The New York herald., 1871-12-11

that our interests ran f.ce,her to the disposal Of
1enerai uian,' . as ~ - being satisfied that
we wouiu na'o 20 other President for some time
hereafter s&t as to candidates bargains for can
dns &c had nothing to propose and no.hlng 70
ueso that matter being left 10 take its natural
course added. however, that would take the
liberty OF showing that II they should incline IN tlelr
Judgment, which there was plenty OF time ior mem
TO think OF heI eater. lead In the campaign
they must bear In mind that the
MOST LOGICAL CANDIDATE
Tor the reform republicans TO choose wOnd De man
who was most unwelcome to democrats, and mere
named General Butler as an extreme Illustration.
said further tnat II the reform republicans showed
any disposition to hold another convention iOr
candidate, who should be agreeable to the dem0c-
racy: We should justly be suspected by our friends
and be unable TO effectively handle our forces.
aEPoRTER-Were any important answers made
by the democrats present2
Mr. WILKEs-The one term principle 30 often re-
commended by Jacks0n-in fact recommended by
MIN al the end OF every message he wrote during
ms eight years Of ONCE, was generally admitted 70
be good enough Issue for the democracy TO adopt;
and as It was the doctrine Of the people and
had BEEN SUCCESSFUL
was Thought 10 be sufficient az guiding prime pie
for the impending campaign, Some other matters
were also discussed which am not at liberty 70
REroRrER-who were the prominent republicans
that you saw and for whom you spokey
Mr.. WILKEs-That must decline 10 state.
REPORTER-Was General Butler one OF thomp
Mr. WILKES NO. saw MIN the other day and
but very feebly enthusiastic for hls candidate.
REPORTRR-Was any other principle suggested
during your conferences with republicans IS pos
Mr.. wILKEs-Yes, 1t was suggested. and the sug.
gestion was generally approved that Q
DIRECT vOrs ny THE PEOPLE
for the President should be incorporated into our
REPoRrsR-were any bargains made or attempted
to he made about candidatesf
each locality should present It's own candidate.
Mr.. Sumner would probably be Que, Governor Cur.
TIA another, Mr. Greeley third. and Trumou, Of
Bile candidates. But It was determined, before
nxing upon any candidate, to dispose OF General
Grant
REPoRTER-Tnat seems sound policy.
Mr. WiLkss-Yss; Dy that n means we shall all develop
and thus render him Ineligible.
REPoRrBR-what was the general opinion about
Mr.. WILK est was felt by all that though Gene
raj Grant mad the appearance OF great strength ne
had. IN fart, no personal supporters who liked him
for htmself In short that he mad no personal pOpu.
larity. AS a proof OF this the fact was brought
forward that no Legislature in the West had passed
no magnetism or enthusiasm In the man, and that
there Is about him simply the habit OF power and
the capachy Tor dispensing ohlces While ne looks
Inn h the great successes "nl'n nave surrounded
BIG AS A BALLOON,
he need only be properly punctured by the ncisve
point OF truth to collapse like a dirty white hand
kerchlef, at only TO be thrown into the gutter.
REPoRTER-When will something decisive be
done9
Mr.. WILKEs-Look out for important news from
washington Monday or Tuesday, or, at any rate,
some time during the week. can't tell you what
1t is, but 1t Will oe the first gun Of the campaign.
REPORTER-HOw ABOUT
IMPEACHMENT?
Mr.. WTLKEs-General Grant has so nagrantly vio-
lated the constitution In manv OF mis- acts thar,
while there IS no disposition to make crusade
upon him such as was directed upon Andrew john
son, ith view TO his removal he will pr rObably
be proceeded against In the Senate and possibly
under the form or impeachment, in order that the
country shall be instructed in the most solemn and
deliberate manner OF the Onences for which he Is
responsible. Tnis Is thought to be duty which the
prominent Reform Republicans Of the Senate cannot
shrk In fear of clamOr or miscOnception or their
motives Oh the part oil the
C0URTIERS CONNECTED WITH THE WHITE HOUSE
REPORrER-Whas do y0n yourself think about the
prospects OF impeachmentp
Mr.. WnKEs-My own private impression Is that
It Will be done.
The representative OF the HERALD then bade Mr..
Wilkes good afternoon and withdrew.