The New York herald., 1876-11-10
At THE POOL ROOMS.

AT THE POOL ROOMS
Tho belief tha, Tildcn, aor ALL had failed to carry
the democratic colors to the front caused removed
cItcment yesterday at tho pool rooms, and by ten
o'clock Johnson's and Morrissoy's were crowded
Possibly moro Interested throngs never gathered in
those betting centres Upon of scores we're tho
wrinkles OF anxiety, while others besmeo with con-
ndcnce that particularly striking The latter as
WHOLE werc tho adhcrcnts OF the republican party,
and tho words of encouragement that had reached
them, showing possible victory for Hayes, made
them new men, Nothing was too good for their
friends and lots Of pleasant cheer and vast deal Of
talk started II with tho opening sales OF the
morning The jolly Tdenites OF the day
before had toned thor enthusiasm 10 a
point that far from uproarous, but ono and all
except the flag nailed to the mast" and refused en-.
terrain single story that did not point to democratic
triumph. Considerable morrimcnt was produced by
the opinions and expressions OF lew Of the spectators
Some couldn't understand the announcement that the
struggle had been close. while others were sure tia.
'fraud" and "corruption existed every State that
had its electoral voto or their avori,c cand
date Argument and explanation with such was time
thrown away. AS tho morning wore the appear
ance Of tho asscmblags somewhat changed The clo.
meni that looked as u was Identified with mercantile
pursuits gave way TO tho faces that can always be
picked out In pool room. There the veteran
bcttcrs, and among them were many politicians who
were frightened or pleased, as a. may be, with the
doubtful character Of the issue. Az tue
crowds thnned out considerably and breath
ing space obtanabe without risking clothes
in tho Jam aud crush stu the business
went on steadily, and the money flowed into the
"boxcs'' tnat were never knowp to be lula Tho in.
coming and outgoing streams increased In numbers be-
tween two and three O'CLOCK and up 10 SIX o'clock
thorc dimnnition IN either or The motley ard
heterogeneous nature OF tho gatherings II was Tho
same at both rooms.
great variety OF changes crowded Ia
those hours OF betting. still confident OF victory
the Tildon faction settled the honor Of favorism be-
yond all dispute by giving odds In some instances OF
j TO l. THIS a. Morrissoy's; bat a. Johnson's the
repub ican standard bearer had assumed proportions
that seemed colossal comparison with the ngures
that closet tho accounts Of Wednesday night A few
pools with T,ldon at to only over Hayes were
booked, when there was . steady advabcs, un-
seemed enigma beyond the possibility
OF explanation 70 the hackers Of T,ldooL Yet
the astonishmcnt OF tho latter at the condition
OF affairs had litIc or no effect the HAYES uuycrs
who stuck gamey 10 oven money, and finally SO re-
versed their tactics that they the business and
made hirA the favorte. sum with Hayes a. she
cnore at quite long odas found us way into Tommy
Johnson's box that would prove worry comforting 10
many Of the unsuccessful reformers the late cleo
ton Occasionally telegram Announcing dsmocras'c
gains In the south would Dc read and these crumbs
comfort wero received with cheers that came from
sound-lungcd men wishing 10 emphatcaiiy express
gratitude tor the pleasant news Upon the recoIpt OF
such there falling back OF bhe Hayes buyers TO
their old ngures until finally they seemed 10 Icel that
asking big question ~ the republican party
to carry their man 10 victory, and 90 Tildcn