The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-08

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lAture to be Of such nature that ne might endure
and triumph. But, beneath all this, they
sight Of Party has lost power to control this and
has no merit except as the mirror that il praised
and condemned according TO the size and perfect
lection OF the world around them. This delegation
il not headstrong and will not c0mmingle with wire
pullen and secret oaucuses where unprincipled men
get together and by sounding brass or o tnkling
cymba" try to confuse their Judgment and thus pre-.
vent them nom coming TO an enlightening conclu-
Under these circumstances they have had many
discussions, and although they have but little tim
idity they would vote for any other good man equally
OF has
an unsparing manner by them, and after delbera-
ton they feel their constituents would be satisfied
with his presentation to the American people for ap
proval.
MISSISSIPPI DELEGATION.
This body have been and are for Hancock. They
feel that the nomination OF PendletOn will be course
OF policy most suicidal and an objectionable act.
To them his past experiences with the public are in
themselves surcient, despite passionate appeals and
fulsome praise enough to fully disclose that ne has
no hold on the great mass OF the public The
members have visited here, not to- be dcta-
torial, but TO be so Quiescent that the sup
port OF the strongest candidate will not be
incompatible with their position. Thus, tomorrow,
If he }S and en
embark on that wave that they hope may carry the
party to success Many OF the followers OF this dele
CATION were in earnest discussion last evening, some
encouraging this, the others satisfied with things as
they are. But the men in authority have taken the
bold stand that success the democratic party must
be had now or never, and they will endeavOr to fur
Their 1t by voting for the most available candidate.
WISCONSIN DELEGATION.
Members OF this body discussed the questions Of
great importance last evening, but they unable
to agree fully. Like two eccentric stars the deega-
ton, after travelling in distant political spaces,
abandoned the idea OF an Alliance and 1t is quite i'm
practicable to guess how they will vote to-day. Yet
1t is conceded by them that the vote of courtesy
given to DoOlitte must now be changed to one
OF the other lSDlrantS for public hOQOrS. THEW want
man that will support the constitution to the strict
"letter OF the law" that will ever maintain the mas
terry of the position OF President; that has intellect
ual capacity and character; that will defend in
situations and has principle For such they VIII vote.
SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION.
This body has little to say and are awaiting the
disclosures OF movements from the Northern democ-
racy They were to meet last night for an
interchange Of opinions, but from some quite
inexpcable reason their members were so scattered
throughout the city that the idea at late hour was
abandoned. Johnson has been dropped and almost
forgotten by them, and they now await in the bal
lotting OF to-day such expressions from sister deega
tons as will guide Them The headquarters of this
delegation last evening was devoid of the slightest
possible interest.
ABOUT THE HOFFMAN HOUSE
there was considerable excitement last night,
although the most Of the delegates staying at the
hotel joined the excited crowd that blocked the halls
and corridors of the Fifth Avenue. good deal Of
private caucusing was carried on, however, in the
interests Of Chase and the chances OF English were
freely but quietly discussed by the New England men,
who make the Hoffman their headquarters The
friends Of thelatter candidate seemed to be good deal
eated over the prospects Of the Connecticut avorte
and pointed at the figures in the list Of ballots pub
hsned in the E0entng Telegram as indicative Of
what would be done at the proper moment 1t was
remarked that some, who have been urging Chase In
quiet way among their friends, now declare that
Seymour might yet be nominated, and to the express
sions of surprise with which their evident change Of
base is greeted declare boldly that Seymour is the
only man the democracy can consistently put for
ward, and that he must and win yield obedience
to the popular voice by permitting himself to be put
In nomination. The Pendeton men pretended great
fh0 nf -hnpS laftr
spoke hopefully of their cause At later hour In
the evening considerable excitement and enthusiasm
and especially those from Massachusetts, on the an.
louncement being made that Charles Francis
Adams, late Minister to England had arrived in the
China. From the feeling displayed by the delegates
seems probable that his name will be brought for
ward IN the Convention to day TOR nomination as
President Of the United States.
IN ST. JAMES HOTEL
letachments from different delegations crowded the
halls and discussed with animation the OF the
the conversations heard about the hotel that the
battle to be fought to-day. ana perhaps continued
that the small y for stand
no chance whatever-beiDg put up to be Knocked
down or TO cover the advance Of weigher interests
Bey ond the expression OF very strong opinions by
few excited partsans Of PendletOn and Chase, MOTH
ing elected from the assembled delegates to us-
tify speculation and indicate the result Of the can
vast.
THE SAILORS AND SOLDIERS.
II would be too much TO say that the members of
with the result OF yesterdays proceedings, but
they would have gone their way, when
the hour OF adjournment arrived In better spirits
the Convention had nominated standard bearer
and insisted upon his acceptance. Most Of the dele
gates are DESTROYS Of seeing q soldier nominated,
and would work with enthusiasm, but the
difficulty OF securing his success in the face of des
perate opposition is generally acknowledged Much
III feeling prevails between the more prominent
friends Of Hancock and the advocates Of the Blair
interest in consequence Of the opposition displayed
by the latter TO Hancocks nomination. but the action
OF the Convention in pledeing its support to the
nominee OF the democratic party WILL 1t is thought
smooth away all difficulties If soldier receives the
Many OF the delegates remain in Town
awaiting the result and haunt the halls OF the Mofiat
Mansion but the majority OF members of the Conven
ton from the Eastern and Western States have re-
turned TO their homes.
THE BLAIR MOVEMENT AND THE FENIANs
has not diminished in force In consequence OF yester
days proceedings. IL was expected by many that
the scattering votes cast for him later period OF
the proceedings settled the question so far az the
General was concerned; but inquiry at the Worth
House and at other places where Blair men congre-
gate showed that such was not the case. Delegates
known 70 be pledged 20 support him laughed when
asked the meaning OF their inaction yester-
iay and asked that judgment on their con-
iuct might be suspended for a few DAYS. They
expressed the same confidence in the result of their
abors and displayed the same quiet determination
N their cause which has characterized them since
Blair name was mentioned IN connection with the
Presidency.
strong delegation OF lrishmen leaders Of the
New lork Fenians aud officers Of the Brotherhood,
met ~ iate uur last ngnt ana resolved 10 present
to the New York delegation this morning AT ten
u clock an ultimatum which they natter themselves
Will have the effect Of securing the nomi-
nation for General Blair. They propose to
tell the New York ring that Blair. having
given satisfactory proofs OF his willingness TO
bring the Alabama claims and the naturalization
question TO satisfactory settlement elected to the
Presidency they must either vote for him in the Con-
vention to-day or he prepared 10 meet arrayed
against the democracy az the polls whole batttliuns
Of voting Fenians. They Will declare their determi-
nation 10 prevent the election 10 state and municipal
offices OF every New York politician, at least. who
cannot snow that he has given hearty support TO
heir favorite candidate. should General Blair be
rejected In the Convention the Fenian Brotherhood
III the Union Will cast a solid vote FOR Grant
RED NOSE NOT An INVALUABLE SIGN or INrEM-
PERANCE.
oregon. Nevada. Nebraska and California put their
ore heads together after the adjournment of the
Convention ana had q big talk, and prctered MN.
'hey are evidently puzzled about the manevring Of
Jew York and Pennsylvania, and express themselves
= somewhat In the dark az TO the cause which ifn-
,es these States to vote for two men who have not
he sllutest chance of being endorsed uy other