The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-28
SEYMOUR.
A Washington Editor Has an Interview
with asinl.

The Utica, n. y, CORES spondence of the
Washington FTpreSs OF August 20 says:-
l reached this place early this morning, and
put up at the ButterheId house. The Butter
field is the he eadquarters OF Governor seymour,
who is DO the object of attrac .lou to our pao-
pie, III view of the TACT that he Is 10 be the next
President of the United States.
Governor Seymour on my arrival was out on
the farm. While waiting / had a little time 10
look around. The first object that attracted
my atteL tlon was the head, hoots, and autlers
OF q MANN 9th moose over the hall door, which
the Governor himself had shot some years ago.
1t is magnificent specimen, and must have
required the skill of an experienced marksman
to bring down the noble animal.
Governor Seym prides himself, am told, ,on
his proficiency as a sportsman. The next object
was an old sword that had been in the family
for many years. presented by distinguished
French officer, whose name cannot now reCol-
lect, about the time OF the Canadian French war.
The old house itselt-CommOdious, substantial,
unostentalious-wa au object of particular in
terest to me. like the antique. feel, some
how, as if the past was gazing at me and eXpe-
rence a venerauon in its presence that age
should always inspire.
The Governor soon appeared and after cor
dial welcome gave me all the remaining moru-
ing hours We talked of everythIng-of the
present condition of the country aud his antict-
pations and anXietes concerning its fature. He
repeated that he had not desired the distinction
conferred upon hun, 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 liberty
now to mention many things that may refer to
hereafter. He spoke of President johnson in
the waImest terms of respect, aud said his four
years battle for the Constitution would immor-
talze his administration in history. He regarded
him as strong man, possessing the ability,
boIdness aud energy 10 make his enemies yet feel
the weight of his influence In the councils of the
nation. He referred to the high estimation in
which be held Mr.. Chic. 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 motion that
the delegation should cast the vote of Ne " York
for the Chief Justice Whenever 1t should be
found that MIR. Hendricks. for whom its vote
had been cast nearly all through the ballotings,
could hot be nominated. He spoke also of the
great influence tue Chief Justice might WELD
hereafter in placing the Government on a frmer
bayis. He particularly referred 10 General Han.
cock as an able and gallant officer, of enlarged
views Of government, as illustrated in his con-
duct at New Orleans, and eulog, ,Zcd the generous
and patriotic conduct of the other gentlemen
whose names were before the Convention
Pendleton, Hendricks Dool tile, Packer, Eng
lish Parker, Ewing, etc.-n the great political
battle now gong on.
The letters from all quarters received by him
speak confidently OF success, but the question is
in the hands Of the people, and he VIII De c)n-
tent with their decision. 1t called to the Presi-
Genital char he will devote himself TO the
interests OF the country, and his ambition will
be 10 restore harmony and prosperity TO all
sections by adherDg strictly TO the landmarks
of the Constitution, His health never was
better. His enemies need not, therefore, con-
cern themselves about his successor. AT ALL
events he will 'neVer say die" during the next
| four years,
found Mrs. Seymour to be dgnifed and
lhlelllgent lady, an agreeable conVersatiouallst,
and, by her accomplishments, Dre.emineutly =
| qualified to adorn high station. Senator Conk-
ling, who Is the brother-in-laW of Governor
| Seymour, resides in Utica.