New-York tribune., 1874-10-28
THE DEMONSTRATION AS A WHOLE.

The gathering of the Democracy last evens
ing In and around Tammany Hall OF the largest
gatherings held around the "Wigwam," except on
the occasion Of Presidential election. Long before
the hour arrived for the meeting the space IN front OF
the Hall was crowded. aud later the entire
street. from Third to Fourthaves., was so filed
to be rendered almost inpassabe. NomiDally
there were four outside meetings. Really, there
only one addressed from four different points.
Calcium lights rendered the bright as day, fire.
works set OFF in profuson. and gun in Mon
square at intervals made the windows rattle IN tho
vicinity.
Within Tammany Hall gathered o crowd which
filed every foot of available space. The gallery was
dense Of human beings. Every seat the stage
occupied by the leaders OF the party. Prominent
among these were Gov. Joel Parker of NewJersey the
Hon. John Kelly, Wm. II. Wickbam. candidate for
Mayor; the Hon. Augustus Schell the Hon.
Abram g. Hewitt City Judge Sutherland,
the Hon. 8. g. Cox, ex-sherif NJ. 7. Brennan,
the Hon. Edward Cooper, ana later these were joined
by Ex-GOv. Seymour the Hon. Francis Herman, aud the
Hon. Montgomery Blair OF Maryland. Lord Dufferin.
the Governor General OF Canada also interested
spectator. At the front Of the stage was miniature
Temple of Liberty surmouned by stuffed eagle Above
the Of the stage large picture OF the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor draped with the Amer
can flag. Above this was statuette OF Washington.
There was profuson Of flags and drapery about the
stage and above it, and the galleries were estooned with
bunting. The meeting called to order by the Hon.
Augustus Schell, whose motion the Hon. Edward
Cooper was chosen permanent Chairman. list Of Vice.
Presidents, including representatives Of the banking
and mercantile classes and learned professions, was
read. This followed by series OF resolutions and
letters from Senator Eaton Of Connecticut Senator
Hendricks Of Indiana, Gov. Allen OF Ohio, and Others
Gov Joel Parker Of NewJersey the first speaker, was
received enthusiastically, and the strong points made
by him loudly applauded 1t was noticeable that
the utterances favoring return TO specie
payments received tie hearty and enthusiast
tic applause Of the meeting, composed, wac in the
MAN, of workingmen. Just before the close OF Gov.
Parkers speech exGov. Seymour and the Hon. Francis
Herman came on the platform. They were Recognized
by the crowd and heartily applauded. When Mr. ker
nan introduced to the audience the hall rang with
cheers and 1t was time before he could proceed
He was folowed by ex-Gov Seymour II the reception
OF Mr.. Herman enthusiastic, that or
ex-Gov. Seymour was tumultuous Tho
Lall rang with cheers, repeated again and
again. Hats were waved and flung in the and hand
kerchiefs fourished 1t evident that the veteran
statesman retained the confidence which the Of
the Democracy have extended to him in the past. He
was followed by the Hon, Montgomery Blair OF Mary
land The Hon. g. g. Cox followed in of his humor
ous speeches. which served to keep the audience in
good humor while at the time the Hon. Edwards
Perrepont was arraigned his past record. MIR.
hamburger spoke at considerable length, and at II p m
the meeting adjourned.
Speaking began from the outside stands about the
same time as In the large hail. and was continued until
after 10 D. M Several political clubs paraded during
the evening with torches and fireworks. These were
the Democratic clubs of the It and lid Assembly Dis
trics the Jefferson Democratic Club the French Demo-
cratic Club and Others.