Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REJOICINGS OF THE PEOPLE.
A Day of Jubilee Everywhere-Spoata
ous Expression of Gladness.
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA.
fHILApELPHIA, April 3, 8 p. M.-There are
The newspaper Offices are brilliantly illumi-
ated; the engines and hose carriages are parad
ing, and amid the ringing of bells and the fir
ing OF cannon, the streets continue crowded
WIN men. women, and children, shouting z
themselves hoarse over the great victory. The
sa OF april will hereafter rank next to the 18th
OF July. NIGH
PHILADELPHIA, April 3-Chief Engineer
Lyle, OF the Fire Department, has issued re-
quest Tor general illumination OF the houses
OF the fire companies TO- night 1t is probable
the illumination will be made general.
The scene in the vicinity of Third and Chest
nut streets tonight is one OF great briliancy
and excitement.
The offices OF the Ledger, the Inquirer, the
Press, the Evening Bulletin, and the Telegraph,
the Sunday Dispatch and Transcript are iliu-
minated. - -
The fire companies were running their car.
riages through the streets. Most of their
houses and many private residences were il.
Eliminated, and and general rejoicing was at
its height.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, April 3--Some ten thousand
people assembled spontaneously in front OF the
Custom house this morning, for mutual con-
gratulations on the capture of Richmond.
per, p. nj. Wetmore, NJ. Odell, Major General
Butterfield, VIM. NJ. Evarts, Rufus W. An
drews and others. The greatest enth usiasm
prevailed. During the proceedings, the vast
assembIage sang "Old Hun dred.'' A grand
celebration was in preparation for an early
day In Union sqnare.
The joyful excitement continued in this city
all the afternoon and evening. Very little bus
mess was transacted, many of the merchants
closing their shops.
The meeting in Wall street was continued
the drug merchants, and the Tobacco Ex
change, and all OF which meet in the Mer-
chants Exchange, in Pine street, adjourned
with enthusiastic cheers.
The Produce Exchange was deserted, and
the Stock Board had but few present
The Gold room was almost entirely empty.
the greatest enthusiasm is manifested by all
the citizens. Teams are ernamented with flags
Tne streets have been crowded oil the after
noon, and salutes have been reverberating
from all points-the Battery, the forts, and
parks.
An immense meeting is going on this even
ing in Union square. Cannon are roaring all
over the city.
Fireworks are being sent mp In profusion,
and Examinations are being made by undreds
OF citizens.
BOSTON.
BOSTON, April 3.-Tne Legislature ASSEM-.
oled at p. m. to-day, but no business could be
done.
A motion to adjourn was unanimously car
The members Of both Houses joined in sing.
ing America" "Old Hundred" and other
pieces.
BALT1MoRR, April 3.-The people are intox.
icated wlthjoy. The Union people are intense.
ly jubilant, embracing each other on the streets,
There is q great display Of flags.
The Mayor has just ordered all the bells in
the city to be rung.
HARRISBURG.
HARRISBURG, April 3.-By direction Of Go.
vernon Curtin, one hundred guns were fired
from Capitol Hill this afternoon, In honor OF
the Union victories.
ALBANY.
ALBANY, April 3.-In the Legislature to. day
the occupation OF Richmond was announced
The news was received with great cheering.
In honor Of the event the House took recess
until this evening.