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The New York herald., 1872-11-06
THE HERALD UPTOWN BRANCH OFFICE.

At the HERALD uptown 0fice, on broadway ana
Thirty-second street. last night the greatest in
terest in the elections, Presidential and municipal
was manifested. "A large crowd OF persons
thronged the pavement in front Of the office at SO
early an hour that even prior to ten O'Clock 1t
ne oSr to to Ds aS1sa
OF intruders. A great, glaring calcium
light shot down Its urid, silvery rays upon surg:
more than their moderate incomes could permit
them to wager waxed pale with the fear that they
might lose, while those who thought their money
was ''safe" appeared jubiant and only too willing
to risk dollars upon the election OF their several
favOrites. The cr0wd-and 1t was large one
around q honeyed hive. AS the hours progressed
and the night wore on
became intense, and at intervals great ringing
shouts would surge from out the thrOats OF the
multitude and echo peans OF praise or snarls OF
derision in favor OF against the candidates whom
..'heading the Iicket' Nearing the midnight
hour the feeling that Lawrence would
be the next CHIEF magistrate 81 TINS city
went up like rocket. Then there was q lull-the
calm which precedes the storm, and men seemed
the stirring news that Havemeyer, who had long
been considered out OF the Mayoralty race, was
leading aiding 6y large majority; s ,,,xoa %, -. !,
muttered mustached gentleman, who had been
minglng with the spectators In the hope Of roping
In q sMrerce spare BET ,s OF n6w1G 6woi 70 VIM
"He won't: Havemeyer's next Mayor; he's 1000
ahead already"
''The States going for Grant"
'.NOthin' o. the sort"
s'Dix leads Herman, anyhow"
Cheers, Kisses and general merrment
A noticeable feature was that very little AMI
mostly was displayed, and both parties seemed de-
termined to conduct the little farce OF election in
fighting; not blow was struck and everything
went "merrily as marriage bell.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Stxteeuth Ward.

This ward gave strong support to Havcmeyer,
and lie had good numerical vote from the lager
beer saloons ana from the hgh-toned old Knicker-
bockers who live on the line Of Eighth and Ninth
avenues from Fourteenth to Twenty fourth streets
Herman running well In the upper part of
the ward III and around Sixth avenue. and s. $. Cox
did well for the office OF Congressman at Large.
Judge Bedford was warmly supported for City
renee. IL was thought that the election Of
Charles Blackie Tor Assemblyman in the Tllir-
teenth district, comprising part of this ward, was
assured ut as early an hour as two O'Clock in the
afternoon. Backie IL the republican candidate
here, and there were too many competitors among
the democratic ranks to permit OF the success OF
Mr.. Christopher Fine There were.no disturbances
whatever in the sixteenth ward, although there
was bitter feeling in regard TO the Assembly can
nidutca.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Eighteenth Ward.

In this ward people acted on the principle Of
"voting early" though the new election arrange
ments have utterly prevented the possibility Of
carrying out the remainder OF Prince Van Buren's
humorous advice, and "voting often" as well.
Scarcely had the polls opened when the voters be-
number OF the ballots had been successfully cast.
The election proceeded throughout with un-
broken quiet, and, though discussions as to the
merits OF the candidates were not unfreguent,
they were conducted with admirable temper,
and the disputants generally parted with
o go0d-natured remark that 1--WE shall see the
whole story in to-morrow's HERAID.n IL was no.
tceabe also that the polls were rarely very crowd
ed, and the voting was carried on, with very few
exceptions, with very little Inconvenience. The
election, indeed for Presidential year was sngu-
larry tame In incidents, and II seemed clear that
public interest In the result was not Of the cxcrl-
ciatingly earnest character that the party organs
would have us believe. More excitement was felt
over the Mayoralty than anything else on the
ticket, and O'Brien was rst and last favOritc with
the masses Of the voters.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

