The New York herald., 1864-09-01
THE FEELING IN THE CITY.
Ilum lnatlOns. Salutes, &c,


Great preparation had beep maco by rsmmany HALL
In anticipation Of the announcing the nomination OF
GeLeral McCielian--.o usher the matter In with all the
enthusiasm and display which the Importance OF such
could inspire. The leading Sachems aud members
o. the Tammapy Society In attendance
the Old wigwam from carly hour in the morning, th
their banners and flags ready to ding 70 tho breeze
soon tho wires announced tho namc or tho Chicago
early ia the forenoon 10 the vicinity II t6gap T. collect
ean headquarters throughout the city and Tho only
subject discussed tho action OF the tic Con.
vention. But one opinion prevailed among the pollti
Clans and that that Mcclellan would BE- nominated
on The first ballot, which turned out 10 be the care
About noon the announcement d tbe nomination was
MADE aud tho spread ike wilre all The city,
and stems were taken by some of tho leaders
Of the Mcclellan ward clubs TO cscbrae tne event with
ell tho enthusiasm peculiar TO the democracy on such
occasions.
The only formal dsnonstra,ion that made by Tam.
Tany Hall, and the Hancock recruiting baruor, which
time past occupied tho front of the building,
gave place TO another devoted W Tho interests .! Little
park .nen tho news received, requested by a
gentleman to man the guns and sc salute IN honor q
tie event. The Colonel ~ cree complied with the rc
quest and organized two mpronpu batleriss om
he bystanders. Wheu the rst gun was hred q rush
made 10 the Park and before tbs salute o ona hun
dred which inme iiatcly followed. WIS GGlaaei, eish,
une ihrsaud people had asscnblcd "a toe Park TO
participate IN the x and ovation.
In al on 10 this salute salute of two bundrcd guns
was cred al tho great meeting III the evening ~ the Tam.
aiany Committee.
Inc hclels all parts OF the CITY presented Of
upusunl excitement, and the merits of Little Aac'
duly canvassed by the guests aud visitors who IN
aaged 10 cocktails, 10 which the health OF tho
nominoo was deeply pledged. Mr. Lincoln IN Tor .
nh share q consideration, and many o. the remarks
which erected hts name were anything ba, compliment
ary The friends Of Mr. lincoln, they public
all were very mutc, and but few had The courage TO
| undertake his defence.
rLLuars,rIoSs IN rms EVENING.
In tho evening tho iurhphiions throughout the city
were quite numerous. and attracted general attention
from the crowds OF people who going 10 or return
ing ror ,he great mass meeting the PARK Tamm,ny
Han was brilliantly ~ rp and the building outside was
rrouy decorated with Tags and banners, bearing ap-
propriats Inscriptions The stae Military Iepot In
Howard street also lilumir aied, and the soldiers
who are nj present there manifested their devotion 20
their old commander BY hearty rounds Of cheers.
The Democratic Headquarters 10 broadway, near
rwertysecoud street. and the principal tavcrns in
msny of the wards illuminated very brilliantly 10
boohres we're III and crowds assembled the various
piers, where impromptr meetings were bed aor0ing
hne field for the numerous yoang orstors who were IN
l,teudnnce to display their oratorical abilities.
A meeting OF the sixth ward SIC lesa organization
was held the sixth Ward Hotsi where salute of
hundred guns Cred aud . number of loeches
made by several gentemen, after which they adjouraod
10 attend the mess meeting In the Park.
The excitement continued without abatement up 10
late hour last evening aud tho various saloons and
tsverns seemed t. reap rich harvest.
General Mcclellan expected to arrive In New York
sersnsdc, but ap a,ss hour no had rrrved. but
with probably roach bis home today Ia which event ths
sersnado win takc place this evening.
THE sEws ~ WALL STREET
created considerable attention, snd coming - did 70
tho carly part OF tho day, ~ssn business waa most
sct,vs on Change, u led TO much discussion In tbose
our reporter could perceive there we're bus few
vary ng opinions IN regard 10 The pTorety OF putting
denorni Mcclellan before Tho people, aud many rich and
Influential persons were willing freely TO bet on the issue
There vac sign OF any enthusiasm. bowsteri the
nomnsOn' regarded as foregope conclusion, and
when tho came that had been made II produced
sstsfaction without excitement.