New-York tribune., 1876-06-29
Mr.. TILDEN RECEIVING TIE NEWS.

MR.. TILDEN RECEIVING TIE NEWS.
HE REMAINS Al HIS HOUSE IN ALBANY DURING THE
DAY-COofNEss OF HIS MANNER DURING THE
oTs-coNGRATULAriONs- his CONFIDENCE
OF CARRYING THE STATE.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
ALBANY, June 2s.- Gov. Tildcn had been busy all
day at his house in Eagle-st upon Executive busi-
ness, and had not visited the Executive Chamber
once during the day. There however. telegraph
wire was connected with the main line, and dis
patches were continually received from st. L0uis
all of which were carried by eet-footed messenger
bows to the Governors residence Never did Spartan
receive news Of such import with so imperturbabls
n mien. The long discussion upon the money plank
WIS indicated briefly. and he only grimly smiled at
the sturdy front which his lieutenant WAS making
against the soft-money assailants. The various
Tden victories of the day drew hardly change OF
conntenance from him, and with few Interruptions
he continued throughout the day until o'clock
upon tho Executive business. During the cay
Judge Snnott James C. Carter OF New-fork, and
Controller Robinson visited him, and remained nearly
all the afternoon.
At $50 o'clock the Governor took bis customary
ride through the PARK, attended by these friends,
and .eturned at $50. Then tle balloting had be-
gun, and the first ballot sent. Mr. j. l.. Hance
his secretaIy read the figures to him "4o3i2" was
something OF "A Disappointment but the Governor
did not show it. He turned away without making
any calculations upon the probabilities oil tho hekt
ballot, and began writing. Ten minutes later VII
liam G.. Newell of the Executive Chamber came
along Eagle-st. with immense strides, and dashed
breathloss into the library. Governor" SAID he
you are nominated the second ballot" Tho
Governor looked MP somewhat curiously at NeweiPs
excitement, reached his hand out for the DISPATCH
and for moment allowed broad smile
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Robinson was the first to congratulate him. and
Judge Sirnott ana Mr.. Carter followed eagody.
Then the ladies Of the house, with several young
ladies visiting Mrs. PeOn, ran in and rendered tneir
CONGRATULATIONS and from that time on the visitors
began and continued coming. Although the hour
was l. 10 for quiet Albany, a number OF gentlemen
who had been awaiting the news ran In ana joined
in the merrvmskDg. Among these were "iiiiaih
A. Rice Cap,. Van Valkenburg, State Engineer
Van Buren and Col. arnsworth, and as the hours
grew later larger crowds gathered. On the street
the news had made rapid headway, and sky-rochet1
wero ascending bonfres blazing, and cannon ilrlng
and chatting and laughing groups were on Their way
to the Executive Mansion before the figures Of tho
ballot had been received. Congratulations also ar
rived IN quantities by telegraph.
IN q few moments interview with yonr corre-
srondent the Governor said substantially that no
went into the contest with high hopes He was sure
he could carry New-York State, and believed that
Connecticut and New-Icrsey would be safe and sure
for the Democracy. He felt highly encouraged by
the steal adherence Of delcg tions from the East
ern and Western States to hiIn in the Convention
aud could interpret it ony as indicating strongly
their belief that he could carry he States most
needed in the coming contest He felt strongly
encouraged also by the aspect Of the Ger
mans led by Gustav Koerner and Judge Stallo
men who in their sphere were as repre-
sentative of German sentiment "a Carl Schuiz.
In regard 70 the money plank of the platform he
had not received the full text ~ 1t, but he knew
that Gov Dorsheimer had gone INTO tho tight with
the full determine ion to contest for sound currency
to the bitter end. The Governor viii remain at tho
Executive Mansion for the present.