New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-29
IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.


IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
HOW MR. TILDEN WAS RfCEIYKD-iIS EVIDENT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RANDsLLs ADDRESS
GENERAL EwNG's sPEEcH-LETTERs AND RES
OLUTIONs.
The Democratic ratification meeting in and
around the Academy OF Music last evening could not be
called an Imposing demonstration. At o'clock, the
hour named for the meeting, the Academy was well
filed and Irving Hell and Nilsson Hall contained au-
dicnces OF moderate size. In Fourteenth-st and Irving
place groups OF around the outside stands on
when brass bands and Gale um lights but at no
time were the crowds IN the streets remarkable In size
Tammany Hal was dark and deserted. Its appearance
caused many comments.
On the stage OF the Academy OF Music and In the boxes
were many well-known Democrats. among them Mayor
Cooper Abram y. Hewitt General l.. B. Faulkner.
General William +. Smith, A. j. Vanderpoel aud Henry
A. Tlden suspended above tho OF The stage were
portraits of the DemOcI nominees and beneath the
inscription: Nothing intimidate me from doing
what believe TO be honest and Hight w = Hancock.
pure. economical. constitutional government that
will project the liberty and property OF the peOpleon
that the Democracy propose to stand w. II. English.
The boxes dress circle and galleries were handsomely
trimmed with Gags aud bunting.
There was short period OF waiting. IL evident
that prominent person was late" aud that person
proved 10 be the chairman Of tue
samuel J. Tldeu. AT 8:15 there emerged from one OF
the wings small party. which advanced slowly toward
the centre the front OF the stage In the centre OF the
group was the missing chairman. As he movec toward
the seat reserved the presiding officer he was recoe
nzed by ia the body OF the house. and the entire
audience rose to Its feet Some called for three
cheers for Samuel J. Tilden," and they we're given
and repeated was several minutes before the coufn
sion subsidized Meanwhile Mr.. Tiden had taken chair.
waiting for the applause 10 end He was evidently very
much agtared His right hand shook so that he could
not control 1t, and he finally thrust It into his bosom
Even then he could not keep 1t still Finally when tho
house was somewhat more quiet John MeKeon called
the meeting order. and in short speech nominated
as chairman Samuel ]. rilden, !" the legally elected
President of the Uuted States" There was another
| ont break OF shouts aud cheers.
Mr. Tilden then came forward and made a short
speech His opening sentences were clear and could be
effort. and soon his voice sank 50 low ths.
only those who were within Within "a .siT rev Iee' Q.
doubtful at one tune whether he could finish
what desired to he was so nervous, but ne sue
Once or twice he endeavored to throw OF his Old
time yigor INTO sentences wien ne SisheS & 70
OF Mr. Tllden disappointment 10 ths public. and
tive TO his physical condition The cheers rs he closed
were much feeble than those which greeted MS
Immediately after Mr. Tilden had taken his seat
Speaker samuel ]. Randall came In He greeted MI.
Tlden cordial y, aud himself welcomed with enfhu
nsm by The audience. He spoke at length his delivery
being marred by his exceeding hoarseness Speeches
Tncker OF Virginia and Senator Jones, Of Floriia let
iers OF regret were read from many prominent Demo
cras who had been invited to take part IN the meeuog
and long series OF resolutions was read and adopted
SAMUEL TlLDENS address.
thank you, my feOwctizens, for the eOrd'alty OF
this greeting have down this evening from my
country residence join with You in expressing and
declaring the purposes OF the Democracy Of the State OF
New-York and to sustain the nomination OF
Hancock. (Cheers.l have come under stipu-
laton with your committee that in consequence
of my hOarseness or voice L should not Do
expected to make speech. What have TO say. there
fore will be 10 briefly touch upon two points The wei
fare OF the people OF the United States demands .
change in the administration OF the Federal Govern
ment fCheers Reform is necessary TO remove abuses
thar have grown up during twenty years OF CONTINUOUS
nower prolific of false principles and bad practice
The Republican party, stlfing ITS conscience, mas
made tse responsible for the Intrusion under color
of law into the chief magsracy OF our great Republic.
with its 81, 100000 people, OF man who was noe
elected by the people. [sIight applause) IL this they
have act an example which. unless condemned by tho
neone-signally condemnedwill subyert the elective
system OF government Of which we are so proud and
subsue IN It's place the rule OF dynasty OF ONCE
holders holding on against the will OF the people.
| JCheersJ complete overthrow OF the Re
| nnbiesu party in the election OF 1880 will b
a retrbutiye justice lCheers II Will prevent arcpe
tton hereafter of the crime of 1876 against the SOW
ersonty OF the people, In congratulating you gentle
men upon your cause. consratulating you upon yonf
nomination aud congratulaIng you also upon the su'
picous promises of success which see IN every Guar
fer proceed the order of business at the meeting
SPEECH OF SPEAKER RANDALL.
The Hon. Samuel j. Randall, who was loudly
cheered. was then introduced by Mr.. Tilden. Iis
soeech was, IN substance. As follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS; We enter upon the campaign with
the best eansGates% % ana i6e se eest WiLsas
fear ana without reproach" Scandal has sought In yaia
Dn sd Any In "ssce and In war aud the scrupuous honesty
and Justice with which he has nsenafssa every lfuss
trx he stands upon platform OF principles Its dceiar.
aIons are the accepted principles Oh whch
nvsrnnent must stand. The candidates are thy Of
se natform and the platform Is worthy OF the candt
daies Both afford encouragement and goodwill 10
NV t6e ru OF anorher but declare concord and justice
to ali alike. No nation can be prosperous and happy
WicSeiiy attempted. All stand peers before the law.
and prosperity OF eachls tns prosperity o. al How
tions aud purposes OF our opponents Their record
absolute opposite raf pu0S ss cIsn raSc ueS
sacred obligation which must be paid TO the last dol ar
Can any sane man believe taat ne nero VINO snsa ns
OF the Union. would for an instant endsnger tne puec
fata by impairng the public credit. which s the lies
SSSa Ss9s which threaten the stability Of frs
from other soIsses veSena.1 control q 10:
elective franchise, shameless ana
OF sVesy assepVn tss long sSs lease of
power which mas been allowed TO tne hspa'n9ss pa,v
party Represented S IN nr. .ae moss q
Representatives. when maIo ,ns var IN favor Of re-
reSsa@cn Of the public EXPENSE AND MSa axau:. ,ne
raising Of any revenue sAe'p the requirement.
" sSAny y,ha public needs. II made easy toe
ca,unhs % uarh 70 o resumption OF specie
suakas y, "a ve vitality TO our eredit aud created
Of funding public dsss at lower wei rs,s o 10
teres'. ~ Of our public debt can, under Deao-
sns os,tc sdm,ustration. DO funded at pes cent. .
cnrnsuts pretend 10 apprehend ana endea,or "a
Oui ~ neope tear the advent of tue Demvrryis
maxi s ~. npxrr There occason for atty aldruI