Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
MIR. Tilden After His Defeat.

NEW YORK, March 1O.-If Mr.. Til
den feels either chagrin, modification
or disappointment over his defeat, be
thoroughly concealS it. When be
greets visitor it is with the same res
olute manner as of old. He seems
cheerful and happy, is ready to con-
verse about anything except the great
contest, and is evidently improving In
health His intimate friends, however.
say that he deeply feels the unfortu-
nate ending OF his lifelong aspiration,
and some Of them evince anxiety as to
the permanent effect on the Governors
physical condition. Mr.. Tllden has
uuquestionably done some very strange
things lately. For three years he has
worked without cessation, taking
scarcely any time for recreation or d.
version. His fight with the New York
canal ring occupied weeks of patient
toll over confused figures in the Comp
troller's Office, and all through the hot
summer he was personally directing
the m;nutest details of the canvass.
Since the election be has worked hard
on constitutional law in devisiDg plans
of action. The amount Of real labor
he has performed has called forth ex-
pressions no, only of astonishment. but
OF warning from his friends. One or
two OF his recent acts has added to
their anxiety. Two weeks ago, on a
very cold day, Mr.. Tilden arrayed him
self in summer suit of clothing, in
Guiding white vest. Then he ordered
bis favorite new mare brought to the
door, and mounting her he turned her
soward the Bowery. He buitoned the
bottom button only Of his vest and
allowed the upper part Of the garment
to spread wide open. He walked the
mare and sat very straig in the saddle
as the animal moved leisurely down
the thoroughtare. In less than two
minutes 200 street arabs were following
him and shouting "Hi, Sammy! Hi,
Sammy" But Mr.. Tilden looked
neither to the right nor to the left,
but slowly kept his course down
through the Bower, through Chatham
street to Printing House Square, where
be turned the animal around and re-
turned to his home by the same route
A day or two afterward Mr.. Tilden,
in returning home from ride, reined
his steed to the curb in front of his
house, and then deliberately fell off
into the gutter. a gentleman who
was passing fastening to Mr.. Tilden's
assistance, and helped him to his feet.
'Thank you, sir, said the ex-candidate.
II must have tripped on rough place
in the sidewalk, and he ran nimbly
up the stone steps of the famous Is
Gramercy Park On the morning of
Friday, March 2, Mr.. Tilden arose
early and read the head lines of
morning newspaper, announcing the
tribunals decision. After his break
fast he ordered his horse The day
was one of the most stormy of the
season. Rain fell in torrents and the
wind was very boisterous Mr.. Til
den's friends demonstrated with him
for thinking of going out, but Mr.,
Tllden was firm. Nothing could keep
him at home, and out into the storm
he rode on his horse. He wended his
way to Central Park and for two hours
and half rode in the rain. Mr.. Til
den's friends feel confident that these
little pecuiarities will pass away as the
excitement and prostrating effects of
the canvass wear off.
Mr.. Tilden has been very careful
not to say anything to reporters about
the Electoral Commissions work, but
after the decision was made he was
asked by an intimate friend whether
he intended to take any proceedings
through the Supreme Court to secure
the place to which he had been elected.
MIR. Tilden's reply was, No; what's
the use in taking proceedings that
must ultimately be settled by the
same court that has already settled the
question" Being asked whether, III
the event of the House refusing to ac
cept the commissions decision. be
would take any measures toward Sc
curing his seat, he answered, "No;
our party in Congress has made a bee
for US and We may as we'll lie in it.
He was very decided in his determine
ton to abide by the tribunals verdict
and it may be said that he has noa
contemplated any action to prevent Nj !,
Hayes from assuming the Presidency.
lNGERsoLL says "a bayonet has
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