New-York tribune., 1872-06-04
THE REFORM RALLY.
GRAND POPULAR RATIFICATION OF TIE
CINCINNATI MOVEMENT.

TOR TIPTON, EX-SENATORs DOoLTTTLE AND
STEWART, GEN. FITZPATRICK, ROBERT b.
ROOSEVELT, SAMUEL b. classy, GOV. BRAD
FORD, COL. MCLURE, GEN. BoURKE, W.
WHITE, GEN. MMAHON, COL. JAQUES, AND
SCORE OF OTHERS.
Scarcely n public meeting in New-YOrk since the
war has equaled in the magnitude of the numbers
present and the enthusiasm of the demonstra-
tions that held last night in Cooper Union and the
adjacent squares; for the main plaza was too con-
tracted to contain the masses that poured into and
through it from the many streets which center
there: and the vast crowd suTged over on either
hand into the open places in front OF Clinton and
Plimpton Halls The main hall of the Cooper Union,
capable of holding over 5000 persons, was literally
packed. seats aisles, and platform; and IN
the lobbies behind, and on either side
Of the hail. large numbers eagerly
and somewhat noisily sought admittance to places
where they could hear until at length-and that De-
fore single speaker had been announced-the ponce
were compelled to refuse further adnnttance even 10
the crowded lobbies. The hall was filed fully an
hour before the time named for the opening OF the
meeting The front rows of seats had been reserved
for ladies, but they were insufficient for the
accommodation of half those who had entered by
private ways before the doors had been opened to
the public and hence in every part of the hall they
were almost as numerous as the In the squares
outside many ladies were also seen, and family
groups, including all ages and both sexes, were
gathered in such numbers as indicated the feeling
which pervades all classes the nominations for
it is a recognized rule that only enthusiasm draws
ladies in large numbers to the political gatherings
of New-York City.
But the enthusiasm was by means confined to
the gentler SEX and no crowd more bOisteroUs and
noisy without being riOtOus unruy, ever shouted
itself hoarse drowned alike music and wit and
sentiment in prolonged applause over the names OF
the men, and the rallying-cryof Reform which had
led to its assemblage
The long hour of waiting from seven until eight
was spent in impatient calls to begin, the audience
evidently thinking that when the hall was hled 1t
was time the speakers should appear. This admon-
ished the mansgers to haste, and the result was
prompt beginning, a swift organization, and an
early introduction of the speakers. The en-
thusasm of the audience was just as prompt
to display itself The Hon. John COch-
rane the Chairman, had occasion to name
the candidates almost in his opening sentence. The
utterance of the name of Horace Greeley was the
signal for an outburst Of hearty and genuine ap-
pause, louder hoarser, prolonged, than on the
occasion of the Grant meeting, when an unfortunate
speaker mentioned it with something of contempt;
but this time the ouburst of applause was unaccom-
panied by single hiss, and ended in three Wild
cheers accompanied by the waving of hats andhand-
kerchiefs from the vast throng, half OF whom were
at the moment on their feet. The interruption
caused by this demonstration lasted nearly minute
by the watch and was repeated, less prolonged but
none the less heartily, whenever the name was re-
peated or that of Gov. Brown was mentioned. Each
of the distinguished speakers when named or intro
duced, was greeted with warmth; but the names
of Greeley and Brown repeatedly aroused the crowd
to something akin to frenzy. One other word
awOke like enthusiasm and provoked almost as
continuous applause the names Of Greeley and
Brown-the Tallying cry, which was frequently
heard frora the speakers of Reform" In short,
no such impulsiye, enthusiastic, and unanimous
audience has greeted speakers in this city for many
years. not even excepting that which few weeks
ago welcomed Senators Trumbull and Schurz.
Unfortunately, a high wind prevailing marred the
effect of the speeches at the four stands outside,
as many of the speakers could be heard only few
feet from the platforms which they stood. There
WAS In consequence of this loss Of the uttered sent
ment. something less of enthusiasm outside the
building than within it, But what was lost in this
way was made up in demonstrations of other
kinds; and those on the outskirts of the various
crowds-for the vast mass gathered early In the
evening had divided itself into four audiences when
the speaking began-moyed about with exchanges
of congratulations and handshakings among friends
and conferences and comparisons between strangers
thus causing numerous little groups to gather in odd
places for brief discussion. There seemed to be
circulation of sentiment in this manner which
began before the meeting, and was only
stoned when the crowd dispersed. During the en-
tire evening the square was brilliantly illuminated
with lanterns, calcium lights and rockets, which
were continuously exploding, without, however, IN
terruptng the speakers. Near the close of the meet
ing several large pieces of fireworks were
exploded. One of them s9ryes., save portraits PSrdn5t
With the words underneath: "The peoples choice
Cireeley and Brown" About o'clock the crowd
outside was largely augmented by the arrival of
several Ward and Assembly Greeley and Brown
Clubs, each headed by band of music, the members
wearing white campaign hats and capes
THE PROCEEDINGS AT COOPER INSTITUTE.
The meeting in the large hall of the Cooper Union
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