The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-23
The Pre- skdemcy.

VIEWS OF Mr.. SEYMOUR, Elk GOVERNOR ROBIN
SON, OF NEW YORK, AND EX GOVERNOR GIL
BERT G. WALKER.
The Syracuse IN. " Courier publishes
lengthy interviews with number OF lead
ing Democrats. The following are eX-
tracts:
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE.
"Governor Seymour, have you an idea
who will be nominated for President by the
Democrats ?"
"No one can yet forecast the action Of the
Democratic party, nor have those spoken OF
in connection with the nomination for the
presidency clearly made up their minds that
they wish to be put upon the ticket. | know
but little about the current political events,
as live In retired way, see but few peo-
pie, end read but few journals. My views
are OF little or no value, but it looks to me
as il the action Of the Democratic National
Convention must, IN great degree, be
shaped by the course OF events, and par
ticuIarly by the action Of the Republican
Convention, which will be held first. So
far us the men are concerned who are spoken
OF in connection with the nomination for
President by the Democrats, feel kindly
toward them all, and can give them all
have to give-my own vote-for the day has
gone by when can take an active part in 4
political canvass"
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.
"What do you think of the condition Of
the Democratic party in this State ?"
"Wth regard to the Democratic party in
New York State, while there are uDfortu-
nate differences. they are drifting into the
past and are getting behind the party in its
IN, ho ftafs. IA l,a. fI.n. h.,,,
the quarrels among the Republicans are
breaking OUt along the pathways before
them. Those who have been prominent in
shaping the policy OF the Democratic party
are getting old and infrm, and are dying
out, and. as | am the oldest. expect to
lead off. The quarreIs among the Demo-
Gratis are over old men, and it is the height
CT folly TO continue them. The old men
will all pass away in two or three years
at the most, and then the Young and vigor-
Gus men who are left will find themselves
embittered toward each other on account Of
men who are dead and gone, and who were
not worth fighting over. spent the early
and the best part Of my life in espOusng the
cause OF old men, aud many were the bitter
quarres had in their behalf. The wounds
received rankle TO this day, and the ami
mosiiies engendered, many Of them, have
never been forgotten or allayed. fought
bitter fights over CLAY, Cass, Van Buren,, and
Others, and before knew it they were all
dead. Ii is foolish for young men to waste
their time in quarreIling over or espOusiDg
the cause OF old men. The Republican com
batants are active men, 10 the yigor OF life,
and will continue to lead or mislead their
friends for many year 10 come"
SEYMOUR WILL NOT RUN.
Referring 10 Governor Seymour, eX.Gov-
ernOr Robinson declared that he believed
him to be sincere in his determination not
to be candidate for the presidential nomi- |
nation. lie also expressed the belief that |
Governor Seymour would not accept the |
nomination were it rendered him. I" |
know that he cannot endure excitement" |
said Governor RObin>op, "and | believe |
that the excitement and labor Of political |
would completely break him
down."
VIRGINIA SOUND, SAYS GOVERNOR WALKER.
Reporter Politics seem to be muddled |
in Virginia between the Debt-Payers and |
Readiusers. Do you think that this will
ehdanger tue success OF the Democracy in
that State?
Governor Walker | do not. know the
DcODlc vi fHRIDid ludiI Iflty KNOW
and truer people never lived.
Whatever may be the local differences upon
tue debt question OF the people Of Virginia,
" hen IL comes TO a great national contest,
in which are involved the life or death
Of the graf principles proclaimed and
talked by her eminent men OF the past, her
people will rally with earnestness and en-
tbusiasm TO the support OF the doctrines
by her great jefferson. the opostle
o. the Democracy. IL the Cincinnati Con-
vention acts as wisely as Think it will Viz
ginia's electoral vote for its nominee nav be
counted upon as certainty, and what is
rue OF Virginia Is true OF every southern
state. In other words, our success or de-
Ieat will depend upon the action Of the
National Democratic Convention.
Reporter Who Is your preference for the
Democratic candidate for President?
Governor Walker: prefer Hofatio Sey-
nour for the Democratic candidate for Pre-
'ident above all other men in the Democratic
party.