The New York herald., 1869-11-03
TIE. ELECTION
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re5xred 10 were we'll filled with people. Contrary 10
expectation the Tribune ofce was almost deserted.
The 7sbune's outside bulletins being quite meagre
mere handful OF men remained around the build
Ing and the utmost quiet prevailed in that quarter
The World ana Times olices were scarcely better
attended, but the sun and Star buildings each
attracted quite a c0ncour5e
The scene in front OF the HERALD Building was
very animated Broadway was densely packed
with an immense crowd, through which the omni-
buses tedlously worked their way, while hacks and
private carriages were compelled to turn into aaja
cent streets. Looking from Fulton street curious
spectacle was presented. In front there suiged To
wore collected IN the Astor House portco
railihgs OF ST. Paups church. On the right
illuminated by powertul calcium light.
OF the HERALD establishments lowered above the
vast asse nblage, beyond which the massive derrcks
OF the new Post once work stood ont strangely In
the mlsly atmosphere, made radiant by the many
lamps OF workmen within the great enclosure. As
mur Of voices rose from the crowd but there were
no noisy demonstrations, with the exception OF
bnef entertainment afforded by an enthusiastic
visitor from the sacred SOIL OF Virginia.
This individual had evidently been celebrating the
day In most convivial manner, and mounting upon
the HERALD steps he energetically endeavored to
impress his opinions upon the crowd. 'Feilow
citl-fhicfzens," SAID he. Pm from old vir-thicl.
Seas Tnsrs wSsr sSS Ssse rom yoa
camp thic) all over my landS Didn't you go
through ~ the "a, t,m;thic her, loud yes ana
whar wast Well, was thar lhic) al the time:
Swinging his white hat wildly) shot lhcl eleven OF
you to my certain knowiedge more yes and
shouts of "Iut him oGt,n "Why didn'G you go into
the rebel army, you d-n coward" &c.l Why
didn't go into the (hlc army because you shot
Too savagthicle GUS Didn't you Kill moren hall OF
usf "Buy How are yoa gGerliar' But, fellow cit
(hic)zens, that's all over noW We're reconstructed;
we're all fri(hicends again. You come down to my
plantahicion, and Pm Id If don't treat you well.
We don't care dogone about this eject hic)tlon,
but know Mr.. Greeey, and thic) he Deafening
yells and cries OF '.ile lights nit Eige,' ry up"
&c) Tne orator repeatedly attempted TO get beyond
this point, but IN vain. Whenever he undertook 10
speak the crow0 drowned his volOe with shouts ana
burIans which he regarded as applause, and Tor q
few moments sort OIL pandemolium prevailed until
tw0 or three OF the oraOrical Southerner's friends
seized hin ana by main force snaked him through
the crowd ana or TO more quiet neighborhood.
With the exception of this incident the utmost
tranquility prevailed throughout the night. The
absence OF Intoxicated persons was unusually
noticeable for an occasion like this All the returns
were received without any cheering or loud
criticism on the parf OF the crowd and very little
betting was indulged in on the result The
principal subject Of discussion among the people
was the chances OF Mr.. Greeley being elected.
Each announcement Of returns on the bulletin was
closely scanned TO ascertain how MI. Greeley stood
before any oI the decisive returns were examined; !;
but the returns from the western portion OF the
State not coming IN until late no definite conclusion
could be arrived at before the crowds became
weary OF waiting and slowly dispersed.