The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
Tammany Hall Visited by Thou
sands Yesterday.
The Delegations in This City----What They
Think and What They Are Doing.
OPINIONS OF THE PEOPLE.
CHASE THE UNIVERSAL FAV0RITE

Chase, that gentleman, that many OF the strange
rumors regarding his opinions in the approaching
canvass now being prominently circulated, may
have emphatic contradiction, has defined his views
in letter, from which the following extracts are
taken:-
Universal suffrage Is recognized democratic prin-
cipe, the application of which is to be ef, under
the constitution of the United States to the States
themselves.
Universal amnesty and complete removal Of all
disabilities on account of participation in the late
rebellion Is not only wise and just measure
of public policy, but essentially necessary TO
the beneficial administration Of good government
in the States recently involved in civil war
with the United States and TO the full and satisfactory
re-estabshment Of the practical relations Of these
States with the other States OF the American Union.
Military government over any State of the Union
in time OF peace is incompatible with the principles
of civil liberty, the trial Of private citizens
by military commissions be sanctioned by people
jealous OF their freedom and desiring to be Free
Taxes should be reduced far as practicable, col
ected impartiay and with strict economy. also ap-
portioned 80 as to bear on wealth rather than on
labor; aud while all national obligations should be
honestly and exactly fulfilled no special privilege
should be allowed to any classes OF individuals
porations.
CHASE NOT IN TOWN.
The HERALD is credibly informed that Mr.. Chase
was not only not in town yesterday, but will not be
during the session OF tho Democratic National Con-
vention.
THE PLACE OF MEETING.
Prominent among the points OF interest in this city
at the present time is the new wigwam of the Tam
many Society, Columbian order, in East Fourteenth
street. Sufficiently observable In its towering pro-
portions from whatever direction the eye Is turned
towards It, dressed in the gala attire and gaudy trap
ping OF great national occasion it Is doubly notice
able. alike to native and sojourner. First In
the order of these accessories is the grand triumpha
arch now being erected in front OF the main en-
trance. Stretching from curb to curb OF the street.
with about the same distance transversely between
the columns 1t is arranged in the form OF square,
being composed Of evergreen and spruce elegantly
and tasteiuly enwreathed upon the frame, and pre-
sents in its ensemble cheerful and festal piece Of
commentator odorous well OF the forest atmos-
phere 80 dear and inspiring to the old braves. All
who enter the Convention must pass under its
shadow and may inhale In its aromatic exhalation
some OF the feelings OF independence which, In the
oden time, drove Robin Hood and Little John
TO the shelter Of the greenwood tree, and later
inspired the breast Of King Philip and his dark
browed subjects. This arch is not completed, al
though In full progress towards that consummation
II will be adorned with full length portraits Of Jack
son, jefferson and other great democratic saints
whose counterfeit presentments teach lessons OF
union, harmony and justice. Looking higher, the
front OF the building Is profusey covered with bunt
ing. The Stars and stripes in manifold proclaim
the national object of the expected gathering, not
only pendant from every sill and cornice but stretch
ing In lines across the street.
THE CONVENTION HALL
Yesterday, at one O'Clock, by the gracious permits
OF the nagnates In charge the doors OF the wig
wan were thrown open and the pubic permitted to
enter and view the place where the men charged
with the consideration OF matters Of such weighty
moment arc 10 assemble. Admission was by ticket,
an arrangement which however n may be regarded
as heretical In the light OF the democratic gospel
was certainly pleasing 20 the favored recipi-
ents OF the pasteboard endorsement in pre-
venting any undue rush or uncomfortable
crowding. They were not however, lacking in num-
beers whose curiosity interest prompted visit to
this place and were representative OF many classes.
II might have been urged by a man OF Dundreary
sympatEies that the-ah--red faces and-ah-coarse
hands Of the-ah-wiyes and sisters-ah-of those
fellows who sell rum was-aha lcetle too prevalent;
but outside Of them among the lady visitors were
some neat toilets and evidences OF grace and intel
lect bespeakng an intelligent interest In the spot
visited. Grafulla's band was IN attendance on
the platform, the leader occupying the place
10 be in time. that OF the chairman OF the Convention
I, THE DECORATIONS
OF this hall are In the most excellent taste and were
the theme OF universal commentator. The leading
feature IS the American flag, which, gathered in
graceful folds covers the entire walls and Is fes-
TONED along the front ofthe galleries Immediately
over the dais or platform Is statue OF Washington,
shaded by silk canopy initiative OF the temple OF
liberty, with blue curtains, and underneath the
IN, ottt os1a nj
she several states, each EMBODIED by crossed nags.
New York banner with a strange devre.
Illinois spreading herself and screeching estate
ereignty aud national Union" ohio quietly drifting
down the stream Of national progress on ioatboat.
California, not over modest, somewhat after the
fashion OF the BLACK Crook exposing her charms TO
the admiration ola grizziy bear. Iowa, Young Amer
lea, haunting the American nag and declaring "Our
liberties we prize aud our rights we will maintain. y
Maine presenting agriculture aud commerce IN
friendly rivalry. while calmly watching the growth
OF pine tree, "a fawn, mot white one) regarding
the whole matter with placid ndlnerence Iexas,
lone star among me galaxy, SHINING ing
distinction achieved at the Jerome Park, was driving
an unbroken team around the American eagle.
the waves OF radical Disturbance, I'hus TAR shalt
thou come and no farther" Connecticut, mirroring
the Convention hall a the eaborateness OF ts deco
rations and presenting a far field for democratic
canvass. Maryiand-my Maryland-..wiih charity
for all and malice towards none,' bearing 10
branch, standing Immediately above the legend
177o she looks down with engaging sweetness
upon the whole Convention. Rhode island among
the smallest Of states but largest In s hopes Of the
future securely anchored in the Union. New Jersey
earnestly intent upon the development OF lts ayr.
cultural resources and Indifferent regarding us
status otherwise; its rallying cry, "speed the
p.5uQhn Arkansas preaching commerce, agrlcu-
lure industry and popular rights NeofasSa swear
jng by the Rag and constitution eternal fealty 10
popular sovereignty and progress. Vermont, calmly
roftemplative chewing the cud Of sweet and bitter
memories under the shadow Of green mountain fo'-
ACE seegipr freedom and unity. Minnesota,
pEtolle du Nord, with rife alongside and plough IN
hand pacidly regarding the nignt OF the indian TO-
wards the setting sun. Mississippi, perched upon a
rock sereney indifferent To flashes Of lS4tnsis aas