The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-11-23
HOW MIR. TILDEN VOTED.
He CASTS A STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC
BALLOT, AND IS LOUDLY CHEERED.

At 8 o'clock yesterday morning Gov:
Tilden arose from, refreshing sleep, and
at 9 o'clock ate hearty breakfast, after
which he received several friends who
called upon him. Among them were
Horatio Seymour, Mayor Wickham,
Smith Ely, Jr., and many others, includ-
ing some ladies. At 11:30 he went to the
polling place of the 23d election district
of the 10th Assembly district, No. PAS
Third avenue. A World reporter asked
him how he intended to vote. 81 will
vote the straight Democratic ticket from
stem to STERN" said he.
"But, Mr.. Tilden," said the reporter,
"it has been suggested that you will vote
for the Republican electors, out of
courtesy to your opponent, MI. Hayes 2"
"Why should 1 :" was the quiet reply,
"no one can reasonably expect that.
When I see all these poor workingmen
who are cut Of employment, and who are
anxious for a retrieval of the hard times,
and return once more of honest men to
office, doirg all in their power in fur.
therance OF the cause which l represent,
and which have promised to uphold to
the fullest extent of my power, I could
not very we'll do otherwise than give
them the benefit of my ballot, to which,
as citizen and resident of this city, 1
am entitled. could not conscientiously
vote for Mr.. Hayes, because I believe
that his election would be but a prolonga-
ton of the reign of corruption through
out the country and as for Peter Cooper.
against whom personally not word OF
disparagement can be uttered, well, l
believe he is mistaken as to his ideas on
the question of the currency, and there
fore could not consistently deposit my
ballot in his behalf. My duty as tax
pa 'er compels me to vote, and my duties
to my Democratic principles force me to
vote none other than the Democratic
ticket throughout, and shall do it with
out single scratch or erasure."
"Conld this give an opportunity for
your opponents to comment upon the
propriety of candidate voting for him
self%"
"Well, my dear sir, I am used to hear
ing my opponents say almost anything
about me, and whatever they may say |
shall not be surprised at. Why, 1T is as
much as any persons individual reputa.
ton is worth to run for any Office in op-
position to the Republican party. From
candidate for the Presidency to a can
didate for district alderman, their whole
canvassing is done in the shape of printed
libes and the no less bitter personal
abuse. The fact that the Republicans %
not think it proper that | should vote fol
my own cause is no reason why should
not do So"
This remark was heartily cheered by 9
crowd which by this time had collected
around Mr.. Tilden. One man called to-
three cheers for "our next President
and this call was responded to with
yigor that startled attention for some
blocks roundabout. ;,
Mr.. Tilden then stepped up to the poll
ing table and deposited his ballot. LII
answer to the questions of the inspector
he said his name was Samuel j. Tilden
and that he resided at No. 13 Gramercy
park. He remained for the space of TT
teen minutes in the vicinity and shooi
hands with all of his supporters who pre-
sented themselves. Among these, was W.,
veteran of the war of 1872, named Ihos
Folsome, aged cighty-three: He took OF
his hat in the presence of the Governor
but Mr.. Tilden gently bade him put, Il
back on again, saying: ut IS l wn'
should take off my hat to YOU. Mr.
Tilden then returned to his carriage. thu
crowd, meanwhile, cheering Justify
New York World.