Had 1t not been for the large crowds Of people
around the booths contiguous to the polling
places, loudly discussing politics. stranger would
have thought the day was Sunday. as business
generally was suspended. At the Twenty-secOnd
precinct station Captain Kialea had only two
arrests recorded up to the closing OF the polls and
the victims had to thank fighting whskey Tor their
incarceration. Owing to the efficiency OF the
police, numerous fights were prevented, which, il
allowed to get under headway, might have as
sumed serious proportions, as the roughest crowd
cOngrcgated. between Ninth avenue and the North
River and FOrtysecOnd and Fffty-ninth streets. AS
1t was, the day passed Off exceedingly qlsst.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

rom OBrien boxes, who consequently, although
In the ward were closed-with the back doors
opened-and consequently the consumption OF
made In any OF the police precincts. and on the
whole the day was more ike Sunday than election
day. At q late hour last night The liberal and
democratic headquarters, 125th street, and the
regular republican headquarters on Third avenue,
were beseiged BY multitude OF citizens. anxious
to hear the latest returns.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Seventeenth Ward.

The election in this ward was productive OF no
incidents Of interest. The United States Marslals
arrested some four five voters whose registry
was supposed to be fraudulent: but only one man
was detained by the Commissioner. At all the
O'Brien booths the Greeley ticket punched
with the Apollo Hall, and only few O'Brien tick
cts with the Grant electoral tickets among them
could be found
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Nineteenth Ward.

There was never quieter election in this ward
than that OF yesterday. At not one Of the forty
two election districts In the ward was there any
thing approaching fight or even single CON-
pa.. 1ha police 1id noL asrest = single drunken
man-aot because there we're not plenty Of tpsm
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

artillery. 0''np's'0V 'Oo''o' A0i''' '00' -
And And sss s"S sssss A.s,:s . ssd tre
For several hours
consinue0 70 Keep the crowd together; such -
uespatcnes connrmlng the Louisiana victory ana
snnouncemenw tnae Delaware and West Virginia
hour came st last when even Ethan Alien coSid Si ne
longer keep grim smile on his face and he Wa
obliged to hide the news that came too fast ana
neunced that the only place for those OF
his hearers who wished TO get ct the whole trufh
and nothing but the truth was Tammany Han q
proceeded and the Greeley liberal repnbhcss
leaders were left ct Glenham alone In their glory
And such gioryl Let US drop the curtain on Il.
The Grant Republican Headquarters.
Up to seven O'Clock in the evening everything
was very quiet at the Grant National and Stass
Headquarters, both in the Fifth Avenue Hotel
About that hour the leading politicians began to
make their appearance, and for the remainder OF
the evening the scenes there were lively in the
treme. Ex-Governor E. D. Morgan entered the
rooms occupied BY the National Headquarters
LIKE A CONQUHROR.
He read the dispatches, smiled, and everybody
ese not having space In the parlOr, went out into
the bar to do their smiling The pRrl0rs OF the
Cornell and Collector Arthur, were mli OF enthn-
siasm and great JOY, General D. +. Burke standing
At the door ana shouting the glad ttdings 90
the crowds who filed the halls and corridors and
extended away into the middle OF the street. An
the dispatches nom the various parts OF the State
and the nation came in and were announced,
cheer after cheer went up, until at last the crowd
OF twenty Thousand people assembled IN and
champions had won everywhere, and dispersed
soon after Midnight.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Seventh Ward.

