New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-16
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
AT MIR. WADSWORTH'S HOME.
A CANDIDATE WHO DOES NOT SEEK OFFICE.
VIEW OF Mr.. wADswoRTHs HOME SURROUNDINGS
Ills POPULARITY AMONG HIS NEIGHBoRs-
LITTLE ACTIVE INTEREST IN PoLITICs-sKETCn

tTROM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRTBUsy.I
GENEsEO, n. Y, Sept. 13.-Just outside the limits
of this village situated the brow of the HILL aId
surrounded by a fine grove of oak and hickory trees,
is the residence of the Hon. James w. WadswOrth,
one of the men whose names prominently men,
toned in connection with the Republican nominal
ton for Governor OF the State. Tne house IL large
stone one comfortable in appearance and more llSe
an old time manorhouse than the home Of young
American millionaire. The scenic surroundings are
very attractive, and the peaceful quietude of the
place. far the hustle and turmoil OF life arc
concerned, make 1t yeritable sylvan retreat Gray
SQUIRRELS, red squirrels and black squirrels hop
about on the trees with the evident knowledge that
they are safe from harm. while the numerous song
birds I'LL the air with their melodies There Is
fine lawn, shut in by trees, in front OF the house,
and green houses and flower gardens at the side.
From the rear piazza can be had a magnificent view
of the beautiful and fertile valley of the Genesee
River Stretching away tor distance OF twelve
miles IN one direction and six or seven IN another
can be soen pasture lands and grain fields and
autumn tinted woods. with here and there house
or church spire.
It will not he a cause for wonder that man at
the age Of thirty-six years. in the enjoyment OF
good health and vigorous mental powers, with
wife and two children, and who is in possession of
such a home with vast estates to maaage, does not
care to enter into scramble for Office. Yet James
W. WadswOrth is not unappreciative OF the honors
which the people of thls state have already con-
ferred upon him, and should il 50 happen that he
should he the chosen standard-bearer OF hls party
this year. he will not shrink from the dutlfs which
such an honor would impose upon him. He is not.
however. seeking the place Of Governor.
At:his business Office IN very quiet corner OF tho
village near his house TIE TRIBUNEs correspond
ent found Mr. Wadsworth's bookkeeper and tho
agent who assists in looking after his estate OF
1000 acres of land. but there was no sign or Id
dcation that the proprietor was a candidate for q
public office of any kind. On MI. Wadsw orths
od-fashonel desk in his private room were piled
law books and copies Of leases and various papers
relating to his private business. but nothing
whatever In relation to the business of oficesee1-
ing There were no politicians hanging about Tor
instructions no clerks directing circular letters and
nothing in tie shape OF literary bureau. careful
search about the place. made by Mr. Wadsworths
clerk failed 10 reveal the first scrap of paper on
which to found q sketch Of his life and nothing
about his public services, OF his reports as State
Contr,u.r codld he found. Mr. Wadoworth him
self was away looking after some repairs needed
by tenants and attending to the sale OF some O1 MS
cattle which he fattens Oh his lands to the number
of abont = O0O head each year. He buys the most
in the spring when thcy are in very poor condition.
They are fattcned on his rich grazing lands darng
tho summer and sold in the fall He attends to this
work principally himself, and is in NJ sense an
amateur farmer but a practical and PROFESSIONAL
farmer, daryman and herdsmau, ard that OIL an
extensive scale lie has several large tracts oil land
in this county and IN Erie, and Is frequently away
from home looking after the business OF his estates
| IIe has now been absent fer three days Looking
after property in Erie County, while letters aud
telesrans lie on his desk awaiting his return. And
this in ths midst of busy political canvass, when
no ~ being boomed for Governor and at the same
time is candidate for reelection TO Congress from
this district
1t is safe to say that one OF the other persons
whose names have been mentioned for Governor or
Conurcssnilu in anv district shows equal indier-
ence about p'acing his claims before tie pnotc.
If MI WadswOrth shOuld be nominated for Gov
ernor it would be clear case OF the Office seeking
the man aud not the the Office. When he as
nominated for State Controller in ls1? 1t was IN
the same way The honor came TO him wholly
unsought and unexpected, and the people showed
| their appreciation of nomination brought ABOUT
! in that Nay by running him several thousand votes
| ahead of his ticket The difference between tho
vote . yen to Corue that year, whose nomination
was then purely the result of hard work, organiza-
! tion and machine influences, ana that given TO
| Wadsworth, whose nomination came wholly nm
| sou,ht was 654iO in faN OF of the latter Tho
| vote fer Madsworth was 1888 ahead OF that cast
L.for HoslIins. These facts which, hls iIiends
| say are well worth remembering IN view OF tho
| fact that Mr. Wadsworth's record Controller was
one to commend him still more to the voters Of the
State of all parties without regard TO party wings or
| factions
rhe village of Geueseo is not on any through lne
of travel but on 4 branch Of the Erie Railroad run
| ming from Avon to Dansvle. There are only two
| trains "A day each way The railroad does not APP
| proach within a mile OF the village, which Is
situated on an elevation on the eastern slope OF
tbs valley. 1t has about 500 inhabitants and is
the perfect picture Of quiet. beautiful country
| village. There customs collectors internal
revenue collectors or other Federal officials TO STIR
the peaceful stiffness of the rural life, hence 1t Is
Door tlace IN which to Obtain political information
| REGARDING the outside world. Colonel H. l.. Arnold,
| State AGENT tor Discharged Convicts, who lives
here is the only person taking any active Interest
in the WadswOrth canvass. In Mr.. W adsworths
absence Mr.. Arnold acts for him rs tar as possible.
Yet he could not tell how many .Wadsworth dele
gates had been elected to the State Convention or
what counties could be expected to vote forihln or
| anything much about it. This all comes from thu
fact that Mr. Wadsworth's canvass so far any Is
| being made is conducted wholly by political
friends in different parts of the state who admire
| him for his courageous. independent and honorable
| course IN politics. and who believe he would mako
tho most available candidate for Governor.
| In the village and throughout the county Mr.
| Wadsworth is very popular. It is u noteworthy
| fact that whenever Republican IS found who
| Opposes him politically it Is directly traceaOle 10
| some di,appointment over post Office ., other
place. In DausVIlle rHE TRIBUNE's correspondent
| found that Il little Stalwart clique under the lead
Of Postmaster Highland is working against Mr..
! Wadsworth This is due to the fact that Mr. Wads-