The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-10-27

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Louis Globe Democrat.
SCENARIOS STORIES.
Why Ma. , Persons cosld Not Believe He
Was . Great Man.
William II. Seward used to tell some
interesting stories Of his advent into
politics It amused him greatly, he
used to say, to see the surprise depicted
upon the faces of politicians who had
heard Of him, but had never seen him
before. He was SO slight of figure and
50 boyish looking that it seemed impos-
siole that he could be really the bril-
liant William H. Seward, Of whom they
had heard 30 much. Mr. Seward used
TO say that the young man who was
i've feet ten or taller, and of splendid
physique, had . great deal better chance
to get along in, politics than the little
fellows. such as he was. 20 6s.i3f5s3+ -.
One day at the seashore he was intro
duced to q famous politician as Mr.:
. seward You come from New York
state?" set. 452tpY 3f-.fss:l .tetsi5.:;.ls-. B
-, t..:Yes, that is my home" .-.,.,,s..,. J.
'"Well, have heard OF. q Seward there
who they say is going to make q great
:nanae for himself, and the one that the
wings ran Tor governors hast year. Do
you shappenJto know him2 Perhaps, he
is 3 relative Of yours?'. . II f,3,ssss,s,-sE. !
~ 20, yes, I know him, or suppose
do. ! ought to. for I am the Seward you
refer to." -
"What, you? Pardon me, but you
are mere boy" }s-za - Il ~ / =5fs'3
s''Nevertheless, i am the Seward! who
ran for governor last year." replied Mr..
Seward. laughing very heartily over
the surprise expressed by this famous
politician. 80. ~ 80. s...4:s. go. 80
: He used to tell another. story, that
seemed to give him great joy to repeat.
When he was a member of the State
senate the first time he received q mes.
sage from one of the most distinguished
politicians in New York asking for an
interview. Mr.. Seward felt pleased to
be honored thus, and arraying himself
in his Sunday clothes, which consisted
of . blue broadc1oth coat, cut swallow
tail fashion, ight-colored trousers,
strapped over the CATERS, q very high
dickey collar and stiff stock, and q
bell-crowned beaver hat, he went to
call on the distinguished man. He was
received in the parlor, and the politi-
clan, while courteous, was cold and
distant, treating him with utmost for
mality. Mr.; Seward said: Il thought
perhaps you had some special business
with me-" 80, 5--.3.-. #:
''No. sir; do not think of any; in
fact. supposed you were paying me q
call of mere respect" 49,.
But received a message from you. -
II do not remember to have sent one.
am expecting this afternoon visit
from Senator Seward. Maybe my re-
quest has miscarried. / did not catch
your name. >"
"Why, 1 am Senator Seward, Gen.
eral."
The politician arose from his seat,
went toward Seward, put his hands on
his shoulders, and said: "Well, sena-
tor, you will pardon me, 1 know. I
supposed you were a young beau who
had called with lurking desire to meet
my daughter. Let me apologize by
saying that you have indeed an old
head on young shoulders.
Then he abandoned his formal man
ner, and an intimacy was begun which
lasted for years
One of the best stories Seward told
was of reception he had while gov
ernor of the state. He gave it in honor
of Willard Fillmore. A great many
people knew neither Seward or Fill
more by sight. Fillmore was q splen-
did specimen of sturdy manhood, nearly
six feet in height. He stood at Stewards
left, and the difference between the
men was striking. OF the throng that
passed by those who were not &C.
quainted with either Seward or Fill
more saluted Fillmore as governor, and
he turned to Seward and said: ''Why
do SO many people mistake and call mo
governor?" :.
"Ah," said Seward, cit is because in
the popular mind there is an instructive
feeling that great Office should be
filed by man who is physically great
as you are, Fillmore. When people see
ma thav think sono r,istaEo hoa hoor
made, and that in some, way or other q
boy has been chosen governor:-N. Y.
Sun.