The Seventh ward-tle fav0rite sphere OF Will
liam Tweed and the arena Of the many noble deeds
OF his early lfe-was unusually quiet yesterday
during the hours or polling and up to six O'Clock
In the evening. A faint spirit OF the old ieaven,
however was manifested ON few occasions. but
no disturbance, far rs could he learned
arose from any source connected with politics.
1t is true the violation OF the Election law by
saloon Keepers was plainly visible. In almost every
instance they were crowded 10 excess but the
Bachanalian enthusiasts seemed TO enjoy their
nourisnment IN quiet and friendly manner. The
captains and subordinatcs at the polls were very
busily engaged during the day in each election dis
trict During the forenoon reporter could
understand nothing rom tue various rumors afoat
and the answers elected, except that each candi-
date was going ahead like inry;a but M &c three
lace throughout the twenty-six election districts
which go 10 make up the Fourth Assembly district
was becoming more and more definite
0Brien was far ahead Of his com!peti-
was FAST gaming on the Assembly ticket, though
the friends OF John Calvin had also polled very
favorable vote. Several who voted the regular re-
publican ticket rendered their suiragcs Tor oBricn
In preference to Havemeyer, which Tor some time
placed Lawrence and obrien on an equal footing;
but towards the closing OF the polls O'Bricn men
poured in their votes quick and strong.
Though the entire police force OF the ward were
on duty they had pretty hard work to Keep order
at the polling places without making arrests.
Around the polls OF the Fourth Election district
there was a short encounter between two voters OF
opposite EuCLlOus ;iDOul ipstSt tnIce M Dut
the police sent each quietly away and scattered the
crowd which collected around them. AT the
corner OF Madison and SCANNED streets two rouahs
had fair fight no policemen being in the
vicinity but the sober portion OF the crowd sepa-
rated tie exasperated pugsts After i've O'Clock
all the streets crowded with persons OF every
grade apparently under the influence Of drink, and
things began to wear more dangerous aspect
Little bonfres were act up at every corner and the
urchns OF each vicinity played their usual pranks
around them. Yet the Seventh ward on the
whole, was comparatively peaccable yesterday
sltp flto md pay T.
dence OF good feeling, apprcciabc order and in-
creased common sense
The New York herald., 1872-11-06

An air OF serene quiet prevailed throughout all
the day. Nothing-not even drunken brawl-
happened to ruiic the smooth surface Of society.
Joe Copurn was In the ward all day. doing good
work Tor Fernando Wood. In Manhattanvle
lioau electors were given 70 untutored Hibernians
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Eighth ward.

Not one arrest, save one TOR disorderly conduct,
occurred in the Eighth ward yesterday The reign
OF peace in that precinct was the most perfect
known for months, up To ,our O'Clock y. NJ, when
the polls closed.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Eleventh Ward.

Nothing could have been more orderly and quiet
than was the election In this ward. Each individ-
ual seemed To consider that he was on his good be-
havior, and demeaned himself accordingly. When
the polls closed, at four O'Clock not single arrest
had been made by either the police or the United
States officers, and Captain Garland stated that he
had seldom known so quiet day In his precinct.
street. and the great majority gathered around
the booths and polling places, discussing the rela-
tive merits and dement's OF the several candi-
dates but in but one or two instances were blows
struck and then no serious damage was done to
the physi0gnomies OF the rival combatants A small
house; but, happily, as above stated their services
were not ueeeedk
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Thirteenth Ward.

The staid, easy-going Germans who comprise tho
majority OF the dense population Of the Thirteenth
ward conducted themselves yesterday as becomes
law-abiding citizens and in every instance re-
Trained from committing any breach Of the peace.
discussions on the merits OF the various claimants
OF their suages but farther than this they did not
go. Not one arrest was made by the police, and
but one by the United States 0ficers. Lager n0wed
freely OF course, but as 1t II not fighting bever-
age, no damage was done or even attempted.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Filth Ward.

The same story in general must be written OF the
Fifth as the Third ward. In all the ten polling
places there was but one disturbance demanding
an arrest. The larger dry goods establishments
which are counted by scores in this part OF the
metropolis, were closed all day, and, beside the
men employed in them. the poor horses had q rest
and s'h0day" indeed Now and then one or
more OF the political workers full OF ''gin and
seltzer.n would make a short ana dsjOinted
speech; and many were the utterances OF JOY and
cOngratulatiOn when the polls were closed, as some
OF the 'b0ys" elt assured that their friends were
elected, but that was all. During moment OF ex-
uberancc after dinner time one James Hogan,
living at BAL Greenwich street, went into the poll
ing place, 419 same street. and kicked over ballot
box, when he was at once arrested anti taken to
the TOmbs. He was discharged, and went his way
rejoicing. In word the Fifth ward until night
TALL conducted itself with great propriety.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Fifteenth Ward.

