The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-08

anxiously for the bulletin announcements. Not
withstandng the continuance OF the rain, and
horse cars, and harassing Umbrellas. the multi
tudes seemed 10 increase steadily until a late
hour, and during the greater part OF the evening
the streets were practically impossible. 1he
temper Of the vast gathering was heartily good,
and the enthusiasm for ilden unbounded;
At very early hour In the afternoon the Roor-
bacher Of the Tribune fairly turned himself
loose ON the broad sheets that filled the great
windows over the Tribune beer saloon, and all
the evening he continued his frantic and inane
Efforts Stupendous maiorties for Hayes in re-
mote country towns rumors Of enormous Re
country; glownglv mendacious reports
from unknown chairmen Of local iiepu6-
and other like unsubstRntial encouragement
for the sinking hearts Of the devOtees OF Grant
As his announcements were bulletned the
multitude In the slang Of the day gave them
the grand laugh Returns from the city seemed
length the probability Of Tiiden's having a ma
tority OF 5000 in New York county was bulle-
tined and there rose from the people three
three and tiger" For some time It was
had given HAYES majority OF s0OOO. Suddenly
the figures were changed, by the turning of the
thousands Il voices and many shouted Keep
turning IT," Come down." Hayes stock is
falling Carry the news to Mary" mo. carry
The Herdlds arrangements were excellent. A
large board for miscellaneous news WIS liked to
the main entrance at the corner, and over the
door great swinging boards were hung, upon
which was Displayed as fast rs received, the
cltys vote for President and Governor A
calcium light, brown from one of the windows
Gus. The multitude here was so great as to Inn
pede travel In Broadway. The first announce
ment on the Hcrdlds bulletin board was,
" fwenty-fourth ward, Tiden, 1877: Hayes,
7G2; Cooper, l." When that was displayed the
air was rent by cheers, and from that time ON.
the enthusiasm OF tue people was unbounded.
The World display was confined entirely to a
few bulletins pasted up In the Park row window
Of the business ONCE. aud for two hours these
were unchanged.
The Times bulletin was ruder makeshin Of
rough boards: stuck up IN front Of the Office.
upon which "A less inventive but no less willing
Munchausen than be Of the Tribune put forth
from time TO time the few grains Of comfort
that were now aud then Afforded by distant and
admitted Republican States.
The SUN Afforded, beyond all question, the
largest amount OF valuable and early informa-
ton on ~ bulletin boards, which covered a
space OF 80 square feet and were brilliantly IL
Illuminated 10y a calcium Hight IN the street. Upon
this ample surface was displayed. as rapidly Ms
received by telegraph from all parts of the city,
State, and country, both miscellaneous reports
and tabulated statements of the returns, so that
ali who followed them might readily obtain ac-
curaie knowledge Of the IN 40 nincent triumph OF
the Democracy. Every addition to the news
that marked the progress OF the political tidal
wave, was hailed with thunderous cheers from
the thousands who waited and re ad ana cheered
Tor hours IN front OF HE Sun ONCE. At one
time Their could not have been less than ten
thousand men assembled, and at no time be-
less tnan two-thirds Of that number. They
cbeered themselves hoarse, waving their hats
and hurrahing at every new note Of victory. in
satiate still, and regardless Of all personal dis
comfort IN their Joy.
Tammany Hall was glorious last evening.
Lighted from cellar to roof, the large trans
parency In front brightly Illuminated, and the
grand display of fireworks sent up from the lot
opposite, with the glare Of rockets the detona-
tion Of shells IL was brilliant beyond precedent.
Floating out from the open windows were al
ternately strong cheers from thousands Of
Democrats u report followed %
for Iiden were announced inside and anon IA
iriotic strains Of music from a large and excel
lent band. Many who were unable TO gain adj
mittance allied the streets and Joined in the
cheers with will. The platform In the hall was
front sat AlgefnOn sullivan, the Chairman. sup
ported on his right ~ Major ". II. QUINCY, who
read the returns, and on MS left by toe Secreta-
res, q, n Ackerman aud Thomas Boese;
Around him were Messrs John Kelly. Bernard
Reilly, Henry l.. Clinton, Thomns Crssmer,
Coils. Wingate, Van Wyck. and Bagley, aud
many Others. between the dispatches. speeches
we're made by ex-senator Creamer, Judge Spen-
Ger, Major Quincy, and Capt. Isaiah kynders
(who was welcomed IN true old Democratic
stylel.
AT broadway and Thirty-nfth street the re-
turns were displayed through stereopticon on
canvass on the Aquarium. The arrangements
at Barnums for receiving and announcing the
returns were admirable. No delay was allowed
N giving TO the multitude the YER, latest news.
The Immense building was crowded and as the
returns were read from the arena by the ring
master. cheer after cheer was given; In Booths,
Commodore Tooker and Mr. r. VI. Fort alter
mated in reading the reports from the stage
Truly, said one gentleman In the audience.
this IL good Illustration Of the progress OF the
nineteenth century. was first enchanted by
the oriental grandeur Of the Assyrian Empire
aud Ia moment the bridge of 2.Ju wears l.
spauned. and listen to the returns Of the last
victory IN the young Republic"
Ia tue Police Central ONCE. last evening. Mr..
James Wynue. telegraph operator, received the
hrst return. In the court room overhead were
crowds awaiting the reading OF the returns by
Superintendent Wailing. The reception OF re-
turns was continued until late this morning.
The pool rooms were densely crowded and the
excitement was intense. The winnings We're
Nariously estimated al from $4,000 10 SisuUr.
John Morn ssey wagered s.sj,3,5 ON Tilden at the
rate Of SlOO 10 SIS.