Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-05
by Postal Telegraph

Whatever Oelng manifested Inc C0iore0
vote Ia small; and the indications are that
the democratic ticket will carry the Oily by
severai hundred mslorIty.
PETERSBURG, Nov. 5-The election is
proceeding quietly, heavy vote being
poled. 10 the Oh ward hundreds of voters
arc In line, two rows being formed, one of
whites and the other of negroes. Dsmo
Gratis ate confident Of carrying the city, and
bats are being offered of $40 to IS that Nc
Kinney will carry the State. A drunken
man has not been seen on the streets and
no trouble Is apprehended. Sixty extra po
lice on duty.
FREDERICKSBURG, Nov. 5.-Greatest en-.
thuslasm ia prevailing here among the dem.
ocrats' The republicans are corresponding
~ depressed. The majority here for the en-
tire democratic ticket will be largely in ex-
cess ofast year and will probably reach $50.
The most cheering news comes from Spot
sylvania, Stafford, Louisa and King George.
By Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va Nov. 5.-The indications
are that full vote is being polled through
out the State. Both parties in this city had
their forces at the polls early, but while the
democrats have been voting steadily, the
negroes have not, as yet, TUNED out in their
uaual strength. At this hour, ~ m con.
trsry to the expectations of many up to
noon not ripple of discord has occurred
between the two parties. The democrats
are iu high feather, and appear confident OF
victory By large majority. The republi.
cans are not islte,ing in their belief Of sue.
cess but they will not tame 6surea, alleging
that it is too early in the day. Much inter.
est Is manifested In the election, and but
| little business is being transacted, many Of
those who have already voted have begun
to gather In knuts On the streets ind 9th
ers to visit the newspaper cMces veinly
searching for election news which is as yet
scant with professional gatherers.
DANyILLE, Nov 5.-Tae weather clear
and balmy. Voting on both sides is lively
The whites for Mckinney and the negroes
for Malone, aim ost 20 man. Several ne
groes have been arrested for trying to vote
double ballots Ole regro attem lted to vote
a batch OF six tickets folded into one. The
indications point to full! vote in Danville
and vicinity. Danv!ls and North Dlnyille
will give an unprecedented maj ority for the
democratic ticket Al quiet aud no dis
turbsnce.
ROANOKE, Nov. 5.-Fhe day opened beau.
tifully aud tie weather is fne A very full
vote ls being poled but everything is pass.
| ing off quietly. The town is such busy
one that the people cast thsis ballots and
return to business at once, very few whites
remaining about the polls.
LYNCHBURG, NV 5-A heavy vote is
being polled. a great macy negroes are
voting the democratic ticket. The demo
Gratis will carry the city by largely in-
creased majority.
LEXINGTON. Nov. 5-Au usually large
vote is being polled all over this (Rock
brdge) county. The vote is unprecedented
at this precinct for midday The democrats
are leading here with good majority, and
the same reports have basu received from
other sections OF the county. From present
Indications Malone will be beaten here by
200 or more. Everything is quiet.
CHARLOTTESVILLE Nov -Tae weather
is bright and the voting fast There ha'
been no disturbance excsp! the arrest of a
negro for interference with voters. The in.
dlcations are tina, heavy vote will be polled
FORTRESS MONROE. Nov. 6 The day s
cool and partially cloudy. A heavy vote s
being polled.
NORFOLK, Nov. 5-The weather is fair
and pleasant Toe election is progressing
quietly but actively. In two precnts three
negroes have been arrested in the ect of
putting double tickets in The box. The out
look is for the largest democratic vote ever
polled in this district. The republicans are
also active. From present indications the
democrats will make decided gains over
last fall In Norfolk aud Portsmouth,
HARRIsoNBURG, Nov. 5-Ths weather il
fine. The vote Ia not quite as full as at this
time last year. Many white and colored re.
publcans are voting against Malone. The
indications are that this precinct which gave
Harrison l41 majority, will give at least 50
for Mckinney.
WINCHESTER. Nov. 5.-A large vote is
being poled. Both sides are active and
there is no evidence Of any fraud
The Election in Other States
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