The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-04

IHE REasaLG RssL1sNG.
Scenes Outside tie Csnce--I'he Returns ard
How They Were Received by the nIuiti-
tu0e--Livesy fnciients-yicws OF the People
the Observation-Disclosures Inciicnta-- Inn
mcnse TIir0ag--sinrrsyg, Joy ana Nisappoint-
observation-disclosures, ORDER and Dcrorum.
The snn hal scarcely set--ong, indeed, the
flusk had spi cad itsgioomy wngs-the multitude ~
If by instinct. moved h,0sse towards the HERALD
huding Il was The great goal OF the days proceed
Tags. Darkness dropped IFS craped mantle quickly
a. il was unexpected and twenty minutes after
the doors had been barred against ali voters to come
the sekly gas lamps proclaimed the retirement OF
good Old SO, beyond the western hills. The HERALD
was the gagnet Of the moving population Of The
ciiy night. II the great centre OF atGrac
ton, ana ,he mu'ttude thai thronged around its
portals awaited with satisfaction tue rapid announce
ment or he returns. Like moon The brilliant
calcium lighf shed its rays upon the transparency
which at intervals proclaimed the state
OF the n0mentoEs horizon, and the loud
bursts OF enthusiasm at once manifested the
mighty interest which the concourse OF citizens
took IN the event. In front OF the great eice, and
ornament Of Broadway the light that beaned forth
i'll sparkling rays shoDe upon and revealed faces
varied in expression ana different In idea, upon
minds that were fixed and determined upon others
that were curious and Indifferent, upon merchants
upon hundreds who had perhaps staked fortune
on the result, upon men eotarica ami
humorous, had nothing 10 lose upon
street politicians, bummers, gentlemen and
shoe-hlacks, upon women and children in fine
| upon vast multitude or eager, anxious, excited
! and curious human beings gazing. some with an
| earnest almost frightened look, sonic with
/ seriousness OF knowledge, some fearful OF loss
| gam. some decided, some calm and indifferent,
Others with certain amount OF disneresedness.
while the great majority strained their eyes to know
the exact position Of affairs. The returns were
rapidly rrcsented--auicker even than could almost
be expected; and. ever and anon, a loud ana
making the dark, deserted streets adjoining
echo with i's ring. The crowd IN front OF the
Herald building was truly enormous and as each
demonstration Of applause rose aoft 1t was largely
increased. The thoroughare outside was OF course
completely stopped. and as the ward returns began
to he completed every held his ground and with
determination refused TO stir. Towards ten O'Clock
the multitude mad assumed vast proportions. nor
was the assembiaie new varied in its character.
Those who had obtained good standing point at six
O'Clock held their ground IN order TO ascertain the
welcomed with loud demonstration or enthusiasm,
and while the popular sentiment was evidently in
synpathy win inc majority di,played on tne puiie
lated, and stl gazcd eagerly on what vas to come.
The scene was truly characteristic, picturesque nu
Inorous and extraordinary. Sharpness, perception,
shrewdness, wit quaint Undergraduates and sarcasm
exhibited themselves In every phase, while now and
then broad hulnor, fun, mrth and good feeling
were developed in most commendabe phases
The pale yet brilliant light showed every
upturned visage in the crowd: II was
perfect sea Of faces, an ocean in I'll It's mighty
bearings. for while each return Ike mountain
rode many CALAMITY through the STORM the hopes OF
others leaked and persisted IN the storm. But few
gave expression to their sentiments. for notwith-
standing The great concourse an apparent rctcence
prevailed. Ever foremost however. IN the express
sion OF his ideas, gallant HiberDan, who looked
too rudy TO have been naturalKed citizen ven
certainly did not appear TO have COM
panion, do ye know, l TINS Saymofe
ward now.r "fsh wild We man, reloined 4 citi-
1en shure this y only the city returns IN other
it's only guessing yere at ykr heads not iiye as tn
American says III | amt bowed" and the
speaker va. considerably pused nut ybu felas
ere Grant has the whole thing under his thumb. /
s'pose wen carry tue city, but-psha, tile whole
thing was badly managed from the beginning. Look
at here now II those fellas NJ the Convention bad
nominated Chase-whT, psha. | dare say Wen
disqulstion here interrupted caused BY great
crush consequent upon tho arrival OF one OF the city
cars opposite the HERALD Building In the excite.
ment OF tie moment aud the swarmng OF the assem-
Diage TO get more correct view Of the latest re-
turns. the vehicle released from the horses was car
rled away the bridge at Fulton street AMI not
little difficulty was experienced IN getting II npon
the track. At hali.past eleven O'Clock the ex-
joriy from each ward in favor OF Tie
democratic candidate were hailed with rousing and
uncertainty prevailed but now one great universal
cheer burst forth and echoed IN al directions IL IL
impossible to give even faint idea or the rauy
scenes incident 10 the occasion OF the human satire
sronca expressions. varied sentiment
fliCting opinions OF the multitude they
gaZed upon each fresh announcement.
AT one time perfect stiffness reigncd
around then slight commotion- pulsation, AZ IL
were-and then loud demonstration OF popular
feeling. which, the monentary excitement having
passed, suddenly died away. II was generally al.
Inuea that never IN this city mas any Presidential
election passed or with such order, peace and har
mony. Moreover, while that general opinion APP
pears 10 create considerable surprise, nearly
ever one learns II with Joy and satisfaction.
Tine chief feeling last evening throughout the city
wa really one of deep curiosity, tho result, with
some exceptions being foIegone conclusion. But
little remains 70 be said. In consonance with tbe
universal feeling or the city, the multitude In front
OF the HERALD building last night most orderly
ana decor0us. Notwithstanding the magnt
iude az The assembiage and the excitement
o. the occasion not single incident
cnrred 10 mar the great harLiony which pre-
vailed. throughout the entire evening" the best
OF feeling and good humor were exhibited. indeed,
the scene WAS one 10 lie remembered. nor IL " ever
Likely 10 be forgotten IN the long annas OF preslden
.ia elections. The scene last night must be stamped
udoDJly on every nan VINO witnessed IT, AT one
Tune the desire 10 ascertain the latest news was
50 greA that the crowd though orderly and
department. and not few ~ The courageous were
anlpest information was alorIed On thp bulletin.
aad Che md. ciOus method adopted b, the oniccr
In charge prevented any obstruction ~
the usual ihprougnfare. ~ midnight the
cheers became IaiDt, aud tne cold. fgetzilg