The New York herald., 1874-08-19
The Natick CObbler on the ,GaIena Tan.
ner and a Third Term.
aI SHOULD VOTE AGAINST HIM.
What Vice President Wilson Thinks Of
Republican Chances.
GRANT WILL AND GRANT WON'T.

TO the vice PRESIDENT. waiting Or u mOiReut
til the gentleman had stepped on the sidewalk, all
doubt was set at rest by the mutual recognition
which ensued. Hon. Henry wilson, for 1t was he,
as soon as he caught sight OF the HERALD repre-
sentative. Immediately held out his hand, and the
usual interchange OF congratulation and compii-
ment was passed. Mr.. Wilson shows scarcely
the faintest sign or his late sickness,
and in answer to the inquiries ad-
dressed to him upon that subject, stated
that he was now beginning to feel once more ike
himself and to experience the pleasure OF almost
perfect health. With care and attention to his.
system he thought few months would see him
without anything but recollection Of his late at
tack. To stranger Mr.. Wilson appears like a
gentleman farmer just arrived from the country,
with porty form and bronzed face-in fact, sthe
very picture OF overnowlng health.
VIEWS on THE THIRD TERN.
After conversing on arairs or no public impor-
tance the topic gradually changed to that OF poll
tics. The question as 10 whether the President
had any idea of third term was naturally
the one that should be first discussed, and in
this connection Mr.. Wilson was most frank and
outspoken He gave 1t as his most decided
opinion that General Grant had not the smallest
idea Of running for the Presidency for third
term. Neither did he think that President Grant
encouraged any such thought Doubtless there
were desrous Of getting into public positions who
would prefer to see the President remain at the
head OF affairs for another four years, but, on the
other hand there is the large mass composed OF
the best men in the republican party, who would
be entirely and utterly opposed TO any such
design. 'In 1act," said Mr.. wilson, 81 for one
should vote against him for think 1t has come
to be understood and accepted by the American
people that 1t would be both unwise and impolitic
to allow any man to I'LL the office OF President
for more than two terms. SO much SO s this the
case that 1t, as 1t were, lorms
TACIT CLAUSE OF THE CONSTITUTION.
"There has never yet been President who was
continued in office for more than eight years. and
l sincerely trust there never will be. There are,
have not the slightest doubt, many men from all
parts Of the Union rho, or their own selfish ends,
Will endeavor to persuade General Grant 10 seek
denomination; but !, for one, believe that the
President Will turn deaf ear TO all their argu-
ments and positively decline 20 allow his name to
be put up before the convention. or course Gen.
eral Grant is peculiarin some things, especially in
that he does not communicate his thoughts very
freely upon what he intends doing, but l am in
formed on the very best authority, outside Of pnt
ting the direct question to him. that he intends
to nave nothing whatever to do with trying
to obtain another +. term m Of n office Nice but t9at hs ne
retire from his Onerous pos tlon OF chief executive
oflcer OF the United states. He, however, is un.
dOubtedy very strong with the party; but lor all
that think were he TO be renominaCed
HE WOULD BE BADLY BEATEN;
for as have previously said, the people wouid IN
nv judgment, rise up irrespective OF party ana
| vote against him. He would, OF course, nave the
that would not Be sufficiently strong to eject nim.
The people will protest IN TINS way against the
q m an SSe Srs Uns tme there r
! be nothing to prevent his seeking 1ourth
of thn nj tnp
many many words. % There are other good men
to iii the position, and there is no condition Of
affairs now existing which requires that the pres
ent Executive shall be continued in ONCE, AS TO
President Grant peing the onlv man that could be
put forward likely to consolidate the party strength
and insure victory 10 the next campaign, ! AN, am
say, at the present time, at least dozen candi,
dates who could be found VINO woun command
the respect and obtain the support of the great
' POSSIBLE CANDIDATES.
'At the present moment, however, 1t Is almost
too soon TO form any opinion as TO who the
selected standard bearer Of our party will be.
Blaine IS H likely to
well qualified to NIL the Presidential cnair, and he
would also inspire the confidence or all ranks. He
has mad q large puOlic experience and has
besides good record Mr.. Wasnburne, our Mill
lister to Paris, Is another candidate who tnink
will be greatly talked O1 before the final action Is
taken. l think he would, il chosen, be tower OF
strength and would poll an exceedingly large vote.
| Is,
and Justly so. His actions and services rendered
/ during the late war IN France have commended
him most strongly to the gratitude and admira.
tlon or the American people. He has shown great
ability and trmness of character under NEST try
ing circumstances. which ceary indicate his Mt
ness to occupy the highest office in the gift OF the
people, and to Hi the position with honor 10 him
sell and the nation. He mas not been much talked
OF as yet, but, as have just said. IL is my opinion
that long before the proper time comes ne VIII be
looked upon as the coming man. There are many
others VINO are spoken of, Dut would Just low
rafar mi Tn 90 n
more deeply than have done"
IS THERE DIsAFFEcrIoN IN THE RANKss M
As to whether o DIVISION or split IS lkelv to 0c-
cur in the RANKS OF the republican party under
certain contingencies Mr. Wilson said:-'1 am not
the next campaign as we have hitherto obtained.
but do not tnlnk there will be any falling out
viii always be some disappointed men In every
party, who become disafected by reason OF their
wants not being supplied, ana others Wao Jane. ansy
1t only requires, however, a proper organization
and honesty Of purpose, both as TO promises and
performances. together with able and upright
feadersaip, to insure our presenting a serred
trout. The last campaign was an extraordinary
GREAT POINT OF WEAKNESS
for after such victory the tendency was rather
to laxtty IN keeping the party together. We must
not hope Tor any such majority IN the future You
see we have carried tue Presidency now iour
times, and the House OF Representatives, Tor a Still
longer period, ana It Is not ia the natural order
things to be supposed that We snail alwa,s sue
ceed In the last struggle, TOO. there were
| preference to Greeiey, belonging TO the demo
cratic party, and whose support we shall lose this
time. We require to use all our strength lor on
antagonists are watcniul and wary and although
they have several times committed faults We
must not expect them to perpetuate them. They arc
preparing TO make strong enorC to acnIeve
victory In the coming struggle anu We
must. If We hope to succeed, be up and doing.
believe that 1t Will be found that, altnough there
Is now some talk OF dissatisfaction in our ranks
from the causes nave referred to, yet when the
time comes party ties and af1lliations Will be So
strong as to ensure all pulling together Tor the
common good.
THE PROSPECTS IN THE SOUTH.
"ln some parts oil the south there WILL doubtless,
be hard tussle for victory. The democrats are
now naugurating and carrying into efect as lar
as possible, their 0nte-6etitvn pocy, and, as they
have gained dear experience by past events,
they will endeavor IN every way there, ana, IN
fact, all over the Union, to make the Strongest
possible nominations, In order 10 secure eon"cses