The returns from the election begin to come in and show a far more advantageous result than we have had reason to expect. In the Counties to which our exertions have been most particularly directed, the effects have been sensibly felt. Bristol has answered the call powerfully. Norfolk has also done well and Middlesex and Plymouth have both done better than was expected. The general result seems to be that Mr. Everett is elected Governor. It is uncertain who is chosen Lieut. Governor, and there is a great accession of strength to the Antimasonic and democratic party in both branches of the Legislature. The great point is therefore gained of the ratification of the course of the Advocate which at once puts it at the head of a very formidable party in this State, the acquisitions of which will now be constant. The prestige gained by the Whigs in the struggle of last year is gone by. And the Antimasons will now be daily coming in.

I went to the Office and after doing all the work in my various affairs, settling with Mr. Silas Conant and so forth, I called down and saw Mr. Hallett for a moment prior to going to Quincy. Rode out with my Wife and child Louisa and dined at my father’s. They were in all the hurry and bustle of packing to go. Very glad to see us nevertheless. We spent three hours interrupted by the visits of some and the calls of others until we were ready to return.

Mr. A. H. Everett and B. F. Hallett came out and spent the afternoon with my father. We got home in good season and after a short call at Mr. E. Miller’s to see Elizabeth C. Adams who had heard of the death of her cousin Ann Harrod at New Orleans and whom my Mother wished to take with her but who declines, we spent a quiet evening at home.