Democratic Sentinel, Volume 4, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1880 — Great Ratification Meeting in New York. [ARTICLE]

Great Ratification Meeting in New York.

Not less than 50,000 people attended the Democratic ratification meeting in \Jnion Square, New York city, on the evening of the 28th ult. Three great halls were filled, and there was speaking in the open air from three stands. Fireworks and illuminations made the scene a brilliant one, and brass bands and shouting throngs rendered the occasion noisy as well. Mr. Tilden presided at the Academy of Music and received such an ovation as is rarely given a public man. When the vast audience, which cheered until it literally exhausted itself, became quiet, the ex-Governor made a few remarks in an al most-inaudible voice, condemning the fraud of 1876, congratulating his party on Hie nomination of Hancock, and predicting success in November. He was followed by Speaker Randall and Gen. Ewing. Many other orators held forth to enthusiastic crowds at the other halls and in the square.