The New York herald., 1874-10-22
GOVERNOR DIX ON THE THIRD TERM
Our Veteran Governor Speaks
at Last.
OPPOSED TO THE THIRD TERM

Governor Dix was in che city yesterday, and left
in the afternoon for Albany. Previous to his de.
partpre he was visited by HERALD representa-
tive, whom he greeted with his usual cordiality.
Governor Dix was evidently in excellent spirits
and to Judge from his hearty and decidedly jolly
appearance was In no wise troubled about the re-
suit OF the great and serious contest in which he
IS engaged. Some gentlemen who had seen the
Governor on business, and whom he dismissed in
his kindly manner, accompanying them to the
door, congratulated him good naturedly on mis-
renomtnatlon, and expressed the hope to see
him triumphantly elected. Governor Dtxs answer
was quite characteristic. He laughed heartily,
and said, in his of-handed way, "Oh, you know
that nobody can tell until after the election
WHO IS TO BE THE MKT GOVERNOR"
"Governor." began the HERALD reporter when
the irst exchange Of Introductory remarks was
over, ~ came to see II you could give me any
news about the progress OF the canvasan
no." replied the Governor assuming q bust.
ness-nke air; II really cannot. know nothing
more about 1t than have CLEANED from the news
papers" And he added, with q smile, II must
refer you to the columns Of the HERALD for any
news"
Governor, have seen it stated in the news
papers that you intend to deliver a speech in op-
position TO the third term on she occasion OF q
serenade ?"
The Governor smiled with an expression OF in
credulity. "Wel, 1t is funny how these state
ments get into the newspapers. don't know
where the Tribune got that. I am quite at loss
to tell.n
"Am i TO understand you, Governor, as saying
that you intend to dev er no such speech on any
such occasion ~
NO NEED OF EXPRESSING HIS VIEWS
''Oh no,n the Governor replied in an emphatic
tone Il have never thought OF doing any such
thing. have no reason 60 suppose that anybody
thinks am in favor OF third term for General
Grant, and hence 1t would be ridiculous for me 70
take such STEP"
"Do iou think most people regard you as being
opposed to the third term. Governor sn
"Ayn the Governor answered, II have every
reason 70 suppose so l have spoken very freely
on the subject to my friends, but to any public
declaration Of my views-wny, nobody has asked
me for them" And after pause the Governor
added, with good-natured SMILE THAT is nobody
but the interviewers"
'If any respectable body Of your constituents
were to address you letter requesting public
response, would you answer IL, Governor ~
'Most undoubtedly" was Governor Dix's reply.
'Tf any OF my constituents were to address me
such letter should gladly answer it. stating my
views as opposed to the third term"
.'Do you think General Grant desires tnird
term OF ofice Governor ?"
''No certainly not. Why the Presidents friends
have declared publicly that General Grant has not
the slightest intention
OF RUNNING FOR A THIRD TERM.
There is Judge Pierrepont for instance one OF the
Presidents warm friends, who states emphati-
cally that General Grant does not desire a third
term, and, what is more, that even his supporters
and friends do not wish ftv
"And II General Grant desired third term do
you think, Governor, tnat the republican party, In
Difference to his wishes, would renominate him?,
The Governor SHOOK his head and smiled. "Oh,
can't say anything about that' was all the reply
he vouchsafed 10 this question. And ne repeated,
ION, realiy-t don't know any thing abou, tnat."
at has been stated, Governor, that your re-
election is considered BY the republican party as
an Endorsement OF the third term.n
'Oh, that's nonsense" the Governor replied:
considering that l myself am opposed TO the
third term. And now will you kindly excuse me,
as have to leave for Albanyr'
The reporter then SHOOK hands with our brave
Governor ana left him with many thanks.