National Republican., 1884-11-29
NEWS FROM NORFOLK.
Tho Democratic JubiIation-A Big
Rooster aud the q e1va Lockwood
Gunrds-The city and State.

Gunris-The city and State.
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 26.--After being
in the minority about twenty-four years
1t is but natural the democrats should now
bo full Of gloe over recent success. Last
night here was one long to bo remem-
bored Ample preparations had been
made for celebrating the victory which
they had won, and all seemed richly to
enjoy the fun afforded as the procession
marched along. There was, of course, no
lack of roosters, but one about eight or
nine feet high, borne aloft upon an ele-
yatod platform, attracted most attention.
His wings were made to flap quite natur-
ally, his head was thrown proudly back,
and his mouth was wide open, but emitted
no sound.
The Belva Lockwood brigade, however.
afforded the greatest merriment. About
sixty men dressed in Mother Hubbard
costume Of gay colors, mostly red, armed
with parasols and fans which were
rather out of season as very cold wave
had just arrived, preceded by large
standard upon which their leader APP
poared in life size, pointing to the in
soribed words, who viii Care for Belva
Now?" marched along, attended on
either side by q sufficient number Of
torchbearers to render them very conspic-
uous. And ever and anon as the
long line came to halt, the band con-
tinued to play, and the members of tho
brigade improved the time in dancing.
1t was funny to sec a gentleman on the
sidewalk galantly offer his arm to one Of
these members and take her (2) into
restaurant to get drink. The illumina-
tion of buildings was very general, but
all in excellent taste, and, as q rule, good
feeling prevailed. 1t is well for them to
have all the enjoyment possible now.
After while they may feel inclined to
think they were rather in hurry.
Norfolk and vicinity are rapidly i'm
proving, and their future prosperity seem
assured. Probably no portions of the At
lantic slope will make such relative pro-
gress from this time on rs the Virginias,
and here is their natural business outlet.
Taking the Patrick Henry rule of judging
of the future by tho past, and applying it
as the measure of what is to come, most
impressive results are produced.
During the first seventy years of our
national existence-from 1870 to 1860
notwithstanding her superior advantages
of location and resources she only in
creased in population from 69l,737 to
1,219,630, small fraction over 76 per
cent, while in tho next twenty years she
increased her numbers to 2,131 022, about
75 per cent, making the average yearly
gain of the latter period over that Of the
former as about three and half to one.
In the present state Of Virginia the in
crease from 1870 to 1880 was about 22l
per cent and if that rate be maintained
II will give her in 1890 population of
1,S52902, and of 2,269,S04 in 1900. A
higher rate, however, may be confidently
expected. Large Investments have al
ready been made in her rich coal, iron,
and timber lands, and her low priced but
productive agricultural fields are now
being much inquired for from abroad
The tyranny Of caste holds its power
in trembling hands, and before long its
cruel grip will be broken so that men re-
leased from fear of ostracism will dare to
act like freemen, and vote, as we'll rs
worship God, according to the dictates of
their own consciences.
Because the average value of her cleared
lands is rated at less than $3.50 per acre
erroneous views no doubt prevail largely
as to the character of her soil. That it
is fairly good may be inferred from the
census report of $780, giving among her
products for that year the following:
Tobacco crOD. pounds s................ 70 $50 S69