The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-09-29
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His views of the w Gather Tpip 20 Can
nda Whni be saw ut Niagara Fnil- and
SuratOeH-He f. gainV to Take n good.
long Sau-Ifis hook and his Views of
Journe lis Politics.
As q representative OF THE Sup was riding
down town In o. the Broadway osrs yeytetday
morning, tho qyi ciuc for any incidents arci-
dents that might occur the stopped az the cor
ner Of 1w eith str ct and University place, and the
tall Though somewhat bent, form OF the Hon. Thur
low Weed was discovered fastening toward the ear.
preceded by lis faithful co.ored boy carrying MI.
wccds travelling sstchel and overcpat. AZ he
reached the platform OF the car tho old chief held
out Ms hand, WHEN was warmly elias ped and shaken
by the sun man, who helped him tire and So
cured him a comfortable seat where he coud have
plenty OF air.
Mr. Weed was dressed In q suit Of plain black.
and wore a black soft hat with broad brim wldch
shaded lis face and brow, outward covering that
hid the inner light OF the man. His shirt bosom
the purity OF Wilderness itself, and being ample,
was somewhat crumplei, and his collar wac
loosely tied by blnck ribbon, which
gave him Dir Of easy and dignffcd abandon lie
| had large hcavy.heidcd cane In his hand upon
which he leaned forward to support his BODY from
the constant swnying motion Of the car His hair is
quite frosted by the touch OF many winters and
the face bcrs the lines that time invariably impres.e
=.
his eyes clear and bright, and his mind active nil
donouns that the physical aud intellectual man will
yet endure for many many years.
Aficr taking this survey OF Mr.. Weed the reporter
approached him, and the following conversation an
sued
Reporter--when did you return from Canada, Mr.
WccdS
Mr Wced-Abolt a fortnight since
Rcrorter-Did you have a pleasant trip, and has
your health improvcdS
MI Wsed-Ies, ! had q delightful journey in
Canada. and, though I an stn little feeble. feel
much impi owed IN he ilth The only thing I found
uncom orable was the dust there was no rain dur.
country entirely rarcled.
kerottcr-Was yeur daughter with you'
Mi. Weldon, yes she always accompanies me-
| now Oh my travels; she Is NV constant Communion.
Rcporor-Dld you travel at all b. uiglty
| Mr.. Need-NO, sir; | have plenty OF leisure. and.
a. travel Only Tor pleasure and health take short
day journeys and rest IN some quiet hotel at nght.
RePorter-Dd you stop anywhere on your return
| Mr.. Weed-oh. yes; Sas some days ut Niagara
| Falls, and enjoyed myself In That delightful place
| found I also stopped at Saratoga. but did not
ike II there l found too many acquantanees there
| want quiet; | want iest j want 20 Keep my lind
| free for enjoyment and my work. like occasion.
pleasant, quiet talk nothing else, nothing more
Bepofter-l sec you have your co'ored boy with
are yoq going out OF town tcdayt
Mr.. Weed-fes, for a few hours. A friend or
mine who owns fine yacht sent a note last
evening kindly placing her at NY service to-day and
| intend to take sail.
Res OTter-Shaii y,iu sail fari
| Nj Wetd-rlat viii depend upon nv strength.
II the tonic OF The air helps me, as believe II
VIII. may take good long sail
Hportcr-ihyc yen ever experienced sueh hot
sgmmoI core; Mr. Wced'
| Mr.. Wecd-Ne,er. Why, as started from my
house this mornnr, the thermometer INDICATED 10
| in Tie shade. We can slpost realize that we
~ icyers nj over Tho land The hot Sun has dried
| the PONDS, ke-, md even rivers, exposing the
ores vegetation which, becoming decayed, sen u
Oh poisora, Which, uElcss carried back to the wa.
| tert by ra,ns, viii breed posuicnt.al fevors.
| Ienoftcr-inw comes along The book, Mr.. Weed
W. are al anXonsy waiting for II, with true rel.
Isl Tor It's Revelations Of your great political expo
/ licences
NJ ws,l-Ii is getting along steadily, bu; slowly
work only ~ inter walls, ana then only briefly; II
| WI. be con pictci, though, all in good time
| herrrt,i -Iood; do you pay any attention to
| lourua lem NOW
years, "h.eh Is good apprenticeship; but the pa
pors Of today are dilcrent IRON my tme: we were
progressive, but the uress Of to-day Is duubly SO.
am much pleased with Iastings's management Of
tn commercial; II is well managed nov in all it, do
rrtmenis, aud he nuts good deal or young blood
into IT. lie shows sprit In It's colums. The young
men OF the press are the true Journalists of the
vim md en'erurise, vim and enterprise
ker.rter-Do You pay any attention TO politics
Nj Wccd-Norc whatever; that h, no active AZ.
tcnuon No ave h.d my share Ia public AFFAIRS
| ~ my day, aud hoHe and believe have done some
| good, Ny desire " TO get along quietly aud ulras.
antly now and iu my book to do justice 10 ali men
and political affairs that have had dealings with,
| and To leave a true record Of myself
At this moment the car reached Barclay street an
| Broalway and bidding Mr.. Weed good-day aud
wishing him pleasant sail, we parted. He stepped
colored boy, was soon lost n the busting. pushing
| crowd.