The election OF yesterday in this ward, like that
in the Eighth, was the most quiet ever known.
The only sensation OF the day was che that
occurred at the polling place opposite
"the Golden swan Here noted char
acter OF the ward, Dr. Melville, famous
AZ an elder member oil the Digby Club, appeared at
half past two O'Clock In the afternoon and one OF
the funniest scenes imaginable occurred. The
Doctors long gray locks were first observed, as
with hat removed, In Old time cOurtierlike way he
approached the ballot box. At once murlnur
arose on all sides; and, anticipating the reverend
Doctor the crowd cried, 'Andrew II. Melville !" The
Doctor was not In the least embarrassed but ad-
vancing, said :-"Gentlemen, your anticipations
father my action. You have given tongue to my
poor name Would that had ten thousand votes
to cast for that honest man, Horace Greeley His
name will rival that Of Washington. One gave us
liberty Of action and Of conscience, and the other
viii give us peace, progress and reconciliation"
An inspector mere began mysterious attempt TO
connect Mr. Greeley with the woodruff Clafn
company and added 'sThcre is q mystery that en-
slrouts woman's motives. Her win Is feeble and
her ways are devious while her faith is unfathom-
ablcn
THE DocroR-Ahi but. my good friend Ccrvantcs
tells US In Don Quixotc that it Is impossible to de-
lne the secret motive Of woman at all times.
After some speci0us but surreptitious quotations
from the vocabulary OF the woodruff, Cafiin 4 Co.
case the Doctor quoted all the classic and poverty
stricken poets and ended with that verse III Gray s
"Elcgy' beginning ''Fu many gen." &c.
No arrests were made In this precinct up tc four
O'Clock
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Sixth Ward.

During the day no event of sufficient Importance
to merit recording occurred. The chronic "bum
mers" imbibed .free whiskey'' until they were un-
able to tell whether they stood on their heads or
their heels; and At one time there was a lively
probability OF fight between the Italians and
ernf1aes from the Emerald Isle. IL ended In smoke.
however and peace was proclaimed along the gut
terS OF the city's Potomac
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Third Ward.


This ward which embraces one OF the busy por-
tions OF the city and has very peculiar popula-
ti0n, was never quiet at an election "a yester-
day. All day, from early morning until the polls
we're closed, 'tis true. groups OF interested men
gathered around the places where the ballots were
cass: hut there no disturbance Oi so desperate
q character AZ to call into requisition police
officer. Many OF the larger provision and grocery
stores which abound on Greenwich and Washing
ton streets were closed early In the day, and IT
seemed like Sunday, except in the localities men,
toned. The great feud, and which displayed the
most bitterness, was between the friends of the
rival candidates for Alderman and Assembly,
'Healy" and Muller" being on many tongues and
the cause OF many wagers. Occasionally certain
sceptica and enthusiastic admirers OF Muller would
banter Healy lad, and then there would he much
profanity and decidedly original 'chin music, but
not blow was struck that the HERALD re-
porter could learn Of by the most persistent,
searching and diligent questioning One or
two Deputy Marshals, full OF zeal, arrested
citizen ON the charge OF giving false residence,
but examination proved his innocence and he was
at once discharged. At the Ast0r House there was
great crowd investing their money In the Paris
Mutueis. One or two inveteratc sporting gentle
men starting the betting on Connecticut and New
Jersey. brought Grant tickets by the handful, and
Greeley adherenta were found to make the pool
q large sum. The Mayoralty pool was also quite
popular, and O'Brien stood even against the other
The police were very vigtlant, and
ward detective Mcdonald was particularly ef-
Gent.
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yohn Kcfiy's resolution OF snathema passed IN tne
Convention against all backshuers'
second Ward.

second Waru.
Hayemeyer's friends made good turnout In this
ward There were but two election districts, and
OF course the excitement over the Mayoraity ques-
ton was all the more magnetic for those who cared
10 enjoy the fun. AZ in the FIRST ward, everything
passed of quietly Most Of the stores IN the ward
closed, and the streets in the afternoon were
In great part almost as deserted a. on sunday.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Fourth ward.

The excitement in this district did not run high.
contrary to expectations; in fact, there was more
general good humor displayed than is usual on
such occasions. Previous to the polls closing there
arrests, no fights and but little ofwhat the
multitude would consider fun.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Ninth Ward.

