The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02

The editor OF the Washington Express, In q
letter to his paper, gives the following interesting
particulars OF a witt he paid to the next presi-
dent Of the United States: ..'-l
! visited the governor at his county seat sboue
four miles from the city OF Utica. - Deerheld -
Is the name by which the farm IL known. II Is
most beautifully situated, commanding q mag
nifcent view OF the surrounding country, as well
as the city OF Utica Perhaps this is one Of tho
best agricultural regions 10 the state, and this
probably one Of the finest Of the ine farms about
here. The governor gives to his farm much of his
time and attention, and often goes 10 work with
BIS men. coat on, with as much energy and per-
hape as much skill as the best Of them. man
of bis position, however, cannot live for himself
Naturally. his advice is sought by his neighbors
and he must give much of his time To- matters not
particularly his own: For instance, smong other
things that occupy bis attention. he the president
ofa cheese company. Probably some Of the cele-
brated cheese made In this section Of the State
that we hnd upon our tables has been inspected
and tested BY the next president of the United
Company. I.
Deerfeld has belonged to the family Of Mrs.
Seymour for more Than two hundrei years II saw
there the original grant of the tract from the
Duke OF York. together with other patents writ.
ten In the Dutch language, signed by Peter s,uy-
vesant, the earliest Dutch governor Of New York
Many Of the descendants Of the early Dutch set
tiers OF New York are TO be found In this county.
There are many descendants, too, of the original
Welsh families residing there. Two OF the neigh
bors came In while was there to render to Mrs.
Seymour piece of music In the Welsh language
solid, substantial, intelligent looking men, aud
VINO evioenuy entertain for the governor tho
profoundest regard.
Governor Seymour on my arrival was out on
the farm. While waiting had little time to
f8Rnas {hs ksI YSs asa that attracted
mammoth moose over the hall. door. which me
governor himself had shot some years ago r.
was msenincent specimen, and must have re-
an az arfn
bring down the noble animal. Governor Sevmonr
prides himself, am told, on his profciencv al a
sportsman. fhs next object was an old SWORD
INA. naa oeen 40 the family for many years. pre-
senteo py . distinguished French oficer, whose
name cannot now recoIlect, about the time Of
The Canadian-French war. The old house itself
commodious, substantial, ntatious-vas an
object OF particular interest TO me-
lhe governor sooE appeared, and after a cor-
diai welcome, gave me the remaining hours He
talked OF everything-of the present condirion ~
the country. and his snticipstions and anxieties
concerning the future. He repested that he had
DOT desired the distinction conferred upon him.
and earnestly preferred, II be could have con.
trolled events, to remain at home In the ouict en-
Joyment OF the happiness that surrounded him. /
40 not feel ct liberty now to mention many things
that ! may refer TO hereafter. He spoke Of
President johnson in the varmest terms of re.
spect, and said bis four years battle for the Con.
stitofion would immortslize his administration in
history. he REGARDED him as a strong man, pos
seselng the ability. boldness aud energy to make
bis enemies yet feel the weight Of his influence In
the councils of the nation He referred 10 the
high estimation 10 which be held Mr.. Chief Jastice
Snase, and TO the proceedings in the delegation Of
bis 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 il should
De found that Mr.. Hendricks, for whom il vote
had been cast nearly all through the balIotinrs.
could not be nominated. He spoke slso OF he
great influence the chief justice might WELD here
sfer In placing the government on irmer basis.
ne particularly referred TO General Hancock e.