The New York herald., 1871-09-19
CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.
His Views On tlRe Political
Situation.
HIS HEALTH, HABITS AND APPEARANCE.

lwaukesna twis,--september n-correspondence
OF the Cincinnati Enqulrerl
For some SIX weeks previous 10 n to l, d
Hon salmon GIuse has 81 boeu ee o'd e guest Of
Colonel and Mrs. Richard Dunbar, at the Clark
mansion in Waukesha WIS; for me purpose S ,S OF
Bethesda Mineral Springs. and seeking the quiet
and repose SO congenial TO his tastes and DISPOSE
almost entirely restored health.
FUTURE MOVEMENTS OF JUDGE CHASE.
Tomorrow he visits Milwaukee, where he will be
the guest of Hon. A. c. Mitchell for couple OF days.
lie viii then proceed to Chicago and remain over
Ind, where he VIII also make a short VISIT and
Will then proceed TO Pcterboro, n. Y, where
for s w snort Ss tine Time Hs OF sapecs cs'F to sms Ss
joined there by his daughter, Mrs. sprague, who
wi accompany him to New York where ne expects
the Chief Justice, whose marriage took place IN
Washington o few months since. From New York
Mr.. Chase will proceed TO Narragansett, and alter
a brief sojourn there, viii return to Washington in
time TO take his seat upon the supreme bench upon
the opening OF the adjourned term OF Court which
takes place on the l9th OF October.
THE INTERVIEW.
Your correspondent enjoyed the privilege or din
ing with the Chief Justice to-day. by invitation, and
also had the honor Of brel interview with tie dis
tinguished gentleman. What he heard ana saw may
be briefly toid as he remembers it,
REPoRrER-Mr. Chase, II you have no objection
to conyersing upon political topics desire to Obtain
your views upon few subjects ior the information
MIR. CHAsE-In regard TO politics generally have
little to say. l am not now an active politician,
taking part In the measures which mould The policies
Of parties am. however, an attentive Observer or
events and deeply interested In the political well
fare OF the country.
REPoRrER-What measures do you regard as
necessary to insure the ultimate success OIL the de
Mr.. CHAsE-I think now and have always thought,
upon its being consistent with ITSELF and It's ad.
herence to principles or truth and Justice. Any party
principles, no matter what temporary triumplis d
may enjoy, must ultimately reap the reward OF It's
indiscretinns and foes, and succumb 10 nobler In
REronTEEnDo you approve Of the 'new dcpar-
ture' doctrines OF modern democracy?
Mr., C4AsE-l object to the term ''new depar-
ture." l think the democratic party have taken no
mt new departure" the change Is simply return 70
by the great founders OF the party, and does not en-
ts
things looks favorable 10 the success Of the demo.
MIR. CnAsE-1 believe that consistent adherence
to democratic doctrines all that is necessary to &C.
cure the success OF the party. The leaders Of the
party should let the people know they are In earnest
and that justice is on their side.
REPoRrER-What do you think Of the nomination
OF Mr. Dooltte for Governor and the platform OF the
Wisconsin demOcracyH
Mr. CHAsE-I fully approve of the platform OF the
hope ana w as Mr. aS aH ss Ss
AS regards politics have nothing further to say.
CF NY Words a % anS e S me 70
past years, on various occasions in my public
lie and elsewhere. have declared more fully ncl!-
gently and emphatically than could possibly do ut
this time my views upon every question Of political
Importance which now interest Tie people. l re-
mark again that @ strict adherence to the ancient
principles Of the democratic party, and the prncl-
pies OF equity and justice which underle the founda-
lions OF the government, Will secure the ultimate
success OF the national democratic party, and re-
suit In the overthrow OF less honest and more un-
scrupulous organizations
REPoRrER- What is the state OF your health at the
present timer
Mr.. CHAsE-l regard myself no longer upon tho
list OF lnvads. Ny condition OF health Is much i'm
proved, and have considerable faith In It's perma-
nency AT my age however having suffered with
previous attack, It Is quite probable that, were
which have allowed myself to endure at previous
periods OF my public life, Should De more subject
10 second attack than would ae had not suffered
at all.
This Is substantially the result Of my Interview
with Mr.. Chase. His health Is undoubtedly re.
stored He Is not as strong as he HAS five years
ago, nor as heavy, but far as MS general health
Is concerned he Is as well as he has been IN seven
years. He expects to return 10 Washington In
time to take his scat upon tho opening OF the
1Ormance OF every duty devoving upon MIN. It Is
not probable, however, that he Will undertake so
great LABOR as he was accustomed TO perform IL
former years.
During his stay hero he has not been under the
charge OF q physician, and has had no consultations
in regard to his health with medical men since
time last spring. He has gained twelve pounds In
weight during the interva. He now weighs l67H
pounds, has good color III his face, Is cheerful ana
sprightly In conversation laughs and talks freely,
him. He seems to enjoy the climate and associations
Of this place very much, and his daily appearance
upon the streets OF the little village Is anXtOusly
looked for by the Inhabitants, among whom he Is no
longer stranger. He takes them by the hand, and
oonverses with them freely about their affairs and