New-York tribune., 1876-07-13
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE MEETING.

ter of acceptance was expressed.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE MEEIlNG''
Tho attendance and enthusiasm surpassed the ex-
pectat1ons Of those who had in charge the arrange
ments for the meeting. No platforms had peeh
erected outside of the building as some OF the |o
mittee of Arrangements did not think that the audi
ence would be so large as TO exceeu tne ca
pacity of the great hall of the Cooper lnsti-
tutd At o'clock, the hour appointed for
the meeting, the appearance OF the hali
seemed to confirm this impression, but as soon as
the proceedings were fairly under way the immense
apartsnent was filled rapidly, and every seat was
taken The space encircling the hall was thronged,
and the crowd then Overtlowed into the corridors
and on the sidewalk in front of the building. Two
calcium lights threw their rays the square in front
of the Institute, thus illuminating it aS with
the light of day. Within the building the
patie6tl unyielding mass of humanity endured
heat of over 1902 awaiting the opening OF the exer
cises The platform was so crowded that 1t was
difficult for those upon it to move, and the people
steamed as if in a Turkish bath. Over the pillars
of the platform were draped the national coloTs on
the center and side columns were hung large por-
traits of Hayes and Wheeler. At the left of the
platform was stationed brass band the music from
which alternated with the speeches
On the platform were many gentlemen prominent
in politics. commerce. and the professions. Among
them were Collector Chester A. Arthur, Surveyor
George II. Sharpe Naval Officer Latin, District
Attorney Phelps William A. Darling, Frederick
Douglass Rufus Cowinc, Charles A. Abbott, William
H. Stiner Gen. Jardine, Joel W. Mason, Fred Kuhn,
Frederick Schweder, ex Judge Dttenhoefer,
Hugo Wesendonck, Jacob Patterson, Gen. Kill
patrick John J. O'Brien, Gen. John A. Foster, ). b.
Ruggles T. c. JOhusOn, and Hamilton Fish. jr.
The members of the Committee of Arrangements
were distributed about the platform badge OF blue
and gold serving TO distinguish them from the rest
of the audience.
Col. Charles s. Spencer called the meeting 10
order and, with brief remarks, introduced the Hon.
E. w. StOughton, the Chairman of tue evening.
MIR. Stoughton was received with hearty applause
as he stepped to the front of the platform, and IN
logical and forcible manner addressed the audience
upon the political situation and the comparative
merits of the platforms and candidates of the two
parties. He SAID that aInucl j. Tiden could not be
elected President and for torroboration of that
statement he would refer to Judge Comstock and
John Kelly. The reasons why Gov. Tilden could not
be elected President were shown in the long adj
dress which followed Taking up the Conventions
in their order he proceeded to review the candidates
who were presented to the Republican Convention
for nomination As lie referred in pleasant words
10 each in urn their Dames were received with ap-
plause When he mentioned BTistow, " that nOolc
Kontuckian of whom the country is proud" there
were not few misses mingled with the applause
When the name of james G.. Blaine was reached
however there was deafening and prolonged roar
Of applause.
At this point the speech was interrupted by the
entrance of tho Lincoln Club of the With Assembly
District. 800 i. number, who were received with
cheering by the audience.
Mr. Stoughton then resumed his speech, dwell
ing npon the difference between the financial
,,lsnks of the two platforms The Cincln-
5.ati platform was openly and avowedly for
honest hard money, while that of st. Louis
was sham and iraud. capable of double con-
sruction, and intended to catch the votes both Of
ipAationists and resumptionists Turning TO the
civil service the speaker argued in behalf of pure
and efficient civil service which he said could only
be attained by the election of Hayes and Wheeler.
lie recommended that Cabinet Ministers bo allowed
TO participate in the deliberations Of Congress.
The Union Glee Club. after the conclusion OF Mr..
StOughton's address. sung Hail to Our beautiful
Land" and a campaign song entitled Hold the
Fort" for Hayes and Wheelcr, and containing a
humorous reference to the double-headed Demo
cratic nominations which was greatly enjoyed by
the audience.
Frederick Douglass and Gen. fitzpatrick came on
the platform at this time and being recognized were
greeted with enthusiastic applause. The audience
began to call for various speakers but the Chairman
of the Committee Of Arrangements declared that
the order of exercises would be adhered TO.
Gen. Pmckney then read the long list of officers,
the better known names being received with great
applause.
Ex-Judge White presented the resolutions Of the
meeting ridculing Democratic prctensiOns of re-
FORM pointing to the bad record Of the party in the
past and claiming for Hayes and Wheeler and the
Republican platform the suTages of all intelligent
aud honest voters.
Ex-Judge Dittenhoefer read letters Of regret from
Senator 0glesby OF Illinois, Richard H. Dana OF
Massachusetts, Gen. J. II. Hawley OF Connecticut
and Gen. John A. Dix. Gen. Dix's pungent thrust
at the record of Gov. Tilden during the war was
vigorously applauded
Ex-Gov. Solomon Of Wisconsin followed in an ef-
fectye address IN support OF the Republican candi-
dates and Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick closed tho speak
ing and the meeting in one of his rapid cavalry
charge" speeches.
THE ORGANIZATION.
In calling the meeting TO order and nomin ating
Edward w. Stoughton Chairman, Charles s.
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