New-York tribune., 1874-11-09
CELEBRATING THE RESULT.

A GRAND DEGENERATION IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WHITE AND CoLoRED CITIZENS ENTHUSIASTIC
DECORATIONS. ILLUNlINATIONs, A ToRCHLIGHT
PROCESSION, ETC.
NEw-ORLEANs, Nov. S-Last night the peo-
ple OF Nsw Orleans manifested their joy the vic
tory in the late election, and the antiAdmnsrat:on
victories throu ghout the Union by the grandest po
ical celebration witnessed in the city. Nearly
5OCO mon including all the political clubs Ia the Con-
seryatlve party participated torchight procession.
The houses were illuminated ald handsomely decorated
and the whole population liucd the streets to cheer
those actively engaged in the demonstration In
the procession, escorted by the White Leagues
members OF the colored Democratic clubs. and many
other coored men voted against the kellogg party
last Monday, aud IL WAS noticeable that these were
about the most enthusiastic people on the parade.
marked feature Of the celebration was the general dis
play OF Stars aud Stripes nearly every division carrying
a Union flag on the march, while the houses all along
the route were decorated with the National colors In
great profusion and variety OF pattern Some
old and tattered that they must have been hidden away
for years Ther appearance this occasion seems to
be an indication Of newly awakened sense OF loyalty
in the people; OF renewed interest the General Gov
erunen; glad acceptance OF tho olive branch appa-
renty prOered by the North in the recent election and
OF the hopes awakened thereby. In the mottocs on the
transparences Massachusetts divided tho donors with
Louisiana. The lberaty OF the people Of that State
toward the sufferers by the overflow Of the Mississippi
being coupled with the action in defeating Keloggs
counsel and the election OF ant-Adminstratlon del
ecaton 10 Congress Tie only threatening devices were
those in which Boss" Packard and the returning
Board were reminded that they the OF tho
people and were warned at their peril not repeat the
tricks Of 1872.
IN SELMA, ALABAMA.
SELMA, Ala, Nov. 8.-An immense mass meet
ing was held Friday night to celebrate Democratic
victory The following resolutions, introduced By WIN.
Brooks one of the most prominent Democrats in Ala
bama and President OF the Secession Convention $780,
were unanimously adopted:
Resored. That the people OF Alabama rejoicing at the
of frernal feeling between the States
American Union. manifested IN the recent cleo
ttons. and assured that the second century OF
national existence Will be an era OF unparalleled prog
ress harmony and uuy IN the work " achieving the
grand destiny OF the American people, SEND their
happy greetings 10 their sister states and unite with
them in rendering to Almighty God thanks Tor the
nal redemption OF Alabama aud the entire country from
msruie and corruption. .
ResoIred That We embrace the present moment OF
trumpbs the appropriate occasion TO renew TO the
counry the pledges contained Ia the resolutions OF
Drmocratic and Conservative platform aud especially
rights OF all classes OF men must Dc respected
aud preserved inNioiate.
The grandest political demonstration ever witnessed
ia Selma took place last night. The city illuminated
aud q torchlight procession nearly mile in length
passed through the streets. Guns fired. and the
utmost enthusiasm prevailed. Distinguished speakers
addressed crowds OF people.
IN sr. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, Nov. s.-Tne Democrats had an
immense glorilcation at the Courhouse last night. at
which Senator Bogy, ex-Gov. Graz Browa. CJl Daniel
Morrison, Stetson Hutciins. and several other gente
men made congratuatory speeches. Tue Ii et;ng was
very enthusiastic, ami continued unt late nour.
NJ. r.