The New York herald., 1866-09-14

81 Am No Politician"
Since the close of the war, as in every posi-
ton In which he was previously placed, Cen
eral Grant has conducted himself with Dig
nifty, prudence and tact that cannot be too
highly commended. Entertaining none of
those Presidential aspirations which led Gen.
eralScott into SO many grievous errors, he
has modestly accepted the honors which
grateful country has been proud to bestow
upon him and has been satisfied to do his
duty, simply and thoroughly, in the high rank
to which he has been promoted. Unlike other
generals Of less ability AMI reputation, he has
not been eager 10 make political capital out
OF his military fame, and he now stands in the
same relation to this government that Yelling
ton occupied towards that Of England
trusty, reliable and confidential adviser, indie
pendent Of all partisanship and Of all parties.
Notwithstanding these facts the radi-
Gals have endeavored to use General
Grant as an instrument with which to
assail the President. They have dill
gently disseminated the rumor that there
Is wide difference Of opinion between these
two high odiciAls amounting to mutual jeal-
ousy and sure to end in an open quarrel. II
b in vain that both the President and General
Grant have done everything in their power, in
quiet, unostentatious manner, to rebuke and
silence this scandal They have been seen to-
gether constantly; the General has been pre-
sent ct the Presidents most important recep-
tons, and they have travelled In friendly COM
panionship during the tour which now ap-
proaches its termination. So far from needing
these rebukes, however, the radicals have re-
doubled their prosecutions. When General
Grant left the Presidential party for day The
radical convention at Philadelphia chcered the
news as il 1t were the sign Of an open rupture.
Wherever the President has spoken before radi-
cal audiences they have interrupted him by
shouts for Grant Completely disgusted at
these efforts to make him appear party TO the
radical insults offered to President johnson,
General Grant determined to put an end
to them at once. He arrived at Cincin-
natl day before the President, and went to
the theatre in the evening. The radicals organ
ized demonstration for him, thus intending
next day. General Grant perceived their
intention and Indignantly refused to show him.
self TO the crowd. requesting them 10 send their
leader to his box The leader appearing,
General Grant, who never makes o speech,
looked him full in the face, and in that firm
tone In which he gives his orders on the battle
field spoke as follows
al
States is my commanderinchicf consider this demon
straton In opposition 70 the President Of the United
ststsS Andrew Johnson. II you have any regard for
this demonstration here to enjoy the thcatri
cal performance win DO glad TO SEQ you all 70
when the President arrives"
Few persons, we imagine, will envy the radi-
Gal leader who listened in respectful silence 70
this spirited admonitlon, and We sincerely trust
that II will never have 10 be repeated. Gen.
eral Grant summed up his whole character
when he declared al am. no politician" He
is not pleased with the batteries which crafty
the vanity Of politicians he is not Influenced
by the miserable motives which affect poll
ticians; he Il not 10 be judged by
the rules nor worked upon by the agencies to
which politicians are amenablc. Those who
seek TO serve their own purposes by melting
any hostile feelings between him and the Presi-
dent mistake their man. He recognizes the
President as his commander-in-chief and re-
sents any insult to johnson as an insult 10 him
self In the most explicit terms be emphati-
cally states that he is greatly annoyed" by
such demonstrations rs those which the radi-
calls have contrived, apparently in honor Of
Grant, but really for the purpose Of wounding
the President We hope, therefore, that In
future the radicals will have sense enough to
respect General Grants wishes, even II they
have no respect for their own Chief Magistrate.
On the other hand, General Grant does not
mean to decline any Of the Legitimate honors
which the people may tender him. He is
always glad to meet the people, and although
he Is no politician hc will not refuse 10 serve
his country a. its President IL the people re-
quire him to assume that Office. From the
troubled aspect Of public affairs We have but
little doubt that II viii be as necessary to elect
Grant 70 tho Presidency 70 save the coun-
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