New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-09
Excitement in the City.

There was great excitement in all sections of
the city yesterday, in relation to the glad t.ngs OF
victory from Virginia and tho West. In many of the
churches our olergymon earnestly invoked the Divine
benedcton upon our troops and their commanders. and
in their sermons patriotism enforced with zeal and
eloquence.
A vast number Of persons collected in front OF THE
TRIBUNE bulletins TO crafty their thirst for news from
the seat of war Extra followed Extra in quick success
sion. and the newsboys off In all directions with
armsl of papers shouting at the top of their voices
the victory of Grant and the defeat Of Lee
The great mass Of the people wished tho news 10 be
true and did not hesitate to express their faith In its
trustworthness; but there were exceptional cases.
Now and then here and there aCopperhead manifested
his uneasiness by excaiming "You will see the price
Of gold will be high tomorrow" ." The news
is not to be depended upon Lee is too smart to be
outgeneraled by Grant" IF Little Mac. had been at
the head Of the army. we should have no reason to
doubt these statements" 1.-THE is unofficial and
good for nothing" Early good news always ends
badly" Look at Pope at Bull Run Second Burnside at
Fredericksburg. Hooker at Chancelorville." 1T is
impossible to subdue the South" "Ihe first thing You
know Lee will flank Grant and march into WGah.
ington."
One Of these unbelievcrs made display OF himself
in Printing. square in front of THE TRIBUNE
OFFICE He was not satisfied with expressing his dis
gust at the news Of victory but began denouncc the
Government to decry our soldiers and their officers
and to espouso the cause Of Secession. lie proceeded
at some length and with increasing impudencc in his
datrbes against the Union and in defense Of the Rebels
and their Rebellion whom policeman edged his way
through the crowd and requested Mr.. Copperhead to
!, Iystu hot "a = ia
very proper reques. the policeman took the fellow by
the collar and led him of amid the jeers Of the
ookers.on. The Copperhead hattened his crest and
offered resistance the officer and received appica
ton of leather instead OF locust for his folly.
The discussion Of the war and the late news from
Virginia occupied the attention Of groups Of men in tho
hotels eating houses saloons, and stages Large
numbers Of individuals were seen seated the steps
Of stores and dwellings. each one with newspaper in
his hand. eagerly reading the news.
The glad tidngs afforded great qualification 10 our
citizens but there absence OF that boastulness
which has too frequently mingled with jubilant
manifestations the receipt Of good news from the
War.
In THE TRIBUNE Office phalanxes of men relieved each
other all night and day. Steam kept up constantly
and the ponderous arms Of the press were ready at
warning to scatter the over the city and
country.
The excitement did not go down with the setting sum-
but continued until late hour at night with pros
peet Of being rckndled this morning. II manifest
in the streets and within doors ard wherever the peo
pie met In public or In private About o'clock there
alarm Of fire, and the opportunity to run and
shout afforded yonng America chance 70 partially
work of his supcruous feeling in relation TO the great
events Of the day In many OF the churches appeals
made TO deeply interested congregations 10 stand
by tie Government, and TO trust in Providence, as
though all depended upon the God Of battles.