The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-10


not gain admission 70 the wig~am took place. Speeches
were made by by Mr.. Cover hr spinola and other.
The proceedings were brought to close shortly after
len O'Clock.
scenes About Tawn-Thc Crowd and Excite
saeni at the s;ily fIa.i-cne Hundred Gums
for the Democratic vicIory-The Evening at
the Manhattan Club.
The politicians Of the lower wards OF the city were
yesterday all on the ql Pennsylvania had 'sone
democratic and loud the graduation thereof among
the sachems Of Tammrny. tho members OF the Mozart
and Manhattan associations and the hangers ON
and political loafer who ape the joys and sorrows Of
their betiers, and always be found the side
that has the appearance OF winning.
Early In the morning there appeared to be some
unusual STIR in the city. and this movement sradu
ally developed ~ the day on Al the different
ferries the maaiiua journalswse in demand,
and the election returns from the provinces were
scanned by hundreds Of eager eyes who dowucast
jub,lant the from the good old Keystone
State the might be and their principles
"Yes sursel told you 20; the dimocrats is bound
to win" heard enthusiastic partisan assert in
vehement terms 10 friend who belonged to tho other
SIDE But the republican was not put out; no. not he
then tale."
BY twelve o'clock the excitement amongst portion Of
our enlightened fellow citizens had TO be intense
The FIRST edition OF the Evening Telegram Was watched
Tor With the utmost anxiety and when the cry was that
Pennsylvania still gained the democracy fairly dubbed
over with irrepressibe glee The City Fathers shared
the joy OF their hopeful and hoping progeny and anon
precincts Of the City Hail Park. The flag that has
waved Z thousand breezes still waved: and presently
crowd commenced assembling below the steps which
lead unto the chambers of tho supreme beings and
boards that control tho and
and movements OF tho metropolis The crowd still grew
and grew, until, like ''the old woman who lived
in Shoe" 1t began to fill space than
its proper limits, and the thoroughfare and side.
walks OF the adjacent square, called commenced
to be crowded Likewise. The offices OF tho papers
bcsegcd for news and the lager establishments OF
Nassau street and the Bowey drew large custom. The
democrats, however, were not going TO content them
selves with mute expression OF their satisfaction They
.bound 10 the thing OUT IN striking
mode and accordingly savo Of one hundred guns
resolved upon. small howtzer placed at the foot
OF Washingtons statue in the park aud the salute
menced shortly after two o'clock and lasted until long
after three The efgy OF soldier patrot-supposed
TO be Washngtonwas also pressed into the service Of the
victorious Tammanyiies and huge placard inscribed
with the thrilling announcement, democratic General
Committee was slung around his neck and rested In
front Of his 'wastcoat, making the Father OF our
Country look ike an advertising agent . sandwich"
man. enclosed between two iosters although not
actually within the sheets Around the cannon at tho
decorated hundreds OF politicians. loaers street
gamins and all the pooi OF the city we're gathered
raptursus greeted each from the brazen
throated speaker. Then htto knots OF men began to
circle of and form select little lotteries OF their own
the plaza in front OF the hal-deep deep politicians
we'll In the secrets OF the organization and familiar
with every party move They talked and they talked
until all dry and recourse had to be had 70 some
thing which made them see more clearly, and at oil
events feel more jolly Al the Aston House, too,
rooms, there were many guests assembled who
talked democracy, and used their toothpicks
with the most charming air and nonchalance. Thus
looked the crowd from morn until the began get
low the heavens Soon after four the politicians dis
perscd from the City Hall and its precncls and bore
victory. By i've O'Clock, save the additional anxiety
mont ia Il s:::arsa III and iAe crowd had dispersed
and the surprising gains 10 Ohio and other States we're
also absorbing subject Of discussion throughout the
entire length Of the city YESTERDAY The ordinary sau-
placed BY tho greeting In familiar way, How about
Pennsylvania ?" And wherever friends acquantauces
met the election the whole burden OF their
saton The prevailing sentiment-that is, among
democrats-was ono Of glornca,ion, and men
ordinarily Of the mott sober and staid
from Ringing their hats in the and executing undg
nined erpsichorean feats expressive OF the highest
ecsacy. Wherever two three collected earnest
and demonstraiive discussion had, and little knots
cotcries thus engaged distributed all the
city at the various corners and in front OF numerous
liquor stores. One enthusiastic individual
como by the intelligence which from time TO time he
gathered from Erenn0 telegram he held In his hand
news in small doses for fear Of dangerous
consequences, as he stood in front Of well
known liquor store on Nassau street, near the Post
Once, that he asked rybody drink with him
irrespective OF their condition the utter strangers they
TO him. HIS constant comment ne reached
understanding OF the "This is too good and
his invariable se7uitur Como and take drink. Demo-
cratic successes always less connected with
whiskey, and the occasion yesterday no exception
In that particular More than the ordinary consumption
OF this dangerous fluid resulted from the excited cond
ton in which great democratic this city
thrown by the news from Pennsylvania The old argu-
ment "As goes Pennsylvania SO goes the Union" was
in constant repetition, and hundreds OF men who had
never, perhaps before gwen that credit referred 10 the
scene Of the great democratic victory as the
keystone State" The barrooms throughout the
city generally well patronzed, and the chances,
past present and future of the democratic party
discussed In hundreds Of places glasses
OF various kinds and qualities. The rejoicing was, how
ever not altogether confined to mere individual exhibit
tion The societies, clubs committees and ether recog
nzed OF the party met and celebrated the days
with much spirit and tcid.
At the Of the Manhattan Club last night there
more than ordinary attendance, and grave and
reverend segneurs, who seldom awaken q recogni-
ton OF current events there discussing In
eager tones the returns' or exchanging speculatons
concerning the future. Great comfort was derived In
the generally felt and expressed that "New
York would 60 democratic at the next election: and
qad declared, with arithmetical accuracy
orty which each candidate would have and its COM
parison with previous elections Others OF them
tented themselves with ounging about the rooms in
stess arstocratc way slipping an occasional glass OF
sherry and commenting In q anguid manner upon the
result
Mozart rejoiced as did also the Democratic Union
party rank and nle of these organizations did.
There was however, indication OF any demonstration
at the headquarters Of either organization last night
their place MEETING being completely shroudcd
In darkness. Tammany was the only beaduuarters
which strong the occasion, and IN the
meeting gave free expression to the exuItaion with
which she possessed.
The German City Press the Elections.
The Haais-Zeiung ldemocraiich In reference TO the
elections on Tuesday, SAYS
There Is doubt that In Ohio the negro suffrage
amendment to the constitution has been rejccied-s
heavy blow, but sound teaching for that inconsde-ae
party which by insults TO the white population seeks TO
enforce negro suffrage Our predictions as to the conse
quences resulting for the coored population from their
radical friends, Il appears will be fulfilled.
The Abend Zeauno republican, argues that The defeat
Of tho republican party in the three sta.es mentioned
victory OF the German vote in opposition to the Pur.
tan element in the republican party.
EFFECT OF THE ELECTIONS IN WASHINGTON.