Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-08-14
EURRAEING FOR TILDEu,

iIc SEttU SN cilL ci Vic cECll-
ing was the coming in Of eX-
Gov. S. j. Tildcn. His appear
ance was looked fOrw ard to
with the most intense interest.
Women holding children by the
hand and babies in their arms
hung around the entrance with
no ether object than to catch a
glimpse Of the man Of whom
they have heard so much. The
whole body Of men forgot Han
cock and English for the mo-
ment and centcred their atten-
ton on Mr.. TiltIeI. Never did
a man meet u more thrilling re-
ception. Every inch Of room
within the spacious interior Of
the Academy was occupied and
Il lively feeling Of expectancy
filled the minds of all pres
ent when John Mckeon en-
tered on the 1eftof the stage,
followed by Mr.. Tilden and a
string Of prominent Democrats.
The moment the Ex-Governor
emerged from the wings the
cheering broke forth like tor
nado, and 10y the tine he had
reached the middle of the stage
the great multitude was on its
feet applauding by voice and
hands and with hats and hand
kerchiefs in the most enthusias-
tic and eXtravagant manner.
Mr.Tllden was in evening dress
and looked remarkably well in
the face, though, his hands be-
trayed some nervousness and
his voice was not entirely in or
der. He wore a large white tie
and had his hair brushed smooth
ly over his forehead and back
behind his ears. He took a
chair in the middle of the front
row of seats Oh the stage, be-
tween his brother. Henry a.
Iilden, andJohn Mullaly, while
the cheering continued with
ever-increasing vigor. The
ovation evidently made deep
impression on Mr.. Tiiden's mind,
and all the friends who sur
rounded him were delighted be-
yoHd measure at the popular re-
ception Of the veteran politici-
an.
When the wild, tumultuous
outburst of cheering that greet
ed the old gentleinan's appear
ancs was beginning TO subside,
q sturdy voice from the gallery
cried. wThree cheers for Pres
ident Tiltlcn!7 and the cheers
we're given with a ring that
fairly shook the building. Three
cheers moren exclaimed anoti.-
er voice, and the demonstration
was repeated with even greater
vigor than before. When john
Mckeon came forward and said.
Il nominate fol- chairman the
legally elected President Of thc
United States,7 the excitement
reached its climax and a great
shout went up. y deep hush
fell upon the vast audience
: when Mr.. Til;len came forward
to make Il few remarks. AS he
stood in the space between thl
chairmun's table and the foot
lights, every eye was riNltet
, upon him and the expression
, was plainly one Of great sym
Il pathy. He spoke with some
n effort, yet loud enough to b'
n heard and understood AL owe
: the house. At intervals OF
few moments his voice WOrll'
seem to be about y to fail him
but when u breakdown was ap
IS pretended he sharply recoVere
~ himself and WentOn successful
- ly to the end of his speccl
n which lasted about twelve mil
y utes.
5, MI. Tilden was cheered to tn
i echo as he retired to his chai
a. and when he finally left tn
+ building another and tremel
a. deus shout Wentup. Ills name
", W whenever mentioned by the o.
j. u ators Of the evening, drew fort
of a terrific burst Of applause.-
E, n. Y. Herald.
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