The New York herald., 1879-09-24
THE PRESIDENTIAL OUTLOOK.
Talks with Representative
Men of the South.
Mr.. TILDEN NOT POPULAR.
A Strong Sentiment in Favor
OF General Ewing.
"ANY TRUE DEMOCRAT" ="
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. /
GREENBRIER COUNTY. w. Va. Sept. 10. 1879.
There s place in the South whore politics are
10 freely discussed a. at the White sulphur Springs.
and nowhere better to obtain expression of popu-
lar sentiment rs to parties candidates for Office
Usually a tho political celebrities south OF Mason
and Dixon's line to be found here. and this sea-
has been no exception to the rule. The absorb
ing topics Of interest among the politicians are,
hrst. tho Ohio campaign. and. next. the democratic
nomination for the Presidency in 1880. Among tho
democrats the liveest interest IL manifested in the
former. and the feeling is unanimous that General
Ewing will be elected by handsome majority.
There are those there who lean toward Western
financial doctrines that claim Ewing In that event
will be the foremost man among the asprsnts
named for the dsmocratic nomination for President.
An enthusiastic gentleman. who gave statistics Of
the vote of the two parties in Ohio and proved
eiusively that Ewing would carry tho State
by 10000 majority. differed from these
and gave me (privately) the slate - 1t
Ia sent and dried" in Ohio with regard
to the national campaign. Ewing" said he. ''does
not want the nomination for President. He don't
care for it. What ho wants is q seat in the United
States Senate. Ewing will be elected Governor. but
Rice candidate for Lieutenant Governor) will really
be the Governor. Ewing will be sent to the Senate.
and Thurman will be nominated by the Democratic
Convention its candidate for President" This
was all whispered to me in the most confidential
way, and it said with much startling earnest
ness that could not forbear mentioning 1t. It
has been the custom Of correspondents to
seek out tho old Southern politicians for
m expression of public sentiment; but this time
the HERALD reporter endeavored to obtain his infor
nation from . fresher and moro representative
class. and the interviews given below. therefore.
show every phase Of democratic opinion in regard
to the Presidential nomination The opposition to
Mr.. Tiden's nomination is much stronger than the
views given would seem to indicate One gentle
man remarked to me that "if Mr.. Tilden
10 nominated Virginia. North Carolina. South
Carolina and other Southern States would
60 for tho republican candidate" Another said
''the Southern States in selecting their dele
gates to the nominating convention will, II nec-
essary. instruct them to vote for the thirds rule
which will effectually defest Mr.. Tilden's nomina-
tion." There indications Of desperate contest
In South Carolina next year. the apprehension Of
which is only partially conceded by the guarded
pressions of General MCGOWAN and General Gary.
In the other States. though the democrats may be
divided on local issues. they will vote solidly for
tho democratic ticket in the national campaign.
vided, some say Mr.. Tden not at the head Of it.
But this remains to be seen.
WHAT GENERAL M'GowAN THINKS
General Sum McGowan. Of Abbeville. s. c.. has
heen visitor at the Springs. He commanded
Aaxey Gregg's South Carolina brigade after that
distinguished soldier was killed. After tho war he
took prominent part in the politics of the State.
aud in 1876 was Of the Tilden and Hendricks
electors. He is now spoken of the successor Of
Representative Wyatt Aiken in Congress when that
pentlema An = term expires,
'sHow is South Carolina progressing under demo-
cratic ruler" I asked.
Every well indeed. We getting competent
and honest men in office, reforming the government
and exercising economy in our offices. public and
private. In the single matter of the costs of egisla
ton alone have saved largely. In q session Of
twenty-sx days the Legislature does moro work now
than they did in four months under radical rule.
Tho State is quet-never freer from violence. There
has been an immense decrease in crime. Kind rela-
hons exist between the races. ana all
tented it is possible for q people who have been
lately humiliated and plundered The property
destroyed cannot be restored in day. but there is
confidence and gradual restoration OF prosperity.
1t ia easier to pull down than to build up-to be the
architects Of ruin.-'
.Do you anticipate lively campaign in 1880 ?"
There is q general belief that we are to have
lively time next year There would not be the least
trouble If outside influences are not brought to
bear. II left to ourselves all will be WELL but it
will bo Presidential year our State will be drawn
Into the mas.trom OF the ne national election, Ihs
Justice. which they enjoy under democratic rule,
and would not be unreasonable II left to them.
selves; but fear that they will be agitated
by demogogues for the. purpose Of securing
their votes in the Presidential election. and .
part Of that agitation effort will be madc to
restore the State to those who had for
ten ears, and by the common consent Of mankind
gave us the most offensive. corrupt and infamous race
domination known in the history OF the world.
This s as well established any part in history 1t
seems to us strange. indeed that any persons could
0o found who would struggle. or even consent un-
der any circumstances, to the restoration of such
miserable carcature OF republican government.
Having had most bitter experience Of such infamous
sulo do not intend that it shall be ro-cstabshed
without great struggle-evcn greater than that Of
THE MOST AVAILABLE MAN.
"Then you anticipate trouble from the republi-
cansy'
ever except what may come from the republican,
rather, radicals. for there Is in facs real
script domination. which for its corrupt pur-
poses assumes the name OF republicanism. Ii the
colored people are lot alone we will have no trouble
whatevor. There will be, as now, peace, quiet and
prosperity. The effort to overthrow all that has
been done restore the old rule must necessarily
produce and be resisted to the last ex
trcmity."
General, who. in your opinion. will Oe tho next
1--WE have had such bitter experience of corrupt
rule that first desire is to prevent its restoration
We little comparatively who may be President,
ho il willing to do simple and equal justice. We
ask no more. Wo feel such overwhelming In
terest in the great question OF sefprotecton that
We desire the most available man. We need, indeed
We must have, democratic success. To obtain that
success. In which alone Is safety. willing
that the South shall put forward no claim to the
domination. and thus dispose Of the charge OF am
bition and desire to control"
will the democratic nominee be the next Presi-
dent?"
eyes. think the democratic nominee will be tho
next President, whoever he may be.
We'll. will II be Tilden. Bsyard Thurman or Han
eOckT'
"we have no prejudices against Mr.. Tildon. 1
voted for him at 50. Louis from the first. In tho
campaign which followed I advocated his election
upon every stump In South Carolina Of tho
democratic electors OF the state. did II con dptcre
without personal and without the least
expectation Of any reward OF any kind except the
good Of the country Thought then. and still think
him an able man and great rerornlcr; but think
wo more likely to succeed with new mon. There
is q freshness and charm about novelty. Bayard.
Thurman and Hancock are all good men. Mr.. Bay
ard IL the first favorite of people. Judge Thur
man has for years done good service In the Senate