New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-19
COY. TILDEN'S HOME At albany
GOSSIP ABoUT THE GOVERNOR.


TRIBUTE FROM a PERSONAL PRIEND-soME REM
INIsCENCEs OF TIE CAMPMGN-THE GAYETIES
OF THE SEASON AT TIE STATE CAPITAL
70 tAe Editor Of TIE TrIbEae.
Sir: al would like TO be elected in order to
show the young OF this State that may still
dare to do right ana not suffer for It,"
This remark made by our present Governor n
short tune before tho Convention met at Syracuse last
September He had been urged not to allow his name
10 he used, disaster would probably follow; 1t was
said that his opposition to the Now-YOrk Ring would
prevent his being elected II he received The noui-
nation; that Tweed would stretch out his lons arm
from Black Wells Island" aud work his defeat.
But DO not believe It," said Mr. Tllden. II know
the people better" And then after short pause, fol
lowed the above remark, IL to himself than
otherwise This, with perhaps desire 10 write It'll
cen upon The historic scroll that contains th honOred
names OF Clinton. Wright and Marcy wore probably
the only personal Incentives that induced Mr. Tldcn TO
lead party in the campaign. lie had just closed
long and lAbOriOus career at the bar; relnguished
d numerous aud wealthy cientage warmly attached
TO him by years OF earnest service He had made dis
position spend tho future, after sojourn abroad In
bis luxurious home surrounded by HIS admirable cOllec
OF books and works OF art and cheered by the close
companionshp Of choice friends Cooper William
Cullen Bryant OConor. AMI other men whose position.
tastes, aud sympathies were in accordance with his
own Although the office of Governor OF tho hcs State
in the Union is well worthy Of ambition. the
ceptance OF uecesstaed something OF personal sacr
foe his part. He may take proper pr ie in bs high
Office no has shown aspiring youn. that tuey
may dare to do right"
II was a noticeable fact that the crowd that pressed
TO shake the hand Of the Governor tho Assembly
chambers. after the Inauguration ceremonies, more
than twO-thirds made mp ~ the "poope the laDOrrrs
and producers OF tie Sate and there SEQ lei "a be al
almost solemn earno ;ness in their congratulations
har fbnu nj
on such occasions. SiI oil gentleman; Il have
lived close by the Capitol for thirty years. aud wit
messed al the naugurations that have taken place in
that time, and have such excitement in
our city as this NcwY ar's. Usually there is very
strong feeling over the advent Of new Governor"
When GOV. DIX and GOy.-elect niden walked, arm
and-arn into Assembly chamber could not help
calling mind the cartoon IN Illustrated pip-r Of
last Fal. where New-Yorx represented beaut-
tul standing with v. DIX and Mr. Tilden, ard
eXcaimlng to her sons who were assembled about her
Behold, I of YOU my two best men," BY the way.
recall a story that told the time. Mr.. Tiden
she we'd the caroJn to lady the day after It's appear
auce. and said. smingly "You am not the favor
tie with the fair lady for. while she leans almost loving
y against the arm Of the Governor an Qll.o behind
her. and she only coltiy takes my hand"
YES" the reply, but that's tae way We ladies
always tire At those we love tue best"
Imagine that our bachelor Governor has found that
Mr. Tlden has been sil gularly fortunate IN the cir
cumstancc through nus cvenfI legal aHt political
e he has been able 10 preserve, unsu.d the almost
wOmdniy tenderness II ms own narure. TINS dis
closed toe puDnc when. in his Inaugural al re,s he
almost gave ". o. his feelings ~ re ,Iicl te mem
Dries OF his early fre I'd and poll ial teacher. 5ils
Wright. l, was reimbursement" nor " hoarsene-s"
that caused MIN 10 fater On that OCCASION, but the
warmth Of feeling Of his big heart
most happy selection has been made for the Execu
tive Mansion Mr. Johns0n's properly E4ge-st., i,
appropriate every respect. Il Is at distance from
Capitol bu that advantage rather than othc--
wise The house neY situated, large, handsome. an
well appointed Tie grounds are extensive. aud rlsa ny
terraces from tho level % the street. Three .ctd
greenhouses are pleasant a'diIOn. ami it-e a"t
ANY stable contains seven horses the Governor pet
stdie-nnr'e htihy iaYo,ct WIN u n'A ,... 4 ID" ih'
sion admirably arranged Zoe lArge reception. an on
nave called tHeie H'F'i "' 81" a." ''o - -, 'i "
TIE huu-rbOid j. pic>dd over by his widowed sIatvI
.-trd nv her four uoIccs Mrs vs.. -sey sud " s,es
AfoIaite susie. ana Ruuy Iiden, OF N.w-Le"anon, |
SnS vo MSS I gr Of a.. ' Gpy CIV ' SAT-
Dr Austin Flint, ir. Col. htoke, ana Col B.rtett |
Tor Gutv" 1t The Go5, ruor> through the DIV, aad
we're fully occupied Introducing the many guests In |
81 al dnser AdiutanGrn. Townsend',. their places
were supplied by Ne r. Ptlton. MtL,1n, ana h'Hnrr
I,er CAV uniforms successful aids" 70 the /
ladies' The Governor was az nome Ms many tr.fn1s
10 greet and cuepr him. AncnS the callers NJ the LIZ
ecutive mansion w.ra GOV Dix AMI - q, Judge san |
f,r Y Churrp, Nj. Fed. w. seward. Z 4stuS Corning.
it, ,ntrOcr HppItS. the R'S l.. p tr o. uda ~
eye Mr.. C,arksuu Tbnits, eN-tOv. n III man, MI j. H.
an ANTWERP. Mr.. x. =. Taylor IL. JJhu &. Tyne, /
Judge Alien, judge Parker, Bsnop ozone, ana others
IJeut-G0y. Dorshciner bas taken rooms az Congress
Hal owing to y reccus afi.ctOu-the DEAN of tncIr /
ouych b. SIR and Mr. DorHhemer arc not IN general
soce y TINS Winter. NJ. Dnrsnelmer, however. spent
Eeyv Years evening with tAe LADIES' at the Executive
Manson GOV. Tdeu and his family attended service
on last Sahbata Dr. UpsOn's PresbYterlan church,
md Il reUnrtcd will Ue regular w0iSieiS Ldore Ihe
Episcopal ans clam Lieut.. Gov. DJrshtiiucr anu hS
wife. .---
TIE grand event OF Tho season the Corning |
Rail" gwen Air and Mrs EIusiu7 Corning, on TdC--
day LAST at and beautiful residence on Safe
At wucn was connected Nv covered bridge, over a
block long 70 Perry Hall" on Peanst. THIS entire
massage way was Carpeted. heated, aud brilliantly
N INV hundred Of M. ,0rmugs friends were present,
ana al seemed delighted. GOV. Tlden and family ana
guests were present. Boston, Troy and New-HOrk we're
represented.
oar CITY r. very CAV just now, ard receptions social
uuions ket--drums ad dancing parties are the order
of tho day or rather u the night. Lent brgnr so very
early tins ladies are forced to extra eXer
tons 10 comp their entertainments before tie al
vent OF Good Friday. Mrs PeHOu gave her nTs5 aiier
noon reception at the Executive Mansion on IhursdLY
the mn assisted bv Miss Abel ude TldeD, Miss Decker
son and Mrs. Riyner ADOut 300 ladies' were presehl
Snow enough has fallen TO make streets gay with
the sound of sleigh. OeES-an Il! ways welcome music
Album jan g. 1875. c. II
GOVERNMENT WEATHER REPORT.