The New York herald., 1876-07-02
THE GREAT REFORMER AMONG THE ROSES.
How the Bachelor Governor and Prospective
Bachelor President Spends His Time.
ALBANY. July l. 1876.

location Tor some distance round about The grounds
are beautifully kept with frequent flower beds. splendid
shade trees hot house and grapery The vines that
spring up on either sidewal cluster about the veran
da and shade the open windows that catch every
pu of tho passing breeze on entering, the Governor
greeted me cordially and, soon after, discngagng him
SELF invited to walk with him through the grounds
Il selected this place." said the Governor, We
passed The lawn 'as intended to spend the
greater part OF The summer in Albany wanted to
secure only enough for residence and space
to transact business but wanted to enjoy at the
same time OF the comforts OF country life"
In these respects the Governor mus; be allowed to
have succeeded admirably. The house is cool and
spacious, divided by long hall, one side of which
is n handsomely furnished parlor with lew choice
paintings and several valuable photographs On the
othcr side is the Governors library Here he sits at
liable strewn with papers when attending to business at
home. Communicating with this room are two other
apartments the side, In which
ais clerks and messengers attend to their
duties and await his orders. AS the Governor
is easily approached, beinga thorough democrat per
ponaIly as we'll as rotcaly his numerous
He has tho habit OF not seeming bo bored by the
familiarity of his visitors He receives all alike but he
has happy aculty Tor promptly dsmssing such as
havo really no business with him.
During visit to the grounds occasionally tried
10 get tho Governors topics Of political
interest," but he always evaded the questions put
told him had desire to ''intervow' him in the gen.
erai accepaton OF the term, but il he desired to make
any statement regarding the action OF the Convention
should be glad 10 hear his views.
FADING RosEs.
'Come up this way" said he, leading the way the
hot house.
On my way, while we passed cluster of rose bushes,
"Governor, how do you like Mr.. Hendricks for Vice
President ?"
"a week ago." be said, pointing to one ofthe bushes
'that was covered with fowers' and then he added,
without any change Of voice manner, show quickly
Ihey fade!"
Not knowing what mysterious metaphor this remark
may have contained part concealed aud part revealed
did continue the subject just then. We passed
into hot house aud examined plants plat
form the centre. Venturng once on this deli
sate ground, said
"Apropos of Platforms Governor, may inquire
5hether you have had opportunity to examine the
platform adopted at St Louis, and what you think Of
,BYo
"Will you have q rose ?" was the Governors re-
ponse. and, without waiting for answer he cut of
MO buds and handed them TO me-
accepted the roses but onlyl became the more
deeply impressed with the evident symbolic mean ing
Of his excslencys trining with the roses, and again
apsed into silence After had passed through the
grounds and entering the house. had gone 10 upper
stories for glimpse Of the Hudson ventured again.
thw time with view to sscertap the Governors sen
neuts on reform. What considered plain question
In this drect,en only drew from the Governor remark
about tho coolness of certain sitting which he
pointed out to me. Then l concluded that all tho
answers which had so puzzled me before were mere
courteous evasions of unwecome questions. So /
bored him more about the political situation.
NEW YORK Is TO GO DEMOCRATIC.
The Governor willing to talk freely on all but
political topics In this respect has been partcu.
larry guarded since his nomination. Knowing how
widely he is informed of such matters many efforts
have been made to got his views and still being
made without much show OF success. / have learned
however, that he has spoken his mind to intimate
friends within the past few days He asked what
he thought of the Empire S,ateG
The State of New York, said the Governor, in his
calm way, ''wll so democratic next fall by large
majority"
ON the same topic being subsequently revived he
added
II have no doubt that the democratic majority in
Ncy YORK viii be greater than in 1874"
Fr'm the important part which ho must know the
Safe of New York is going to play the coming can
sons, that he looks forward with confidence to tho
peoples determination send him with flying colors
10 the White House next fall.
While we were stroiling through tho grounds the
Governor pointed out the beauties aud advantages OF
the place with zest that discovered how he enjoye
them He fonolcd his iavorite rose bushes grow
Ing behind the house, which had over a thousand
bursting buds q few days ago. and which were the
hrst objects OF his attention his return from New
York last Tuesday. After passing through the garden
Ihe Governor visited his favorite saddle horse
Topic This handsome and doc'le pet Immediately
recognized his master and came for the customary
lump Of sugar, q weakness OF his the Governor has
long INDUCED. The Governor had no sugar however
this time; but Tonic tramped about the stable an er
him usual, more like pet dog than horse. Topic
has objection halters, and rs no must be eft
tied he mas pAr,iuoned stall all 10 himself The
had Il temporarily erected just to hold driving
traps ana accommodate six or seven horse& After
cended to the top OF the Governors house-a point
which from lts elevation commands splendid view Of
the Hudson and the surrounding country
nOw GOVERNOR TTLDKN PASSES THE TIME
here subject OF Interested inquiry with many read
ers OF the HERALD An account OF his daily routine
may bo commenced with the statement that none OF
bis time wasted. Indeed, he Is lett very little 10
himself He rises generally about eight O'Clock in The
morning and break perhaps an hour later Shortly
after breakfast he goes the CAPITOL where he gencr
ally remains until about O'Clock In the afternoon.
Returning he receives ms friends and attends what
Official business he finds awaiting him until the din
ner hour Along IN the afternoon, about hve or six
o'clock, he rides drives for his health and to
this custom manly he attributes the excellent health
he enjovs In tho evening again lie attends TO busi-
and receives hrs callers II any curious To
know what business ho finds to occupy much Of
his attention at this season nc be readily
answered. There rs enough and to spare Tor
very active man. Judges must be assigned
throughout the state IA order 10 keep the courts
motion; applications for pardons never cease the
htioncrs haunting the Governor everywhere; appoint
ments must be made ny him Sncncves ana wherever
supervision over legislative and administrative AFFAIRS
Besides, the Governors efforts Tor reform have on
tailed on him little labor. Investigations and
2uirics havo been set oot by ais Exccllency that
demand unccasing attention IL Is estimated by me
of his friends that the labors Incident to working
revolution IN the policy and administration oi the
state were Two three times much
~ the whole routine OF Official duties During
me csslaNe session OF course ,he bunerna. iit