New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-15

several con mittees scattered about the rooms
Many surrounded Mr.. Tilden. shaking his hand and
exchanging few words with him. There were no
formal int reductions. Mr.. Tilden appeared some
what III at ease occasionally putting his hand to
his mouth and chm if in doubt just what to do.
He was dressed a coat and trousers of blue cloth
and white vest, and wore loose black SILK era
vat. While conversing with his guests his rght
arm. which he held partly behind him. trembled
constantly. He walked about the room slowly anu
with somewhat feeble step.
In one part of the back paTlor which is a large
square ROOM handsomely furnished. was placed
a good-szed round table on which stood large
number of bottles and glasses, with several dishes
Hled with crackers A majority of those present
quickly edged toward this table. and soon corks
were popping Loud laughter followed. and IL was
evident that the committeeman were heartily en-
loving themselves. Where is the whlskey T.
asked one as with an empty glass he looked over
the table adding, Not short of that yet, are
youi" His glass was quickly repenished. Why
this wine must have cost Sc bottle y SAID an awe
struck Democrat from the rural districts. as he
emptied bis glass and snacked his lips. Remarks
were also made by other country members regnrd-
ing the probable cost of the cigars which were
freely distributed BY colored waiter.
During this time Mr. Tilder remained in the fur
Their part OF the ROOM almost deserted AS one or
two men stepped up and shook his hand, in reply
to remarks made he would put his mouth close to
the ear of the speaker to whisper what he bad to
say. a How do you do President" said one as
he shook hands with Mr. Tildcu. and turning to a
companion he added, " always address him rs
President" As he left Mr. TIlden. another said )
"Did you ever sec a man talk well at such an age
as Mr. Tiden does y Mr.. Hewitt had somewhat
prolonged talk with Mr.. Tden alone. and left the
house before most of the other guests.
Several of the visitors looked about the rooms
with much interest. At the side of the smaller par
Tor was long table filled with law papers and doc
uments on which several let ters recently writ
ten and ready for the mail. This apparently Nh
TiIden's private writing table. In the larger room
and near the back window was a small table on
winch were three telegraphic instruments with con-
Meeting wires passing through the floor In another
corner was a stand on which We're several rolls Of
paper, copy of The Congressional Record and other
books Resting on the top of these was paper-eov-
cred copy of Mana" lot few of those present
seemed to miss something when they had
looked through the rooms and they put their
hands in their pockets in a disappointed way. 1t
was evident that they had been hoping to see the
famous barrel" Gradually and reluctantly the
guests departed leaving line of cigar smoke III the
air of the neatly -kept rooms. Mr. Tilden threw
himself in a large easy char the rear window.
apparently glad 10 have the affair over. Three OF
four persons who had fingered, surrounded him and
began TO talk. Their conversation seemed to cheer
him. for the sober expression disappeared from his
face and he laughed heartily at what was said,
while his voice became strong again as he entered
into the conversation.
The presentation, with its attendant incidents,
was prolonged until about O'Clock. several Of the
gentlemen getting interested IN political CONVERSE
ton.