In Pennsylvania a vigorous canvass was conducted under the skillful management of William A.Wallace.

But all these efforts were unavailing.

The October elections clearly presaged Republican victory.

The Republicans carried Pennsylvania, in spite of surprising and questionable Democratic gains in Philadelphia; they held Ohio by a satisfactory majority; and in Indiana, Conrad Baker was elected Governor over Mr.Hendricks.

With this result in the October States the November battle could not be doubtful.
The Democratic leaders however did not yet surrender the field.