The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-08

roughly satisfied that there ais not an honest hair In
Stauton's beard" it may well be believed that the
Honorable the Secretary OF War has not By any
che easiest or berth in this sublunary OF
tears.
His only supporters three--a doleful trinity in
lunity-conssting OF Messrs. Chase wecs and Forney
The support Secretary wees natural. He argues
very properly TINT II Cabinet officers be removed
for incapacity any other cause his days
be long the department which the President gave
him. For him to adm. that the universal condem.
nation OF Stanton had any good behind it, any
claim TO be considered and acted upon, would be
60 establish precedent fatal to himself. Besides.
Mr. weles entirely the domination OF the poets
land philosophers of the Eoening Post; and they are
pleased with what they imagine to be Mr. Stantons
soundness on the "negro soldier goose" their order
goes forth to Gideon and by him obeyed
shall be upheld at whatever The support Of Colonel
forney is Of course obviously explanabie The chief
cook of Picrces kitchen cabinet reduced in
circumstances that is willing under sculon
20 tho Secretary OF War; taking his pny in such adver
fsing fairness drps into the columns Of his Wash
ngton and Philadelphia brass frying together with
occasional reconsideration In OF contracts that
% DO given out claims that be settled up and
other matters or pecuniary nature connected with the
War. Navy and Treasury departments
But Mr. Chase Is far too prudent to identify his
tOftu0cS
ehe Secretary War. Mr. Chase, in council with his
onfreres will confess that he thinks OF Stanons
conduct Extremely inudclous and that he twill
Mr. Sanons removal Whenever assured President
will not apppnt moro incompetent and obnoxious
In Stantcn's paceths reservation giving credit 20 tho
President for an acquaintance with depths OF incompe
tency and obE0xousness heretofore unexplored and
BOUNDED. Il not Mr. Chasc's policy have the I'D
ministratiou or Mr. Lincoln overwhelming success
more especially since the indie that very large
portion Of tho conservative OF people anxious
for Mr. Lncolns reelection avoiding trouble
during the continuance Of the and the first
three years of armed Specification which succeed
thc putting down OF tho rebellion The fact therefore,
that Mr.. Lincoln has, to great degree, to share the
odium which the Secretary Of War his
phere Mr. Stantons best recommendation to the favor
',of tho willy and INSCRIPTIONS ntrgucr OF Ohio Chase
thinks that the Secretary Of War sChase mani for
she Presidency although all in the least in
che confidence the War Department well that
6tantons policy for the months has looked
ustvey TO building up the interests General B. But
her the Presidential candidate the party which
-lsectsd Mr.. Lincoln.
But may be asked if the President be thoroughly
convinced Of the Of Mr.. for his place
why does he not "shel him out"-Mr. s. having long
since declared that less cogen will suffice
remove him.
To this question the manifold each answer
by IL completeness good deal reminding the pleas
put forward by the New Hampshire defendant In the
f tho cracked maple sugar kettle sIt cracked when
ht was lent. 1t sound when it returned There
any such kettle. The kettle the property
~ tho defendant" The two most prominent nominees
for Mr. Stantons place Generals Banks and Butler
but both who have aspirations the immediate
future which their friends protest gainst their placing
jeopardy for tho sake Of holding Office during the
last eighteen months OF administration which might
possibly be popular and successful than II has been
Ths frlends both candidates think accept tho
Gecretasyship Of War would be a virtual renuncia-
Zion Of all claims to the Presidency neN year.
Next the list Of available men for
Mr. stAntons place IL Colonel Judge Holt Judge Advo
sato General Of the United States ne has been
ssleoted by Mr. Lincoln Judge Taneys the
Supreme BENCH and Judge Tancy's health is most
critical condition, Judge Holt is unwilling barter his
lifelong lease OF the highest ermne for year and half
Ut such toll and hugser the War Department u
che present time would entail.
Tnsre many sincere patriots who urge the
uaaas Of General Sicklss for the place. under an i'm
tEesion that the Generals inares have rendered him
Nnas oe the field but the General win be horseback
n fortnight and the head corps again
higher command may ~ assigned TO him, all such
pAans end calculations erroneous and under cir
would he BE- asprans for the place. would he be
accepted oy tho President he Lastly, tho rrssi
dent seems rather have idea leaving the
Ains WORT 10 stanton and Colonel townsend he bc
his Secretary Of War and achieve rather
m tho character. He has had two years experience
in manipulating the Army Of the Potomac and all
other armies the immediate vicinity Of Washington;
ana Stanton only lawyer. while he Is . lawyer
coo, "Honest Abraham" can good reason why he
personally should not be commander Of tho army
Ia something than In name.
Looking what precedes this. You will observe that
no notice has been taken Of General Haeck's position.
and indeed should have been exposition OF tho
political complications Of the Cabinet. From all such
matters General Halleck holds himself rigidIy soof
pressing opinion political questions combinations,
combining himself strictly 70 army mtters. and (often
vainy) enaeavoring. by his and
gard 10 matters outside his sphere, compel the
political elements Of the government abstain from In.
e ference with the army Often overruled and often held
responsible before the country for the results Of nud
cious army movements against which bis oncIal pro
tests dle the Gencra-inChicf has been compelled
trcgard himself only subordinate. whose duty n to
he with the materials put into his hands
coud In Of the land Of the Union OFTEN
urged by friends 70 resign while being condemned
Az partisan journalism and public opinion for blunders
nich perpetrated against his military opinion and
Ia defiance II hts protest. General Halleck Is said,
,ocally prefers to sacrifice his reputation for the
time being. rather than embarrass eopardxe the
public by disclosures Of nature tending vim
cate himself To Secretary Stanton he feels under pro
soual obligations for support given 10 his position In
Ylany Of these CONFERENCE.-The secretary Of War II
should confessed for the part, sustaining the
General Chief, and opposing all undertaken
Against that officers protest. For this reason General
dIailsck-no, politically for he said never to NEEDLE
with politics any shape but In his own sphere, sus
Gains Mr. stanton, and il well satisfied TO have him
Secretary Of War he would be TO have any other man
Who would from n,ermeddiing with Those affairs
which directly belong 10 the position held by General
Haeck-a position sadly shorn Of power since the retire
unsnt Of General winfield Scott.
indeed IL is not TO be denied that the honest cagerncss
f President to be useful all ways TO the country
nas led him 70 infringe greater loss extent upon
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