The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-20
THE PRESIDENCY.
Great Expectations Crum-
bling Into Dust.
Ex-Governor Parksr's Visit to Philadelphia
On Saturday Evening-A New Thing in
Politician Ex- Governor With
out Aspirations"

PHILADELruIA, May IA, 1871.
The HERALD hns already heen informed OF the
visit OF ex Governor Parker or New Jersey to this
city last night, and the object that brought him.
being no more nor less tnan an engagement TO
meet politicians who were to arrange the
pTellniaarlcs for the Governors nomination for
the Presidency on The democratic ticket. ] was In
formed early last evening was III the wind and
invited to be present; 'ior," said my friend. 1--WE
want the HERALD to tell the Governors friends
what's IN the wnd.n
In company with the committee who were to re-
celye his Excelency waited In the rea,iing OF
the Continental until nine O'Clock and was about 10
leave as were the Others, when Colonel Peyton, OF
New Jersey announced to the gentlemen In wait
ingr that the long ooked-ior guest had arrived. We
met him, exchanged the compliments OF the season
ana awaited further developments. The Governor
begged to be excused Tor a few moments TO MAKE
his toilet lie was excused. Colonel Peyton retired
with him, and the others adjourned TO the reading
room TO await the coming of those politicians An
hour passed away but the politicians failed to put
in an appearance. Then the Governor rcappearcd,
IN company with Pcyton. One or two gentlemen Of
the Virginia Senate dropped In and were introduced,
yet nothing was said or the business that brought
the Governor here. The conversation on minor
topics continued for half hour; the knots Of gen.
tlemen separated into groups OF two and discussed
the situation" and wondered why those politicians
failed 10 come. 1t was half past ten, and ths whole
affair began to appear somewhat ludicrous. One by
one the gentlemen took their leave. and at eleven
O'Clock Governor Parker might have been seen, IN
COMPANY with u personal iriend calmly discussing
their college days together, and so ended the first
chapter In tue arrangement OF preilmnaries."
By appointment called ON his Ex-Exceliency this
morning and was very gfaciouSly received. We
IS y q. and cares 81 ny Hs
Tor the u5akes OF diplomacy. lie remarked that
until yesterday he was not aware that there was .
movement on foot 10 nominate him, but was then
approached and asked To meet some gentlemen at
the Continental last evening and talk the matter up
he was, for his BART, unambtUus II his trends
Thought lie was an available Candidate ne was not
unwilling 10 be considered as such, but wished IT
be distinctly Understood that he was not In quest Of
/ venIured 10 remark that New Jersey had not as
yet been particularly pressing IN her claims FOR o
candidate FOR the Presidency, and thought II might
not be received with positive dlsfavor by the pubic
lhey were To assert such claims at TINS Junctre of
affairs
''Yesr said the Governor, 'ahat Is true; but the
West viii probably Insist on naming candidate.
There are Thurman, hendricks and PendletOn, all,
believe Candidates for the nomination
-'You are also aware that their Interests are OPP
posed. what the democracy most require Is some
man on whom Gil can unite" remarked.
''lhat," said the Governor, 'is what we most re-
quire me question then arises, where can such
suggested himself He replied that unless he
was nominated without seeking the nomination he
would remain at home ana attend to his practice.
A COMPLIMENT TO GOVERNOR HOFFMAN.
81 know OF no better man IN the country for the
Presidency than your Governor Hoffman," SAID the
Governor. Gle has done admirably rs Governor OF
New York. so many different interests to harmo-
n,ze. so many influences working one against the
other, make New YORK the most difficult state IN
the Union 10 manage. Yet the West afraid,
would not unite on HOFFMAN, although Ii IS very
probable the South would. 1ammany would sacri-
lice their BEST man I0r the good Of the whole party,
think"
sDo you think, then. Governor, that the great
fight will be between Grant and some reading demo-
crnt OF the West ~ asked.
''0rait "a making strong efforts for the nomina-
tiOn" replied the Governor, land will IN all
probability he renOmlna,ed although there are
many republicans who would feel very sore II he
were. and the West, suppose will insist on naming
the democratic candidate. The East, you know. did
il bufore, and think the fight will be wRged he
tween the parties you spoke OIL"
'If any further steps are taken toward making
you q candidate we shall near OF II in due time,
dOubtlessr ~
"Oh yes; these things VIII come outs; am NOT
seeking rho office; u must seek me, or | care not
for tn
Thc interview terminated, took my leave, and
the Governor betO0k himself to the examination Of
some briefs that requr hs attention IN the court ut
Freehold n. j., where he is now practising HIS pro-
falpl