The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28
NONaTi0 SEYMOUR AT NOslE.
nim.-SeymOur Administers Soothing
plnstcr 10 the Wounded Feelings Of Chief
Justice Chase.

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nim-SeymOur Administers Soothing
PInstcr TO the Wounded Feelings Of Chief
| JustIce Chase.
utica IN. Y.)-August 2o-ccrrcspondence of the
washington Express
reached this place carry this morning ana put mp
headquarters OF Governor Seymour who is now the
object OF attraction TO our people, In view OF the
fact that he is to be the next President or the United
States.
Accepting the invitation OF Governor seymour's
private secretary, Mr.. Knox, visited the Governor
al his country seat, about five miles from the city.
"Deer1eldsn Is the name by which the farm Is
known. II IL most beautifully situated commanding
magnificent view OF the surrounding country, az
well OF the city OF Utica Perhaps this IL OF
the best agricultural regions In the state, and this
probably one Of the finest Of the fine farms about
here. The Governor gives to this farm much Of his
time and attention, and often goes TO work with
his men, coat or, with rs much energy and perhaps
as much skil as the best OF them. man Of his po-
siton, however, cannot live for himself Naturally
his advice ~ sought by his neighbors and he must
give much OF his time to matters not particularly his
own. For instance among other things that occupy
his attention, he Is the president OF cheese COM
pany. Probably some OF the celebrated cheese made
| In this section Of the state that find upon
tables has been inspected and tasted by the next
President Of the United states now tue president VI
the Utica Cheese Company.
DeerGe,ds has belonged TO the family OF Mrs sey-
| mour FOR more than two hundred years. saw there
the original grant Of the tract from the Duke OF
York, together with other patents written In the
| Dutch language, signed by Peter Stuyvcsant, the
| earliest Dutch Governor OF New York. Many OF the
descendants Of the early Dutch settlers OF New York
ore 10 be found in this county. There many
dcscepdans, too OF the original Welsh families re-
sizing there. Two OF the pelghbors came IN while
| ! was there to tender to Mrs. Seymour piece OF
music In the Welsh language-sold, substantial, m
telllscnt looking men, and who evidently entertain
| Tor the Governor the profonndest regard.
| Governor seymour on my arrival was out on tho
| farm. While waiting had n little time To look
around. The first object that attracted my attention
| was the head, hoofs aud antlers Of q mammoth
! moose over the 0a door. which the Governor him.
self had shot some wears ago II Is magnificent spec
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| enccd marksm0n H. brug down the noble animal
| Governor seymour pridcs himself, am told, his
| proficiency sportsman. The next object was au
| old sword ttat had been ia the family
FOR many. years, presented by q distinguished
| French onlcer, whose name cannot now rccollcct
| about the time Of the Canadian French war. fnc
Old house itsclf-commolious, substantial. unostcn.
| like the antique | feel somehow " the past
was gazing ~ me ana experience veneration ia It's
| presence that age should Away inspire.
The Governor soon appeared and after cordial vol
como gave me all the remaining morning hours. We
talked OF oycy thingof The present condition Of the
country and his antc'patons and anXietes concern.
ing It's future. lie repeated hat lac had not desired the
distinction conferred upon him, and earnestly pre-
icrrCd, n he could have controlled events, 10 remain
NJ home IN the quiet enjoyment OF the happiness mat
surrounded hin. do not eel ut liberty now 10
| mention many things that NAV refer 20 hereafter.
lie spoke OF President johnson ~ The warmcst terms
OF respect, and SAID his Tour years. battle for Che
| constitution would n,mnrlaye hlg ntluIuisttat 4,
In history. lie regarded him AZ n strong man. pos
scssing the ability hOldne1s and energy make bis
enemies vet lccl the weight Of his influence In the
Il
nation In which he held Nj chef Justice Chase and
TO the proceedings ia the delegation OF his state on
the very morning oil his nomination, duriny which nc
| advocated and carried the motion that the delegation
should cast the vote OF New YORK for the Chief JUS
tice whenever Il should be found that Mr. Hendricks.
| for whom It's vote had been cast nearly all through
the halOtings, could not be nominated lie spoke also
OF the great influence the Cher Justice might vie Il
| hereafter IN Placing tie government on u firmeI
basis. lie particularly referred 10 General Hancock
| az able and gallant oihccr, Of enlarged views OF
| government, as illustrated la hia conduct at Ecw
| Orleans, and eulogi1Cd the generous and patriotic
! conduct OF the other gentlemen whose names were
before the Convenii0n-Pendlcon, Hendricks, Doc
little, Packer, English, Parker, Ewing, &c.-in the
great political battle now going on.
The letters IRON all quarters received bv him speak
confidently OF success Tut the question IL In the
hands OF TIE people, ana he VIII be content with
their decision. II called 10 the Presidential chair he
Will devote himself 80 the interests OF the country
| and his ambition viii be 10 restore harmony and
prosperity TO all sections hy adhcrink strictly to the
landmarks Of the constitution. HIS health never was
| better. HIS enemies need not, therefore, concern
| themselves about bis successor. At ali events hl
| will s'nevcr say die" during the next four years.
| found Mrs. seymour TO be dign6ed and intelli
| gent lady an agreeable conversatlonalist end, 10y
| her accomplishments, preeminently qualified tC
| adorn hlga station. Senator Conkllng who IL tho
brotllerinsy VI Governor seymour, resides IN Utica