 1853.
Governor-William Medill, Democrat, 1,218; Nelson Barrere, Whig, 774; Samuel Lewis, Free Soil, 58; Medill's majority, 444.
Supreme Judge-Thomas W. Bartley, Democrat, 1,207; Franklin T. Backus, Whig, 806; Reuben Hitchcock, Whig, 28; Bartley's majority, 401.
Senator-Robert Lee, Democrat, 1,219; George W. Leith Whig, 763; B. Kerr, - -, 1; J. W. Vance, - , 2; Lee's majority, 456.
Representative-Peter A. Tyler, Democrat, 1,019; John Carey, Whig, 939; John Halstead, ., 2; Tyler's majority, 80.
Auditor-James V. S. Hoyt, Democrat, 1,079; Joseph Mccutchen, Democrat, 738; John Vanorsdall, Independent Democrat, 145; Hoyt's major- ity, 341.
Sheriff-George P. Nelson, Democrat, 1,175 ; Joel Bland, Whig, 659 ; Thomas Gatchell, Whig, 137; Nelson's majority, 516.
Clerk of Court-Curtis Berry, Jr., Democrat, 1,082; James McLane, Whig, 816 ; Robert Reed, Democrat, 116 ; Berry's majority, 266.
Treasurer-William W. Bates, Democrat, 1,099; Henry I. Flack, Whig, 805 ; David Watson, Whig, 133; Bates' majority, 294.
Commissioner-John Welch, Democrat, 1,086 ; Isaac Bryant, Whig, 772 ; John R. Lupton, Whig, 160; Welch's majority, 314.
Prosecuting Attorney-Nelson W. Dennison, Democrat, 1,078 ; Moses H. Kirby, Whig, 878 ; George W. Beery, Whig, 1; Harmon Bower, 1; Dennison's majority, 200.
Coroner-Thomas Baird, Democrat, 1,068 ; Jonathan Hare, Democrat, 751 ; Clark Glenn, Whig, 160 ; Baird's majority, 317.
ELECTION OCTOBER 10, 1854.
Supreme Judge-Shepherd F. Norris, Whig, 724; Joseph R. Swann, Democract, 1,101; Swann's majority, 377.
Congressman-Josiah S. Plants, Democrat, 694 ; Cooper K. Watson, Whig, 1,129 ; Watson's majority, 435.
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Clerk of Court-Curtis Berry, Jr., Democrat, 767 ; Thomas E. Grisell, Whig, 1,065 ; Grissell's majority, 298.
Recorder-William B. Hitchcock, Democrat, 814 ; Henry J. Flack, Whig, 1,019 ; Flack's majority, 205.
Surveyor-James H. Williams, Democrat, 702 ; E. M. Krakau, Whig, 540 ; Andrew Reynolds, Democrat, 9; Williams' majority, 162.
Commissioner-Samuel Kenan, Whig, 633; Jonathan Kear, Democrat, 1,191 ; Kear's majority, 558.
ELECTION OCTOBER 9, 1855.
Governor-Salmon P. Chase, Republican, 1,143 ; William Medill, Democrat, 1,045 ; Allen Trimble, Free Soil, 61; Chase's majority, 98.
Supreme Judge-(full term), Jacob Brinkerhoff, Republican, 1,202; William Kennon, Democrat, 1,048 ; Brinkerhoff's majority, 154.
Senator-James Lewis, Republican, 1,188; Warren P. Noble, Democrat, 1,047 ; Lewis' majority, 147.
Representative -- Elias G. Spelman, Republican, 1,183 ; Samuel M. Worth, Democrat, 1,061; Spelman's majority, 122.
Auditor-Joseph Mccutchen, Republican, 1,127; James V. S. Hoyt, Democrat, 1,064; Mccutchen's majority, 63.
Treasurer-James C. Pease, Republican, 1,097; William W. Bates, Democrat, 1,137; Bates' majority, 40.
Probate Judge-Joseph Kinney, Republican. 1,199; Jonathan Maffett, Democrat, 1,045; Kinney's majority, 154.
Sheriff-Daniel Hoffman, Republican, 1,088; George P. Nelson, Demo- crat 1,139; Nelson's majority, 51.
Commissioner-Hiram H. Holdredge, Republican, 1,180; Clark R. Fowler, Democrat, 1,056; Holdredge's majority, 124.
Prosecuting Attorney-Moses H. Kirby, Republican, 1,178; Nelson W. Dennison, Democrat, 1,042; Kirby's majority, 136.
Coroner- Albert Mears, Republican. 1,178; D. S. McAlmon, Democrat, 1,060; Mear's majority, 118.
ELECTION OCTOBER 14, 1856.
Supreme Judge (long term)-Josiah Scott, Republican, 1,188; Rufus P. Ranney, Democrat, 1,174; Daniel Peck, American, 102; Scott's major- ity, 14.
Supreme Judge (short term)-Ozias Bowen, Republican, 1,167; C. W. Searle, Democrat, 1,175; Samuel Brush, American, 113; Searle's major- ity, 8.
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