New-York tribune., 1868-07-04

broken hagoettes - and thence up BROADWAY 10
hall for the purpose OF extending general welcome 70
the Young Mems Keystone Club OF PhiladePhia priet
the procession and was ttingly responded 70 py tne
President of the Club. The political speculstons @ aa
fact that the choice in the Convention Of National
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80 DELAWARE 49,.
The delegation from Delaware arrived at the Astor
House and at once established their headquarters there
1t embraces the Hon. James A. Bayard, United States
senator Charles Beasen G W. oas B Brad
ford James Ponder Speaker OF the Delaware senate anu
Custis Wright The delegates are IN i'Gs r. is UnSer
stood supports Gen Hancock The delegation VIII prop
ably unite on PendletOn.
NEBRASKA.
The delegation Of this state still continues in the nneh-
ibe resolution to vote for George Pendeon as Ong as
he has far chance OF the nomination After hm tney
lean toward Mr. Hendricks, OF Indiana Gen. HANCOCK
4 also spoken o. but there are even be- Cow
English Of Connecticut, and in this connection IL may
yesterday afternoon from portion OF the Connecu@Sut @
delegation. Gov. Packer OF Pennsylvania. Is also
diaOr The pucky OF the NewJersey delegation,
IN srenuopsy unfolding he CLAIMS snit OF so%e Uv;
extent and his has been heard in the committee
room conversation The first place, however, Is always
not heard and II the Convention continued month In
the effort TO nominate him, he would not receive Voto
from the Nebraska delegation They do not propose 10
There is but little talk regarding the Vice President
idenua nomination that there is little room for specua
ton while the anteoedent event is still pending The del
the West obtains the first office, they will be
disposed to act magnanimOusly toward the East
the choice for the Vice President will remain between
New York and Pennsylvania The Nebraska delegation
look favOrably upon Mayor Hoffman Of this city They
look upon Mr. Seymour as entirely of the contest
from choice. At their last meeting the question OF
dentaly and the chairman OF the delegation was IN
sructed to adhere to the old custom, and TO give no
tn fhn titan in Vnfn
jority.
The LOuisiaca delegation held a meeting yesterday
morning at the New-YOrk Hotel, at which the organza
ton OF the delegation completed by the election OF
Mr. Jonis as chairman, and Mr.. Kennard rs Secretary
No conclusion was arrived as 20 candidate. although
the preference OF the delegation seemed to be Tor Gen
vote although talked OF by individual delegates, did not
cone before the delegation for formal discussion
meeting will be held this morning before the opening OF
tie Convention at which members Of the different gen
sral committees will he named The deegauon r sun
disposed TO act with reserve in the Convention Ihey
regard their presence here as matter more OF
the Northern Democratic party with when OF COURSE
privilege and held that modesty In presenting their
will be becoming than the assumption OF any
true sense OF selfrespcc considering that but very
small proportion OF the delegates can, themselves, e1ef-
inc election Some Of them, however, frankly declare
that they do desire to vote at the same polls with ne
groes The charm and peculiar sacredness OF the ballot
has departed for them when negroes ore Perntted 70
share the privilege with then In coming 10 ths c1n on
country country from the fmsraie that is destroying IT,
TAMMASY HALL AND IFS suRRoUhDINGs
The new Tammany Han seemed 10 De the ceI eente,
OF attraction last evening for the loerng crowds that
stroed the streets, aud from soon after sunset
until midnight Fourteenth.st from FOURTH 10 Ilira
ave- was thronged with curons ana expootant gaIets
idly waiting for no one seemed TO know what, pu All
seemed vaguely impressed that something was aOou' 10
The Hall itself its picturesque front galy decked with
flags and showing in strong relief 10y the mingled light
of bright moon and score Of brilliant gas hehts'
formed an object sufficiently striking 10 attract the aten
ton of the most careless passerby and the "riumpha
rather a paltry affair considering the noise that
has been made about twas the subject OF wonder
and considerable comment by the passing crowd gen
oral desire being expressed 10 know what It Is for a.
