The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-08
CONVENTION NOTES.
The Feeling Among the Dele
gates Last Night.
THE POLITICAL GAME OF CHESS.
The Latest Movements of
the Players.

Order reigned in Warsaw last evening" or rather
quiet and decorum marked the general conduct Of
the delegates to the Convention gathered in their
hotelstafter the adjournment discussing the
momentous questions involved in the situation as
developed by the days proceedings. The principle
talk OF Chase and his availability a candidate,
some expressing surprise that his name had not been
mentioned, while others regarded this reticence on
the part of his friends simply piece of
strategy looking forward to the early presentation
of his name the termination of the labors of the
Convention in its enthusiastic endorsement, as that
of one who would lead the democratic hosts TO q
certain and decisive victory. 1t is beyond all doubt
that majority Of the delegates to the Convention at
the present time, sufficient to his nomination,
recognize in Chief Justice Chase the most available
candidate with whom to enter the field in the contest
for the Presidency against Grant, and are prepared
to give him their hearty support; but, unfortunately
while possessing this latent or reserve strength
in the Convention the Chief Justice is without any
representation there committed pledged to urge
his claims to the nomination. as in the case OF the
ether candidates backed up by States; nor is there
any individual with sufficient independence of char
acter Tor, not to put too fine point upon it, puck)
to stand up in the Convention and boldly propose his
name. The high quality Of craftsmanship the broad
comprehension Of a grand opportunity which leads
men to rise above the tleness of party discipline
and, ignoring all minor issues, seize at once If even
by resolution, to grasp the realization OF leading
idea appears to have no place here and so until
the vulgar matters Of detail-such as who shall have
such Cabinet office if this delegation will support
Mr.. Chase and who shall get such another If that
that delegation will vote for him-are settled
It is probable his name will not be heard
inside the walls Of Tammany. Nor is
Judge Chase any more fortunate in the political
force or standing Of those outside of the Conven-
ton who openly urge his name. With the exception
oil the powerful support OF the NEW YORK HERALD,
which alone has made its influence felt to the extent
OF preparing the Convention to endorse his nomna-
ton If brought forward in proper shape his friends
here have seemingly accomplished but little and ap
pear to be counted out OF the confidence Of the
delegates. The peculiar actics of
THE NEW YORK DELEGATION
are most puZzng to their country confreres. Be-
neved in favor of Chase they cannot understand
why II s they have not brought forward his but
have instead nominated an individual almost com.
paratively unknown man, and have persstently and
as unit cast their State vote for him every bal
lot Notwithstanding he failed to gain single
peared absurd. They cannot understand this,
and say if they really mean Chase and only use
they wish to elect and not take up the time OF the
Convention with this bagatelle ballotng. They are
not likely, however, to have their doubts resolved
very early this morning, as the New Workers held
caucus last evening and decided TO stick to Church
Pendleton to develope his utmost strength, and if it
falls short Of success to decline, when Ohio may
be prepared by perceiving his chances gradually fall
ing on TO accept or present another native of that
State than hm-Judge Chase-in which event Penn
sylvania would likewise change, when the entire
Southern States, failing into line, would isure his
nomination.
THE PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATION
held a Heightened caucus last evening at Irving
Han. The members were indisposed to state the
result Of their deliberations but intmated they were
still for Packer THIS State may change to Hancock
STEPHENS RESOLUTIONS.
set Of resolutions was offered by Mr.. Wright, OF
Delaware an individual Of very enthusiastic temper
seemed to think Re had heavenborn ' mission ISL nT to
extremely fossilized Southern politician. The bad
taste and worse logic OF sending these resolutions
minds Of some Of the delegates, but none
OF them had the moral courage to stand up
uons are ali very wei in their way but not solitary
line indicates that the man who wrote them recog-
nizes that the country has undergone very material
change within the past few years.
IN THE CONVENTION.
The announcement that the platform was ready
created decided stir, and its reading was listened
10 with profound attention.
The NTH section, declaring that zone currency for
the government and the people, the laeorer and the
oinceholder, the pensioner and the soldier the pro-
ducer and the bondholder," brought down the house
IN more than theatrical parance. The applause rose
and fell and rose again till 1t perfectly deafen
iDg The other sections were applauded also, and
that relating to the protection Of foreign born cit-
zens would have come IN for vigorous share OF ap-
probation but for the Indifferent elocution OF the
speaker, who failed to give the matter the emphasis
At the termination OF the reading OF the platform Of
principles the audience rose en- Dtasse both on the
floor and galleries, and cheered and cheered again,
waving hats and pocket handkerchiefs. Some en-
thusiastic individual even seized q standard used
for the purpose OF designating the seats OF the dele
gates and nourshed It over his head.
The debate on the two-thirds rule was somewhat
noisy and confused, but very brief, and good
many were somewhat taken by surprise when
they found the baHoting for President already
begun. The call OF the States was deeply interest
ting event. for everybody who happened 10 be merely
a spectator supposed that the first called would
declare Its preference and throw definite light
upon the particular choice OF the democratic party
AS Alabama went so went all the Southern States.
They declined TO nominate and evidently preferred
to have the nomination made for them and to take
no hand nor part except simply 70 cooperate where
The line OF cooperation was pointed out
THE BALLoTING
When II came 10 the hallotng for President the
cteInent on the floor and galleries became intensi
fed, and every ear was strained 10 hear the first
Andrew Johnson" was pronounced her choice
and thes burst of applause came from the audience
and again and again came the applause for Johnson
when the Southern states in succession recorded q
grateful vote for the man VINO fought their tight
against the powers OF radicalism
ONO recorded her vote for Pendleton with proud
and determined bearing, aud had supporters here
and there Hendricks made a feebier show than he
was expected, and Hancock went gradually up from
ballot 10 ballot.
The motion to adjourn was debated for some little
time, and when carried was followed by scene OF
much hustle and COmmotion. The whole proceed.
inas, however, were characterized by harmony ana
good order.
EUMoR ABOUT CHASE.
There s reason 10 believe that the Chase move
ment for the Presidency Will b. naugurS,ed in the
Convention to-day. The New ors delegation is
supposed 20 have made up its mind to go N a unit
for The Chief Justice and the southern delegates in
ruencec 10y the fact that i've Judges OF the supreme
Court at the head Of whom stands Mr.. Chase
have decided upon rendering favorable opin-
ion In the McCardle case, and thus relieving
the southern people OF the oppressive
feature OF The despOtism under which they labor
have resolved on sustaining New York and, backed
up by Pennsylvania and the entire Eastern states,
Will pake a considerable inroad on Mr. Pendeton's
chances.
NEW HAMPSHIRE DELEGATION.
AS Illustration Of the aspect last ing OF this
delegation the leading points involved jn tile lis-
cussofs of its members have been carefully Sc