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 GRANT 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
moat forcibly in•pressed those who know him best,
is his wonderful power of generalizing. There are no
keen, elaborate arguments--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
reasons why it should not be done, GRANT sees in-
tuitively that the per-sett is worrying himself about
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 impression 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, lie 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 is, 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 c )mplications a 3 thos3
which tied up ANDREW JOHNSON, and he may be
expected to carry Congress straight with him in 3
comprehensive reconstruction of the South. These

subjects are now fully digest3i iu GRANT'S mild,
and although he will not thrust his " policy" down
the throat of the Legislature, his opinions will have
an overwhelming influence on that body. This is the
settletnent which i 3 to give permanent peace and pros-
perity to America, to which all others are subordl-

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 fie'
publicans have placed him in power on a clearly

cleaned platform, and knowing GRANT, and ki10"...
ing the platform, his policy is indicated. As to"

girds his Cabinet, we may say that while in cons'
mind of the ArMy he became noted for his " lucky'
choice of genera* 'jug as' he became noted for his
own "luck'—as NELSON was lucky, as MAR'''.
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 ; holdia
a place deep in the hearts of his countrymen'
if GRANT now fails to place his name next to that
of WASHINGTON, where it will wand for all One,
Americans will be disappointed. But he can
scarcely fad, unless he perverts in a marvellous waY
his opportunities, to make his term one of pernia-
nent advantage to his country. In C.)LFAX the
nation has happily supplemented the Chief. tie i 5
not only thoroughly reliable, with cmimandil4
abilities, but with a tact which has enabled him t°
conduct a difficult duty, so as to conciliate allke
political 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 ald 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, IEI
every way qualified. Happily for the Republiealla
party it has put its hands on its best men, all
thereby infringed the common practice of the lye'
public to its own and the public good.-11/191°.
American Times.

Mr. Charles Reade, on hearing of the late frac°
anent the performance of "Foul Play," in the troadOf
Theatre, New York, forwarded £lO to the Messrs. Ilan*:
to be given to the two sufferers, and writes :—" 1 do
know whd was in the wrong; more competent judges Ad
decide that upon a sworn evidence. But it makes me Te 7,
unhappy that blood should' be shed about anything of tbw
kind with which I am connected."
Mr. Harry Sanderson, the American pianist, 11°.0
returned to New York from his visit to Europe, and
shortly commence a concert tour through the States, stlP.l
ported by instrumental and vocal performers. The SPih,
says :—" Mrs. Lander will appear at the Broadway ea t",O
9th of November. After her the Williamses, in Brougbsl3l4
new play, ' The Emerald Ring.' Mrs. Florence If;
warmly greeted on her reappearance, and Billy hash
ceived more judicious and critical praise for
really wonderful personaticn of Obenreizer than al3ll,
actor has received for years in New York.
Brent has been. engaged at Selwyn's, in Bost°-
to do the musical parts in expected burlesques. Fale°°„-ef
t
has written a blank-verse play, entitled ' Love's Ortle‘.73
in which Edwin Booth will soon appear." The Entsll:t
play of the " Lancashire Lass" has been introdneeu
Wallack's. Miss Markstein, a young American pialiisl
only 13 years of age, is soon to make her debut at a griL,l-s
concert at Steinway Hall. Miss Kellogg had received
warm welcome on her reappearance at the A,:adeal

Music.
Dr. Morris, of Pennsylvania, was elected
sionary Bishop of Oregon by the Protestant Epfsc()Aro,
Convention. Rev. D. Reed, of Canada, was chosen 31...,°"if
rator at the Synod of the Old School Presbyterians of l'ebe
Jersey which met in Newark on the 21st October, and tit
Rev. Dr. Newell, of New York, at the New York and 5°4
Jersey New School Presbyterians at the same time a-ci
place. Rev. Dr. Al‘Cosh, late of Belfast, Ireland, ,111,,t
arrived at Princeton, and was to be installed as Presia°-
of Princeton College on the 27th October.

Births. •
f T.
BEST—On the 9th inst. , at Chute Standen, the wife °-
Best, Esq. of a daugter.
BISHOP On, the Bth lust, at Hertford, the wife of AlOB4
•-
S. Bishop, Esq., of a daughter. Ali'
SHETE—On the 7th inst., at Clayfield Lodge, nears le
ampton, the wife of Colonel Neville Shute, of a '314
ter.

Marriages. . tba
LYSAGIIT —LANGFORD —On the 31st ult., at Ihtwlis.„.., ora
Hon. George William J. Lysaght, second son of 'mot
Lisle, of Mount North, co. Cork, to Amy Emily,,e'`of
surviving daughter of the late Ayliffe Langford. X 46.4.1
St. Helier's, Jersey.ib
MIDDLETON—AIm:AT—On the 10th hist , at St. JOll 74„a of
K ntish-town-road, William Gambier'` "aret;
Colonel Middleton, of Cheltenham, to Sophia 31,3'.° of
()WEI daughter of the late A rchibald Muuat, 15'11"
Clapham.

Deaths. 4fect,
EAMES—On the 9th inst., Mr. Eames, of 20, Cecil-s''
Strand, ago(' 60. r u 0
Hauntsox— Oa the 9th inst ,at33,Gaisfurd-street, l't"-- t
town, Win. Harrison, Esq.., aced 55. foci('
STURROCK—On the 9th inst., at Dundee, John Stur—
Esq., aged 90.
TAYLOR-- On the Bth inst, at Blewbury, Mr. Mari' ri'6l'
lor• ii. Of
WEBS—Onaged 7.
—o6n the Bth inst., Miss Webb, of Clifton I) v
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