The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-12-31
Governor Seymour and the Presidency.
AN IMPORTANT INTERVIEW IN WHICH HE
DOES NOT SAY THAT HE WOULD DECLINE
A NOMINATIoN.
New York Herald. I

New York Herald
UTICA, December Is, 1879. +"
It seems to be the prevailing impression
that the success of the Democracy in 1870
hinges upon the nomination of Ex-Governor
Seymour for President. That Governor
Seymour could have the nomination for
President by merely saving the word Is
conceded on all hands. The earnest desire
of the country 10 ascertain whether, under
any circumstances, Governor Seymour could
be induced to reconsider his determination
not to re-enter public life, led the repre-
sentative of the Herald to-day 10 visit
Deerfeld-the home of this NeStor OF the
Democracy-to learn, il might be, from the
sage's own lips his feelings at the present
moment on this most important question.
The reporter approached the Governor upon
the predominant political questions.
THE IMPORTANT QUESTION.
After brief informal talk the reporter
propounded the query;
''1ou cannot but have noticed the grow
ing disposition of the Democracy in all
sections to make you the Presidential can
didate III 1880 Ii it should be thought by
your nomination would be necessary for the
party's success would you accept the candi-
dacy -
The Governor was hardly prepared for
the question, but his answer was ready and
his reply was characteristic of this philoso-
pher-statesman. He said As for myself
do not think there is a general disposition
to nominate me, nor do l think it would be
wise TO do So
INTERPRETATION.
For many reasons, | should not be a
strong candidate, and what | have said III
regard TO myself in answer TO numerous in
vitations to make addresses upon political
and other subjects would of itsel. be good
reason why | should not be elected, even If
nominated. While my name was spoken
OF | did not consider it anything more than
one of the speculations of the day in a time
of political uncertainty. In the face of
what have said it Is absurd to suppose that
| shall be nominated | have no idea that
| shall be named by any convention for the
Presidency il | sought the nomination, |
should be guilty of a self-complacency
which would be ridiculous if [ thought Il
great party were anxious TO make me a can
didate against my wishes Even in that
improbable event l should do my friends a
very great wrong if | should 81 upon a
ticket with a knowledge that | was not the
right man to be placed in that position
THE NEW YORK sCHIsM.
"What do you think the prospects are for
a union of the various factions of the Dem
ocratic party in New York State %
Governor Seymour, with a seriousness
that betokened his interest; "a union Is
so clearly demanded by the interest of all OF
the members of the party that it is result
no one can question. Just now both parties
are disorganized. The whole history of the
country shows that the Democratic party
has vitality that no other organization
possesses. That is due to the fact that it
has we'll settled principles which are right.
Other organizations have grown out of evils
which are transitory and have sought to
gain power by appealing to the feelings
which happen to be excited at the time,
We have proof of thatin the position of the
Republican party and the speeches of their
leaders. They have studied to excite the
North against the South, and are on the
lookout for questions of that nature. They
do not plant themselves upon questions
growing out of good, nor can they do so,
because of the great diversity of opinions
among themselves upon such points"
A WILL AND A WAY.
GLOW can the party be united ?" asked
the reporter,
/ Governor Seymour seemed to regard the
method simple if put into execution.
1T is not matter of method, said the
Governor, "but of disposition. If there i.
an inclination to act, the union can be
effected. No machinery is needed. All
that is necessary is for the factions to agree
to unite upon the principles of the party.
This must and will be DONE"
THE PRESIDENTIAL TOPIC AGAIN BRoACHED
at is 4 rather singular circumstance, is
it not, that you and Grant were candidates
twelve years ago and are again prominent
ly mentioned as candidates ~
The Governor responded, with smile,
eyes, it is.