The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-20

but, u here were any doubt on the subject, /
think MI. Stewards own disclaimer ought 10 settle
II. The one thing that he seemed to dread most
from his meeting with Lincoln was, as have before
remarked, lest he might be suspected of having
selfish ends to promote; and the only thing Of apv
note that he said in his speech from the cars at
Springfield was, that New York, while doing more
for Lincoln than any half dozen other States would
be the least exacting Of all. That was construed,
at the time, by your reporter, as meaning that Mr.
Seward wanted no office from Mr.. Lincoln; and i
am inclined to think that your reporter was quite
right in his construction. !, too, was present at
the interview, and heard the speech, and, even at
the risk Of being
As tedious . twice told tale,
will essay to give your readers my description OF
that somewhat remarkable event.
IL was aboutnoon on the I'd OF October when
the train on which were Mr.. Seward and party
been admiring the richly developed country through
which the road ran-the far-spreadng prairies dot
ted here and there with fine farm houses embower-
ca IN trees. 1t was one of those dreamily pleasant
Gays That give such q charm to the season, when
me leaves assume rich purple hues and render the
woodlands SO unspeakably gorgeous. At length
me reserie, INTO which the travellers appeared
plunged, was broken by the whistle OF the iocomo-
tive announcing the approach to a station: that
station was Springfield. On the outskirts of the
town gun was planted, from which salute was
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something like public reception, and, indeed,
there were collected around the station six or eight
hundred people who cheered vocife-ously as the
cars stopped. Then there was rush to get sight
at the Senator. The doorways were instantaneously
Jammed, so that there was no getting in or getting
out and the windows stared into in search ofSe
ward Among the first to enter, and to make his way
to Mr.. Seward, was Abe Lincoln himself | do not
see why people call him Old Abe. There is no APP
pearance OF age about the man. excepting the deep
~ ndented wrinkles on his brow, and the farrow
pioughed down his bare cheeks, hairless as an In
dian s. you can hardly detect the presence of frost
in his black, glossy hair. Neither do | understand
why he is represented as being so prodgously ug-
ly.. Put him alongside of Mr.. Charles O'Conor,
and MIR. James w. Gerard-both of which eminent
gentlemen ridiculed SO much his supposed ugliness
at the Cooper Institute in your city last week-and
II he would not appear IAN Adonis to a 6atyr" he
would, at all events, be set down as the finest look
ing man of the trio. He is awkwardly TALL but If
he had had military training; his height would
be rather to his advantage than otherwise
He is mo carpet knight so trim" affects not the
eegances Of refined society, does not care to imi-
tate New York aldermen in the matter Of yellow
kids, but is altogether plain. blunt, unostenta-
tious man, and have no doubt that the epithet
honest as applied to him is not msappled. As
he elbowed his way up to Stewards seat his couu.
tepance was lighted up with an expression OF plea
sure and good humor; and while you would recog-
Mise in his face general resemblance to the popu-
lar photographs and prints OF him. yet you would
say at once that none of them did min Justice.
The portrait that most nearly approaches perfec-
ton is the imperial photograph in Brady's gallery
in New York. But in all of them his face wears q
stony rigid, corpse-like expression, as il they
were taken from piece Of sculpture, whereas in
conversation he has great mobility and play Of
features, and when he is thus animated you fail to
perceive anything OF the ugly or grotesqus about
him.
/ had time to trace these observations of him on
the tablets OF the BRAIN as he elbowed his way,
followed by q crowd of Springfelders, ND to Sena-
tor Stewards seat. The latter rose as Lincoln APP
preached shook hands with him, introduced him
10 the ladies and gentlemen in his company, and
then, without entering into conyersat on OF even
formal courtesy with him, resumed his seat, from
which, however, he was immediately called ont by
the crowds around the car, who wished 10 see and
hear him. Seward seemed 70 obey the summons
with unwonted alacrity, as If glad 70 ebbreviate by
50 much the interview. Your reporter. | see. fur
nished you the speech by telegraph: bu. inasmuch
as II illustrates the question of Stewards holding or
not holding office under the next administration, l
think may introduce il here again. !. Is Short
After abiding TO the extent OF his trip, he said-
lam happy 70 express behalf the party With whom
am nsver our gratitude aad ackno nents for this
kind and reception at the hoae OF your dsn
gu.fhed fellow citizen, excellent aod honored cand
Gate FOR tie Chief Aagsracy OF the United states II
10 his election than there Is in any other part i mus. Of
course BIO here, where he hiss lived life OF usefulness
where be surround BY the companions Of nis aoors
and of his public services We happy report 70
you although We have travelled large part or tho
country we have found no doubtful states (Appause)
You would naturally expect that should say sonething
about the temper and disposition OF the slate OF New
York The State 81 New York win give o generous
Dor, Abraham Lincoln have heard sboa. com.
bnaiions and coalitions there, and / have been
ana turn back on my fooss,eps Whenever .SsIi snd
any reason 70 suspect that the majority which tho state
Be les than 90 so 30 T ~.
New York never hlis-never aincbes she has boon
nmised from the begipnDv she yin be 70 the ssd
under all circumstances 10 the great principles the
republican party. she voted essablish TIM land Of
freedom for you 10 l7s7 she sustained finance Of
lIsI I'll you we're abe TO take OF yourselves Amooc
herself soc has known nothing Of scs noihiOr
o. condition or qualification In this great principle and
she never win sac ssu your d,s,incrsAed nsoA
br becesS abe IN aat Ne % has Great prscis
ms,csy a; sssss ~ any ss ds .'' . = '' ss
hn you sra frd aats giu al less erast i.ss TTo AIM
Do IKE a. sy x. a & a. a es cue 49, ss Ss
ne Toy se ,fsains Gen 1oyor and hat u As ,oav sAe
'essi suafain nv Lincoln.
believe that neither under John Qlincy Adams
nor under General Taylor did New Yorker hold
Cabinet Office. That l. the meaning u the allu-
sion, following the more explicit declaration that
New York would exact less from Lincoln and serve
him more faithfully than any other state would.
think, then, that all things conslered-Scward's
III concealed DISLIKE OF Lincoln, his attempt TO inn
pose his 'irrepressibe conflict policy on the next
administration, bis undsguised pretensions to the
nominatonin 1864, his unnistakeabe disclaimer ola
desire TO hold Office. Lincoln Jealousy Of Stewards
superior abilities and party influence, and his con
sequent aversion to letting him have controlling
position. and, IL may be. Incon's unwalinQness TO
be draggrcd into Stewards radical aud reyolu-
uonary programme. am fully justified in the pre-
dtiion that VIM. n. Seward win hold no Cabinet
appointment, will not accept any foreign mission,
hnt viii continue to hold his seat in Tie Senate OF
the United States. nom whence he can keep M the
anislavery agitation. and through his speeches
exeScise more or less influence public opinion,
and. indirectly, on Lncolns administration and
finally secure The republican nomination ia 1864.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct. I, le5g.
Lincoln al home The CITY n Springfield, no
nest Abe's'' acknowledgements Adrices Abou.