New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-17
WHAT'S IN A NAME ?

great DEAL of course, IL it only BIO long enough.
Monarchs are famous for the eloDgaon of their bap-
tisma appellations, and Senator Doolittle has re-
ceiyed from one who Is not his special admirer the
linked and longdrawn ont title Of NatioDal-Unon
Democratic Republican Bread.and- Butter johnson
Man. Although this was not meant to be compli-
mentary we must DO tho Senator the simple justice
to say that it implies great stock Of principles, an
extensive and many.colored wardrobe, numerous re-
sources, and great catholicty of opinion. 1t is not
the sort of upon which one woad like to under
take at short notice. acrostic Yet must be ad-
mtted that it is pregnantly expressive, and beau
tifully indicates tho state Of gentleman who
is loosely weterng in kind of Bay of Biscay of pol
itics, and distracted between the desire 10 catch a
few fish, and the fear Of being driven fercely upon
shore. Verify We live in time of multtudinous
professions. Never had those great archers, whom it
is unnecessary to NAME many strings to their bows
so many eggs in basket many argosies sent to
sea in different directions, many wagers, If we may
say upon both Sides laid in accordance with the safe
and sublime philosophy of hedging. Mr. Doolttles
many .membered addendm is really worth analysis.
He is;
J. National, l. e., he is for making treason misde-
meanor and rebellion crime which it is impossible
for anybody to commit; aud If that is not being ma
tional, we should like to know what is.
Q. Union, l. g. union between light and darkness
truth and falsehood loyalty and treason order and
anarchy, State sovereignty and Federal supremacy
When you go in for Union there is nothing Ike going
in for great deal oft.
3. Democrafie-Ah yes Mr.. Doolittle was De-
mocrac pillar so long ago the ancient days OF the
Baruburners He is certainly entitled TO the name,
for he has been Democrat neioe and everything else
only once.
4. RepHJlieaH.-LReHs q non lHcendo-on this prn-
ciple he is a very good Republican,, indeed; but what
shall we call several millions Of voters, rejoicing
in hat name, who could not be induced, for love or
money, TO ride in tho same wagon with the polymor-
phous Sena,oSl
3. Brad and Bnter.--IIere We begin 10 see day
light. Some people may be angry at the notion OF
Senator working for his vic,uals. We arc not.
Bread. butter, beef, mutton, not TO mention other
alimentary articles are very good things, saneho
Panza expected them in great proiuson when he was
rade governor Of his Island. but no didn't get them,
. a Senator Doolittle may expect them and be grew
ousy disappointed in the same way 1t appears so
lust now IT'S hungry world, but it Is also chart
table one and we shall be the very last persons dcsr-
Gus OF seeing seaator Doolitde tormented by good
appetite with nothing 10 sppease il. His relatives,
we fancy will take Of him.
G. Johnson Mdn-There you have it in its naked aud
elegant simplicity Only there is always preferable
virtue In tho possessye case. Johnsons Man has tho
moro accurate sound; and il anybody ever needed q
man TO look after him, it is the President. lie Is
welcome 20 Mr. Doottle
This last Is the only title which we conceive to
be strictly accurate. Wherefore we favor it. John
sonte, Johnsonian anything denyatiyo you please'
In this way only can you secure the delicaeies Of
nomenclature. There Is no party but the johnson
party-thero Is no policy but the johnson policy
there is no principle but the johnson principle, in al
the ramifcations Of this magnificent bolt. johnson
is the center Of the speculation. IL s johnson vs.
Congress and people. The party is all johnson from
IT, small head TO It's short tall and seems to have
been organized $50 far it Is organized AZ al for his
especial honor glory and caronzaton. We, at least,
can make nothing else out Of IT, and, therefore, We
are perfectly willing always to salute Mr. Doolitte
as Mr.. Johnson's Man. rrr...r