The vote combined a compliment to Tilden and an official utterance against the action of his great enemy, and as the States, answering promptly and sharply, dealt death to bolting and paralysis to Tammany it became evident to the blindest that Tilden possessed the confidence of his party.
This quote reflects the political dynamics and support for Tilden within his party during a critical moment.
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The act and the veto amounted to an appeal to the people, and in an instant the country was on fire.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.
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