The New York herald., 1876-11-11
ON WALL STREET.

The excitement caused by tho doubtful election was
something extraordinary Business IN the stock mar.
kdwas dull The general course Of speculation In the
Stock Exchange was governed by tho feeling of
sness ms TO the the electoral vote OF Lout
siana There is a vague apprehension, but II can
scarcely be said to be more concernng what may grow
out Of the result
Tho feeling in regard to tho result OF course varied
In accordance with the tone OF tho returns Several
prominent gentlemen in the street we're seen yester
day by HERALD reporter, and tho interviews with
them here given Mr. Potter, OF the firm Of
Nessrs Brown, Brothers 4 CO., said:-
81 believe the election OF Mr.. Tilden would be most
beneficial am Tildcn man myself and think that
the people here and abroad a. least that portion Of
them who understand Mr. Tilden, would hail his cleo
ton with delight. ana think that II would DO tho
surest of the commercial interests
OF the country at home and abroad, though hold tho
same ideas regard to the bonds OF the government
that Mr. Belmont docs-thnt H. that they arc sacrcd
obligations ant let who could be elected the govern
mcnt bound 10 protect them. hope there Will bs
no trouble, but do think the people will DO Jug
glcd WITH and though not quito clear my mind
in regard to frauds think that II there were any Il
would be on the republican siic."
The senior member OF the hrm OF hcssrs hckim
Brothers X Co., SAID -
a am decidedly in favor Of Hayes and Wheeler and
believe that their election would greatly add 10 the
financial prosperity OF the country, both here and
Europe believe that the elevation of Mr.. Tilden to
the Presidency would be sad blow TO the country
large and that all kinds OF securities would DO badly
derangcd.' In answer to the question as to why no
thought so Mr. MckIm said ~ think tho people do
not thoroughly understand Mr. Tilden's policy do
know what course be intends 10 pursue, and would
not risk their money IN spccuntions. tho results of
which they could no. even guess at believe the cleo
ton OF Mr. TiIden would prove, At least for WHILE
financial disaster TO the country"
Mr. Morgan, OF Messrs Drexcl Morgan Il Co., said
~ have paid much attention 10 the subject, but,
thinking do nt TINS moment do not believe that
the commercial interests OF the country will be greatly
affected either way. think that affairs will be little
unsettled at home for WHILE but that they would
soon quiet down and business resume the tenor
OF It's way. do not why the election OF either
Mr. Tlden or Mr.. Hayes should affect the United
States securities abroad The people thero bought
what they hold good faith and expected
ment to protect them. Tho election Of President
that tho place every four years and that
the great parties, the democrats and repubcans
vie with each other as 10 who shall win do not
think the event will be felt abroad IN the least"
Mr.. Walter T. Hatch said: :-"I am averse TO express
ing political opinions / am certainly Hayes
and believe that the election Of that gentleman will DO
the most beneficial to tho country though doubt the
fact that the election OF either Tilden Hayes will
materially affect the solidty Of securities II any
change for the does take place IL will have to
come from the election OF Mr. Hayes"
Another well known broker said 10 o HERALD re-
porter that he would give $50 900 cash to know den-
nitely which OF tho candidates was elected.
In the cotiun market the views expressed by largo
dealer that the merchants expected trouble in the
South II any State declared carried BY fraudu
lent count and in that transportation would be
difficult None Of the cotton merchants had any re-
liable information from tho South. The majority ap-
pearcd to of hc.opnion that Tldcns election would
be beneficial 10 the South.