The triumphant result of the election was known at once. It was declared officially on the meeting of the Legislature.
January 15, 1863, at twelve o’clock, each branch of the Legislature proceeded, by special assignment, to vote for a Senator to represent Massachusetts for six years from March 4th next ensuing. The vote in each branch was vivâ voce, the roll bring called and each member pronouncing the name of the candidate he voted for.
In the Senate, the vote was,—
| Charles Sumner, of Boston | 33 |
| Josiah G. Abbott, of Boston | 5 |
| Charles Francis Adams, of Quincy | 1 |
In the House of Representatives, the vote was,—
| Charles Sumner | 194 |
| Josiah G. Abbott | 38 |
| Caleb Gushing | 2 |
| Charles Francis Adams | 1 |
In the House there were slight manifestations of applause when the result was announced, but they were promptly checked by the Speaker.
The result was noticed by the press throughout the country. The venerable National Intelligencer, at Washington, which had been opposed to the principles and policies of Mr. Sumner, employed the following generous terms.