The New York herald., 1876-09-30
A DEMOCRATIC FIASCO.
DEMONSTRATIONS UP THE HUDSON RIVER
THAT DID NOT COMB OFF, AND WHAT PRE-
VENTED THEM.

Ing in towns along the Hudson River has been drawn
to numerous posters of vast area and great typo
graphical magninconce on which 1t was announced thai
tho Young Mems Democratic Union Club. OF New Yori
city, would hold series of grand ratification meetings
attended by Gmore's band terchlights pyrotechnics
and numerous following These demonstrations
were TO take place at Newburg Monday, at Pough
Eeepsie on Tuesday. at Kingston ON Wednesday,
at Hudson and Catskill on Thursday and las,
night at Albany. The inhabitants OF these
places were hand, but the Young Mems Demo.
cratic Union Club and Gilmore's band and the
not forthcoming In this city these proposed
demonstrations had been the subject Of considerable
comment, and when 1t nosed about this week that
they given considerable curiosity was mani
tested as to the reason.
To ascertain this HERALD reporter yesterday called
various members of tho club, some of whom were
unwilling TO speak OF the matter Others, however,
were more communicative. and this what tho re-
porter learned
This Young Mems Democratic Club Is an organiza
ton which has existed for number Of years. and
which, far as the respectabty OF its members arc
concerned and their adaptability for doing efficient
political service during election times Is unsurpassed
by any kindred organization In New York. II has
upon its roll the names Of men who have distinguished
themselves in the City Councils and In the Legislature
OF the State and of few who have discharged repre-
sentative functions In Washington Such an
organization, having for Its end the cultivation Of
politics. II 1t may be termed could have been of
considerable advantage to the of the democracy
If properly managed This to several gentle
ton, less than to various members OF the organza
ton. II generally understood that every one upon
the membership roll had his sympathies sufficiently
enlisted in behalf Of the democratic nominees for
national office to be willing to lend some OF his time
talents and, perhaps his finances to the achievement
OF the party's success. Acting under this belief
and encouraged by desultory expressions Of
opinion, several gentlemen proposed to the club
somewhat novel enterprise This was to undertake
grand campaigning tour OF therivor counties a sort
OF excursion IN fact, which, while contributing TO the
interests OF the democratic party The nation and
opening the State with vigor and earnestnes
would be recreation for the participants The prop
osltion submitted 10 the club at regular meet
ing referred to The usual ttecs, judged tangible
by these bodies, and approved by the bulk Of the
ganixation. Many gentlemen, whose heads have
grown hoary In the service OF the local democratic
party and who have regulations for deep political
acumen heard of the movement, gave II their consider
ation, and voted tia good idea Other political WISE
acres, younger in years. but OF hopeful OF
future prominence, passed upon and ndorsed ii also
and TO be generally agreed that excursion
OF the Young Mems Democratic Union Club would be
an event to be looked forward to win interest and
enterprise which should onst the sympathy OF every
true believer In Tilden and Hendricks
limo pdsseu, anu pIoJeCb WHICH udu Duducu uu-
der the auspices OF some half dozen members of the
club to full blown maturity under the encour.
agement OF the city democracy, or a portion OF II.
During the month oi August the advantages to be de-
rived from the enterprise were expounded number of
timos before the association by gentlemen who put
implicit faith IN it, ana after its practcaby had been
thoroughly discussed in meeting it was determined
that such an excursion as was anticipated would be
novelty IN campaigning from which much good ior
the ticket might be derived Al first there
great show OF enthusiasm Every member asserted
his Intention oil aborlng for the OF the under
taking and proper persons were depuled to wait upon
the magnatss intrusted with the dealing OF
tary stmuians to aDorers in the political tied, in
order 10 secure their very acceptable co-operaton.
These gentlemen seemed to look hvorably upon the
new idea, ana the committee appointed 10 confer with
them reported that they in accord with the
movement and promised TO aid by money and nflu-
ence Its happy Accomplishment. Nothing more could
be desired, and SO on August 25 circular issued
announcing the intention OF the club to charter
steamer and In conjunction with the county CON-
mttees hold series OF ratification meetings at the
river towns Ncwburg, Poughksepse, Kingston, Hud:
son and Albany were named as points to be called at
Since tho appearance OF the circular vast deal OF
talking has been INDUCED in to tie advantages be
derived from the excursion for the democratic party
Most people who acquainted with the organ cation
and knew how powerful II was and how capable many
OF its members Of beng sorviceabe TO The cause
$hey proposed TO champion predicted brilliant sue
for the undertaking. Some few sneered al IL, but
popular opinion might fairly be said TO have ndorsed
It, In order 10 secure the necessary funds for an en-
terprise OF such proportions tickets were printed for
sale and distributed among the members OF tho club,
and contributions TO the ,iund were solicted
pass of successfully. From umo 10 time
reference made at the meetings by individual men,
bers to tho progress made IN the undertaking and out
side sanguno autcipatons were expressed Of It's ac
complshng great things Somehow or other there
were no regular reports submitted announcing the
tual conditoa OF affairs or giving statements oil the
amount OF money received This was matter which
should certainly have been looked to- but no one
seemed to remember it, and every one seemed
to feel assured that due progress WAS being
made in preparing for the expected event Toward The
nidde OF the present month preparations OF u more
bills were printed on which announcement was
madc IN characters OF extreme length
aud glaring color that the Young Mems
Democratic Union Club proposed holding ratification
mestIugs at tho towns named in the circular that
they would be provided with all requisite Iarapher-
MALTA and would navigate the Hudson on the magn ia
cent steamer Twilight. As time wore on these pla-
cards began TO appear on obtusve fences he Towns
that line the river They covered from sighi she
announcement OF passing shows on country roadways,
and awoke tho democratic voters OF rural districts
lying along the proposed route Of the excursion to
pitch OF enthusiastic frenzy calculated TO
dIsmay tho Hayes and Wheeler sympashiz
ers abiding in the place Tae co-opera-
ton OF tho executive committees Of the river coun-
ties manifested itself in the circulation OF companion
placards announcing all the local speakers to address
the meetings. and referring in very large type TO the
eminent orators who to bring from Gotham words
Of cheer Tor the State democracy. News oil all this
found its way into the ears OF the members Of tho
club, and the date OF the waxed enthu-
high and preparations for the trip began to
be INDUCED IN 10y those proposing to take part There
vas to be meeting on Friday last ana circular was
The members OF this club will meet at their
headquarters, In dark clothes and black has, Mon
day the 25th day OF September, 1876 at seven O'Clock
A. M to proceed to the pier foot OF Twenty-thrd
street, North River, where they will embark on board
the steamer Twilight to attend the mass meetings.
Friday came and the Organization met What trans
pred at that gathering has not found its way out as It
was private session and non n-members were not ad-
mitted, but the reporter learned that 1t suddenly
dawned upon the Democratic Union Club that II would
be entertaining TO hear report OF their committee
read outside OF its being IN accordance with usage
The committee stated that IL had done good deal to
further the ends proposcd that considerable money
understood TO have been received but by whom II
not easy to learn; that various purchases had
been made, appeared from mass OF election para
phernalia gathered in the rooms but with what
by whom and by what authority as yet could
not be determined. THIS report ieil like wet blanket
the ardent antic pations Of the club members, and
at once the Finance Committee became N great de-
mand, but such body could not bo found, could
any record OF them oe discovered the clubs arch
ives. AZ this juncture, and in face OF the appalling
disappointment that stared them in the face an appeal
made 20 the State Central Committee FOR financial
succor that body had already determined upon