The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-11-13
ANDERSON REJoICEs.
md aud Enthusiastic Demonstrations
over Cleyeland's Election.

md and Enthusiastic Demonstratlops
n over Cleveland's Election.
- .,st Thursday afternoon when the
ISws that Cleveland was certainly elected
Is confirmed, the pent up feelings OF
r pcople could no longer be restrained.
n when darkness settled over our city
ervbody was wild with excitement
81 enthusiasm. A large crowd had
5Icrted on the Court House SQUARE
Gurrah for Cleveland" came from
=, ybody's lips. Bopfires were burn
fireworks were illuminating tho
lies aud balloons were ascending. The
payens seemed to be rejoicing over tho
rtorv, as meteor after meteor darted
tross the skies. The enthusiasm kept
! until after 10 o'clock, when tho crowd
5persed.
on Friday morning the news was
amewhat conflicting, though tho dis
,ches indicated that Cleveland was GER
;niy TO be our next President, The ex.
eirmert and enthusiasm increased du.
No the day, and by nightfall it was
Aparcnt that another demonstration was
Take place. Fireworks and bonfires
sre again brought into use. a process
jn was formed, and the crowd paraded
Tough the prominent streets, making
! 4 weikin ring with their joyous shouts.
,sspromptu speeches wero had from var.
"a citizens. l
&These two demonstrations passed off
IN pleasantly and without an accident,
tat still our people were not satisfied.
3e glorious victory which had been
sfhievcd could not be realized. 1t was
cidcd to have grander and larger dem.
stration. Our cannon, "Cld Reform
"a" had teen loaned to our Abbeyille
Il at ,,I -
Ews in 1876, 1t was agreed to send for it
3mcdiately, SO that it could again let
,aerybody know that q grand victory had
Zen won.
Tuesday night was decided upon rs the
hlc to have the torchlight procession.
nmittces were appointed and put to
5rk, and by Tuesday everything was
semplcte for the demonstration. :
s.At o'clock the Court House square
Resented view that carried us back to
IE6. People were coming in from every
Erection. Directly the sweet strains OF
"a Young America Cornet Band wore
3ard and amid the booming of the can
IN. the display of fireworks and the
light glare of the hon1ires, procession
Fas formed, under the command Of Col,
a j. 1ribble, as Chief Marshal, assisted
Il a rumbcr OF other gentlemen. There
aere hundreds of torches, and the process
aon moved up main street, headed by the
Sung America Cornet Band. The pro-
ssion marched down Main street, across
ampton to McDuflie, up McDunie to
rk to the square, where q halt was made.
DC sidewalks along the line of march
Ere crowded with spectators, whose
1atening cheers mingled with those of
nc torcli-bearcrS rent the very skies.
ircworks were displayed all along, and
"a the piaZzas and out OF the windows of
s3Cry house the lovely faces and smiles Of
ghr noble women, with their handker-
sAicis waving, could be seen. The chnrcl,
Bls were ringing and engines blowing
Heir whistles.
ssWhen the halt was made upon tho
lauarc, and after spirited piece of music
~ the Band, loud calls were made for
laj. l.. B. Murray, the Chairman of the
anderson County Democracy. Mr.. Muir
81 could not be found for some time, but
q WAS finally brought up OH the piazza
q the Court House, where he made q
2fef but eloquent speech.
gTho procession then moved of, and
Der marching and countermarching
{ iain halted in front of the Court House.
Esaj. John B. Moore was called for and
sponded in few brief remarks. at
is juncture it was whispered around
Eat Georgia had an able representative
Resent i'll the person of Mr.. George G.
fogan, e prominent member of the FL
rton Bar. He was called for, and was
& Etroduced by II. &. Scudday, Esq. Mr..
s[ogran made very happy speech.
Syor s,,s.1 THlly, I1 Messrs. H. 6; seudday, !.
iibble, p. A. Wilhite, Foster FAINT, p.
McCully, +. O'Donnell, Col. Roberts
I'D several others were called upon, each
Sponding with appropriate remarks.
pc noiso was 80 great that it was almost
sipossible 10 hear what WAS said. Each
eaker was loudly and enthusiastically
9plauded.
After the speaking the Chief Marshal
4s5z4slhissed the procession, and for two
Ansiasm continued. Everybody seemed
ild with joy. In short. the town was
painted red" When we were leaving
- Square the crowd WAS giving three
sarty cheers for Cleveland, and three
oans for Blaine.
8rhe demonstration was grand one,
~ the committee having it in charge are
q be congratulated upon its success.
3ith the exception of the demonstration
j 1876, we doubt If there ever was n
lore brilliant occasion in Anderson. IL
sill long be remembered.
= JUBILEE NOTES.
There was only one accident during the
ienlng. A man was run over by horse
E9d Knocked down, but fortunately was
ply slightly bruised.
"A number of colored Democrats took
alrt in the demonstration.
A8Dr. Il. +. Diver, General Agent of tho
elser Company, is small man, there.
sre ho can't yell very loud, so he brought
l2t one OF his new engines and whistled
sald and long
ahlessrs. b. f. Crayton 81 Sons large win
I2Ws wero beautifully illuminated with
lYndleS.
sElhe Anderson Female Seminary board.
a; house presented ii beautiful sight
fien the procession passed there. The
ahdows were brilliantly illuminated, i,
5SiiectluS the sweet smiles Of the crowd
young ladies on the front piazza.
feVeral drummers witnessed the de-
pnsiration, and pronounced it grand
c,iccess.
seEverything passed off pleasantly, and
eryDody was in good humor. We did
~ sec or hear of a single row, notwith
fnding that considerable fire.water was
7sAbibed.
esult of tie Election In Anderson County.
'elow wo give the result of tho election
This County, as certified to by tho Com
lssioners Of Election: g.
"a Presidential Electors
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