The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The 81. Louis Cstcchism.
The democrats are simmering over their
nominations. and they have our hearty
sympathy if the. weather is harsh and
warm. 1t is hard to discuss these exciting
questions in the torrid days, and we can
think of nothing more calculated to awaken
our sympathies than two gentlemen ms sturdy
and eloquent as Dorsheimer. the chief of the
Tilden clan, and Wickham, the chief of
Tammany Hall, in high dictate over the
canvass. But, with good temper and plenty
OF mint juleps, we shall. no doubt, have q
nomination.
Here, however, is little catechism which
the uncertain delegates might cut out of the
HERALD and carry about in their pocket
books -
!. What is Tilden? "Any one to win"
The representative Of the better sense of
the democratic party in this State; opposed
by the chivalry and the blossom friends
a man who would satisfy the rank and file
of the party and bring credit to tho State,
and whose only danger is that if nominated
with the republicans and sell him out for
the control of the city, as they sold out
the Judge Of Appeals ticket some time
since.
ii. What is Hendricks? A professional
democrat, who represents the platform Of
Reputation in the North and revolution in
the South, and who would not carry any
Eastern or Middle State except Delaware.
Ill What is Bayard? The Hottest and
tho purest name before the Convention. One
who would represent the traditions of the
past and the hopes of the future, and whose
Presidency would be revival of the
spirit of the Revolution; somewhat eager
ruined mansions on the Southern planta-
tons and forgets about the cabins. Bayard's
nomination would mean an old-fashioned
democratic fight without compromise or
degradation. 1t would be a chivalrous fight
worthy of Roncesvalles. But would it be .
winning fight? 1t is not q Marathon that is
wanted by the democrats, but an Austerlitz
Nv. What is Hancock? A compliment to
o gallant and courteous soldier sentiment
Because he fought in the Northern armies it
is said his nomination would extinguish the
war issue in the canvass. All Of which is
moonshine. It is mock bid on the part of
mock auction politicians Of Pennsylvania,
who talk about Hancock while they mean all
the time the best price for their votes. His
nomination would mean quiet canvass.
v. What is Parker? The compromise be-
tween Tilden and Hendricks, who would be
to the democrats what Hayes is to the repub-
licans-the candidate who would carry New
Jersey and leave New York about as it is
VI What is Thurman A Western man
with Eastern principles. who would repre-
sent the common sense and patriotism Of the
party, and whose nomination would be q
compromise between the soft money mad
men and the friends of the national honor
VII What is Allen? Full Of sound and
fury, signifying nothing" The uncle Of
Thurman. Remembers Andrew Jackson,
and used to smoke corncob pipe with
him. Would be pretty certain to go to the
lunatic asylum, if brought before court, on
account of his money madness.
VIII. What is Davis? bubble.
TX What are all the rest Of them
Bubbles
This is the situation of affairs at St. Louis.
If any one can tell which democrat in this
list or any one not in the list will be apt to
win before the country he will name the
nominee.