Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-04-07
GREAT REJOIcINa OVER THE FALL OF RICaMoAD

COLUMBUS, April 3-The city has been
the scene Of great excitement over the
glorious war news The dispatches which
the Governor received from time to time
from the Secretary Of War, detailing the
progress of our arms, were promptly
handed over to the eager citizens, and
when the one announcing the occupation
of Richmond by Weitzel arrived, the
demonstration was most extraordinary
All business was virtually suspended
Flags were flung to the breeze, music was
heard in all directions, and at II O'Clock
1OJ guns were fired by order Of the Gov
ernOr. AS l write, an immense cOncOurse
of citizens is assembled at the west side
Of the Capitol, listening to sp eches and
admiring the fireworks. Gov. BrOugh
made great speech, which was received
with unbounded enthusiasm. He paid a
high tribute to our brave soldiers and
Generals. He-said while we were re-
juicing over these great victories, and ad-
miring the endurance and valOr of our
soldiers, we should not overlook the man
who formed the combination which has
eliminated in such wonderful Victories
Grant deserves the gratitude Of the ma
tiOn which he has helped TO preserve -
The Governor alluded to the President.
whose great patience and faith have sus-
tained him through these years of trial.
and who is to- might probably the happiest
man in the country.
New YORK, April 3.-As the day ad-
vances the excitement over Grant S victo-
" increases. Salutes are firing at a dOz-
en- or more different points.
New YORK, April 3.-There has been
Joyful excitement in this city all the after
noon and evening. Very little business
was transacted, many merchants closing
their shops. The meeting in Wall street
was continued until o'clock. The Pc
troleum Board, the drug merchants and
Tobacco Exchange, all of which meet at
the Merchants Exchange, Pine street, ad-
journed with enthusiasm.
The Produce Exchange was deserted
and the Stock Board had but few present.
The gold room was almost entirely empty.
The greatest enthusiasm was manifested
by all citizens; teams were ornamented
with flags, the streets have been crowded
all the afternoon, and salutes have been
continuously vibrating from all points, the
battery, the forts and the parks. An i'm
mense meeting is going ON this evening in
Union Square, and cannon are roaring all
over the city. Fireworks are being sent
up in protusiOn, and illumination are be-
ing made by hundreds Of citizens.
Boston, April 3.-The Legislature met
at 2. Nj. to- day, but no business could
be done, and a motion to adjourn was
unanimously carried The members OF
both Houses Joined in singing America, y
old Hundred, and other pieces. Speak
er Bullock and others made patriotic
speeches. The butchers and milkmen Of
Faneuil Hall and Quincy markets at the
close of business, paraded through the
streets with flags and music. Salutes
have been fired, bells rung, and a general
jubilatiOn has been the business of the
day. 1t is understood a more formal
celebration OF the great event will soon
take place
PITTsBURG, April 3.-The news of the
capture Of Richmond was received here
with most lively demonstrations of joy.
All the bells in the city were rung; busi-
ness suspended.
The Courts adjourned. Immense
crowds assembled in Fifth street, and
were addressed by popular speakers
Flags were raised on all the public and
many private buildings. The meeting to-
night made preparations for a general
holiday tomorrow.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3.-Old Inde-
pendence Hall bell was rung by order of
the Mayor. The fremen turned out un-
der the impression of an alarm of fire,
and then formed a procession, and passed
through the streets, firing a salute and
blowing steam whistles. Their procession
was grand. The Board Of Brokers ad
jOurned with cheers. Business IS at
stand still
BosToN, April 3-Union PEOPLE here
are intoxicated with joy, and intensely
jubilant. They embrace one another in
the streets. There is a great display of
flags. Tho Mayor ordered all the bells IN
the city to be ruUg.
DETROIT, April 3,-The people of this
city are mad with joy over the glorious
news from Virginia. To-day business is
entirely suspended in the city and ship
ping, salute fired, and the streets illu-
minated to might.
TRENTON, N, j., April 3.-The news
of the fall of Richmond was received
here with rejoicings; bells were rung,
hand of music and procession parnded
the streets, and speeches were made by
Col. c. X. Hall, Mayor Mills and G. W.
jay.