National Republican., 1880-10-14
CELEBRATIYG THE VICTORY.
Republicans Enthusiastically Jubiiant and
Democrats Depressed.

Republicans Enthusiastically Jubiiant and
Democrats Depressed.
Yesterday everyone was anxious to hear the
latest from the elections and sought news
everywhere. As the later reports confirmed
what appca red to be the most exaggerated
statements Of republic can successes. In the
evening there was general felicitation among
the republicans The democrats seemed to have
almost entirely disappeared, as few of them
could be found. Last night until late hour
the streets aud hotels were crowded with pco-
plo discussing the news.
AT REpUBLicAy HEADQUARTERS
A large crowd gathered ia front of the re
publican congressional committec.rooms on
+ street to hear the latest ncws. aud all i'm
promptu meeting was organized. Some patriot
secured band and several torches ut short
notice, and an enthusiastic jolly meeting was
soon under way. Hon. Jay A. Hubbell spoke
first, and gave u resume of the days work IN
Ohio and Indiana, after which Mr.. A. X.
Browne, Hon. J. II. Sypher and Governor
Ordway or Dakota territory addressed tho
crowd. Tho speeches were Of an unusually
jolly character, each speaker having funny
story, which was thoroughly appreciated.
There were loud calls for Colonel X. G.. Iugcr-
soil and Hon. Horace Maynard, but IL was an-
nounccd that these gentlemen had left the
city 10 engage again in campaign work. The
following message was sent while the excite.
mcnt was at its height.
HEADQEs NATL TowpATH CLuB OF THE U. ST.
ON BOARD TUE EvESING STAR.
WASHINGTON. d. G.. October ~, losO.J
General James 4. GdrGCid Mentor, o.:
slE-rhe National Towpah club sends you
greeting It's most distinguished honorary member,
aud congratuates you-Gs the whole country Is to
DC congfui ululeu-nos, henrtlly upon inc mngnln,
cent results OF yesterdays elections In Ohio and
Indiana.
luclosed please find badge OF our order, which
| beg you may accept from us In honor OF tho
cause we have ardently cspouscd.
With Increased faith In the final result, based
upon the ccar promise Of victory now come from
the west am IN behalf Of the Towpatlers, most
respectfully yours, A. l.. BARBER, Captain
Arrangements are being perfected for a
grand demonstration In honor Of the recent
victories, to tako place tho latter part OF the
week. The Towrath club will hold meeting
tonight to prepare for this meeting
IOWA ASSOCIATION.
The Iowa Republican association held very
enthusiastic meeting last evening ut their
rooms. General OConuor made u rousimg
speech, and worked mp those present TO the
highest pitch of enthusiasm. Colonel Clark
Hon. Turnoy NJ. wilkins and S. ID. Frye, esq,
aud others addressed the association. A com.
mittee consisting of Messrs. Anderson, Frye
aud Herring were appointed to make arrange.
menls for taking part in the meeting to be
held ON Saturday evening, to celebrate the
victory in Ohio and Indiana.
FLORIDA REPUBLICANS.
There was an enthusiastic meeting of the
Florida Garfield aud Arthur association last
night, Mr.. Messenger the vicc.presidcnt, in
the chair; Mr.. Vance acted as secretary. The
highest iubilHtion in speech making was in
dulged in over the result in Ohio and ln-
diana. Adviccs from all points in the state
were of tho most encouraging character.
telegram was read 10 the effect that the good
examples set by the buckeye and hoser states
would take Florida out of tho doubtful
column. Bulldozcrs now see that tue solid
south is of 10 avail. Mr.. Smith offered the
following, which was carried by standing
vote:
Resolpcd That tho Hon. A. NJ. ClOpp, the cham
pOn Of rcpubiCanism, be elected an honorary
member Of this association.
Mr.. Haddocl; of the transportation commit
lee reported progress.
THE DESG JACKS. NON EST
Last night was the regular meeting night
of tho Jackson Democratic association, hut
neither at Cosmopolitan hall nor the Imperial
hotel were they to be found in conclavc. 1t
was an O1-uigh;. 81 to speak, for them, and
they concluded TO hOld over for further re-
turns from Salt river.
THE IRISH REPUBLICANS.
The regular meeting of the Irsh-American
Republican club, held at its rooms, No. 400
Louisiana avenue, last evening, with Mr. L.
p. Rankin PRESIDENT and Mr. p, Il. O'ConnOr
secretary, was the largest aud most enthus-
astc of any yet held by that body suco its
organization. Twcnty-thrce new members
signed the roll of membership, and the appli-
cations of many others were referred to the
committee on membership. Tho election re-
ports from Ohio aud Indiana have stimulated
tho members Of this club in their cxcrtions
in transmitting to their countrymen through.
out the union campaign documents in un-
! limited quantities The members of the club
will meet at 400 Louisiana avenue this even
| ing to make arrangements for the ratification
of tho republican victories in Ohio and In-
diana.
AROUND TOWN.
whats the latest2" was the common in
quiry yesterday. Many seemed 10th TO be-
| licye the full extent of the republican victory.
So the bulletm-boards aud all other sources of
nows were well patronized. Extras" went on
| the street like wild fire, and everybody APP
| pearcd TO be transformed Into either an inter
| rOgation or m exclamation point. There was a
very interesting contrast between the
announcements bullctined In the win
dows of the Post oilico and those on the
hoard in front of the Sunday HerdR Office.
The Posts bulletin claimed Indiana for the
democrats by from 5000 to 5000 majority
and reluctantly conceded Ohio to the rcpubli'
cans by Il small majority. The Posts frlnker
noighbor, the Herald, bulletincd u dispatch
from Senator Mcdonald conceding Portcrs
election aud an Associated Press dispatch
stating that the republican majority in In.
diana would be 5000. or course the demo
Gratis sought comfort at tho Post Office.
Tho Trouble at Los Plnos.
The Associated Press agent who telcgraphed