The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-04
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED

democracy, IL is very natural that the nomination
OF republican candidate for President would not
be the source OF much popular enthusiasm, even
though that candidate was an INSTRUMENTATION
man. and one OF our best known and most popular
citizens The nomination OF Horace Greeley
was anticipated too, 10 greater less extent
by all classes and by politicians OF every shade and
stripe. The announcement, then, "a displayed on
the bulletin boards OF the HERALD at q Few minutes
past two O'Clock yesterday afternoon. drew q
crowd hardly more noticeable In point OF numbers
than that which may be seen gathered about in the
same place at a similar hour any day OF the year.
In point OF fact, the news OF the discovery
and rescue OF DR.. Livingstone by the
HERALD Expedition, published the day pre-.
vious, probably attracted great and universal
attention. Newsboys on each occasion tried 20
stimulate the excitement by every means In their
power; and considering journalism honorcd by
both events, and that in manner the glory
was reflected upon them and became personal,
they fairly outdd any effort made since the war1u
the way OF demoniac and persistent yelling. There
was very little outspoken comments OF any kind.
Gentlemen in the edge of the crowd made re-
marks expressive OF approval or disapproyal, or
said "Good graciousl'' ~ told you so,m out they
did it quietly aside, and to friends who accompanied
them, or whom they CHANGED to meet in the crowd.
Many journalists about Printing House
square, and nearly all OF Them without regard 70
party preferences, appeared really eated. At half
past two O'Clock the rumor prevailed that Greeley
was expected to speak from a half raised window
overlooking the Franklin statue, and numbers who
went ''round the corner" to hear him were dsap-
pointed to find unusual number OF persons in the
vicinity Two or three reporters leaning against
the railing of the statue mildly expressing dis
gust at the conduct Of brother journalist
,vl,A
prevailing sensation, or to tell them what he knew
about it. Evidently, judging from the expression
on their faces the man, who, but few moments
before had awakened powerful professional en-
thusiam, had been boiled down to the consistency
Of a fossil.
IN WALL STREET
the excitement was probably greater than in any
other portion Of the city. At haif-past
two O'Clock the rumor, prevalent in Park
row and Broadway, that Greeley was
about to address the crowd had become
exaggerated to such an extent that it was
believed thousands Of persons were listening to a
speech from the Philosop or of Chappaqua, ana
many enthusiastic persons who claimed to have
been listeners 70 the earlier portion OF the address
quoted from 1t at length, amid tumultuous laugh
ter. The burden Of these reputed extracts was
something in regard to "irrigation," IAN axe,'
$500" and farm ont West" In Pine street n knot
Of persons, principally members OF the Chamber Of
head OF an importing house in Walker street who
was holding forth on the advantages In change OF
administration. 1t seemed the Custom House
officials had caused him great annoyance In chang
ing suddenly an arrangement by which certain
goods imported by him were, for convenience in
getting the proper duty on their cost, rated Mt n
higher than real value, and counted at less than
actual quantity. The arrangement had been in
force II, for wears, and was Wen understood
tering the Naval offices had, he claimed,
avaied themselves OF the apparent nconsis
tency of the invoices to him trouble and loss
He would not pay them for doing him simple justice,
and was only day or two since forced to appeal to
Washington. Now, he said am in favor of free
but want and the merchants ofthe city need, fair
play in the Custom House. None OF us viii submit
to Matchmaking cxtortion and would infinitely
prefer Greeley with protection to American man
ufacturers to an administration with no protection
gathered about evidently of the same opinion
as that enunciated above and at once each began
to relate the special grievances from which he and
his house suffered
AT TIE HOTELS.
At the Fifth Avenue Hotel party OF gentlemen,
among whom were several wcll-known in diplomatic
circles in Washington, were listening attentivey to
the remarks OF an exUnited states Minister and
well known historian. This gentleman claimed to
represent the feeling in foreign and Southern po-
tca circles, more strongly than that In this city.
He said Il have found the news OF Greeley's nomi-
nation greeted with the greatest warmth by even
the extreme Southern men and extreme Northern
democrats Among SOUTHERN gentlemen there was
but one view and one feeling, that Greeley could
and would more eIectualy blend
THE WHOLE SOUTHERN VOTE
have been put In nomination. Among Northern ex-
trcme democrats there seemed to be no dissenting
voice, because they like extreme Southern men,
seem to be inspired 10y common feelng-to have
once more common country, whose government
should be administered in so broad and liberal q
spirit that we could everywhere feel that the old
diniculties were over; that the old bitterness had
been laid aside; that the old memories OF better
days had returned again, and that the
Old souvenirs OF recent 1orrows had passed
away. And moreover, gentlemen, am fully per-
suaaed that the gentlemen have conversed WITH
xa1 fn.1nV
were not only expressing disnterestcd sentiments
but that they were capable of
PASSING JUDGMENT
each IN MS own sphere and territory, the great
and unexpected event that has occurred NJ Gin
like myself have entertained some qualifying views
about the candidates, certain things being con-
GTsssl NAV oT noHn % the aaarss that Mr.
and, further ultra views that may have
been offensive at times to the whole South, and
often antagonistic 10 the whole policy of the ma
tional democracy. But these objections seem to
have lost their force, and the broad spirit Of am.
on ' flrmer 6ass-of a higher higher s sraae
OF personal honor and integry-was better
that great mob OF a convention. Therefore there
was prevailing impression and pretty strong
prophecy that the parties have spoken OF, repre-
scntnQ extremists we're more likely to represent
doubtful clements In this canvass than ordinar,
politicians But, sir Cunning to the HERALD re
decisive points In the campaign thus made b,
these extremists are worthy OF great consideration
THERE Is ANOTHER POINT
TO which attach much Importance, and Others
the same light. Mr. Greeley has been re
fractory republican all the time, althou9
he Is in the press acknowledged to be the lounde
OF the republican party par erceuence The me-
that he has lifted into prominence have been for
ever Kicking him out. II he criticised Lincoln o
stanton or bailed Jen Davis, he wa
ostracised and read out OF the party, bu
brother Greeley has had an awkward
habit OF not remaining read out. These curses
like other Arab chickens, would come home u
roost. Besides, sir, saw quite gathering OF tht
typos tins evening, and there seemed TO be
AN ELECTRIC SYMPATHY
running through that small fragment OF the journal
suc fraternity, and of those fellows counted VI
ooo EDITORS twice as many assistants, 296 900 com
positors great many thousand builders Of presse,
anu mcite,s or makers OF types, besides pitching In
gIaus whole horde OF printers devils, who vii
pr0videntiay have vote ne xt fall az Horace il IN
oil Inspired by the IA nat "a 20 tho orr