Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-26
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Especial telegram 10 the Dspach.l
PFrFRsRrRG. Va. November -. 1884.
The Democratic eloriiication here to-
night In honor ~ The election OF Cleveland
and Hendricks was tae grandest political
demonstration ever witnessed in Peters
burg. An day long preparations for the
celcbrsiion were IN active progress, and
before nieh0ali the arrangements were
completed. Al O'Clock L. VI. all the
ste n-vhistirS in the city were blown. the
different notes combining to furnish q
cheerful mu.ic, IN harmony with the
joyiul feelings Of the people. At the
same time the bell, al al. the factories,
ioundife,. and other place, OF industry,
pcaled forth their varied notes. This iea-
iurc oi The celebration was kept up for
mlly bali an hour. AZ 3 O'Clock the firing
Of a nsilend salute Of one hundred guns
VS. begun. the cannon which belched
forth The signal al victory being stationed
Ut the heads 81 sycamore and High streets.
The music OF the bells and stcHn-w hiStleS
and vi ,hc guns was heard all through the
city.
Even white hoy on the streets to-day has
worn Cleveland.and- Hendricks badge
upon hi. ceat and small f1g in his hat.
The vehicles in the streets and the horses
hauling them were decorated with flags.
Everything aud everybody, indeed, has
given t,idencc OF the glad feeling that pre-
walls over the Democratic Victory and the
gracious result, il promises % bring 10 the
nation.
The adde's are A. enthusiastic a. The mcn.
Their fair hands have been busy for days
IN preparing Tor the grand illumination.
and Ia tncir efforts j. due an large degree
the brilliant success 81 the demonstration.
and especially the rare designs evidenced
IN The Illumination.
Tonight the various ward.cuh> having
having formed at their respective places OF
rcndcz. otlS. united in one grand bOdy on
WashnltOn street and began the march.
Every m1n bore q torch, and hundreds of
transparencies. large and small, with their
varied notices, gave liie aud interest TO the
scene. II i estimated that between two
AID thrc, thousand men were in the pro-
cessiOn. ana from : until 10 O'Clock
The march was unbToken. Richmond.
Chesterfield. Prince GeOrgt. and Din
widdic were each largely represented
the three counties by companies on
horseback AIanV organizations outside
OF The political clubs formed features OF the
parade. such ~ the butchers. the dry
Goods mcn. the industrial branches. the
white lalc schools, a. A large number
Of c0iorCd men wearing Democratic badge,
and bearing patriotic notice upon Their
isRnsparencies. marched IN The procession.
The whole city presented sceue Of bril-
liant illumination, and many thousands ot
people were on toe streets 10 witness II.
The sidewalks were everywhere crowded.
Rockets were blazing mp all over
the city. colorcd lights were burn
ing. flag, waving. and bOniircs light
inc tn streets. The wild cheering OF the
crowds and the constant discharge Of IRE
works made the occasion intensely cnllNen-
ing. n was only here and there that a
housc with darkcned windows was visible.
The illumination was general. and in MANY
instances rare tas'e and eiabOratcnesS were
,flIsplaved. The day has been notable one
In PetcrsbUrg's history and viii long be
remembered.
Al the conclusion OF the parade the
crowd gathered near Central Park. where
several lfiei and stirring speeches were
delivered.
Among the features Of the procession
were number OF large floats representing
different scenes and interests. General
Malone and many Of the prominent Rcpub-
lican leaders here came in for sharp hits
and oaricaturos OH the trau.parencles, aud
:" Me and Jack" came in for their full
share n ridicuIc. Everything passed on
in good order, and the Democrats OF Peters
burg nav Justly be congratulated on the
success Of their celebration.