The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-02

sible to decide SUFFICIENT of the delegates have not
yet arrived TO hold caucus and determine upon any
| Line OF action
resting place OF the late lamented will wheel into
line and accept the nomination Of the Convention
Some OF the delegates talk Pendleton, a few Han
delegation will probably In tie earlier Dai.
lots go for Pendeton, Mt Will nc, not stand stand
ton for possibly successful candidate. Enlightened
by the teachings OF Douglas the democracy OF this
recognizing the changes worked ny great civil
conflict are prepared TO enter with heart ana WIN
into work OF reconstruction far transcendinK IN
Importance that attempted by the present Congress.
THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES
occupies rooms at the Hoffman House and is living
in regal style.
senator D0olite one OF the shining lights OF this
body. the head and tail of the concern. ana the
Convention. Perhaps the Senator has the
Roman virtue OF avoiding honors and distinctions.
but there Is that about him which would
indicate that he fel. as though this Convention could
only, by some infatuated blindness, overlook his
claims for the Presidency or the Vice porton Of the
trbuting democratic literature through the country
in enlightenng the masses on the horrors OF radical
rule and dong excellent service outside OF the
formidable abors OF the HERALD.
DELEGATES FROM TENNESSEE, MISSOURI AND KEN
lucky
The majority OF the delegates to the Democratic
Convention from Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky,
who have their headquarters at the New York HOTEL
appeared to be more Interested yesterday in the rae
ing at Jerome Park and in visiting the various places
OF amusement IN the metropolis than in the great ma
tiona event which Is to occupy the attention OF the
people from tho Fourth until November Open car
riages IN great demand, and those of tine dele
gates who happened TO have friends in New York
with leisure and inclination to assist them IN finding
the elephant esteemed themselves peculiarly fortu-
nate and were the envy OF their fellows. A lew.
however, OF the older members OF the delegations
from these States hung around the parl0rS ana BAR
room OF the hotel and engaged eagerly in CONVERSE
ton with the STOCK actors OF the Democratic machine
and the scouts and repullers of the different Pres
Dental aspirans. IL was announced that caucus OF
dele gates from the Southern States would be held IN
one OF the rooms OF the hotel at one O'Clock, but
whether heat, apathy or Jerome Park was the cause
the meeting did not take place. Quite number OF
people delegates and others, were much dsap-
pointed in consequence, for 1t was fully expected
That something would transpirc to indicate how the
Southern votes would be cast a. the nomination
Groups OF excited people crowded the hall and lled
the barro0m, and IN immense deal OF private eau
cusing carried on by interested parties. Some
to for their opinion of the political situation erayely
shook their heads Ia Lord Burlegh, not meaning to
indicate that there was nothing IN thcm buG 10 SHOW
their exceeding proiundty. Others on the other
hand without waiting to be questioned, proclaimed
loudly that they saw put one way out of the dlnl-
Guilty in which the party was placed, ana that was
III the nomination of
CHASE FOR PRESIDENT.
These were IN the majority, and the arguments
the nations were either acquie5oed in or avoided.
