The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-23
Next President Seymour at Home,

Next President Seymour at Home,
A WASHINGTON EDITOR HAS AN INrERvIEv
WITH HIN.
Utica IN. W August 20, Correspondence
of the Washington Express.]
reached this place early this morning
and put up at the Butterfield House. The
Butterfeld is the headquarters of Governor
Seymour, who is now the object of attrac-
ton to our people. in view OF the fact that
he is to he the next President of the Uni
ted States.
Accepting the invitation of Governor
Seymours private Secretary, MI. Knox, I
visited the Governor at his country sent.
about five miles from the city. "Deer.
fields is the name by which the farm il
known. 1t is most beautifully situated,
commanding magnificent view of the sur
rounding country, az we'll as of the city of
Utica. Perhaps this is one Of the best ag-
rIcultural 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 the men, coat off,
with as much energy, and perhaps as much
skill, as the best of them. A man of his
position. however, can not live for himself
Naturally his advice is sought by his neigh
bors, and he must give much of his time to
matters not particularly his own. For in
stance, among other things that occupy his
attention, he is the president of a cheese
company. Probably some of the celebrat-
ed cheese made in this section of the State
that we find upon our tables has been in.
spected md tasted by tho next President
Of the United States, now president of the
Utica Cheese Company.
Deer fields has belonged to the familv Of
Mrs. Seymour for more than two hundred
years. saw there the original grant of
the tract from the Duke Of York, together
with other patents writtef, in the Dutch
language signed by Peter Stuyvesant, the
earliest Dutch Governor Of New York.
Many of the descendants of the early Dutch
settlers Of New York are to be found in
this country. There are many descendants,
too, of the original Welsh families residing
there. Two of the neighbors came in while
! was there to tender to Mrs. Seymour a
piece Of music in the Welsh language
solid. substantial, intelligentlooking men,
and who evidently entertain for the Cover
nor the profoundest regard. s
Governor Seymour, on my arrival, was
ont on the farm. While waiting, had a
little time to look around. The first OBJ
ject that attracted my attention was the
head, ho06 and antlers Of . mammoth
moose over the hall door, which the Gov
ernor himself had shot some years ago. Il
is magnificent specimen, and must have
required the skill of an experienced marks.
man to bring down the noble animal.
Governor Seymour prides himself, l am
told, on his proficiency as sportsman.
The next object was an old sword that had
been in the family for many years, present.
ed by distinguished French officer, whose
name can not now recollect, about the
time Of the Canadian French war. The
old house itselEcommodious, substantial
unostentati0us-wasa an object of pafticu.
lar interest to me. like the antique.
feel, somehow, as If the past was gazing al
me and experiences veneration in its pres.
ence that age should always inspire.
The Governor soon appeared, and after q
cordial welcome gave me all the remaining
morning hours. We talked Of every thing
--of the present condition of the country
and his anticipations and anxietiss concern.
ing its future. He repeated that he had
not desired the distinction conferred upon
him, and earnestly preferred, If he could
have controlled events, to remain at home
in the quiet enjoyment of the happiness
that surrounded him. do not feel at lilo.
erty now to mention many things that
may refer to hereafter. He spoke of Pres
ideht johnson in the warmest terms of re-
spect, and said his four years battle for the
Consultation would immortalixe his Ad-
ministration in history. He regarded him
as strong man, possessing the ability,
boldness and energy to make his enemies
yet feel the weight of his influence in the
councils Of the nation. He referred to the
high estimation in which he held Mr..
Chiefjustice Chase and to the proceedings
in the delegation of his State on the very
morning of his nomination, during which
be advocated dnd carried the motion that
the delegation should cast the vote of New
York for the Chiefjustice whenever it
should be found that Mr.. Hendricks, for
whom its vote had been east nearly all
s"1uuSu tuo UoSiOtsUBS, COuiu nov % nOml-
mated. He spoke also of the great influ-
ence the Chiefjustice might WELD hereai-
ter in placing the Government on frmer
basis. He particularly referred to General
Hancock as an able and gallant officer, Of
enlarged views Of government, as iIllstra-
ted In his conduct at New Orleans, and
enlogized the generous and patriotic con-
duct OF the other gentlemen whose names
were before the CoHvention-Pe ndleton,
Hendricks, Doolittle, Packer, English,
Parker, Ewing, &c.-in the great political
battle now going on. '
The letters from oil quarters received BY
him speak confidently Of success, but the
question is in the hands of the people, and
he will be content with their decision. If
called to the Presidential chair, be will de.
vote himself to the interests Of the country
and bis ambition will be 10 restore hafino-
ny and prosperity to all sections. by adher-
ing strictly to the landmarks Of the. Con-
stitution. His health never was better.
His enimies need, not, therefore, concern
themselves about bis successor. At all
events, he will "never say die" during Che