Inside the hall the last hnal touches were being put 10
the preparations for the gathering OF today Gangs OF
Irshmen with broOms aud watering pots, were
clearing away the debris and dirt resulting
has been so proiasy bestowed upon it. The walls aud
ceiling almost hidden by ags spread aud drooped and
bestowed In every conceivable manner, and at intervals
along the Walls hang the coats OF arms OF the states
thiry-eght In number. The appearance OF the room
thus lined with bright oocrs and glowing under Hood
OF gasght Is gorgeous and striking In the extreme The
arrangements for the assembling OF the Convention are
ce m sncs u mStters The setee in the main body OF
hall have been spporoned on, to the different dele
cations and the OF the state 10 which each is
signed distinctly painted the back OF the setoe with
the number Of allotted to that delegation In ad
ditiOn 10 this small pennOns OF blue slk. bearing
the name OF the state oaed at each end Of the row
OF seats assigned that delegation So that no delegate
long he Is able 10 anything AZ all need be ln
doubt his proper place the Hall Until the formal
opening however all these glores sacredy kept from
vulgar eyes The great front doors are closed ana stern
faced cerbeTus keeps watch and ward at the portal and
firmly rejects every Establishment and argument OF the
members who vanly seek on one PIeteH or an2heI 70
gain entrance into the mysterious Nalhaa within be
side the abors Of the Executive Committee IN and about
the hall various public spirited citizens, who minister
the wants OF their fcllOwmen In the bbuous line IN
that vicinity, have made arrangements 10 transact an
uDprecedented amount Of business during the session
OF the Convention Increased stocks OF bourbon whsky
old ae and Cognac brandy have been aid M and extra
Of this city been denuded OF their mint andt price
OF lemons has taken an upward tnrn which rivals the
most exciting fluctuations IN the gold market aufihe
the stormy days OF the war: several OF tMhe M
liquor counters somewhat after the fashion OIL te recent
extension Of the Capitol at Washington ana tna popnhI
and eTceed9s ~ mo- e6T1ep PaSe Of % and
Fourthave, not content with two extensive couhtels
within doors has established otHnSn oyer the eiSe
ment by extending an awning over 'he s'ue
walk. and erecting another counter OUT @ VI
Everything indicates determined ihlent9n ,1, 1 th ~,
part OF those public spirited czens aoIesau ,nht 'u
necessares life and legislation shall not be wanting 70
the selfsacrhcing patriots assembeu IN , yhr
Capt Hall of the Eighteenth Precinct VIII take ehAIge
OF the police arrangements at Tammany lla today lie
viii be assisted by 100 men detailed from the various pre-
cncts OF the city who will not find difficult 10 sustain
the vicinity Capt Carey OF the Fifteenth Precinct VIII
command the police at the Soldiers aud sailors C0nSen
on at the Cooper Institute having 80 men detailed 10
assist him.
TELEGRAPTIC FACILITIES AT THE coSvESrIoS.
The Western Union Telegraph Company has made very
extensive 10 furnish the press aud the gen
era public with ample elegrapc facilities at the Tam
many Hall on FOuTteenthst.. where the Democratic Ma
n"nSl Convention is to be held Abundant wires have
been run the hail. where at the night OF the presdhR
officer dozen Morse instruments are located wthin iu
view and easy access OF the reporters and delegates
These connect the Convention directly win every part
OF the continent, from the Atlantic to the Paehc 0cens
so that Galveston and San Francisco may be appsed OF
the transactions about as promptly as NewlOrk CITY IL
self
GES. BLAIR.
Gen Frank r. Blair is stopping IN private mouse
opposite the Fifhave. Hotel He received many iehGs %
Yesterday and will present at the Convention to-day
II is said by many Of his friends that there sroS
toiinc for he General in the Missouri, Alabama, and
Geora delegations but that they are ready 10 support
any available candidate Is beyond question -
MgTTISG or THE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE CohMilItb.
The Democratic Executive COMMITTEE met sst evening
at their headquarters, Room NO Honinan oss, ., % ~
sf,er sscret discussion OF length aOurhed AZ y