The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-30

TIIden's CondiIion-Latest Returns from
Greystone-Why watierson LnuEiia.

Tilden's COndtIioh-Latest he'"F"'U"
Greystone-why watierson LnuGiiS.
Workers Cor. Chicago Herald.
There was great deal Of truth in Mr.
wattcrson's reports. Mr.. Dana ought TO
have realized this weeks ago. All his work
people, and nearly every vellinformed per-
son in Yonkers, agree that Mr.. Tilden has
recently gained in health and strength and
has as clear mind as ever. OF course,
that unfortunate physical deformity sticks
TO him, but his best rs well as his worst
friends have no hesitation in saying that
he eats well, sleeps well, drinks fairly, and
has as good digestion as any man Of his
age, and is equally keen spirited. What
more could be said?
doubts are expressed, however, as to his
age. He looks every notch OF ssyenty-tive..
Mr.. Dana said three weeks ago that he had
iust turned sixty-nine, aud regretted that
he was not ten years younger and in iull
mental and physical vigor. Since that time,
however, the editor OF the Sun hes admit
ted that Tilden is about all right, both
physically and mentally, but still sticks to
Holman % candidate. Whatever his
real age is, Samuel J. Tilden ia ever on the
alert around Greystone, and while appa-
rently not caring much about political pre-
ierment, thinks he is as good 90 the next
man to steer the government Of the United
States. He makes frequent trips
to New York, returning In the at
ternoon 10 enjoy the COOL. refreshing
breeze OF the Hudson. Sometimes he has
one attendant; at others two go and return
with him. He drives into Yonkers occa-
sionally, and Is rewarded with cordial, low
ing glancc9 and hearty greetings. The men
Of Yonkers like and swear by him. The
women revere his honest old face and
wish him luck. The livery stable keepers
admire his iavorite Connecticut sorrel and
other turnouts. His life at Yonkers is
placid, but pleasant. As before stated, he
detes,s intruders and abhoIs interyiewers
He denies himself TO bores OF every
kind. His secretaries see that he Is not
ANNOYED either by letters or personal
calls oil an inquisitiys nature, and yet, with
all his aunoyanCes, some Of them real and
many imaginary, he has good time, gen.
orally. There is q congenlal company at
Greystone nearly always. A piano sounds
cheeringIy at Mi ht. The lights are not out
until late. Ali accounts agree that the
stories OF dreaming OF Nephew Pelton and
awaking in horror areunfounded. His valet
sleeps close to Mr.. Tilden's bedroom, but
not at the door, This honest serving man
rests as quietly as his master, and has de.
clared that Nightmares do not disturb
their slumbers more frequently than they
cut into those OF other healthy and COM
Portable people. Everything is quiet,
smooth, and often mirthful. The hour
arc later and the mirth louder when Mr..
Watterson is at GreystOne. MIR. Tilden
and he are said 10 be laughing at the mis-
takes Of the Democratic party, and chuck
ling over their personal prospects. II the
Ex-Governor receives the nomination and
is elected, the editor Of the Courier. Journal
is 10 be taken into the Cabinet as Ministerot
the Interior. Watterson prefers that to any
other office. He will be the power behind
the throne, and can have Dana or any
other man on the hip whenever he chooses.
But Watterson is not vindictive, and the
reign Of Tilden would probably be as JOY
full as marriage bells. Joe Mcdonald will
be remembered for bis previous promi.
nenCe in the coming fight. Hendricks will
come In, OF course, as Vice President. It is
to beihe old ticket. William IL. English
has not a ghost Of show.