Although Roye was deposed after two years and the Republicans returned to government , the Whigs regained power in 1878 .
In 1869 , however , the Whigs won the presidential election under Edward James Roye .
Although Edward James Roye was deposed after two years and the Republicans returned to government , the Whigs regained power in 1878 .
In 1869 , however , the Whigs won the presidential election under Edward James Roye .