New-York tribune., 1872-09-13
SCENE IN TAMMANY HAIL.

Tho scene in the corridors of Tammany Hall when
the doors were first opened an honr before the
speakers were announced to appear beggars serious
description il was at so ludicrous and exciting
A vast crowd of people pushed each other against
the sides of the ballways SwOre good-naturedly, If
oath-takng can be done good-natmedly, as they
were thrust backward by stronger shoulders, OF
laughed triumphantly as they ebowed their way to
better positions At the door of the main hall the
crnsh for the first few moments threatened to be
dangerous but the evil consequences Of the jam
were avoided, and the Hall in five minutes was
filed completely, floor, galleries, and aisles.
Policemen lined the walls of the hail. and in little
groups of three and four watched the great passing
mass of faces, bright with eager anticipahons, and
the waving hats and moving fans. The interior OF
the Hall gorgeously and yet tastefully decora-
ted Twelve immense stIeamers Of red, white, and
blue depended from the center Of the ceiling TO dill
ferent and egui-distant points of the balcony rail-
ing, while beneath, brilliant border Of rich red,
fringed with gold ran around the entire gallery.
This ornamentation. with still further decorations,
and accompanied by numberless gas lights, formed
picture of gracefulness and beauty seldom seen in
New York mass meetings celebrated they are for
this very qualification.
Promptly at o'clock, indeed few minutes be-
fore the hour, the impaGence of the crowd COM
PEELED the organization of the meeting and the Hon.
AlgemOn S. Sullivan stepped forward and nominated
Charles A. Dana, the Editor Of The NCC York San,
for President Of the meeting in the brief and
pointed speech printed on the fast column of the
second page.
The following are the resolutions adopted at Tam
many Hail. and read at Irving Hall and at the yaTi-
Gus stands:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolred That as in all other progressive COnstitu-
n ~ ict tbo I,,fx nf oft
Gems to regard the peris and exgencies of the hour
and that at period when all restraints upon National
Executive Power are attempted.to be broken down,
and Presidential despotism established and when,
under the protection of the Presidential Office cor
rupt and reckless officials are overwhelming States
with hopeless debt and impending reputation, it is
criminal and puerile in citizens who comprehend the
danger to fall on account Of fOrmerpar differences,
to unite on rescuing their country from its con-
summation.
Resolrea, That VIC hail the nomination Of Horace
Greeley and B. Gratz Brown for the two leading Off
ces of this country by the Conventions held at Gin
cinnati and Baltimore as auspicious OF genuine
and needed reformation IN the Federal Administra-
ton 1t furnishes hope to the patriot of that good
will among parties and sections whereon the perpe-
tuity of our institutions depends. Their cleo
ton secures all that gained by the as writ
moves all disabilities by reason of a rebellion
crushed seven years ago. Local self government
and Universal Amnesty, the key-notes of the Cincin-
natl and Baltimore Platforms, are accepted by the
Liberal Republicans and Democracy Of New-York
City as Of such momentOus importance that we
pledge to their vindicaton the sincere and unselsh
devotion of the American metropolis.
ResOIued That Francis KeTnan by his efforts to Sc
cure Reform in government, has endeared himself to
the friends of justice and honesty, and has won an
enviabe title to the love and gratitude of the whole
country and we hail with satisfaction the action OF
the Syracuse Conventions in nominating him as the
chief standard-bearer of the Empire State in this
political contest. His eminence jurst, his up
rightness as a man, his frank and chiyarous devo-
ton to principle, make him emnently deserving the
support of all honorable men.
Resolred, That we recognize in Chauncey N. De
pew our brilliant candidate for Lieutonant-Goyer-
nor, worthy representative Of the young men Of
the State whose talent and integrity must carry for
ward the work of Reform now begun; and in the
other members of the State ticket worthy associates
of Herman and Depew.
ResOlUed That the Tedistricting Of the state OF
New-York by the so-caled Reform Legislature, is a
fraud so audacious and apparent, especially upon
this metropolis that we condemn its criminal
authors, as the ballot will condemn them. We
rejoice in the fact that the Syracuse Conventions
made all the amends possible by the selection OF
citizen of New York long distinguished for brilliant
services in our national councils, as Congressman at
Large
Resolred That the principles Of the Cincinnati and
Baltimore platforms furnish brief code of political
ethics which should form the basis Of civil admins
traton and legislation, not only in Federal but in
local affairs and we hereby pledge to each other
orr best exertions TO make the word Reform some
thing more than a mere temporary party watch
word.
As soon as the names Of the Vice-Presidents
which are published on the second page, had been
adopted by the unanimous voice OF the meeting
calls from every part of the house came for Ker-
nanp "Kernanw and Mr.. Dana presented the
people's candidate for Governor to bis New-iork
audience. who shouted and cheered wildly, and
seemed scarcely willing to restrain their noisy well
come even to hear him speak Mr.. Kernan's speech
(printed in the adjoining cOlumnsl was devoted
chiefly to National issues, and, thoughlistened to
with the gravest attention, was frequently inter-
rupted by loud and continuous applause.
Mr.. Herman was followed by the Hon. r. NJ. T.
Hunter whose able speech, delivered in a tone too
low to reach the utternost parts of the hall and
thereby lost on many of those present is printed
the second and third columns of the second page.
When he entered the hall and appeared upon the
stage Mr. Hunter met with reception which must
have surprised the dgnifed Virginian who doubtless
thought the ceremony of presentation necessary to
acquaint a NewYork audience with his face and
person. In spite of the fact that he could not be
heard in all parts of the hall the greatest respect was
uaid Mr.. Hunter during the whole delivery of his
speech.
The reception accorded Gen. Banks was still more
enthusiastic In various parts of the hall calls for
him had occasionally interrupted previous speakers