New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-04
THE CRY ON ELECTION NIGHT.

Las, night was cold and clustering and at an
early hour the streets were nearly deserted. The
brawlers were few. and they wore a stod, down
hearted look, fearing the defeat Of their dolized
Fernando. Occasionally one of these whose aIec-
tons were equally divided between Fernando and
The Ne7- York Herald, with uncertain gestieulation
would address to a seeding lsmp-post magnoquent
political dislusiiion the state Of the Unoni his
figures of speech disconnected confused exaggerated
like Tie Hyaids circulation tgures-yet, like the
Satanic issue, he cut very sorry figure after all.
Another, who had given his vote for Fernando, and
who would have given him a score more lif the law
allowed, went with doubtful gait his ligzaS way
sometimes on the sidewalk, sometimes in the gutter
earnestly eudeavoring 10 avoid collision with mag
mary crowds Of pedestrians aud spinning sgn-boards
lamp-pos;s aud ash-boxes. Finally, becoming tired
be would deposit his weary frame in the shadow OF
a stoop, not dreaming that he would wake up in the
nearest staion-house.
Shortly after sunset the polling places OF the 22l
election districts presented busy scenes. The booths
were taken to pieces and carted off; the tickets re-
naming in the customary cigar boxes were distrb-
uted to tic turbulent winds the distributors gave
three cheers, took a drink and vanished, "a few to
their homes, but a larger number going 70 witness
the canvass TO the headquarters of the contesting
parties The canvsssers in most of the districts COM
menccd work promptly, and proceeded with the
canyass, many watchers gathering outside Of the
rough breastwork Of wood to keep account Of the
tally for their own information. As the result
announced on the first box counted, the prevailing
party bulst into loud EXPLANATIONS of delight, and
10 the next district 10 the headquarters to tell the
news The canvassers refreshed themselves with
crackers and sundry glasses of lager, and now and
then ceased their abors to cry out in anything but
gentle tones shut that door !" to incomer, in
sensible TO the irigidity Of the atmosphere. There
was but little delay in canvsssing the vote for Mayor,
but the complications of the splits the Charter and
School tickets led to many drawbacks, which hndered
and impeded the result TO an aggrayating degree.
But all things must have an end and finally the asst
declaration WAS made and the canvass pronounced
closed The Bibles, blank paper, file hooks, enyel-
opes, pencils, pens ink, sea!ing-wax, candles lager,
&C., all disappeared in very brief space Of time,
and Policemen, Canvassers Poll Clerks, watchers,
and finally the faithful representative of THE TRIB-
uSf who had collected his last return departed each
where business or inclination dictated.
AT the headquarters Of the various parties there
were lively scenes, which are recorded below.
There was but little excitement through the night,
and not many arrests for disorderly conduct. Late
in the evening 1t became generally known that Mr..
Opdyke was elected, and sense OF security long
hoped for, was apparent.
OPDyKE HEADQUARTERS.
At the headquarters OF the friends Of the Hon.
George Opdyke there was immense crowd
assembled at an Early hour in the evening. AZ
table in an inner room a dozen gentlemen were
anxiously awaiting the returns the Mayoralty
ticket. Among those present were the Hon. George
Opdyke, Isaac }. Oliver, X. +. Andrews Charles
S. Spencer, Waldo Hutchns, d. X. Jacques, John
Fitch and Others. Before o'clock Mr.. Spencer
announced to the assembly that Mr.. Opdyke was far
ahead in the Sixteenth Ward This was followed
in quick succession by other cheering statistics, and
the enthusiasm was unbounded. During the inter-
walls many in the gathering became impatient, and
vented their feelings by cries OF "ShOw us your
fgures,' "Who s ahead !" Big Thing" Don't
crow too soon," Don't see it," Where's Fer
nando :"
Meanwhile, the occupants Of the inner room, with
buoy pencils spread upon Paper iheir regiments Of
magical figures, from which they augured well or Ill