New-York tribune., 1877-03-08

afternoon and express to him in this manner tner
admiration and approval II was feared however that
the masses would not be hand to welcome man SO
hopelessly retired; to draw out all the Democrats
bulletin posted in front OF the office OF
small Democratic sheet and others were scat
tered around stating that Presidentrelect I'll
den would pass through on the afternoon tram
en- route to New-Orleans. The news spread
rapidly and hour before the train arrived large
crowd had assembled at the depot band OF music
hand TO greet the great reformer Among the
crowd gathered depot members Of the Lesis
lature OF both parties, drawn there by respecs
and curiosity alike Cen Thomas Ewing. Con-
gresham elect this district, was noticed In the
crowd, and then the calls were Ewing, Ewing,
a speech I" After little delay Gen. Ewing mounted
a baggage truck, and spoke in the most innammatory
manner. No speech during the late campaign could
have been more dcnunciatory In Its character
His manner Of speaking was remarkably forc!be, and
his speech was delivered with the greatest dcberaton
Those accustomed hear him speak pronounce his re-
marks to-day the most aggressive he has ever uttered
His speech was received with loud applause by the
Democrats. He said:
FELLOW CITIZENS: We came here expecting to pay our
respects Tlden personally, and especially as the
LOCALLY elected President of the United states We are
disappointed that ne Is not mere, nut we nave &
met more serious usappOnuneb's DuiIIS .he use -
century of republic the choice % PRESIDENT ny !e
people at the ballot-box has oeen accepted by tho
Opposition For a century the JUDICIARY 81. aopat .P
and were above partisan bias, but, unfortunately,
President ny sc. of org nzed scOundrels ana theJu
dcal crnne trailed in the dust The acquleScence ln
tls result is due lack of courage or hafdhOOd
on the part OF the people brit rather tc their Inherent
love of law The tribunal which cOusunmated he great
carsp they were unable fully comprehend inc
scounGrclism Of the Republican leaders: speak Tor
"a half VI people and believe express
their sentiments when they Will never again SUD
nit TO defrauded of their President but Will lnsst
upon the Inauguration Of their choice, Whatever ie
result NAV be. IL was the crime or the
Republican leaders which deprived the ma
iOritY OF the people OF their CnOice TINS Time
bnt will the crime Of the American people u an0tGer
usurper ever be permitted TO take lis seat as President
In tie future the people will choose their President AT
the ballotbOx and neither returning board nor Con-
gress President the army, the navy or the erne
interfere again 10 prevent the Inauguration Of
a legally elected Presidents.
Al this point the speech the train arrived Before
the arrival OF the train it became known tO few that
Mr. Tilden was not expected; that the dcmonstra'on
was for WallIng The crowd were not little mad and
denounced the fraud but, rule, the affair was
reatec as a good Joke Probably 1000 people were in
the depot on tile arrival Of the train the crowd made
rush for cars. Mr. Wang appeared the platform aud
Was greeted by Mr.. lIdcn. Mr. Waling on being
in trOduccd made remarks, expressing himself a.
III shy -rae at the monster reception rendered uul
He endraVOrcd press the minds or Ms hearers taJ
Mr. Ten had been elected and cheated out OF the Presl
dcpcy hy fraud aftor dr. Wa ling took the cars
for Crc,eVllle and has before is reached his home,
where he will doubtless remain III the future, private