Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-08
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this effice. and TO those having psope' yer
nit give an escort OF one patroiman.
There was some excitement at the CIeye-
land busincss-men's headqu1rtets .nc
Stevens House to-day when TWO wenu'sss-
ed young men msde known tnen m'ss.on. u,
They were Captain John >; haley, OF o.
west Broadway, and Daniel sullivan. OF
40 yariek street. Captain Haley said,
read in the ke,rs Of last evening that The
Blame Republicans were Arranging 70
count Out Cleveland. Ny friend Mr.. Sui
llyan. and myself with few scqulint-
ances, Immediately got meeting mp
st f95 West street and got the pledges
Of eco Trustworthy men to each shoulder
a musket II the 1875 business II
atttupted 10 be repeated. We have
come here TO make this announce
ment 10 the businessmen 10 notify
them that we are ready 10 defend the honor
OF the nation whenever called upon. We
can 20 az q moments notice. IL we are
wanted to-day we are ready"
t,aptain DeHandvills, Of the bistillers'
and the Wine Exehauge, said to the keios
reporter: "There arc 10 my personal
know ledge. one thousand businessmen
prepared, as a last resort, TO take up arms
il the attempt is persisted in to count out
Cleveland"
During the excitement business OF all
kinds has been completely prostrsted.
when your correspondent called on the
gentlemen named below, he found them
either immersed in their newspapers or
discussing the situation, and figuring out
the result with fellow merchants.
Mr.. s. Gruener, president OF the Gotten
Exchange, said: "I am confident that Mr..
Cleveland ~ elected, and the result Ia per-
fectly satisfactory. Now that the presi.
dental contest is over the business OF the
country will improve. Ia the Gotten trade
we arc looking for better times in the near
future. The southern people have con-
fdence in Mr.. Clevaland's ability to con-
duet an Administration which will tend 10
the greatest good TO the greatest number.
The cotton-deaiers are now expecting an
increased demand abroad. They are in ex-
cellent spirits; IN fact, all are happy, and
feel just like shouting " Hurrah for Clsve-
land"
j. III. Herrick, president OF the Produce
Exchange. is a Blaine man. In view OF the
fact that Blaine was defeated he felt that the
Republicans had good reason 10 be down.
hearted. He added. "But am Tor sus-
tanning the man who is elected. Further
than tins / must decline giving expression
TO my opinions"
Secretary Meakim, Of the Cleveland and
Hendricks Club sf the Produce ExehTnge,
observed: IL feel il In NY 6ones that CIs;e.
land will take his seat as President OF the
United States without any serious Opposi-
tisl. He is legally elected, and the mn
iority Of the Republicans will be wilin2 to
concede the iaei."
0yfus W. Field said at looks very
much like a success for Cleveland, but as
a Republican prefer to wait for the official
returns before admit that we are beaten.
The battle has been hard fought on both
sides. 1t is a good thing for the country
and for business -men generally that the
campaign is ever. Men who have been
giving their attention TO politics will now
apply themselves to their regular business
avOcations. The country is In prosperous
condition, and will continue in its onward
and upward course"
William s. Dunn. the manager OF the
credit department in the great wholesale
dry goods house OF III. B. Clafin d Co.. has
voted the Republican ticket, and cast his
ballot for Mr.. Blaine. He said: al don't
think the election will have any material ef-
ect on the business interests OF the country.
After the controversy has ended every
thing will settle down egain. There Is no
question that Mr.. Cleveland will make
good President. He has been careful and
conservative in the administration OF our
State Government. and trust him to mani
fest the same qualities In national matters"
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher said: "The
one who is elected will certainly be inau-
gurated. and all the present excitement
will quickly subside. Riots! No, sir.
the people have too much sense for that
Ii Mr.. Blaine had been elected by a single
honest vote our side would have accepted
him, and believe am not flattering the
Republicans when say they would do the
same thing.
"In any case. hope and believe that
everything will pass off quietly. Violence
Is the worst possible remedy for any
disease. IL is DO remedy At all, in fact, for
1t is disease itself. II there be any llle-
gal work in the election the law courts are
there to remedy it. Rioting is like letting
the whole menagerie loose because q dog
has escaped from its chain.
"You might as well let loose the devil
as the rioters. / believe there are too
many sensible men on both sides for any
mob violence to occur in consequence oil
this election"
Tonight there is very little excitement
and very small crowds in the streets. The
people are satisfied and too hoarse to do
much cheering.