Even the admirers Of Pendleton could not get over
the arguments presented Ny stanch Mcclellan
democrat, who insisted that although it might be
very creditable to maintain party discipline, 1t was
the common sense of the country rejected and who
was sure to be defeated. Penileton was good man,
avery good mai. and deserved well OF his party;
but he was young and could afford to wait Tor u
better opportunity of obtaining the highest position
IN the g'lt OF the people. Chase was sound demo-
cat and his Platform diflered so very little from
what ought TO be the position of the live
democracy OF the country that there could
be no good reason for rejecting him. lie would
reunic the country, abolish military govern
ment, assist the South IN recovering her
position in the Union, and bury the radicals beyond
nf l,rpti 1,tr
ing the impeachment trial fully entitled him to the
highest honor III the gift VI the party that claimed to
be the defenders OF the constitution. These were the
views presented by one OF the southern delegation
in quiet talk in the pariOr, which the crowd that
surrounded the speaker did not seem inclined TO
combat. 1t very evident that the majority OF the
southern delegates July recognized the futity OF
nominating Pendet0n, and, having had experience
OF the fate which awaits those VINO doggedly retire
10 the EAST ditch" In national contest, will no
doubt give their votes and voices for the only stand
ard bearer who Is sure to win
THE PRNDLEroS CAUSE
being exposed To the constant attacks Of the friends
OF Chase and the damning support OF Seymour, Is
democracy Of the Brick POmerOy stripe have entered
into some sort OF q Ku-Klux Klan compact by which
they may hope TO pack the Convention In favor Of
icndeion but n they have not succeeded in training
Their men TO tax one way and vote another, the dele
gates nom the southwestern States believe in Chase
aud him only. From q democratic standpoint 1t
seems hard 10 have TO accept the Chef Justice, who
refuses 10 he dragged down 10 the level OF party and
insists on rising above IT, but the coolest heads IN the
democratic ranks recognize the necessity of taking
hun u his own price. The merits OF tie different
MILITARY CANDIDATES
were nuch discussed yesterday. Very many of
me m to Ss @ s a
were pDilged TO confess that the objections urged
againf Pentlleon held good in his case-he was
sure % bc defeated The friends OF General Hancock
ablant over the rising prospects of Chase. feel
ing apparently satisfied that the general will have
the second place on the ticket. Some of the dele
gates from the South TO the soldiers and Sailors Con-
vention evince decided preference for Hancock
Chase for the rs place and claim that the record OF
their favore AT New Orleans, which shows him TO be
"a constitution loving soldier OF the Union would be
sufficient without his services during the war to
the victory over the radical nominee. These
delegates will vote IN favor OF Chase II Hancock
not be nominated for President and for Grant If
George II. Pendleton Is forced upon the country.
Much interest excited In the hall Of the hotel by
u group OF people who were discussing the proba-
billy OF complimentary nomination being rendered
TO General Robert r.. Lee. recent editorial IN the
HERALD seemed TO have gwen the speakers an idea
which they were glad 10 ventiate before crowd
or anxious INQUIRIES after novelty. An elderly gentle
man. evidently from the southern states, and from
his own account "Union but Democratic" was the
chief spokesman IN the discussion. lie argued, to the
delight OF a number OF longhaired cavaliers, that
n the times required the presence Of soldier In the
White House II would be proper to send there one
respected by both sections Of the country, who
loved ut home and admired abroad, who was incor-
ruptble and man against whom calumny and
abuse might be hurled la vain-RObcrt f. Lee OF
Virginia. General Zee, he urged was the best rep.
resentative OF the American soldier and honor to
his country. The old gentleman waxed warm in hts
euiogy OF the rebel chief. but II was evident that
the nomination Of soldier rs the representative OF
the people more than In sympathy with the novel
views presented by the speaker
THE OPINION OF DEL H0ATE5
In the New YORK Hotel seemed 60 be that Chase
would get the nomination FOR President and Han
cock for Vice President. Delegates scouts and WIRE
puers appeared all to admit that this was 20 be the
only ticket that win save the country and restore
the democratic party % It's former power, although
1t was freely acknowledg u that the candidates In
sympathy with he peacc'at-anJ-price-cop perhead
democracy would lie much more acceptable.
ggl. af.z NJ ~
been out pleasure seeking returned and crowded the
halls, eagerly inquirng for the latest points In the
situation; but beyond a good deal Of discussion,
naturally OF more animated aud hilarious charac-
ter than the belOrednBer deliberations, there vas
no Indication OF increased interest In Tire contest.
and the views OF the delegates shown In The
above appeared TO nave experienced no change
during the day.
AT THE MANHATTAN CLUB
there was some hustle Ia the morning OF which the
arrival of delegates was The primary cause, but dur