Note 774 — Chapter XVI · ToC
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It has not been generally observed that the Democrats gained more than their opponents over the State contest of 1856. The election returns were as follows: Democratic ticket in 1856, 106,643; in 1858, 121,609; gain, 14,966. Republican ticket in 1856, 111,375; in 1858, 125,430; gain, 14,055.