The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-11-09
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL. MATTERS.
TIE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
mond-..Rejoicins OF the People.
Business came to "a stand-still in Rich
mond yesterday. Young and old abandoned
ordinary pursuits and devoted themselves
to the consideration OF the election returns.
Main street, ut the prominent points where
news was obtainable, was crowded with
men, and every phase of the election was
discussed; with an eagerness1 and interest
uncommon in this usually unexcitable COM
munity. In the forenoon oil the kilograms
that came from our special corresponds Mt
in Washington and from other parties con-
firmed rs to general results our dispatches
published yesterday morning.
The glorious intelligence was declared by
many to be "too good to be true" and
consequently not few worthy Conserva-
tives agitated themselves with torebodings
that later news would change the appear
ance OF our victory to defeat. But the
Itelegraphic dispatches, which were promi-
nently displayed at the Dispatch windows
aS ktAoG 40 lCSClfCu3 hCpb up thS OfCli.GChOA
of their way till nearly night. There was
then given an extract from the New York
I'ribune's extra. 1t stated that Tilden had
1S4votes, and did not know exactly where to
get the other one from. To the faint-hearted
this was a heavy blow, but the great public
never once wavered in their faith in the elec-
tion Of Tiden, and were confirmed in their
opinion by this information, coming as it
did from an unfriendly source,
a' REPUBLICAN REPORTS.
About dark the Republicans claimed to
have received highly-encouraging reports.
One was to the effect that theyh carried
New York. Another gave them North
Carolina. These evil and unconfrmed
tidings were spread over the city, and
caused somewhat Of commotion. In the
midst Of the excitement they created few
small bets were drawn, and some sharp Radi-
Gals profited thereby. But the main body OF
the Conservatives were not to be shaken
from their convictions in that way, and an
inquiry OF our correspondent in Washing
ton soon demonstrated that the Republicans
had come about as near carrying New York
as Virginia. From numerous sources as
surances were received that North Carolina
had gone Democratic. Thus the bubble was
burst.
4 FAITHFUL CROWD.
The same faithful crowd that honored
our office with their presence all through
the eyentfuI hours Of Tuesday night, and
| from sunrise to sunset yesterday, were on
hand again last night till late hour. Men
would run home to get their meals, but
would soon return to their post OF observa-
ton. For the time the election returns alb
sorbed all attention. Particularly good
news was always cheered, and the cheers
invariably added numbers to the crowd.
REJOICING.
The day Will be long remembered. The
best feeling prevailed, and the weather was
bright and inspiring. 1t was without 4
doubt the gladdest season in Richmond's
| history for many years, and cancelled much
of the trouble that has fallen to our lot.
Countenances that are not often illumined
Yesterday and last night were radiant with
unspeakable Joy. Every man congratulated
his neighbor, and there was universal
hand-shaking. In the midst OF the general
rejoicing there was nothing done to irritate
the Republicans, or. to add pennyweight
to the mountain OF misery under which
| they now labor. Gentlemen from the GUS
| tom-house were not seen on the streets quite
as frequently rs usual, but their absence
was deemed eXcusable, and no harsh COM
mcnts were made thereupon.
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR WALKER.
The crowd IN front OF our Office last night
about 10 o'clock-at the time numbering
| 1000 or 9, 2,000-on motion OF Captain Samuel
Maccubbin adjourned to the Exchange Ho-
| tel, temporarily, to call upon Governor
| Walker, our congressman now, and to be
for Il second term. As they marched down
the street Justify cheering considerable ac-
cessions to their ranks were gained, and by
the time they reached the hotel they formed a
big body OF men. Governor Walker was call
cd for and promptly came forth. He returned
thanks for the compliment, and joined with
his audience, he said, in Joy over the result.
He, however, felt more like hurrahlng than
speech-making. At another time he hoped
that there would be grand demonstration
OF the people OF Richmond to express their
feelings, and to congratulate the country
and each other upon the achievements of
the party OF Reform. He really believed
that the su ocess of the Democratic party in
this great struggle would inaugllrate a new
era Of peace and prosperity, and would
bind the Union together stronger than ever
in the ties OF patriotism and good feeling.
Governor Walker thought that the victory
OF the Democrats imposed upon them 4
grave responsibility, but he doubted not
they would use it well and wisely.
Mr.. James P. Cowardin was next called
upon He made Il brief speech, closing it
by telling the opossum story, and was
greatly applauded by his enthusiastic audi
| tors.
Captain c. F. Taylor, in response to a
call, admonished his hearers to "praise God
from whom all blessings flow" for the joys
of the hour.
The meeting then adjourned to the Dis
patch Office.
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION.
The universal judgment Of the Conserva-
tiyes of the community seems to be in favor
of having a grand public demonstration
an illumination OF the city, torchlight pro-
cession, and moderate amount OF speak
ing-if the returns OF to-day prove conclu-
sively that Tilden is elected. The City Con-
seryative Committee, under whose auspices
and from whose funds mainly the three
great demonstrations Of the campaign were
50 well conducted by the clubs, have taken
the matter in hand, and will act tonight as
circumstances may require.
DOUBT.
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