New-York tribune., 1872-09-13
SCENE AT STAND NO. 5

The fifth stand was placed in front OF ram
many Hail. at the right of the main entrance. 1t had
been decorated in remarkably beautiful manner by inc
Committee over tie rough boards draping the lower
pat Was "A cloth having broad red and white stripes.
Above this, graceful folds, hung bright red bunting,
embroidered with gold lace. Across the upper portion Of
the bunting strip of white canvas was inscribed with
these words: "The Peoples Choice for President
Horace Greeley OF New-YOrk"
On either end OF the stand there were also the follow
mg inserptions For Governor Francis KEENAN," ard
" For Secretary OF State, Chauncey NJ. Depew" Along
the front OF the stand were four fagstafs from
which noated silk Venetian pcnnants, kcwise lanterns
strung wires from standard TO standard, illuminated
the street and the interior Of the stand.
The great hall in the building sooner filed
than vast audience gathered before the stand com
pletely blocking up Fourteenth-st. AS successive
speakers addressed the meeting a portion OF the
audience would depart and their places be taken by per-
who mad just arrived. The audience reInained
large from the time called TO order at o'clock
until IL O'Clock, when it dispersed The enthusiasm was
very great and the appreciation OF the arguments OF
the canvass was remarkably acute. The political sen
mcns OF the persons composing the audience was aso
made evident in a singular A Grant man inter-
rupted the Hon. w. W. Niles Of Westchester Whose
speech is given the 4h column, 5th page with very
appropriate question about the speakers opinion OF the
honesty certain Democratic OicchOlders in Brook
ing about the character Of the gentlemen referred 10,
and that he would believe them honest II they were I'M
peached by supporters Of Gen. Grant Mr. Niles was
then about continuing his speech, when the Grant man
commenced to very abusive language. and
shouted so loudly that Mr. Niles compelled to stop.
The audience, who had hitherto maintained respect
full silence, called upon the policemen present to
remove the Administration man. The policeman did as
he was requested and carried the Grant through
a crowd Of thousands, not Of whom made the least
sign OF moesting him.
In the middle OF the meeting the Hon. Francis Herman
suddenly appeared the stand and introduced to
the audience by the Hon. Algernon S. sullivan. In an
instant every hat removed and cheers were given
with hearty good will After the applause had sub
sided, MI KenOn addressed few words of thanks for
the kindness OF the reception given him, and left the
stand amid tumultuous cheers.
Mr.. Samuel j. Tilden moment later, was also intro
duced by Mr.. Sullivan, and met with equally hearty
reception.
The meeting called to order by Coroner Gerson N
Herman, who nominated for Chairman, Charles ii.
Haswell, esq.
Mr.. Harwen, assuming the chair, thanked the
audience for the honor done him. Speeches then
made by, Hiram 7. Crozier Mfh column, fifth page Of
New-York william r. Maxon of New-Jersey (hh column
fifth page) Isaac II. Hunter of NewYork, Alexander H.
Sullivan Of Michigan, Gen. Edward f. Jones Of Bing,
hampton W. H. Hewitt Of New-York (dfth column fifth
pagc) l.. NJ Coates Of Virginia. and William Sullivan of
Brooklyn.