The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28
on the Convention The session very brief one.
CRIES PoR SPEECHES

amusement tney wanted speeches. Ihc name tnat rose
above all others in the cry that Of Voorhees,, and
the favorte orator OF Indiana not slow In taking
the platform. Daniel W. voorhees, is tail, stoutiy
built solid man. with rough head of hair and heavy
long beard, without side whiskers musacne. He is
slow but emphatic and forcible speaker. and as he
warns with his subject and his clear, trumpet
toned voice rings, he is able to carry
his audience with him. HIS speech had
an object II was made for Hendricks; II appealed
TO the East to do justice TO the West; urged harmony
and an abandonment OF personal preference for public
good, and called upon the Convention not 10 cripple
and tic the hands Of tho West in the October elections
''Gve us Hendricks aud the rag baby" was ito plain
English and 1--WE will carry the West in the October
clections; but he said nothing about losing all the
Eastern States and New York in November his argu-
ment did not 10 make great impression on tho au
dicnce Mr.. Voorhees, speech interesting one,
and was relief after the humdrum Official proceed
ngs Of the Convention. In the course of his speech
MIR. voorhees, made an eloquent appeal TO the
South and backed Il up by delicate
reference to tho friendship and sympathy he had
felt for them during their struggle tor the Conederacy
AS Voorhees, had ceased there cries for
dozen names.
now cox SLIPPED TILDEx.
In this number sCox," and "thc little Congress-
mani mounted the PLATFORM and harangued the crowd
with some humor. He made good speech, but the
characteristic feature OF It effort to so over the
list ofdcmocrac didates, and not mention tho name
ofTden. He was dragged into allusion by interrupt
tons OF the crowd but slipped quickly away to Han
cock and Hendricks and slipped away to general topics
and reference to the great conflict impcnding
he said, who shall be your standard bearer,
and tho crowd shouted "Tiden ~ 'rilden" Then
he got started again and dragged tho words OF the
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and again tho crowd shouted "Tilden ~ "Tildenl"
In short he was followed very thoroughly from point
to point and at every phrase that might be twisted
their way tho crowd yelled .'Tiden!" At the slippery
orator.
In the course OF his remarks Mr.. Cox alluded to his
action in the committee the repeal Of the kesump-
on act 1872 and stated he had voted for tho repeal
He essaycd sop tho rag baby" men and received
his return applause from them, but when no stated
that would not resume In 1879, under
any circumstances, he went step too
far ana lost ground with audible Kisses.
Tho democratic principle which viii probably
prevail i'll the Convention Is that under democratic
administration tho country will be enabled, through
economy and honesty In the public service to resume
specie payments more speedily than under republic
administration. and in favor OF such resumption
when the business of the country warrants it, whether
Coxs speech was SO evident tickling Of Indiana and
oho that It lost its intended effect Several other
speakers were called for but none responded the
audience gradually filed out OF the hall
ST. LOUIS Ar MIDNIGHT.
The streets tonight thronged and cl tho popula-
tion OF St Louis seems to DO abroad. The leading
hotels surrounded by enthusiastic gatherings and
hear them calling for Morrissey In the vcsbule
can sec John Bigelow, John Kelly, Augustus sche,
August Belmont and host of Tammany men, who are
either for Tden against him. The buzz Of controversy
Is perfectly earsptng. but Tilden is clearly the coming
man. according to present advices Tho republican
Convention at Cincinnati tame affair compared to
this In tho matter OF physique this Convention Is
certainly ahead Of It's predecessor at Cincinnati All
the blue blood Of Kentucky and Tennessee Is here and
solid for Tilden.
TnE ST. LOUIS PRE- DEPARTMENT
paraded this evening in connection with the police
force turning out in solid numbers. Most Of the ap-
paratus arc drawn by four fulfilled, prancng steeds,
and the engnes--of tho most approved pattern-werc
FURNISHED up Ike looking glasses and with bunting and
flowers There we're eighteen fire engines and as many
hose carriages drawn by horses each, and six ad
der trucks comprised tho strength Of the depart
ment in line. The policemen, every man
measuring six feet and over In height
marched four abreast, carrying Springfield
rifles and numbered about 200 men. Their neat,
blue uniforms and manly bearing and steady march,
ing elected considerable applause. They hed by
headed BIS the st. Louis brass band. The parade was
arranged in honor OF the Convention, but as that
body was In session at the timo Of tho parade; the
object Of the display was entirely lost
THE POOL SELLING.
Tho pool sellers arc doing very lively busi-
ness. not only every hotel has It's crier, but
49, ~vh, r0n
every inducement to the venturesone to increase
his worldly possessions by remote chance OF luck
THE AT MIDNIGHT
rammany and her influence upon the Convention
goes before the people Tor what they worth. DIS
matches nave been received from different parts OF tho
country to tho effect that II any other man than
Tdcn is nominated here now. his nomination will be
regarded as triumph OF Tammany and will irrcparably
inure the democratic party In the canvass, aud that
Tilden must imperativoly be nominated, II fos no
other reason than prove, once for oil, that the
democracy OF the country II not subject to The Tam
many dctation. In the gossip TO- night Tilden men
express their that Voorhees, responded to
the call OF his name after adjournment today, and
harangucd the multitude. Voorhees, il TO nominate
Hendricks tomorrow and the speech to-day drew his
IRE for tomorrow. II is said he will repeat It. Tho
delegates will remember that they have heard that
expected to produce.
AN ASSAULT on A rAMxAsy JUDGE
Mr.. Redmeycr who has been spoken OF as anxious to
bet on the result distinguished himself BY q rufanly
demonstration. lilo had heard that Judge Ackert had
spoken on the train as bringing $50 Tamnany thieves
TO assist in the Anti Tldcn ballot aud taking tho state
mcnt personally pulled the Judges nose. Ackert IL
small man, aud Kearney large, heavy man.
Parlor No. at the Southern Hotel is the branch
headquarters Of Governor TIdcns friends, and under
the special charge OF Mr.. Charles II. swan, Of New
York city. In this room may DO found
Hon Emanuel B. Hart. Chairman OF the
anli-Tammany Executive Committee; Hon. Ben
jamin Wood, J. Edward Ireland, Assembyman
James Daily. Commissioner H. II. Porter Fordyce,
Iaifn and other prominent friends OF Mr. Tildcn.
THE HERALD SELLING FOR FIFTY CENTS cory
Tho most active demand for yesterdays HKRALDs
existed In this city. The large supply was exhausted
almost It's arrival, and In numerous instances -
ns~h a.. half aoilav waa oNcrcd f0r n copy