The State of Ohio has elected Republican Members to Con-
gress; but it is stated that the majority has declined. It is now only 10,000, and accusations of bribery on a great scale are repeated freely. It is more important to note that the Germans are not deserting the Republicans or the Irish the Democrats to the extent expected, party bonds prevailing as usual over individual preferences ; while the Prohibitionists, who were expected to throw a heavy vote for Mr. Cleveland, are not voting as a body at all. The election will, it is believed, rest with New York, where the whole of the corrupt party among the Democrats dislike and fear Mr. Cleveland. It should be observed that as the struggle goes on Mr. Blaine becomes more emphatic in his declarations that he is a man of peace and a Protectionist. The Protectionists are finding much money.
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