Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-07-12
INTERVIEW OF HENRY s. bf.
ERS, ESQ.

AS interviewing prominent men upon
the present and prospective political
issues seems to he the most important
occupation of newspapers now a-days,
an attache of this office called upon Mr..
Henry S. Byers Of this town, who' al
though very hard of hearing, is wide
awake on the political issues of the day,
as will be seen from the following re-
port =
"Mr. Byers, do you still adhere TO
your old position in politics rs being all
;Independent Conservatives"
"Well sir, let me tell you, I'm an in
dependent conservative with greenback
principles"
"Oh, then you arc to some extent a
Greenbacker?'
Eyes sir, believe in the making OF
greenbacks, (plenty OF them) equal with
gold and silver, and receivable for all
debts alike"
"What do You think of political af-
fairs in general"
"Well sir, understand me say, that
our political parties, the Democratic and
Republican, are both corrupt and both
need purging. think there are too
many offices and holders, and too
much salary paid those in office. | am
for retrenchment in office ard reduction
in salaries"
"What do you think ofour mex, State
election, especially as to who is the
most suitable as well as available man
mentioned for Governor"
"Let me tell you'll say,that Jacobs was
the best Governor this State has had
since its formation. And now refer
ring TO the next election, understand
me. say. c. II. Butler is my preference
of those spoken OF. | think he will
serve the people best. Charly Faux
ner is very able man | say, but he is
too avaricious, he will accept any office
he can get, and make as much out OF 1t
as any one. don't think he will suit
the people"
"iNel Mr.. Byers, how about this
Congressional District, ard who do you
think will receive the nomination OF the
Democratic party"
"Well sir, don't know, Martin is my
choice, he has i believe done all in his
power to serve the people, and believe
he has done so ably, l hope he will be
renominated. Dan. Lucas | could not
support, say, understand me, | don t
think the people want him. lloge is
not well known, but l believe he is
very nice gentleman.
"What is your opinion in regard to
the effect of the Greenback party in
this State, and do you think it will have
much influence or be successful"
"Yes sir, the Greenback party is the
party of the people, and will be success
full 1t is the only party whose prIncl-
Piles are in accordance with the tax pay
ing, laboring and working men, of the
country; and right here, understand me
say. that the grangers should to the
man, identity themselves with the
Greenback party, for through it only
can they expect to accomplish anything
in the interest of labor and agricultural
industry. 1t is the only party true TO
the industries of the country"
'.Do you think the Republicans will
nominate State ticket at the coming
elections"
mo sir, l think that they will see
that it is to their interest, and to the III
terest of all TO support the Greenback
party" =,
MIR. Byers, who in your opinion will
be the presidential candidates"
"Well sir, let me tell you, John Sher-
man, will be the Republican nominee,
and the Democrats will either take Hen
bricks or Gen. Hancock, Tildeu is too
old and has lost his prestige"
But how about Grant as Republl-
can canddate?"
"Oh, Lord Don't say anything about
Grant, he is not the man. He couldn't
be elected; the people don't want any
more of him. Why Lord bless your
soul, he learned Congress and every
body connected with his administration
to steal. No sir, say most emphatl-
cally | could never vote for Grant.
"Mr. Byers,your name has been men
toned in connection with certain prom
inent offices of the State, are you averse
to accepting position
"Well sir, let me tell you, | don't
want any position whatever, but there
are some honest men like myself, who
could and would accept those offices.
But understand me, believe could ill
any position in our State as ably and as
acceptably, and upon great deal less
salary than is now being paid our Off
Gals; but desire no Office.
Bg CoUNrY CoURT-The July Term
of the County Court will assemble on
Monday tie 2lst instant. Col. Baylor,
President, will be associated with JUS
tees VIM Rightstine and VIM. Bur
nett. The following is list of the
Petit jury
nenry DUNN, Abram Longerbeam,