The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-06-28

extent OF the opposition 10 IlideI, lor lnue-
pendcnt of the oud-mouthed Tammany men
(outsidersl are q considerable number who
have been convinced by other means that it
will be difficult for Tiiden to carry New
York, and there are others OF course bound
to personal favorites. This anti-Tilden feel
ing has been to some extent counteracted
by the efforts of distinguished New Workers
who represent that Tilden is to-day the most
popular Democrat in that State, and who
are willing to stake their reputation for po-
litical sagacity on the prediction that If nom
mated he will carry the State by an over
whelming majority.
THE NEXT BEST MAN.
Hancock develops some strength, but
nothing like what was confidently claimed
for him before the Convention met. His
friends are actively opposing Tildcn, and
expect to win success for their candidate by
crushing out Tilden, whom they truly re-
gard as more formidable than any two other
men. The supporters Of Hancock believe
that when Allen is driven out OF the race
the Ohio delegates will go over to them, not
that they like Hancock particularly, but be-
cause they think he seems most likely to rally
about him tho anti-Tilden elements.
Dayard is not much spoken OF. Parker is
regarded as Il good compromise man, ii such
one is needed.
HOSURS TO TILDEN'S FRIENDS.
Dir. Abbott, OF Massachusetts, who moved
the adoption OF the rules Of the last Conven-
ton for the guidance OF the Convention,
th-seby quietly settling the two-thirds-rule
question, is Tilden man. John y. McCler-
nand, OF Illinois, who was elected permanent
chairman OF the Convention, is also a Tilden
man; and Henry Watterson, who was the
temporary chairman, as is we'll known, be-
longs in the same category.
GOOD FOR JUDGE MEREDITH.
Judge John A. Meredith, of Richmond,
had the distinguished honor Of having the
craftsmanship OF the Committee on Plat
form bestowed upon him. He, too, is counted
among the supporters Of Tilden.
SPEECHES PRO AND con. >
After the adjournment Of the Convention,
in answer to boisterous calls, Dan. VOORHEES,,
OF Indiana, took the stand, and spoke with
his accustomed ardor and eloquence. There
was great confusion in the hall at the close
OF Voorhees, speech Loud demands were
made for Dorsheimer, OF New York. Hon.
S. s. Cox was also brought forward.
THE OUTLOOK.
The Hancock men i'll the, Virginia dele
CATION are restless under the rule adopted,
by which it is proposed to cast the vote OF
the State MS unit, and in accordance with
the will OF majority, for Tllden. Great
influence has been brought to bear upon
them. So persistent and determined are
they now, it will not he surprising il they
insist upon breaking the rule and dividing
up the vote rs individual preferences may
suggest.
LATER AND BETTER.
At midnight the vote has just been taken
in our delegation. 1t was ID for Tildcn,
! for Bayard, but Sinclair and Gauter
changed, making it stand II to 5.
a Calm Survey of the Field Late Hast
Night.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.J
The contest grows hot and furious.
The Tidcn men have apparently gained
to-day. They profess to count about 400 on
the first ballot, and expect a nomination OF
their man on the second or third.
am not so confident, because several OF
our own delegates are not for Tilden now
who were for him few days ago.
TILDEN TRIUMPHs.
PERKINS, defeat and McClernand's election
were both Tilden triumphs, but done by a
maj GRITTY.
The decorations OF the city are innumera-
BILE and Undesirable.
There was vigorous applause to-day when
Fitzhugh Lees name was mentioned, and
again when Virginia was named.
Rockets are going up now, and the streets
are crowded with people full Of enthusi-
asm.
The number OF old Virginians here is
surprising, and their attentions gratefully
received by our delegation.
POoL-SELLING.
Pools are selling tonight three to one
that Tlden will be nominated. D.
Spirited Contest betwoen the Tiiden
and Anti-Tilden Men.
Especial telegram to the Di,patch.I
The contest between the Tilden and anti
Tilden men yesterday and last night is re-
sumed to-day, and is one OF the most spir-
tied, personal, and aggressive known in the
history OF parties.
The New Workers, headed by Kelley,
SchelI, Slocum, and others, assaulted Tilden
at every delegation, flooding the city at in
tervals with circulars headed Boss Tilden,
and denouncing him as bogus reformer,
railroad gambler, and trickster, whose nomi-
nation would give the Republicans 100000
majority in New York.
SLY sLOCUM.
General Slocum, who commanded the Sec
ond corps during the war, and who is active
in opposing Tilden, said this morning that
every and all the eX-Governors, all the
judges Of the Court OF Appeals, and all but
two OF the Democratic oftice-holders and all
the leading men in the party in New York,
opposed Tilden. @ circular WAS issued this
morning giving the names OF fifty sucfi
The Ohio and Indiana men, Of course, CO.
alesce in this opposition, and have passed res
olutions that their States will not take Sec
ond place on the ticket. Hendricks positively
declined to do so.