Democratic Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1881 — THE DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK. [ARTICLE]

THE DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK.

Pronounced Utterances of Hr. Horatio Seymour. [From the Syracuse Courier.] Gov. Seymour, who has been ill for some time, was found at his home in Utic«. He said: “I have been shut up in my house during the past four months by ill-health. I have seen but few •with whom I could talk about public affairs, but it seems to me that the policy of the Democratic party is a plain one. It outnumbers the Republican organization, as is shown by the *•- turns, although the latter party had the assistance of nearly 100,000 officeholders beside the support of large numbers who vote for its nominees for the purpose of promoting a scheme in which they are interested. Both Mr. Hayes and Mr. Garfield not only received less than a majority of the votes of the American people, but they were actually beaten as regards the number of their supporters by the Democratic candidates. The controversies in the Republican party are more widespread and deeper than those of the Democratic party. Nothing more is needed for the success of the Democratic party than a steady and firm adhesion to its principles, It is

true that these have been too frequently lost sight of, but many schemes will bo developed by the Republicans under the tcacliiugs of Mr. Garfield that power gravitates more and more into the hands of. tho General Government, and for which Mr. Garfield rejoices. His speeches on this subjeot are invitations to all manner of schemes to besiege the capital. This will arouse the public mind to the necessity of returning to a constitutional policy. While there aro dissensions in both parties, the longcontinued power of llie Republicans has endangered controversies throughout the mass of their party, while the troubles in tho Democratic ranks ore mainly local and more easily cured.” “ What do you think of tho propriety of nominating a business man for President next time, a man who has tho confidence of the business interests of the country?” “We have failed to elect politicians and soldiers. What the Democratic party wants is a man who, by his character and business relations, can draw votes from the Republican party and poll the Democratic vote. Wo have such men in our party, and we must nominate snch a man for our candidate for President in 1884. In doing so wo can succeed. There must be a reunion of the party, not at the sacrifice of any Democrat or Democratic organization. We need them all, and I hope to soo the party united, which would bring success. The idea is a good one, although it would be idle to speculate at present with regard to the next nomination for the Presidency. No one can foresee the events of four years. Popular strength is a thing so transitory in its nature, and depends so much upon events and accidents at the time of cleotion, that theories with regard to men are more apt to mislead than lead to correct conclusions.” “ Would it not be well to seek the cooperation of and encourage the young men of the country who are coming of ige and will cast their first vote iu 1884?” “By all means ; yet the fate of the Democratic party depends upon tho addition to its members of the young, tho unselfish and the active. Old men and their quarrels are the great causes of tho destruction of political organization. As I am one of them, I have a right to speak freely, In the natural course of events a large share of those who now disturb the Democratic party by their quarrels will have passed uway, and most of the others will be rendered inactive by old ago and physical in firm ijies. Age and experience have taught ne to admiro tho unselfish and enthusiastic action of young men. I believe that the Democratic party must be restored to power through their efforts. ” “ What do you think of Gi ant’s engineering for the nomination for President in 1884 by the aid of tho Democratic * “I have no idea that his nomination could be brou *bt about by such agenoy. I have none but kind feelings for Uront, but his nomination by the co-operation of the Democratic party is so entirely out of the question that I do not believe that ho can entertain such a thought. Both Gen. Grant mid the Democratic party would be incalculably injured by £;uch an unnatural alliance."