New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-29
GOV. TILDEN AT HUDSON.
AN ADDRESS TO THE FARMERS OF HIS
NATIVE COUNTY.

an address at the Fair Grounds near this place to-
day, by invitation The occasion was the first day
of the annual exhibition of the Column
bia County Agricultural and Horticultural
Society. His Exceency arrived in town
by the 1853 train. from New-York, accompanied
only by his valet. He received at the depot by
Jacob W. Hoysradt. Cyrus Macy, and ex-Mayor
Rogers in behalf of the Agricultural Society. The
Governors brother III. A. Tiden, came down from
Albany on the 1l:l0 train, and made one of this
impromptu rtception committee. The Governor was
at once escorted 10 the Worth House. Lebanon,
which is in distant part of Columbia County,
was the birthplace of Gov. Tilden, and there he
dwot during his early years. The old homestead is
now occupied by one of his brothers. and the Gov
emor is not an infrequent visitor in the locality.
The fair drew people from all parts of the county,
and the Governor found number of old acquaint-
ances awaiting him at the hotel. Among these were
James Mackn of Fishkill, Gen. G. w. Vaudeville of
Stuyvcsant. the Hon. Robert b. Mcneil of Hudson,
ex-Judge Darius Peck, and Capt. Wiswall. private
banquet at which none but his Excelency II. A.
Tilden, Mr.. Mackin, Mr.. Rogers. Mr.. HOysradt, and
Mr. Macy were present was served, and the party
were then driven to the fair grounds.
The Agricultural Society sustained loss OF $4,000
lit is believed at the hands of an inccndiary Sun
day night. by the burning Of their exhibition build
temporary structure for the needs Of the OCCASION
BY dnt of hard work they succeeded, and the open
ing of the exhibition was not delayed News of the
Governors coming had been widely spread. and the
fair grounds were throngcd with fully 5000 people
when he appeared. Everything was done that could
be done to dvest the occasion OF political Sgniii-
cance this wish being carried so far that the
Committee proper was composed OF one Republican,
one Democrat. and one Liberal Republican AMI. al
though his Excelency was strongly urged by Demo-
Gratis 70 remain and address political meeting in
the evening he declined. The Governor was loudly
cheered when he catered, and was applauded often
during his remarks and cheered when he left totake
the late afternoon train to Albany. As he passed
through the crowd more than one hearty God bless
YOU was heard. coming from men who sIasped, or
seeking 10 grasp his hand.
The following are Gov rilden's remarks:
CITIZENS oil THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA: have been
attracted here to day 10 this great gathering OF the
farmers of Coumhii County by pleasing recollccons.
ana by the interesting sociations OF chidhood
and of youth II was IN one OF the oNebest OF YOni
beautiful valleys that my eyes opened 10 the light of
heaven. In your cemetery. which We passed on our way
hither, repote what wns mortal 81 an un s
my carly years. was accustomed to
regard S 5eaGh o t Farther on Of NV
ancestors Il was here IN the county OF Columbia 'hn
tons that have Interested our country from that time
until the present Ibis klnsInan TO whom have alluded
marcLeI-havng been stripped of his clothing and his
shOes-to Quebec. Every one. so far as know OF ms
Vie; and in my early DAYS listened largely their rca
tOn OF memorable events Ill The carly history or America
II in their presence from their teaching, and t'
their example, that learned to dolze my country rs the
home OF the toing millions ana looked forward
FelIow-citizens congratulate myself on having this
occasion ana this opportunity which after an interval
dresS YOU in regard to questions Of agriculture Ii
IN
but know should not attempt to instruct you on
questions of this character for yOu know infinitely more
about them tban do. Instead | shall simply express
my regard for that class among whom my early NE was
passed. 4 am descendant Of race OF farmers | am
the first NY family for 900 years who has not been
devoted 10 the aSc OF the soil II IS natural therefore
should feel great interest in this class. and That
should feel great pleasure in TINS 10 exchange
Feow-czcns in very carly years the farming classes
in the OF New York the governing class. They
formed - per cent OF all the voters IL was from tIei
that tho great men sprung VINO mon adhistelca ' ne
affairs OF the state, and through whom II has risen TO lts
Since that time the state has greatly more
than doubled in population, but the farm
80 and 80 years ago. And yet today. except in The
single state Illinois the farmer Of New-York are the
class in any Of the states of the Union 1t is for you to
their rights ANA to carry forward The great objects
of free government in our fortunate ana happy country
| am of that was taught to believe and | myself
believe that free institutions goyennei OF te eOg
tne farming class than upon any otle therefor on
this and all occasions invoke their cooperation for the
purpose OF preserving and developing our American
system -, 49,. 49,. a., 90, /.
ture in which you engaged, no doubt could po.nt
what ard VINO your enemies are could point ON
what agency is that destroys your crOpI could aude
in particular 10 the potato bag with which the farmers
Of this county are particularly familiar But nave 10
say 10 you That there is bug far worse Iherc Is pug
that consumes not merely your potato crop but thai
every one Of your crops, consumes the pruy
before they gathered and consumes more Atcr tLey
are gathorcdand that is the tax collector This little
animal appears every year You may have have
in your field and in your Workshop but he
eats up your substance az ihe emu OF te year tr
cason last Winter TO say that IN TINS country there Is M
much Of the net earnings OF society, far to" much OF
the fruits Of labor consumed for the purposes OF carrying
the Government and that there Ought TO DE enforced
srcter economy II our affairs o9th IN tne !o%n
Teliowcitizcns within the last ten years
there has been taken from the fruits tsr,o OF
of dollars carry the GOveInment-seven hundred
millions Of dollars neach year Think what monstrous
NAY be your party affiliations or party opmol,
say TO me whether there Is MOI great evi ana graz
all other good citizens to rectify am quite aware that
OF things has existed III our country That would
naturally create these evils. In the exgences OF war,
OF paper money were supposed to be necessary
aud habits and tendencies the reverse OF rugalty and
economy engendered among the public officers
to spend more for every object and par
ticularly to spend more for those objects IN which
the public agents, without paying 1t Themselves,
draw instead from the pockets OF the people.
This is condition OF affairs that requires
the considerable, patriotic. firm action OF all
citizens of all parties, Of all classes And there Is no per-
ested in this reform than the farmer. To-day about half
of the tax contributed by the farmer goes to the state vi
Ncw-York to carry public affairs. H. therefore, that
amount he reduced Onehaf 1t Will reduce Onequar
fer what gatherer claims II yOu do not reduce
town and county taxes that is your own fault,
because the thing is perfectly within your control.
When comes state taxes that Is within the power OF
the Legislature and Executive Albany In regard
10 at YOU VIII have difficulty whatever If You send
there the right and will ind that there will be
no difficulty reducing the state tax onehaf within two
wears IL the farmers the rural districts will only
they desire il and are determined TO have II.
Fellow citizens YOU have the most beautiful climate
ever vouchsafed to anybody. You have here soil
capable OF producing everything that the human mind
can desire You have Government framed by our wise
ancestors to secure you every blessing possible in