The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-01

for years familiarity acquainted with tho two former
bygonc days IN connection with the lives OF those
distinguished gentlemen
"Bus Mr.. Fargo remarked. after some general
conversation. ''thc HERALD anxious 10
on political matters, and that is the object OF my
cali"
II anu not politician he smilngly answered.
"Ihen much greater the anxiety OF the public TO OBJ
tain your views. The days OF mere politicians
drawing TO close, and the people look for new rsgme
What are your opinions as 10 Mr.. Tldens candidacy
Tor the Presidential chair 4"
"well do not wish 10 be drawn into any particular
discussion on those topics, but can say that am
against Mr. Tilden. do not think he is III man for
tue place; do not like the way no has pushed aside
others 10 elevate himself Then he preends 10 be "A
great reiormsr and the entire credit OF break
ing up the rammany Ring and putting
is known that Mr.. Tilden did not turn away from
Tweed until well assured OF his downfall The corrup-
tons OF those people had been rumorei for years and
whole period He certainly possesses ability and is
capable OF judging men and their measures, IL was
not difficult matter 10 arrive al proper conclusion rs
the adopted by Tweed In his management OF
public affairs In New York city. Mr.. Tiden stood by
HIM while he could make anything out Of hm. do
not charge, by any means, that he entered INTO any
corrupt schemes with Tweed but lie must have been
very blind indeed II he did not understand that gentle
mans course Then came the exposures,
and Mr. Tilden 10 tho front and
claims all the credit Of breaking down those
potters against the public welfare. In his
attacks the Canal Ring he pursues the same selfish
course striking right and lett at everybody and any
body Those canal frauds had been known for thirty
years. but the Governor claims TO be the only man
who had the hardhood to expose them These move
ments have all been undertaken Tor an object--to sub
serve Mr. Tilden's personal ambition and throw dust in
the OF the people BY contendng that the Governor
OF New York is the only honest rciormer IN the
country But n study OF correct facts will produce
contrary opinion. While Mr.. rden could gam by
association with those now charged by him with
corruption he worked with them. When he found u
expedleni to light, he was not slow in awaiting himself
OF the opportunity"
.what do you think of the recent Albany gathering
which assembled tor the purpose OF opposing Mr. Til
dents nomination.
.sThey are an influential body OF citizens, and win
make themselves eit at ST. LOUIS. should be IN iavor
OF nominating Governor Seymour"
'Do YOU not think his record would operate
against him II ne became candidate 7"
mot NJ all. Mr. seymour stands exactly upon the
same platform IN tnat respect as Mr. Illden IL IS AL
hearty support TO the government as that bestowed by
the Executive OF other States OF the Union. He was
thoroughly as vigorous anu uncompromsing. But he
thought IL proper To protest against the unequal quota
OF troops demanded by the United States government
IRON New York. and was willing 10 go on the record
in that controversy. Then on tho question
Of slavery he stood u,on- strictly constitu-
tlonal grounds until the necessities OF ter
rble war changed tue aspect OF the issue When free
dom came Mr.. Seymour stood as solid rock with
the most radical on the rights before the law OF the
colored man These are the only points that could be
against Governor Seymour but when they come
to be examined their advocates have not log To stand
upon
also conversed with other local politicians here OF
high and low degree, who did not wish TO give their
ideas for publication II names were be attached
None of them, however at all averse firing of
shots from behind the scenes; IN other words opera
ing in the political battle held through the operations
of masked battery. One of these gentlemen is
rabid supporter OF Governor Tdcn and as bitter
hatcr OF his opponents.
'sWha; is your estimate, asked, 'of the mon who
lately held meeting in Albany adverse to Governor
Tildcns'
..Wclin he responded ~ agree with Mr. Warren
that this movement VIII assist instead OF njurng Mr.
Iildcn at ST. Louis You have only to look at the mo-
lives and regulations OF some OF The men who congre
gated ut Judge Parkers residence IN Albany last week
come to the conclusion as ! do. Thorc, FOR IN
stance. is John r. Holman That man was the crea
Of William NJ. Tweed, who first made hun Re-
corder OF New York city, next Mayor, and then Gov
ernor OF the State. At one time u was proposed to
ali the wires we're fixed Tor that purpose. Peter
u. Swecny had originated the entire scheme
IN his prolific BRAN The National Conven-
to be controlled by the same powerful in
iucnces which we have seen at work Ia New York
politics under the reign Of tho notorious Ring Hon-
thus To be hoised into the Presidential chair,
and the nalonal government handed 10 the
scoundres who placed city under debt Of nearly
hundred and fifty millions Of dollars. But the
plotters counted without securing a trick from the
cards they adroitly handed Tue exposure OF the
Ring frauds upset their little game, and Hon-
took trip TO Europe for
lew years. Then he back, thinking the
storm had blown over and that the people would for
get hs identity with the Tweed gang But the public
have long memories under such apgruvang circum
stances. Holman lives in Albany. Governor rilden
has very properly ignored HIM III conferences as TO
political management He does not want any OF that
kidney around him now. The odor Of Twecdism Is
sim too apparent Sanford f. Church Is another OF
the Solons who has come out against the Governor.
WE'LL there may also be reason Tor that The Chief
Justice. whether falsely or otherwise am unable TO
say, has been accused OF close affinity with certain
calers OF the Canal Ring. He was supposed TO be
their special political champion, and previous to his
elevation to the Bench had conducted some important
legal controversies in their interest The attack of
Governor Iilden has precipltaed political rum and
threatened moral annhlatlon upon the heads OF
some Of those gentlemen. Judge Church is humaS aud
must necessarily feel the disaster TO his friends AL
though personally pure, he cannot help sympa!hizing
with those who have hitherto assisted him up the lad
der of political advancement, and who would il they
welded the OF former days, far toward send
ing HIM to the White House for the next four years
Judge Parker harbor feelings OF anmosity To Mr.
Tden for several personal reasons Among these
might be mentioned the victory OF Tdcn over Parker
In the contest for the gubernatorial nomination at
Syracuse IN 1874 Mr. Erastus Corning n
cf Judge Parker and, OF course the sentiment OPP
position in this quarter may operate through family
influences Allen C. Beach. too, formerly Lieutenant
Governor OF the state has some personal grievances
in connection with certain statements IN the Govern.
or's canal messages winch might be construed as
affecting the conduct OF Mr. Beach while oicia-
ting one OF the cana Board. Others who attended
that wonderful Conference might be classed In the
category Certain Judges OF the Court of Appeals
close connection between Mr.. Charles O'Conors
attack upon that tribunal and the position which Mr.
Tdcn assumed In his fight with Tweed aud the Canal
Ring. SO you that all this turmoil against the
Governor SIMPLY narrows Itself down TO personal
spleen. Mark my words, the voters OF this State
ana country will look upon the opposition IN
this HIGHT and act accordingly. So viii the Democratic
Convention at ST. Louis II they propose 10 nominate
candidate who viii be acceptable 10 the reform element
Of the milton. Tammany dali, am inclined to tn,ng
viewing the politics of your city at this distance OPP
poses Mr.. Tildeu what similar grounds. Be-
cause the Governor Will not yield every TO Mr.
John Kelly IN the matter Of appointments and on
other trivial local discussions that gentleman
takes TO fight This is all wrong Principle must rule
in the coming canvass not personal pque ward pol
itics.n