The New York herald., 1874-11-07
GENERAL ELIJAH WARDS VIEWS

No more capable gentleman perhaps, could
have been selected to represent the Eighth dts
trict than General Elijah Ward. He brings TO
bear on the great questions OF the day the liberal
culture OF q man OF observation whose sphere has
been the whole world. Besides being o man or
large MEANS he has travelled nearly all over the
globe, and has studied the varied systems OF gov
ernment In order to improve the legislation OF the
United States. He was the choice Of the Tammany
Hall democrats, the liberal republicans and OF the
Ottend0rier organization.
In an interview with HERALD representative
General Elijah Ward made the following staIe-
ments in answer to questions:-
II Did not seek the nomination for the ONCE to
which have been elected. The office sought me-
was at my country seat at Rosyn, L. l., when
received the intelligence that was selected by
the Co ommittee OF Conference as their district
candidate. On the Goth Of October-only one week
from election day. was formally nominated. l
MADE but one speech at a ratification meeting,
and that was at Jefferson Market. My friends
sustained me noDly. As to the causes which have
led to this mighty political revolution. smong the
most grave must mention
THE OGRE or THE THIRD TERM.
"The people always regarded the precedents set
by the fathers Of the Republic as conclusive on
this subject. The bounds once overleaped OF two
time? l think the country prefers President for
one term, so that he cannot intrigue with patron
age for long lease OF his high ONCE but give his
time exclusively to public duties. The HERALD's
suggestion Of the great question undoubtedly
operated on the mind OF the President 50 that he
came to believe that the exercise OF the military
power in the South would present cause to the
country for mis- continuance In Office The recent
elections have, however,
AIMED DEATH BLOW
at such ambition, II it was ever entertained.
Another cause or the late victories lies think IN
the financial burdens under which the people are
staggering. 1t Is the history OF all panics, that In
elections succeeding them the government ad-
ministration Is changed by the people. and cer-
tainly the republican party have done nothing to
lessen the evils OF an rredeemable paper currency.
Then, perhaps the most vital subject or all which
has been uppermost in the peoples minds has been
CONDITION OF THH SOUTH.
SThe vote Just recorded isintended to ameliorate,
If possible. the evils resulting from bad laws and
worse administration or them in the Southern
York were ruled BY minOrities, supported and sus-
tanned by the military power OF the government,
and they were taxed two or three times year,
while all their manufacturing and agricultural
industries were prostrated what would be the
ment Of the country that the Southern policy OF
the government Is impractIcabe and repugnant
TO the people, ana cannot be maluCalneQ without
a standing army, which would make
OUR REPUBLIC MOCKERYl
"When majortties are again permitted to rule.
peace win be restored through0ut the South. and
lraternal feeling manifested toward the cOlored
people. All these questions are as living issues
to-day as when served in the Thirty-nith, Thirty
seventh and Thirty-eighth Congresses. i was a
war democrat and In all speeches delivered in the
House OF representatives favored every meas
ure Tor vigorous prosecution OF the war and
restoration OF the Union, bur AFTER the rebellion
was ended thoughs the SOnthefn-s..ates should
only such disabilities as the war entailed upon
them. In 1853 l opposed the Legal Tender act as
and u the pubc mna into ass
security. / declared that tasting prosperity
c0ntd not pe secured 70 natlon n Mn,c1 adnered 70
proper tariff and believe that 1t could be
arranged as to realize very large amounts out OF
objects OF luxury to relieve the people from in.
creased prices OF the absolute necessaries OF life
have always urged
COMMERCIAL RECIPROCAL TREATIES
as the best means OF increasing our agricultural,
manufacturing and commercial prosperity. Some
thing like the Zollverein or German Customs
Union could be carried out almost Immediately.
with great advantage with contiguous States like
Canada Mexico. Cuba and Central America
THE NEXT CONGRESS-
General Ward furthermore SAID that he thought
1t was premature to forecast the next Congress-
both as to the Speaker, committees. &c. He
SAID there were so many men, questions and
issues likelv to arise within year that it would
be unwise to anticipate them. Ii was probable
to be heard on the great questions now
agitatng the country, and we certainly
could not be needless to their voices.
As to the arrangement OF the committees OF the
next Congress and the selection OF Speaker, 1t
would manliestly be unwse to talk; he preferred
TO await the development OF the sentiment OF the
country before committing himself to any set Of
men measures, except those which had
already attained national significance.
There was one thought, however, which.
above all Others, he desired TO i'm
press upon the party-that of broad, liberal
OF party. II comprehensive view be taken OF the
whole country, and legislation moulded TO meet
Its legitimate wants, the democratic party would
go into power (and remain in power) as the ex-
pOnent OF the needs OF the whole country without
respect to section or party Affiliations.
OTHER 0pTNTONc