"Telegram just received. The suggestion made to change ticket was wholly unauthorized and unknown to National Democratic Executive Committee or any member thereof. The proposition is regarded as absurd, and is received by our masses with astonishment, derision, and indignation. In October elections we gained largely on much increased vote, compared with eighteen sixty-six, and nearly carried Pennsylvania and Indiana. Been overborne only by systematic frauds and rejection of votes of citizens of Irish and German birth by party that claim suffrage for negroes as national right, and practically accords him supremacy over white men. We came nearer to our expectations than Republicans to theirs. If our friends continue contest in all States with same vigor, our foes will find it impossible to spread their resources over so vast an area with equal effect. Our masses are resolved to renew contest under our chosen leaders, with our old flag flying, with organization unbroken, and with two and half million voters compact and always ready to rally for rescue of constitutional government and civil liberty. "S. J. TILDEN, "AUGUST BELMONT, "AUGUSTUS SCHELL." TILDEN TO FRANCIS P. BLAIR, SEN. (TELEGRAM) "FRANCIS P. BLAIR, Sen. _Washington, D. C._ "Without contemplating any change, I should be glad to consult with you, but can't leave my post. Come here immediately if you can. "S. J. TILDEN. "NEW YORK, _Oct. 20, 1868_." TILDEN TO AUGUSTUS SCHELL (TELEGRAM) "NEW YORK, _Oct. 21, 1868_. "HON. AUGUSTUS SCHELL, _Utica_. "Had conference with Spencer and others, and on reflection conclude that we can't spare you possibly. You must come back to the helm with me and provide other companionship for our leader. Come to-night. Can't explain further. "S. J. TILDEN." SANDFORD E. CHURCH TO TILDEN "ROCHESTER, _Dec. 2d, 1868_. "MY DEAR SIR,--I suppose the St. Paul preferred was not purchased. I am sorry that it was not, because I see that you was right about the advance. "I see that the Erie fight is in a great muddle and growing worse. "I have been thinking of a project for my own benefit, and that is to have all the parties compromise upon me for receiver. I suppose that Belmont on one side, and Tweed and Sweeny on the other, might control it. I would deal fairly by all, and the Erie people might be assured of that, while Davies would be content to have the law business. It would enable me to make some money, and be a good thing all around. I thought I would suggest it to you in strict confidence, and _if you can accomplish it I feel sure it will be for your interest, and I will make it so_. If you think anything of this act accordingly; if not, burn it, and say nothing about this, attributing it to a weakness to make some money.