HON. SAMUEL J. TILDEN.
How Tilden began to make His Fortune in Connection with 337
William H. Havemeyer.—Tilden’s great Fort in
Politics.—He Improves His Opportunity with the
Discernment of Genius.—How Tilden became one of the
Counsel of the “Committee of Seventy.”—His Political
Elevation and Fame dating from this Lucky Event.—The
Sage of Greystone a Truly Great Man.—Attains
Marvellous Success by His own Industry and Brain
Power.—He not only Deserved Success and Respect, but
Commanded them.—How his Large Generosity was
Manifested in His Last Will and Testament.—The
Attempt to Break that Precious Public Document