The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
SEYMOUR and THE PRESIDENCY
He Thinks His Nomination
Very improbable.
NO EXPRESS DECLINATION.
Democratic Reconciliation Sure to AXE
Place in New York.
icy rrrronApu TO THE HERALD

UTICA, Dec. 10 1919.
1t seems to be the prevailing impression that the
success of the democracy in 1850 hinges upon
the nomination of Ex-Governor Horatio sey-
mour for President That Governor Sey-
mour could have the nomination for President by
merely saving the word is conceded on all hands,
'rne earnest desire of the country to ascertain
whether, under any circumstances. Governor Sey-
mour could be induced to reconsider his determine
ton not to re-enter public life. led the repre-
sentative OF the HERALD to-day to visit
Deerhed--the home of this Nestor of the
denocracy-to learn, il might be, from the
sage's own lips his feelings at the present moment
this most important Question. The person who
answered the bell informed the reporter that the
Governor not feeling very Well and had
rot come down stars. While the reporter was
intently engaged in perusng volume in the
extensive library side door softly opened and the
Governor walked quietly in. He was dressed neatly
in back. and wore upon his head silk cap. He
smiled pleasant good morning. and extended his
hand to the reporter The latter approached the
Governor upon the predominant political questions.
IMPORTANT QUESTION.
After brief informal talk the reporter propounded
..You cannot but have noticed the growing dis
position the democracy i'll all sections TO make you
the Presidential candidate in 1880. IT it should be
thought by the National Democratic Convention that
your nomination would be necessary for the partys
success would on accept the candidacyT
The Governor hardly prepared for the ques-
ton. but his answer was ready aud has reply was
CHARACTERISTIC of this philosopher statesman. He
said:-..As for myself, / do not think there is
general disposition TO nominate me, nor do think
1t would be wise to do so.
sELF-DEPREcIATIoN.
For many reasons l should not be strong can
didate and what have said in regard to myself in
answer TO numerous invitations to make addresses
upon political and other subjects would OF it
yelt be good reason why Il should not
elected, If nominated. While my name
was SPOKEN OF / did consider it anything more
than one OF the speculatons of the day in time OF
political uncertainty. In the face OF what have
said it is absurd to suppose that I shall be
nominated. have no idea that l shall be
ii 1 sought the nomination. should be
guilty of selfcomplacency which would be
Ridiculous if thought great party
my wishes. Even in that improbable event should
40 my friends a very great wrong il should go
upon ticket with knowledge that was not the
right man to be placed in that position
YORK scHIsM.
During these remarks Governor seymour arose
from his chair and paced lesurely back aud forth,
occasionally stopping before the reporter. AS he
concluded the reporter inquired
'.Wlat do you think the prospects are for union
of the various factions OF the democratic party in
New York Slater?
Governor Seymour, who had resumed his seat,
looked up and answered with seriousness that be-
tokened his interest:-"A union is so clearly de-
nanded by the interest of all Of the members Of the
party that it Is result question.
just now both parties are disorganized. The whole
history OF the country shows that the democratic
party has vitality that no other oreaniza-
tion possesses. That is due to the
are right Other organizations have grown out
OF evils which are transitory and have sought to
s anpen to be eyceJ at the time We nave proof Of
that i'll the position OF the republican party
aud the speeches OF their lenders They have studied
TO excite the North against the South and
tue 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"
WILL WAY.
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porter.
Governor Seymour seemed to regard the method
simple il put into execution. ut is not
matter of method said the Governor, 'but
o. disposition. If there is an INCLINATION
To act, the union be effected. No machinery
is needed. All that necessary is for the factions
to agree to unite upon the principles OF the party.
'.woald YOU consent to act as arbiter unite tho
party. as suggested by the New YoRK HERALDw the
reporter inquired.
II probably shall not be called upon" responded
Governor Seymour. with quiet laugh.
The reporter male the inquiry. do you think
''Reaiiy can't state" said the Governor. 'It is
impossible for me to form opinion"
ct IL o rather singular circumstance, is 1t not,
that you and Grant were candidates twelve years
ago and are again prominently mentioned candi-
The Governor responded. with SMILE Eyes, it isl
THE sTAuNcH OLD PARTY.
In answer TO other questions Governor Seymour
said that he living quiet lite his farm,
and that he had entirely withdrawn from
taking All active part in political AFFAIRS He stated
few men. Tie Governor did not deem his opinions
of any value aud he unwilling to speak in the
general vague way he should have TO in talking
about the political aspects. but he thought that
this time everything was In very UNI
settled state III both parties. He did
not know how any one could forecast the future.
He certainly could not. The Governor expressed
faith in his own political convictions and the
richness of the views held by the democratic party.
lie affirmed that ne could not doubt the Of
the party. but when how it idle for him
speculate.
Governor Seymour is very reluctant to answer
questions pertaining to the affairs of State poll
ties. He is daily in receipt OF letters and kilograms
asking him questions OF this character, but he does
not answer them. He said to the reporter that he
lad not answered SO many questions be in long
time.
The reporter on mis- return to the city conversed
with several Utica gentlemen. An impression
to prevail in Utica that Mr.. Seymour would not de-
cline the nomination for President from the Demo-
cratic National Convention. provided the noniina-
ton were rendered him unanimously. At the same
time he could not be induced to become q candidate
III the ordinary acceptance of the term.
MEXICO.