The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-11-13


g. 6. LANGsToN,. LOCAL EDITOR.
ANDERSON REJoIcEs.
Grand and Enthusiastic Denominations
Over C1eveland's Election.
Last Thursday afternoon when the
;. news that Cleveland was certainly elected
was confirmed, the pent up feelings Of
our people could no longer be restrained,
and when darkness settled over our city
everybody was wild with excitement
and enthusiasm a large crowd had
collected on the Court House square,
ssHurrah for Cleveland came from
eveiybody's lips. Bonfires were burn
B ing, fireworks were illuminating the
skies and. balloons were asce nding. The
Heavens seemed to be rejoicing over the
victory, as meteor after meteor darted
across the skies. The enthusiasm kept
up until after 10 clock, when the crowd
dispersed. = 80. .s.;ssss.--e
On Friday morning the news was
somewhat conflicting, though the dis
patches indicated that Cleveland was GER
tainly to be our next P President, The ex-
ring the day, ane by nightfall it was
apparent that another demonstration was
to take place. Fireworks and bonflres
were again brought into use. A process
sion was formed, and the crowd paraded
through the prominent streets, making
the welkin ring with their joyous shouts.
Impromptu speeches were had from yari-
ous citizens. =.
These two demonstrations passed off
very pleasantly and without an accident,
but. still our people were not satisfied.
The glorious victory which had been
achieved could not be realized. 1t vas
decided to have grander and larger DEM
onstration. nOur cannon, "Old Reform
5 er," had been loaned to our Abbevllles
friends, and as it had proclaimed the good
news in 1876. It was agreed to send for it
Immediately, so that it could again let
everybody know that grand victory had
been won. (
Tuesday night was decided upon as the
time to have the torchlight procession.
Committees were appointed and put to,
work, and by, Tuesday everything was
complete for the dem onstratlon.
At Z o'clock the Court House square
presented view that carried us back to
1876. People were coming in from every
direction. Directly the sweet strains OF
5 the young America Comet Band We're
heard, and amid the booming of the can
non, the display of fireworks and the
bright glare Of the bonfires, procession
was formed, under the command OF Col.
M. p. Tribble, as Chief Marshal, assisted
by q number Of other gentlemen. There
were hundreds Of torches, and the process
sion moved up main street, headed by the
young America Cornet Band. The pro-
cession marched down Main street, across
Hampton to McDufie, up McDuff1e to
Orr; down Orrto North Main street and
back to the square, where halt was made.
The sidewalks along the line Of march,
: were crowded with spectators, whose
deaiening cheers mingled with. those OF
the torch-bearers rent the very skies.
Fireworks were displayed all along, and
3 OH the piazzas and out OF the windows OF
every house the lovely faces and smiles OF
! ournoble women, with their handker-
: chiefs waving, could be seen. The church, !,
Z bells were ringing and engines blowing.
their whistles.
When the halt was made upon the
3 Square, and after spirited piece of music
by the Band, loud calls were made for
Mai. e. B. Murray, the Chairman of the
Anderson County Democracy. Mr. MUIR
ray could not be found for some time, but
! he was finally brought up on the piazza
sof the Court House, where he made
{; brief but eloquent speech. ai.,
The procession then moved Off land
after marching and Sconntermarching
:: Msj John B. Moore was called for and
responded in few brief remarks. at
this junctnre it was whispered around
that Georgia had an able representative
present in. the person of Mr.. George Q.
SGrogan, prominent member of the Ell
.berton Bar. He was called for, and was
asfkkroduced by III. q. Scudday, Esq. Mr.:
Grogran made a very happy speech.
!. Mayor STolly, Messrs. III. G. Scudday, J.
Belton Watson, w. n. Frierson, NJ. 2.
Z lTribble, Ps A.. White, Foster Fant, Z.
K.iMcCully, F. O'Donnell, Col. Roberts
I and several others were called upon, each
! responding with appropriate remarks.
The noise was so great that it was almost
impossible to hear what was said. Each
speaker was loudly and enthusiastically
applauded. ~
: After the speaking the Chief Marshal
I dismissed the procession, and for two
hours afterwards the excitement and en-.
thusiasrn continued. Every body seemed
wild with joy. In short, the town was
..painted red.o Wheifi we were leaving
fthe Square the; crowd was giving three
hearty cheers for Cleveland, and three
groans for Blaine. "a
= The demonstration was grand one,
and the committee having it in charge are
to be congratulated upon its success.
With the exception of the demonstration
in 1876, we doubt if there ever was
will long be remembered.
JuBILEE NOTES.
There was only one accident during the
evening. A man was run over by horse
and knocked down, but fortunately was
). only slightly bruised.
A number of colored Democrats took
part in the demonstration.
DR.. r. F. Diver, General Agent of the
Geiser Company, is q small man, there.
fore he can't yell very loud, 80 he brought
out one of his new engines and whlstled-.
loud and long. @
Messrs B. F. Crayton g. Sons large win
: dows were beautifully Illuminated with
candles. = =
The And derson Female Seminary board.
, aing-house presented beautiful: sight
when the procession passed there. The.
windows were brilliantly illuminated,
srefiecting the sweet smiles of the crowd
Ssof young ladies on the front piazza.
.5s Several drummers witnessed the de.
monstration, and pronounced it a grand
success. q
Everything passed OF pleasantly, and
everybody was in a good humor. We did
not see or hear of a single row, notwith.
standing that considerable fre-water was
imbibed.
Result of the Election In Anderson County.
Below re give the result of the election
iiithis County, as certified to by the Com
missioners of Election "
Presidential Electors
Blame 1oi
,iiis...s s&4 Congress.
D. Wyatt Aiken
John r. Tolbert...... liz
Governor.
Hugh S. Thompson. n...:;.... .........97o6
Me,ael,ant GoUernor.
&c. Sheppard .....,2706
Secretary Of State.
j. N Lipscombe. ..............-26S3