The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-08
THE PRESIDE c I.
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CONVENTION.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
TEIE PLATFORM.
Nomination of Candidates by
States.
SIX BALLOTS ThKEN---MO CHOICE MADE.
Pendleton. of Ohio, Receives the
Largest Number of Votes.
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The Convention Gerrymander-
ing for q Candidate.
Pendleton. of Ohio, Receives the
Largest Number of Votes.
The Convention Gerrymander-
ing for q Candidate.
Chase the Probable Nominee Of the
Convention To-Day,

One day Of real serious work has passed over the
heads OF the Democratic Conventions its convictions
ana predictions have been very definitely declared;
it has far decided that its old landmarks shall not
be disturbed, even though tremendous deluge has
swept over them and left no trace except in the
memory OF the fossilized and Rip Van Wrinkle ele-
ment of the party. IN short, it has declared its
preference for one who has been in times
past, in the daysnot revolutionary, but rebellious
which tried mems souls az they never tried be-
fore, the advocate and recognized leader of those
whose sympathies inclined to the enemes OF the
Union, to the enemies of universal freedom and to the
enemies Of everythinghumane and progressive. Thus
far the Democratic Convention has disappointed its
best well wishcrs has disappointed the hopes
of thousands who fondly leaned towards it in
the sangulne belief that It's wisdom ana experience
would provided means TO save the great republic
from the perils that surround t-would save
1t from the Niagara OF destruction to which
1t has been rapidly tending, and give US
again, In all the fitness and strength OF
Its pristine glory, the constitution we have
so long been taught to cherish and revere. The
events Of yesterday destroy in some measure this
hope and raise the apprehension that we are bound
to suffer another four years or radical rule, with
radical tyranny and corruption rampant in the
ellis of the nation and the dearest desires OF the
American people boldly dsregardcd.
or course che Convention assembled with all the
accessories Of popular enthusiasm. Before nine
O'Clock In the morning the street was fun OF people
looking for admission or looking al the front Of Tam
many Hall and the evergreen arch. They stood
Gxedly In front of Tammany Hall and talked inces
sanity about the prospective nominee Of tie
Convention They stood the Sidewalks
all along TO Union square from Third
avenue and gazed wistfuy at the doors and eagerly
desired to gel IN For hours they stood and stared
fortunate enough TO get in to witness the grand
prize ranle for the Presidency. Enough, however,
for all sanitary ana sufficient were admit
ted, and the gallery long before the proceedings
began exhibited az iull an occupation II pru-
dent TO desire.
This gallery Is very far removed from the Hoor-so
far IN fact that finds it difficult recognize an
acquaintance In its remote ana elevated seats; but it
was easy TO discern New York and democratic
complexion In the audience that occupied its ample
dimensions.
The rush OF the day before did not PREVAIL but
there was enough of a crowd to make people Hnac-
customed to the heat and hustle OF popular assem-
bes feel uncomfortable in the process of mounting
the steep staircase and elbowing along the CORR
doris.
The change in the weather produced correspond
Ing and vastly improved alteration In the apparel of
the delegates, almost every man appearing in dress
suit, with clean shirt from. and COOL contented air.
The sweltering crowd OF the day before gladly
missed, and the coup d'Ga OF the assembly wore
much more respectable appearance.
At ten there were booming OF cannon, a crash OF
brass Instruments ana a rattle OF drums, which re-
sounded through the han and gave an exciting
interest TO the fast increasing gathering.
A loud and incessant buzz OF conversation pre-
vailed up to the time the Presidents gayel called the
assemblage 10 order Little knots OF delegates
grouped here ana there throughout the hall, and
along the centre one long standing chain Of eager
and animated conyentionists discussed the issues
Of the hour.
The doorkeepers, az usual had an arduous time Of
II discriminating between the genuine and counter
felt delegates and the genuine and counterfeit
paper men, OF whom there seems to be an exhaust
less production.
The impression given by the general air OF the
Convention was that the work about to be entered
on would be short, sharp and decisive, and that be-
fore sdourning IN the evening choice for the Presi
dency would be tangibly enough declared
When prayer ives announced the whole Conven-
ton rose to its feet, and few well behaved per.
sons in the gallery did the same; but the vast ma
jorty retained their and seemed to regard the
prayer as BORE especially so in such oppressive
weather. Profane people declared the prayer was
entirely 700 long for democratic crowd; but more
point would have been shown In the'remark that no
prayer could be TOO long when addressed to Heaven
ia their behalf.