This Is the old native American ward OF the west
side OF the city, and is Inhabited chiefly by spring
cartmen, butchers and people who live in three
story brick houses and are gifted with moderate
means. Occasionally this ward goes democratic,
but the odds are always against such consumma-
tion and IL is whig, Tree soil reform betlmes,
seldom or ever has tins ward been as quiet as 1t
was yesterday. Greeley kept steadily and slightly
ahead of Grant during the forenoon, and there
was hardly any scratching done on the
name of Francis Kernan. There was a
steady and solid vote for Lawrence for
for O'Brien or Havemcycr In tue district. The
foreign born population who inhablt the river
election districts divided their votes between
Havemever and U'Brien. There was not a single
arrest reported during the day for violence or dis
orderly conduct and the United states Marsiais
made but two arrests for illegal voting.
The New York herald., 1872-11-06
Tenth Ward.

This ward. which IL the stronghold OF the
German citizens OF the metropolis, during
the day was perfectly quiet. After the polls
be seen caperiDg about the street and utter
ing dlsractingly shril noises like the wild spirits
OF fairy book but their deprcdations were OF the
playful sort, and, while they attracted crowds ana
excited laughter, they caused no trouble to the
police, who were in a very amiable and tolerant
mood The latter fact, perhaps, accounts more
than anything else for the orderly aspect Of all the
streets i'll the vicinity of the polling booths.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-10-16


obliterating damaging preIudiees and dis
astrous class hatreda, they find them
selves on the eve of being incorporated
into the Democratic party and employed
to sustain what as Republicans they la
bored TO destroy, and to tear down the
good work which they had built up. The
Democrat in his new garb proves Demo-
crat still; the Liberal but Democratic
wolf in sleeps clothing. The Liberal
Republicans were balance of power in
the land, which wise Democracy would
have fostered and supported. But Democ-
racy and wisdom are antagonistic terms;
therefore it is that another defeat is pre-
pared already for that party. a
We give below a letter of General Long
streets, which we predict will prove the
forerunner of similar ones from nearly all
the prominent Liberal Republicans in
Louisiana. In fact, there is no other
course left them; virtually they have been
kicked out Of the fusion party into which
the Liberals have merged:
New ORLEANS, La, October IS, 1872.
Hon Hugh T. Campbell President State Central
Committee, Liberal Republicans;
SIR-Itis my judgment that the purposes
of the national conventions held at Cincin-
natl and Baltimore can not be accomplished
as anticipated by the projectors of the views
and objects there inaugurated. Partly be-
cause of the impossibility of observing en-
tire faith in political cOmpacts; but more
particularly because of the natural tendency
of parties and party members to seek their
old lines and landmarks.
When / was inclined to embark in this
move / was under the impression that /
was at liberty to do so as a Republican;
but we have been drawn on, step by step,
until we find ourselves, not only out of the
Republican party, but about to enter the
Democratic ranks, as recruits. The last is
step that I can not take. | may, by lend
ing countenance to the Liberal move, have
compromised myself to such extent as to
forfeit the privilege of voting, but do not
think that have gone SO far as to give the
Democratic party just claim to my undi-
vided vote and political assistance.
am not a Democrat, nor have 1 been a
member of that party. On the contrary, l
have been a Republican and have con-
stantly so announced myself. Now, the
events of the last six months clearlyipdicate
to my mind, that there is more liberality in
the Republican party than has been de-
veloped by the move that has been called
the liberal move. can not, therefore, find
reason, in logic or in sentiment, for passing
the line between the Democratic party and
myself. AS previously stated, may be so
compromised as to have forfeited my privi
lege of voting the entire Republican ticket,
but must not go so far as to forbid my re-
turn to the party when the present canvass
is closed. 1 must ask you, therefore, to
withdraw my name from your committee, |
begging at the same time to renew my as
suTances of Kind personal regard for our
former colleagues, I remain sir, very re-
spectfulIy, your most Obedient servant,
JAMES LONGSTREEf.