The Sun.
London, England, 1868-11-11 00:00:00

THE NEW REGIME.

We know now who are to be the President and
Vice-President of the United States. We know, too,
that Gnarl' will have a strong working majority in
both Houses of Congress, although the Democratic
gains in the late elections will reduce the over-
whelming Republican strength in the House.
When the Fortieth Congress met the Republican
Representatives numbered 144 against an opposition
of 49, and the first effect of Reconstruction was to
increase that majority,. already demoralizing in its
magnitude. How GRANT will constitute his Cabi-
net can only as yet be matter of conjecture, and it
is too early to enter on this field. of prophecy. The
most interesting study, however is the man himself ;
for through him we may get the clue to guide our
anticipations. The characteristic trait which has
mot forcibly impressed those who know him best,
is his wonderful power of generalizing. There are no
keen, elaborate arguinents—no splitting of hairs,
which mark minds like GLADSTONE'S, but; a sim-
ple putting aside of all entangling complications
to grasp the essence of the subject, and this is accom-
plished,apparently, without a mental effort. Where
other men are harassed to death by the weighty rea-
sons why this should be done, and the equally weighty
e
reasons why it should not be done, GRANT sees in-
tuitively that the person is worrying himself al)Mat
a side issue, where he is not only in a narrow lane,
but on the wrong road. Seeing his way with won-
derful clearness and simplicity he points it out with
an ease and conciseness astonishing to his bothered
subordinates. Those who have encountered GRANT
retain an indelible impressioa that his mind is
curiously constituted, and thus he has influenced
every one, however impetuous in character, how-
ever brilliant in record, and however egotistical.
He does this, although a plain, simple, unpretend-
ing individual, with nothing of . the magnetism by
which some men happily act on all within reach.
There is scarcely a General in the American army
who has not been true to GRANT, and even those
who opposed him politically would in war elect,
by acclamation, him to the supreme military
command. The two points which most strike
the common observer are his indefatigable power
of work, which nothing appears able to weary
out, and the simplicity of all he does seen- in his
personal habits, style of conversation, and the whole
turn of his mind. He seems to be a standard mea-
sure of common sense, which instantly reduces pre-
tentious humbug to its proper :proportion, and
elevates questions of real interest to their correct
height. He is indeed a good deal formed after the
model of WELLINGTON ; but GRANT 15, we believe, a
superior man, in as far as he is unshackled by .
caste, with perhapS higher aims and a purer patriot-
ism. Having then this extraordinary power of
seeing through a maze, there is little likelihood of
his being entangled in such complications as those
which tied up ANDREW JOHNSON, and he may be
expected to carry Congress straight with him in a
comprehensive reconstruction of the South. These
subjects are now fully digested in G naNT's mind,
and although he will not thrust his " policy " do sa
the throat of the Legislature, his opinions will have
an overwhelming inflaence on that body. This is the
settlement which is to give permanent peace and pros-
perity to America, to which all others are subordi-
nate, and no one knows this better than the Presi-
dent elect. Who has proved more loyal ? indeed,
he is incapable of betraying any trust. The Re-
publicans have placed him in power on a clearly
defined platform, and knowing GRANT, and know-
ing the platform, his policy is indicated. As re-
gards his Cabinet, we may say that while in corn''
mand of the Army he became noted for his " lucky'
choice of generals, just as he became noted for his
own "luck"—as NELSON was lucky, as MARL'
BOROUGH was lucky, as NAPOLEON was lucky till he
lost his head—which means, that GRANT has 3
wonderful perception of character, looking through
men as if they were made of glass. If not possessed
of this qualification it is impossible to be a great
ruler ; but he who holds the power, and has the gift'
may, though an idle, drunken spendthrift, benefit
those over whom he exercises authority. Thus
gifted; with a light not in the eyes of other
men ; indefatigable in work ; renowned ; holding
a place dean in: the hearts of his countrymen,
if GRANT now fails to place his name next to that
of WASHINGTON, where it will man i for all time,
Americans will be disappointed. But he call
scarcely fail, unless he perverts in a marvellous way
his opportunities, to mak.: his term one of perma-
nent advantage to his country. In COLFAX the
nation has happily supplemented the Chief. 1-13 is
not only thoroughly reliable, with commaadiag
abilities, but with a tact which has enabled him to
conduct a difficult duty, so as to canciliate alike
poliiical friend and foe. He is universally popular,
and of all four candidates he was the only one that
no man could even invent anything against'
GRANT'S coldness and want of manner will be re-
lieved by the warmth and‘ geniality of the Vice"
President, and should it unfortunately happen that
the higher post became vacant, the person whose
destiny it would then be to fill it is, we believe, ill
every way qualified. Happily for the Republican
party it has put its hands on its best men, and
thereby infringed the common practice of the Re-
public to its own and the public gdocl.—Ang/°'
American Times.

Mr. Charles Reade, on hearing of the late fracas
anent the performance of "Foul Play," in the Broadway
Theatre, New York, forwarded £lO to the Messrs. Harper;
to be given to the two sufferers, and writes :—" I do
know who was in the wrong; more competent judges vol
decide that upon a sworn evidence. But it makes me veil
unhappy that blood should be shed about anything of ibis
kind with which I am connected."

Mr. Harry Sanderson, the American pianist, 11111;
returned to New York from his visit to Europe, and will
shortly commence a concert tour through the States, still:,
ported by instrumental and vocal perfot .ners. The Spir"
says :—" Mrs. Lander will appear at the Broadway on tka
9th of November. After her the Williamses, in Brougbate' g
new play, The Emerald Ring.' Mrs. Florence wee
warmly greeted on her reappearance, and Billy has re-
ceived more judicious and critical praise for lit'
really wonderful personaticn of Obenreizer than any
actor has received for years in New York. Virs
Brent has baen engaged at Selwyn's, in Boston/
to do the musical parts in expected burlesques. Falconer
has written a blank-versa play, entitled ' Love's Ordeal►
in which Edwin Booth will soon appear." The English,
play of the " Lancashire Lass" has been introduced o.`,
Wallach's. Miss Marketein, a young American pianist!
only 13 years of age, is soon to make her debut at a gran'
concert at Steinway Hall. Miss Kellogg had received
warm welcome on her reappearance at the A.2adem9
Music.

-.
Dr. Morris, of Pennsylvania, was elected Nig;
sionary Bishop of Oregon by the Protestant Episcoe
Convention. Rev. D. Reed, of Canada, was chosen Mode"
rator at the Synod of the Old School Presbyterians of Nei
Jersey which met in Newark on the 21st October, and the
Rev. Dr. Newell, of New York, at the New York and Nei,
Jersey New School Presbyterians at the same time and
place. Rev. Dr. 11`Cosh, late of Belfast, Ireland, bil
arrived at Princeton, and was to be installed as President
of Princeton College on the 27th October.