The New York herald., 1876-09-05
7lLDEN At HOME.
A Talk with the Governor, but
Not an Interview.
LOVES LABOR LO ST.
Uncle Samuel Parrying Ques-
tiOns with ROSebudS.
ALBANY, Sept 4, 1876.

ALBANY. Sept 4, 1876
Governor Tilden gave evidence Of his good taste
when he selected the elegant residence standing on
the grounds once occupied by William H. Seward, on
Eagio street. as his Albany home There
charming spot IN the old Dutch city, and its beautiful
grounds and UNCOVERED porches locked exceedingly
attractive to day HERALD representative who paid
afternoon visit to tho probable next President OF
the United States There always assured pleasure
IN an interview with Governor Tilden. With the
courteous manners OF gentleman o! the old school
the Governor blends the astutcness OF pracIised
statesman and AN intimate knowledge OF political
events and political characters which make even his
ordinary conversation both interesting and Instructive
Without mating the many excellent quali,ies
possessed bv tho warmhearted Lincoln the Straight
forward soldier who now fills the Presidential Office
may be said that wh,e contemplating the probable
election of Samuel J. Tden 20 tho Presidency an
American citizen may well feel gratited at the knowl
edge that in such cvept the dignity OF the Chief
May:sracy would tall upon gentleman whose refined
manners aud cultivated could not fail 10 improve
the tone OF ashlnston society and have desirable
influence the representatives OF foreign Powers at
the national capital
Governor Tildcn Is looking exceedingly well, some
what heavier than usual, with clear complexion and
br gh eye that bctoken perfect bodily health and
freedom from mental anxiety. stranger would never
suppose him to be in the midst OF heated political
campaign, In which the tactics Of the opposition ap-
pear 10 by vndictive personal abuse to divert pub
lie attention from the great national issues involved in
tho election Even-tempcred, amiable and unruilled,
seems be wiling TO leave the result to be decided
by the good the people, and the pois
oned OF calumny at least SO far any wounds
can be discovered, appear TO pass harmIessly by
"well, Governor, said tho HERALD correspondent,
after tho customary greetings, 81 would like to ask
your opinion the present political outlook and Of tho
troubles that TO have facc on the democrats IN
this State since the Saratoga Convention"
| .I think you know" replied tho Governor with
pleasant smile "that have very few conccalmcnts
far as public matters are concerned, and that whcro
any expression Of opinion from mo bo of interest
or likely TO bo OF public benefit backward
In speaking But, you are u member OF the press.
must tell you at that cannot consent to be 'n-
tervowed.'"
| "There are many subjects Of importance In the
| pending contts now claiming public attention, Gov
ornor that thought you might bo willing to let the
HERALD hear your vows and present thom to It's read
| erA"
III were desirous Of expressing my views am
fully sensible OF the great value OF tho HERALD
| medium OF communication with the world bat pre-
fer now to devote my attention to tho Executive bust
|
the election outside matters to DO discussed by
others you that have very little leisure,
as you may from these plIes of documents In my
private residence" and the Governor pointed the
tables Of his library, heaped with bundles of letters
and papers relating to State affairs. "My practice Is
not 10 suffer business to accumulate on my hands
dispose OF the matters that como before me In their
order as speedily possible, when that Is doae
have little aud little inclination 10 do moro than
| take my customary ride "
II hoped 10 have been allowed to talk with you on
subjects connected with the campaign Governor; Ior
this seems 10 be u season IN which many VINO
usually silent consent TO an unbosoming'
"Yes' SAID tho Governor laughing. ~ SEQ that Prcs
Grant has departed from ms usual habit OF silence
and been talking witiia HERALD representative Fo
always talks WE'LL and the HERALD ntervisws witeufr
have been exceedingly interesting, although, Of cOue
i should differ with somo o. his views I can very
well understand how the President feeling Of
relief IRON the near approach OF tho cessation the
cares of office may experience pleasure IN talking
freely all subjects. He must have had trying time
during the hot weather in Washington, and hopo his
.'No, tue President is looking. very we'll indeed,
Governor, and seems to enjoy his freedom at Long
Branch as u schoolboy enjoys his holiday"
a very glad to hear it, The cool breszcs Of the
sea must bc Welcome indeed after The close asmos-
phere OF the national capital in the hot summer
months. | have been myself upabio to seek much
change this summer, boln by reason OF my Official
business and through the lines OF my brother How.
do not thnk my summer residence here has been IN
furious TO ME.
"w,ll you allow me to ask you, Governor, whether
you think Governor Soymour's ="
| ..Excuse me- broke In tho Governor, al want TO
| show YOU my flowers They are very beautiful and
are looking very well just nov. VIII you walk tnto
| the garden with mcY'
| The HERALD correspondent accompanied the Gov
ernor through tho hno grounds, hoping that the
fragrance tho flowers might have the effect or
loosoning tho Executive tongue In order 10 test the
point he repeated his question:
"Do you think Governor, that Horatio Sey
mour's -"
.'Did you more luxurisnt growth OF roses
than that exclaimed The Governor, automatically,
pointing to thicky covered bush ''Iet mo pick
for you. Their fragrance you viii Ind equal TO their
beauty"
| ..lhe very beautiful, Governor, anu Is
there appear be enough OF them TO stop all further
questions the point touched upon VIII you allow
| me to ask you how the State government Is going
under the reduced expenditures ?"
| admirably" replied Governor Tilden; 1--WE
running the at little than half what
two three years ago. aud tho business Ii ut
least fully efficiently done. better government
may be secured under aproper economy, with all un-
necessary and improper eakages stopped than under
system oi exlravsgance, which tcndsto make all public
officers indifferent and reckless This Is the true
cret OF administrative reform"
ASH was evident that the Governor resolved
not talk ON subjects connected with the canvass
the HERALD correspondent confined his subsequent
conversation to general topics and nnay took do.
parture satisfied that the Governor in excellent
health and spirits and iuly resolved not to bo led Uy
any bypaths into an "intcrvicw."
RACE CONTESTS IN LOUISIANA