New-York tribune., 1875-01-27

ANDREW JOHNSON ELECTED IN TENNESSEE.
SCENES OF WILD KxCITEMBNT IN THE CAPTrAL-TdE
FRIENDS toP JOHNSON DETERMINED TO MAIN
TAIN THE CONTEST UNTIL vfCTomoUs-srEADY
GAINS DURING THREE BAILoTs--FREHZY OF JOY
AS THE RESULT rs ANNOUNCED.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. 26.-Never In the history
OF Tennessee politics, snce the Rebellion, has Nash
vile seen such excitement as to-day. People of all
classes aud conditions are wild with excitement,
and shouting themselves boarse over the result
of the Senatorial contest. desperate
effort was made in by the oppo-
sition last night to unite upon some candidate
who could secure the entire aDti-gohnson vote; but
after prolonged session the caucus adjourned with
out accomplishing its object. while Johpsons friends
evinced determination remain firm and continue
the struggle until Spring If necessary. rather than
see their candidate beaten. The interest had alb
sorbed the whole community, even drawing many to
the city from the surrounding country. The excite
ment was at fever heat and all felt pIemonitOn
that there would be o break to-day. Never were
greater exertions made to have q full attendance.
One member absent at Memphis was brought here
on special train while another was brought neaIly
0miles from country point in a buggy. These ex-
traordiDsry efforts were made by Johnson's parti-
sans; and the rol-call showed but one absentee in
both branches .'
The first ballot Of the day and the 5ith round in
the fight was called amid breathless excitement.
Its result showed o gain Of two for the Greenville
statesman, and his partisans made the Capitol ring
with their cheers and applause. Then came the
5jth ballot; three votes were to be gained by
the johnson men, aud tho hotly con-
tested struggle would be won. The names
called, and apparently result similar
to hall ha
The proceedings were intensely monotonous. All
ears were strained listening, and hoping for
change. The name Of Hodges was called, and
he swung into tho johnson phalanx. The crowd IN
tho galleries could contain themselves no longer;
they TO their feet as man; shouted, yelled,
cheered, and swung their hats for several minutes
in tho ecstasy Of their delight Tho Speakers
gayel was seen to play vigorously, but Its
sound was lost in the roar OF
the delighted multitude. Ti.is demonstration
was answered by Kisses from the Stephens party, but
thr johnson men were too happy to do anything eX-
cept answer with derIsive laugh. As the roll-call
proceeded four other changes followed rapidly, as
suring JohnsOn's election. Again wild tumult OF
applause burst forth and continued for several min
utes, followed by the most extravagant manifesta-
tions Of joy among the johnson men. business was
suspended and the grave body OF legs
ators were treated to an unparliamentary
exhibition Of wild swinging their
hats, dancing yelling and screaming in the galleries
like body of fierce Indians. At the end of the roll
call the Speaker was compelled to sit quietly until
the noisy audience subsded then, when the Official
announcement was made, the crowd gave final
burst of applause and broke for tho street Away
they sped for the Maxwell House. where
the hero Of the hour stopping. One man.
who had outstripped all Others in the race,
was utterly unable TO say word when he reached
The door At his heels was another who had saved
wind enough to toll the story, aud he plunged head
long into Johnson's arms, aud the two embraced
with rugged frmnsSs only equaled by q
pair OF bears. The remainder Of the party
soon filed the room, the halls, and III
faot flooded the neighb0rhood, end q shower Of
congratulations was poured upon tho head OF the
successful candidate. This evening large number
of congratnlatory kilograms from all parts Of the
country have been received by Mr.. johnson, and
tbe city is wild with excitement. The outdoor
demonstration tonight ono of the largest ever
seen in Nashville aud certainly tho most enthu-
siastic.
GOV. BROWN REFUSES TO HAVE his NAME AGAIN
PREsENTED-THE OFFICIAL BALLOT.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 2j-The Convention
met AT noon. Gov. Brown refused to have his name
asain presented before the Convention. Gustayus A.
Henry WIn H. Ste ohens AMI ID. NJ Key were pla1ed in
nomination. The oath ballot resulted AS follows;
Johnson. .............. ~ Key.................
N ia.