The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-04
THE NOMINATIONS TN CONGRESS-.
How the Philosophers Nomination Was Re.
ceived in Both Houses-The Democracy Nom
Conmittal Opinions Of Various Members.
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1872.

WASHINGTON May 8, 1872
The eager interest manifested by everybody In
Washington regarding the Cincinnati Convention
reached climax OF excitement this morning, when
the kilograms begun giving the ballots for
the nominees. In the departments, at the
White House and at the Capitol, the most
intense interest was exhibited. Public business,
in the hands of politicians suffered temporary
SUSPENSION while secretaries, clerks, mcssen-
gers, laborers congressman and citizens crowded
around the bulletin boards, specializing on the re-
suit. No definite news regarding the platform was
received until after it became evident that
GREELEY WAS GAT;ISG GROUND.
FiTany, when the change Of votes on the sixth
ballot for him was announced, broad grimace as
serted ITSELF unconsciously perhaps, on cvcryoncs
face. Everybody smiled, and Tor once the popua-
ton of the capital enjoyed unanimous
grin. Then the vote came announcing
his nomination and matters began to as
sumo serious aspect. The expressions
of opinion, regarding the result in the future, as
well as the
PROSPECTS or THE GREAT FARMER,
were, OF course, diverse it is possible to i'm.
agne. Old fashioned republicans, Infatuated to
read ana swear by Greeley and now holding OfIlce
under Grant, with difficulty overcame natural i'm
pulse to hurrah. Democratic sympathizers with
the effort to divide the republican party who
them, gulped down Il sigh and said something pro-
fame. Revenue reformers and other promoters OF
the new movement repressed their emotions OF
disgust until they could have time to learn some
thing
ABOUT TIE TARIFF PLANK
OF the platform, and the political eunnchs, who
abound here, pentinlly congratulated or condoled
with everyone. They met as the prophecies OF the
THE SCENE IN THE SENATE,
when the news was received, was one OF
complacent dignity. such as only the members
OF that body could arrange, even II they
had studied tea wa e or an
OF the dispatches, and his chair was consequently
surrounded by crowd OF the less dignihed Scna-
passed around. Trumbull the most unds-
| turbcd OF all those the moor. His equaninity
astonishcd his friends, as well as the numerous
strangers In the galleries, who watched closely for
indicatrns ofexctement In his parchment-like face.
In truth, he seemed rather to get the news by
SOME OCCULT PROCESS or INDUCTION,
If he got it ut all than by the course usual to ordi-
nary men. Other members smiled made comments,
exchanged opinions ana preserved their dignity
with customary success; but he alone asserted an
immobility OF demeanor. that will last for all time
one else had delivered himself OF some criticism
he remarked to those In his immediate vicinity
''If the country can stand
FIRST BURST or MIRTH
the nomination will call forth 1t may prove strong
tickct.o
THE SCENE IN THE HOUSE.
The House, with less dignity than the Senate,
slips Of paper containing the several ballots were
dropped to the noor as fast they could be copied
from the telegraph instrument In the corridor In
the rear The news thus reached that body before
il announced to the Convention In Cincinnati;
for the reporters had circuit direct from their gal
fast as each vote was counted, and before
it could be announced by the Secretary OF the Con-
vcntion, we had the result here. The scene on the
floor was decidedly amusing. Mr.. Dawes on
his feet making Il tariff speech which, under other
circumstances would nave attracted unusual I'M IT.
deserted him, and he appeared like one "wh0 beat
eth the air TO empty nothingncss." The chief inter-
est was displayed
on THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE,
although many republicans left their seats to
Niblack received the first and most explicit infor-
nation, and his desk was consequently the centre
Of attraction, which soon drew crowd around IL.
The excitement grew intense rs the results or the
ballot became known that Mr.. Dawes suspended
his remarks, and the Chairman laborcd in vain TO
restore order. adams ahead, Greeley gaining,
Chase coming up was teegraphed back and for
ward from the gallery to the noor while the faces
and gestures OF the members furnished the index
by which the effect OF the news was marked. At
last the nomination was
RECEIVED AMID A UNIVERSAL GRIN.
The Chairman announced the name OF Horace
Greeley as the candidate and proceeded TO restore
order. This was found, even by Mr.. Scoheld, whose
dignity is guarantee OF order on ordinary oc-
casions, 10 be well nigh hopeless task. Mr.. Hoar
OF Massachusetts asked If 1t would be in order to
congratulate the House upon great protection
victory. This evidently touched o chord In Mr.
Randalrs BOSOM who replied,
sca ~ Is An oSE MAN ths and
turning his face upwards asked q friend in the gal
lery,
Fernando Wood remarked with discreet diplo-
macy.
"Well, this removes o heavy load from my mind.o
Garfield said "Buly for Greeley" whatever that
means. Butler commenced fumbling among his
private papers, hunting for letter from Greeley to
be used against him as campaign document.
SOss, OF Alabama, uttered an exclamation more
energetic than polite. John Hill said,
"Well, II he Greeley lives up to his word he'll
have to withdraw
sam Randall was the only democrat who ex
pressed the opinion that he could stomach the
The excitement gradually lessened order was re-
stored, and the debate was resumed. The demo,
cratic members of both houses had an informal
consultation regarding their course under INC con-
tingences thus forced upon them, when resultcu
in their sending numerous dispatches 70 the, Ill
sttuents and personal or political ifiehus a"Nsns
them .r,, n.x,
| They also agreed that they would abstain from
pubiic utterance regarding the matter themselves
ut present and nnally decided 10 awae su
| OF the Democratic Convention before committing
| themselves rs q body for or against tie noinihi'
ton Notwithstanding tins discreet resolutioa,
votc conversation. and Messrs. Voorhees, Edrldge,
Golladay Morgan and several others, WINE so!aclng
their empty stomachs In the restaurant very non.
catlv declared that they were glad Greeley had
been nominated, because 1t will be easier for the
TO BEAT TWO REPUBLICANS THAN ONE.
Mr. Golladay said with an original republican
IN at Cincinnati and bastard democrat TO be put
M at Philadelphia the republican party Is In bad
dx-one that we will take advantage Of"
The very general impression tonight IL that tho
nomination will not receive any further endorse
mcnt. few enthusiastic admirers OF the new
candidates have been heard to express the opinion
that General Grant or the Philadelphia nominee
ought to withdraw. so as to heal the breach in
the party, while Others, including Mr. MCPHERSON,
Clerk OF the House, think Mr. Greeley will be COM
PEELED to do that magnanimous thing himself.
JUDGE DAVIS WILL now UNDOUBTEDLY WITHDRAW
from the canvass. He has up TO this time cx-
pressed no determination regarding the matter
but his friends assert that he has no other course
tO nnIsuc.