The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-22

Mr. Stewards speech ut AuDurn-rHesA-
dent johnson and Has Policy Fully
Endorsed.
The speech of Mr.. Seward at Auburn on FRI
day last, which we lay before our readers this
morning, will be found well worthy an
attentive perusal, considering the source
from which it comes and the broad conserva-
tive views and significant hints given upon the
important subjects discussed. This speech Is
evidently carefully considered exposition and
endorsement Of President Johnsons domestic
and foreign policy, and in view Of our ap-
preaching State election Apparently 1t is not
. party speech, and is therefore, like the
administration itself, open to the support Of
both parties.
Taking the salient points of this discourse as
they are presented, we find, first, that our gov
eminent stands to-day "without one cause of
dangerous discomfort at home, and without an
enemy in the world" This assurance from the
Secretary of State is very gratifying, though
we apprehend that it will be read with smile
by Louis Napoleon and Lord Palmerston. We
have, next, something of an historical sketch Of
the rise and progress of Andrew johnson, in
connection with the outbreak, development,
decline and downfall Of the rebellion and sla-
very, in which the patriotic course OF Mr.. John
son is brought out into bold relief. Next, we
have complete endorsement Of his views in
reference to the indestructible nature of the
States, and the limitations OF the powers of the
President and Congress concerning them.
Here Mr.. Johnson and Mr.. Seward, on the one
eide oud Thodd Stavopa and Corofor Curo.
ner on the other, stand as wide apart as the
poles. In reference, also. to the restoration Of
the South, in the matter of time, the difference
between these parties is as great; for while
Mr.. Seward approves the policy of Cancellation
and restoration as fast as possible, Stevens,
Sumner, Phillips and their followers would
have the work of military subjugation pushed
to the last extremities of Southern confiscation
and determination.
No just complaint, Mr.. Seward thinks, can be
made Of the leniency of Andrew Johnson to-
ward the South, when his terms of amnesty
to offenders are far more rigorous than those
which were offered by Abraham Lincoln"
Let the republicans be faithful on their part,
and they may depend on the fidelity of the
President They need not have any fear Of
the integrity Of the man. No man is more
free from personal caprice and selfish ambition
than Andrew Johnson" So says his Secretary
of State. Nor is the weight of his testimony
weakened by his indiscriminate eulogiums
Of Messrs. Chase, Cameron and Welles, with
other members of the Cabinet from 1861 to the
present day for Mr.. Seward is speaking of his
comparatively limited official relations and
knowledge of them all. His relations with
the President have been of necessity of the
most intimate and confidential nature, and
therefore in his opinion Of Andrew johnson he
cannot be mistaken. We can now understand,
too, why oil the efforts of dissatisfied parties
to get old Mr.. Welles out of the Cabinet were
disregarded by President Lincoln; for, speaking
Of his Cabinet, Mr.. Seward says, No council of
government ever existed in a revolutionary
period in any nation which was either more
harmonious, or more loyal to each other, to
their chief and to their country" In fact, from
1861 down to this time, according to Mr..
Seward, the administration has been all right;
and 30 we are willing to let il pass to the his.
torian for what it is worth.
Looking to the future, everything appears to
Mr. Seward in the same beautiful rose-coored
hues Of a May morning. In reference to Mexico,
though the name is not mentioned he says
~ am sure that this important interest has not
been lost sight Of by the President of the
United States for single moment and expect
that we shall see republican institutions,
wherever they have heretofore been established
throughout the American continent, speedily
indicated, renewed and Refrigerated" We
hold the Secretary of Stale TO that. These
words signify speedy vindicaion of the
Monroe Doctrine, and no doubt from an UNDER
standing with Louis Napoleon that Macmillan,
in a quiet way, will soon be Withdrawn.
In conclusion, Mr. Seward blends the admin
istraions Of Lincoln and johnson into one in
marking the new epoch of that policy which,
'however slow, is nevertheless constantly
directed toward the destruction of every form
of human slavery and the political equality OF
all men," Win not that do for the radicals?
And, lastly, says Mr. Seward, in taking farewell
of his ncigbbors, eve will come together
again under next October's sun to rejoice in the
restoration Of peace, harmony and union
throughout the land. Until that time l refrain
from what would be- pleasant task, )" &c. AS we
understand this, Seward expects to remain in
the Cabinet, and he adopts this delicate method
of imparting the fact for the information of all
concerned. This may not be altogether agree
able to Greeley and Beecher, but they must
submit to take things as they find them. Surely
the millennium must be at hand when we find
W. II. Seward and John Van Buren, on tho
same platform Of the administration, and only
the abolition radicals and the copperheads
drifting out to sea.
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