The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

thoughtfor the country and less for par
ties than usual, The Republicans have
lost the confidence of the country, and
the Democrats have not gained it,"
Correspondent-Wh are your views
about Governor Tilden's nomination?
Mr.. SEYMOUR am in no way engaged
in the work Of President-making, but if
at the proper Time it should be expedi-
ent to nominate Mr.. Tilden, it would
give me great pleasure to support him
for that or any other position. In the
meantime the Governor is more anxious
to succeed in his reforms than for his
personal advancement. His failure in
these respects would not only be an in
jury to him, but a calamity to the State
and Nation. Governor Tilden has been
made prominent by events in this State,
and by his efforts to check abuses. The
people turn eagerly toward any one who
tries to lift offthe weight of taxation and
corrct abuses of administration. He has
been applauded throughout the country
This has given him great pleasure, for all
men like praise. But it has brought with
it many embarrassments, coming upon
the eve of Presidential canvass. 1t has
subjected him TO the imputation of
working out good results for personal
purposes This has led his political OPP
ponents to thwart his measures with
view of lessening his credit, In this they
have made mistake. They have helped
more than they have hurt him. lshould
be glad to see Governor Tilden nomi-
mated, if it is done with the good will and
cordial assent of all sections of our
country. l do not think he wishes to be
put at the head of the ticket by machine
power or at the expense of the harmony
of the party to which he belongs nor do
| believe he will make struggle for a
nomination, although he naturally de-
sires friendly delegation from his own
State.
Correspondent-You don't think then
that Governor Tilden is very anxious to
be nominated at st. Louis?
Mr. Seymour-Not so anxious as is
thought People confound the pleasure
man feels when he is talked of for an
honorable office with desire to hold the
position All men are grateful when they
are held in high regard by the public.
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or with show of Indifference, compli-
mentary expressions. Ambition well
directed is honorable, but it does not
follow that every ambitious man wants to
be President. 1t has become a maxim
with us that every man longs for that
position because it was sought by men
like Webster, Clay and Calhoun. | do
not think either Of them, if living now,
would accept the position, not because
they would be less ambitious; but be-
cause they could exert more influence for
the public welfare in other stations
Thirty years ago the duties of the office
were of an intellectual character. To-day |
it is merely a center of a vast political
patronage. Then Washington was coz
paratively secluded village, and the la
bors of the Executive less than those Of
the Governor of the State of New York
at this time. Now the White House is
besieged by an army Of clamOrous appli-
cants, some driven there by distress, but
more of Whom are inscriptions, trained
intriguers without principle or reCtitude.
The President lives in an uncomfortable
house, filed by the worst company, with
out leisure for reflection, and he does not
hear an honest truth during his whole
term of ofliSe The great work of admin
istering the affairs of the Government is
divided among the departments. Mr..
Lincoln to d truth which applies to all
modern Presidents, when he said he had
but little influence with his admlnistra-
ton. Former Presidents made partie,;
now parties make Presidents. They take
up the man who will run best through
the canvass. After that is over he must
drift with his advisers and friends, You
may think (smil!ng) that as | was once
a candidate, and was defeated, it is,in bad
taste to decry the office This may be
SO but what have said is none the less
true.
Correspondent-Whi all that you say
is true, don't you believe that Governor
Iilden desires the nomination?
Mr.. Seymour-It may be that he does
but the desire must be lessened by the
fact that ne knows the sacrifices, annoy.
lnces and toll involved in the canvas
and consequent upon an election. Then,
100, he has too much sagacity to be will
ng to be urged upon the Convention as
4 New York candidate, or to wish
unless it is called for by the
Democratic party outside of the State.
Mere local candidates will at this time be
ooked upon with distrust. No wise man
will take a nomination made by local
or particular interests. The dele
ration from New York should be made
Up of its best representative men. whose
,,n, nh mill ,riv FIN af fhnU
nave at heart the welfare of the whole
and the interest of their political
organization in every section of the
Union.
Correspondent-Do you think the Gov
srnor's nomination possible?
Mr. Seymour-Living as | do in the
country and seein- but few persons, am
not so good judge of public opinion as
you gentlemen of the press. AS shall
AXE no part in the action of the nomi-
1ating convention l have not studied
Very much depends upon
he issue between the parties. If the sub
ect of reform takes the lead, he will
lold strong and prominent position.
Whether he is nominated or not, his ac-
ion has been warmly applauded through
,ut the country, and he will command a
,reat influence on or off the ticket in the
politics of the country.
Correspondent-Do you think, then,
hat the issue of reform will be the
prominent one?
Mr.. Seymour-It is difficult to say if
hat or the currency question will most
ngage public attention. l hope the
american people will see and feel that
here is but one way of getting out of
BUSINESS and political ditticulties-that
hey must return to the simplicity, in
egrity and patriotism which marked the
arly days of the Republic. Without re- [
orm, thorough and widespread, there can
e no relief from the burdens and evils
,hich now aftlict our country.
In all that is said above two things will q