Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-04
GOV. SEYMOUR.
He Is Visited by a Washington
Editor.

From The Washington Exprsss.l
Gov. Seymour, on my arrival, was out
on the farm. While waiting, / had a
little time to look around. The first OBJ
iect that attracted my attention was the
head, hoofs, and antlers of mammoth
moose over the hall door, which the Gov
ernOr himself had shot some years ago.
II is a magnificent specimen, and must
have required the skill OF an experienced
marksman 10 bring down the noble anil
NAL. Gov. Seymour prides himself, l
am told, on his proficiency as sports
man. The next object was an old sword
that had been in the family for many
wears, presented by distinguished
French officer, whose name / cannot
now recOllect, about the time Of the Ca
nadian-French war. The old house it.
self-commodious, substantial, unOsten-
tious--wss an object of particular Interest
to me. like the antique. / feel, some'
how, ss IL the past was gazing at me-
and experiences veneration in Its pres
ence that age should always inspire.
The Governor soon appeared, and,
after cordial welcome, gave me all the
remaining morning hours. We talked
of everything-of the present condition
Of the country, and the eanticipations and
anxieties concerning it's future. de
repeated that he had not desired the
distinction conferred upon him, and
earnestly preferred, IL he could have con-
trOlled events, to remain at home, In the
quiet enjoyment of the happiness that
surrounded him. I do not feel st liberty
now to mention many things that ! may
refer to hereafter. He spoke Of Presi-
dent Johnson in the wsrmest terms OF
respect, and said his feur years battle
for the Constitution would immOrtslizs
his administration in history. He re-
garded him ss a strong man, possessing
the ability, bOldpess and energy to make
his enemies yet feel the weight OF his in
fiuence in the councils of the nation.
He referred to the high estimation in
which he held Mr.. Chief Justice Chase,
and TO the proceedings in the
delegation of his State on the
very morning Of his nomination, during
which he advocated and carried the mo-
ton that the delegation should cast the
vote Of New York for the Chief Justice
whenever it should be. found that Mr.
] Hendricks, for whom its vote had been
cast nearly all through the ballotiDgs,
could not be nominated. He spoke also
OF the great influence the Chief Justice
might WELD hereafter in placing the
! Government on firm basis. He par
ticulaEly referred to Gen. Hancock az an
able and gallant officer, Of enlarged
views of government, as illustrated in his
copduet at New Orleans, and euiogized
Che other gentlemen whose names were
before the Convention-Pendie Hen
kdricks, Dooiittie, Packer English, Par
ker, Ewing, etc-in the great political
battle now going on.
The letters from all quarters received
by him speak confident OF success but
the question is in the hands of the
people, and he will be content with theil
declaion. II called to the Presiden tlal
chair, be Will devote himself to the in
terests Of the country, and his ambition
/ win be to restore harmony and prosper
4 ity to sll sections by sdhering strictly to
! the landmarks of the Constitution. HiS
health never was better. His enemies
need not, therefore, concern themselve:
about his snccesser. At all events, ht
will " never say. die" during the mex
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