The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-08-18

the Democratic leader Easscd away.
Mr.. Tilden was seventy-two years and five
months old.
Messages of Coincidence.
Upon hearing the news of Mr.. Tilden's
death President Cleveland sent the following
telegram:
Col. Samuel J Tilden, Jr., YonkerS, ". T.:
have this moment learned of the sudden
death of your illustrious relative, Samuel J.
Tilden, and hasten to express my individual
sorrow in an event by which the State Of
New York has lest her most distinguished
son and the nation one Of its wisest and most
patriotic counselorS
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Governor Hill Immediately sent the follow
ing dispatch from Albany:
Col. Samuel J. 7Ilden, Tonkers, N. Y:
learn with deep regret of the death of
YOUR distinguished uncle, Samuel j. Tilden.
/ tender to you and the other relatives my
sympathy in your great bereavement. In his
death the country loses one Of her most elni-
nent statesmen aud our own Stat, one Of its
most iilustrious sons. Please Inform me at
your earliest convenience of the date which
may be fixed for the funeral, as l shall en-
dearor to attend. DAVID HILL.
Governor Hill also issued the following
proclamation:
STATE OF New YORK
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Iannounce to the IeoIle OF the State with
sincere regret the death Of Samuel j. Filden.
After long aud active career devoted to
the public good and the rendition OF arduous
and conspicuous services in behalf of the peo-
pie, he this morning pea :efully passed away
at his chosen retreat at Greystone, on the
Hudson. The country loses one Of its ablest
statesmen and the State of New York
one of its foremost citizens. He was
twice a representative in the State
Legislature, a member Of two constitutional
conventions, Governor Of the State for two
years, and in 1876 was the candidate of one
of the greatest parties of the country for the
Presidency, and received therefor the cleo
toral vote of his native State and upon the
popular vote was declared the choice Of c
majority of the voters of the United States.
As private citizen and in every public
station he was pure and upright, and dis
charged every trust with filelity. His last
public utternnce, which attracted uni.
spirit of unselfish patriotism which
characterized his whole career, and
was on tehalf of strengthening the de-
fences of his country that he loved so we'll
It is meet that the close of such life should
be marked with more than passing notice.
The Legislature not being in session at tho
time, commend to the people of the State
SuSu cN III CSSlOA VI lSskcSO iOl hlo lOkl5, loioo
full aud honorable services as they deem ap-
propriate. Now, therefore, it is hereby di-
rectei as mark Of regard for the distin-
guished dead, that the flags upon the Capitol
and u on all public buildings of the State,
in "ludipg the armoreS and arsenals of tho
National Guard, be displayed at half-mast
until and including the day Of the funeral,
nd the citizens of the State for like period
are requested to unite in appropriate tokens
of respect.
Given under my hand and privy seal of the
State at tho capitol in the city Of Albany,
this 4th day of August, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
six. DAVID B. HILL.
When Mr.. Tildens death was learned in
the House of Representatives, shortly after
its occurrence, Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, Of
fered and the House unanimously adopted
the following resolutions: THAT the House
of Representatives of the United States has
heard with profound sorrow Of the death Of
that eminent and distinguished citizen, Sam
uel j. Tilden."
Many other messages Of coincidence from
prominent citizens all over the country were
sent to Greystone. Governor McEnery, Of
Louisiana, issued proclamation on the after
noon Of Mr.. 1ilden's death, paying tribute
to his qualities as statesman and recom-
mending that all public Offices be closed on
the day of his funeral. In many cities
throughout the Union flags were displayed
at half mast, and numerous Democratic asso-
Citations passed resolutions of sorrow.
Sketch Of Mr.. Tilden's Career.
Samuel Jones Tilden was born at New Leb
anon, n. Y, February ., 1911. He came
from an old and highly honorable family,
the remotest member OF whom he had any
positive knowledge being one Nathaniel
Tilden, who was Mayor Of the City of Tenter-
den, Kent, England, in 1923. This gentleman
removed with his family to America in 1854
settling in Scituate, Mass. Mr.. Tilden's
father was thrifty merchant Of New
Lebanon. who, on account of his integrity
and good sense, especially on political ques-
with Martin Van Buren. His mother de-
scended from William Jones, Lieutenant
Governor of the colony of New Haven and
reputed to be O son Of COL John Jones, one of
the regicide judges Of Charles l., whose wife
was q sister of Oliver Cromwell. In bis nine
teenth year Mr.. Tilden entered Yale College,
bat he pursued his studies with such indie
fatigable zeal that his health gave way and
he was compelled to drop ont Of the course.
Among his classmates were William N.
EvertS and Chief Justi e Waite. As soon
as he had sufficiently recovered he re-
sumed his studies at the University Of New
York, graduating in 1881. He was then II
Atah VI oniJ o"ShVJ JSN'"i ouo AZ
had made more profound study Of the prob ,
lens of political economy than many OF the
so-called statesmen who had served their
term in the National Legislature. IIc really
was quite political philosopher even at that
carly age, and while student III tht law
office of John w. Edmunds in New York, he
wrote several able articles on the political
situation. One OF these was in defense of Pres
ident Van Buren's policy aud caused consid.
erable discussion in the newspaper world
as to whether it were not a production
of the distinguished gentleman himself. AS
soon as he had been admitted to the bar he
opened an Office of his OVID on Pine Street, in
New York City. Although embarked in
professional life Of kind which called for
the most arduous application, he did not lose
his interest in politics He continued to ex-
press his opinions through the press and
occasionally spoke at political meetings.