The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-12

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
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Mr.. LlNCOlN'S VIEWS.
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What the President Thinks Of His Gene
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Mr.. Lincoln Means to be the
President.
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OPINIONS ON MISSOURI AFFAIRS,
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Report OF James Taussfg, Esa.
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RonsAuzR, Committee, 30. -
GssrLMsr-Durng professional visit 10 Wssh,aSton
City presented to the President Of the United Ststos IN
compliance with your Instructions copy Of tbs rcsolu'
tions adopted IN meeting at 81 Louis on the 10Th OF
May. 1858, ana requested reply TO the suggestions
therein contsiued.
The President after careful and loud reading Of the
whole report of proceedings proper to enter into
conversation or two hours Duration in the course Of
which Of the topics embraced the resolutions end
other subjects discussed. ..t f.f,.
As my share In the conversation y or secondary i'm
portance propose 10 omit entirely tns report. and
avoiding details, to communicate 70 you the substance Of
noteworthy remarks made by the President.
l. The President said that il may be misfortune for
the nation that he elected President but having
been elected by the people. ne to be President and
toperform his duty according 10 his boat understanding
If be had to die for it. No general will be remsred,
will any change ia the CaJae b made suit he
uishes Of any pavtic~'cy parry faction set Of me
General Haeck is not guilty Of the charges made against
him, most Of which arise from Misrepresentation or isuo
rance Of those Who prefer Thorn.
2. The President said it a mistake TO suppose
that Generals John c. Fremont b +. Butler and Sge
systematically kept out Of command" stated in
appreciated the merits Of the generals named; TIA, BY
ther dcs~ they had placed thssselcs IN the pess-
oms ,ich they occupied; that he not only willing
but anxious to place them again in command
he could find spheres action for them without doing
injustice to others, but that at present he chad
than holes 70 pat thsns in
3. As to the want Of unity, the President without ad-
hitting such TO be the caso ntimated that each member
of the Cabinet responsible mainly for the nsonnr Of
conducting the AFFAIRS OF his particular department; that
there cen,ulcation of responsibility for the actiow
Of the Cdbnc, dnyyhere erceT the President hiwscf
4. The discussions between Union men in Missouri are
due sooly to cous spirit which is exceedingly rcpre
hensble The two parties sought to have their heads
knocked ogsherr sEther would rather the defeat
Of their adversary than that Of jefferson Davis To this
spirit Of faction ITO be ascribcd the failure OF the Legs
aturc Senators and tho defeat Of the Missouri Aid
bill in Congress, the passage OF which the President
strongly desired.
The President said that he Jnioa men Missouri ,ohc
fdry Of gradual emancipation represented hisrie,cs
better than those rho rtor Of immeiicts cmonci1.
ton. In explanation Of his views on this subject the
President said that in his speeches he had frequently
used as Illustration the Of who had an ex
the back Of his neck the of which,
in operation would result in the death Of tho patient
while '.tnkerng OF by degrees would preserve lie
Although sorey tempted did not reply with the illus
tration Of the dog whose tail was ampuated by inches
but confined myself to arguments.
The President announced clearly that a. far Is he
at present advised the radicals In Missouri had no right
consider themselves the opponents OF hts views on the
subject OF emancipation in that State.
9. General Curtis wss not relieved account Of any
wrong act, great niesakc committed By him. The
system Of provost marshas established by him through
the state gave rise to violent complaint That the
President had thought at time to appoint General
Fremont his place that at another time he had though,
appointing Gensral Mcdowell, whom he characterised
good and loyal. although very unfortunate, soldier,
and that at last General schofed appointed with .
view possible, to reconcile and satisfy the TIVE factions
in Missouri. He has instructions not to interfere with
either party but conhne himself TO bic military duties
need hardly assure you, gentlemen, that our side Of
the case fully presented a. the occasion I'D
mtted Al the close Of the conversation the President
remarked that there evidently "serous nsunder
standing sprngng up between him and the Germans Of
ST. Louis, which he would like 10 see removed
Observing him that the difference Of opinion related
TO facts, men and measures, withdrew.
am, very respectfully &C.,
e<p~-s- JAMES TAUsSlG