The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-28
Murphy, COnkling, Grant and the Custom
House DeciSively Victorious.
fataer Greeley ard His TammaBy-Taintcd :"
SortlcaaS Bolt from the Convention.
PROSPECTS o. RECONCILIATION.
pITfoOs APPEALS FOR HARMONY.
The Worst Managed Convention
in Political Annals.

in Political Annals.
SYRACUSE, Sept. 81, 1871.
The town was fairly wild with excitement all last
night
PLOT AND CorNrERPLor-ABOUT THE BAND.
At the close OF the serenades it was rumored that
an attempt was being made by the Murphy crowd
10 secure the band ana give counter serenade to
Conklhg Tue Greclcyires, hearing OF this, engaged
Tic band for the entire night, and opened a mid.
night concert IN Hank Smiths room. Champagne
nowcd like water, and alter some hours spent in
carousing, the band, triumphantly pouring forth
prans Of victory, was marched through the halls
OF the Vanderbilt TO the Intense annoyance and dis
gust OF all peaceable people. Gangs Of
NEW YORK ROUiH5
came into town during the night and early this
morning, ana 1t was evident that there woa,d be
serious trouble, II not actual blOOdshcd.
At the time named for opening the
hail This morning the crowds nocked th,thcr
and syormed at the doors for admission. 1t was re-
ported that the room was TO be packed in the Muir
ply interest There were no policemen on guard,
ana, ut one time while tho uoor was held partly
open 10 admit q member OF the press The crowd
grabbed 1t and pulled II wide open.
I'll. MuRPHY's MEN ON THEIR MUSCLE.
rush was then made, but the gang of roughs
who stood inside were as spunky as the gang out.
side. There was crushing, shouting swearing and
wild surgng to anu FRO Presently stool was seen
IN the hand VI one Of the fellows inside, and then a
cane with loaded head. Both OF these were used
weapons an smashed down on the skulls Of the
men outside; then an ornamental iron back from on
The orchestra chairs was seen, being freely bran.
dished in similar manner. Immediately thcreaf-
ter several
REvoLvERs WE'RE DRAWN,
ana fourished by parties in the crowd outside
while those inside tore the loose furniture apart
and stood ready with legs OF tables and chairs to
cluD the intruders. "Put down those pistos''-
'Don't Shoot don't shootr-"Kill the s. Of a.
XIII him"-"Blow his BRAINS out''-.Open the
door"-'Not damned one Of you VIII get M
.'Youi all get in,", and Calculations more express
sive than elegant were INDUCED In, until the place
seemed worse than Bedam. BY tnts time
THE POLIcE ARRIVED,
and, taking charge OF the door, comparative QUOT
was restored, but not until Detective Bennett, Of
New York, had wormed himself into the crowd
and had grabbed couple OF the reviewers which
were being nourished overhead Those having
tickets were then admitted and a short time the
room and galleries were crowded while q number
Of roughs led the back OF the platform and seemed
prepared 10 help along any scrlmmage that might
be commenced. After repeatedly requesting all
parties not members Of the press TO retire from the
platform, Mr.. A. b. Cornell, Chairman ordered the
police officers to
CLEAR TIE STAGE.
BY this time the delegates were all In. Conkng,
with his hyperion curs twisted 80 tightly tnat the
hairs of his mustachc were drawn up to his nose,
was distributing his smiles and shaking hands with
all around. The rOllickng little Ramsey OF Albany
with his little voice stood near the 'front.' npresslng
his cl0Qncnce on his neighb0rs Beau Brummen Ar
thur, with his mutton-chop whiskers overwhelmingly
trimmed was standing near the great Conkling,
ready ny with his pOrty preserver to do the bid
ding OF his elegant chief. Naval Olcer Lann looked
like minister on poor pay and few around like
hen on q hot griddle. The Fentonites seemed
NOT CUTIE so JOLLY
as they were last night The crowd in the galleries
was immense and everybody was evidently expect
ing fan. The Convention was called TO order at
abont half past twelve by A. b. Cornell when Gen.
eral Sharp nominated A. d. White, OF OnondagO.
General Merritt named G. NJ. Depew, Of westchcs-
ter, and Colonel Wood, OF Wayne, named G. Hilton
ScriDner, Of Westchester. When Depew's name
was mentioned II was received with immense
cheers. The Chairman declared that Mr.. cpew
was
W NOT ELIGIBLE,
as his name did not appear as a delegate Rute
Andrews Jumred up ana wanted TO Know VINO had
q right e ssS WHO Tas delegate. This created
another breeze. Cries Of :.Sit down, Rufe," ''st
down. Tammany," aud so on caide from all Sides
But Rufe would not sit down. Hc Nn-.s
SWUNG HIS BRAwNY fIsTs
and shook his brown locks and whiskers. but amid
The uprOar he could scarcely be heard One OF the
Wes.chestcr delegates explained that Depew had
been substituted for Lawrence. Then there was an
other cheer, after which Depew spoke speech and
asked to withdraw In favor Of scrbner, aud moved
that scrbner be made temporary Chairman and
MIR. White permanent President This was cheered
but declared out OF ORDER All this was part OF the
programme to intimate that Fenton men
WANTED HARMONY,
ana were willing 10 compromise. General Merritt
withdrew his original amendment and renewed
Dcpew,s motion. Charley Spencer made point OF
order that no permanent President could be chosen
The point was declared well taken. Rufe Andrews
appealed. The Chair called him to order. IL am In
orders replied Rule. IL don't recognize the gen.
ueman as delegate was the reply. "You don'ts
ny what right do you refuse 10 recognize me- when
You allow a man VINO - contesung my seat 10 be
hearl9" All this time the Chairman kopt
FOUNDING WITH BIS GAvEL
on the table and calling for order. The delegates
were almost all speaking together, the crowds in the
galleries helping along the DIN by shouting and
stamping. Quiet was finally restored, and Mcssr5.
sharp ana Depew appointed tellers ana the voting
Oh temporary Chairman commenced. On reaching
the Mimi district OF Kings the name OF Archie
Bliss was called. Archie stood up, stroked his hand
some beard ana shouted scrioner. Then
john ,akey ana declared that the district was con.
tos,e:. Wauo Hutcnins got zip and tried TO say
somethin3 Tie Chair refused to recognize him
WIFE, ~ rc SrS SsS ra moment peam WAS
renewed Prom ali sides cs,e cries Of "ngtenins'
.t'yniis, npcech speech 80. "omp o., - III.