New-York tribune., 1872-04-13
SCENES OUTSIDE THE INSTITUTE.

AS early as o'clock the hall of the Cooper Union
vas Tiled and crowds began TO gather in Eighth
vt. BY 7:3O o'clock Cooper Cnion-square
was filed with people while thousands who were
unable to obtain admission TO the hall pressed
through the crowd gathered around the DOORS into
Third and Fourth and even into SeventhSt AT
o'clock at least 10000 people filled Cooper Union
square and its vicinity, while thousands had gone
awav unable TO obtain admission. There was
display of fireworks, and brass band, stationed
on the stone balcony in front of the Institute,
PLAYED at intervals. A noticeable feature
was the orderly conduct of the assemblage which
was composed mainly of persons 2 years of age
and men of apparent intelligence and although
they well knew that they would be unable TO listen
to the remarks of the Senators whom they
had gathred TO hear, yet they remained
on the ground, apparently reluctant 10 de-
part until had made speech.
This desire manifested by the repeated calls for
speeches made from time to time i'll different parts
of the square, and at about $50 p. M, Mr. Wolff
mounted wagon and made address
which was received with favor About 8
o'clock the crowd began to diminish in Qnmbers
and at 10 o'clock it gradually dispersed. The names
of Senator Schurz, Senator Trumbull. and Horace
Greeley were frequently greeted with cheers, and
the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
The decorations of the hall consisted solely Of
single and tasteful drapery of the national colors
over the entrance to the platform. Two hundred
policemen under the command of Capt ByInes Of
the Fifteenth Precinct, stationed in and around
the building to preserve order.
At7p III. the hall was densely packed, with the
execution of the aisles and platform the former of
which the police were ordered to keep clear, that
II there should be any tumult they might have
room in which to operate The audience was composed
of the most respectable and intelligent citizens in
the city, and particularly noticeable for the
earnest attention paid TO the remarks OF the dis
tnguished speakers. A large number of ladies
formed an attractive feature of the assemblage.
and frequently showed their appreciation OF the
points made by the speakers in hearty denonstra-
tons of applause. AT 7:4O p. Ethan Allen stepped
forward to the front of the platform and nominated
for Chairman, Col +. A. Conkling, who was elected
unanimously and amid loud applause. Col. Conkling
then proceeded to make the introduc-
tory speech of the evening, but was
frequently interrupted by the demonstrations of the
impatient throng who refusing to believe that the
hall was filed sought TO force their way in despite
the efforts of the police. Col COnckling finally di-
rected the aises to he filled. and then there was
great rush, the hustle attending which lasted
through his speech.
At 7:45 Senators Schurz and Trumbull arrived, and
forced their way through the crowd that lined the
platform amid the most enthusiastic demonstrations
on the part of the audience Men shouted and waved
their hats the ladies clapped their gloved-hands
and waved their handkerchefs in welcome. Senator
Schurz however. was the cynosure Of all eyes, and
70 him Ihe more characteristic greetings were ten
dered the gentlemen on the platform pressing for
ward, clasping him by the hand. and congratuatine
him upon the occasion that had brought then,
together.
When the Chairman introduced Senator Trum-
bull there was great applause. but the hustle and
noise in the outskirts Of the crowd being renewed
the speech was interrupted and Col. Conkling ap-
pealed 90 the demonstrative members OF the au-
ence TO be quiet Mr.. Trumbull proceeded, and
was again interrupted this time by the entrance
of Mr. Greeley, who was received with three times
three" Mr. I'umbull who was then adverting to
Universal Ampesty, turned, and bowing to MIR
Greeley said to the audience that he (Mr Greeley
deserved all Their cheers; he was the first man IN
this country who advocated Universal Amnesty
Among those on the platform were Frederick A.
Conkling, Horace Greeley, Sinclair TOusey David
A. Wells. sirismun6 Kaufman, Gen. Augustus Funk.
Ira O. Miller Henry ID. Lloyd, Gen. George ".
Palmer, Ethan Allen David Dudley Field. Assistant
iet-Attorney Fellows, Col GrosveDor. Cyrus
~. Field, +. L. GodkiD. Waldo HDtchina B. f.
BARNARD, Abram 8. Hewitt. and hundreds Of Others,
q Jensely packed as the struggling crowd 10 the
aislos below.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
fIoA nAeHa 4 nu thf ylap