The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-01

| gress the President will have something to sub
nit 10 both houses on Mexican affairs 1t Is
evident that they arc coming TO a focus, and
we look for solution which will not be in
conflict, but In harmony, with the universal ex-
| pectations and sentiments Of the American peo-
pie. We have not the highest admiration for
the soothing syste IN ofMr. Seward; but we have
an abiding faith in the straightforward poll
| cy and resOlute character Of Andrew johnson.
The Kew Yosr and tho New York
Herald.
| We congratulate the readers Of the HERALD
on the return of this suspicious day 1t comes
to u, after years Of anxiety and trouble, with
peace on it's wings. The republic has emerged
| from clouds and darkness into = bright and
brilliant atmosphere, and the Union, stronger
| than ever, and more than ever revered and
| respected, bids fair 10 endure to the 'last
| syllable of recorded time" II has vindicated
its inherent force Of principles, institutions and
polioy-the triumph Of human wisdom-and
stands foremost in all the world as the success
full defender and exponent Of the rights Of man.
For more than thirty years the journalism OF
| the HERALD has been devoted to the main
| tenance Of these ideas, and it has never tagged
for moment in their support. patriotic
and liberal public has appreciated our exer-
tons, and the advantages of this rapport have
| been mutual and apparent.
The HERALD may fairly claim for itself to
have established system Of Independent editor
| ship, and to have produced an entire change
in the conduct of the American press. The
| contrast between a newspaper Of the old
school and our columns Of to-day is as great
| Us in any other form Of modern progress
Steam and electricity active revolutionary
agents, have done wonders; but so has the
press, which has kept step with every stroke
Of the piston and every fash of the electric
fluid. Indeed, it has forced them both into its
service. and used them with marvellous sue
| cess. In few hours the train brings us the
most voluminous documents from the most
! distant points; IN a few seconds we learn the
| thoughts of the most distant friends. Thus
! we present to the public, with never-failing
! promptness and assiduity, all that it desires
| to know OF. what is going on around it.
| We may also claim for this journal 10 have
outstripped in its liberal enterprise all its COM
| petitors, and thereby to have earned for itself
| not only an entire success, but a worldwide
| reputation. To the HERALD every one looks for
the latest intelligence, for the fires hest advces
Tor the best information. Not only at home, but
abroad, its pages are eagerly sought for and
/, read. Not a steamer, not n sailing vessel
| leaves our shores for distant port that is not
eagerly boarded for the latest numbers OF the
HERALD, and even the commercial, financial
| and political action OF foreign statesmen takes
| its shape from its contents and opinions
| Nor has the HERALD been rInmindfnl Of its
| responsibilities. 1t has freely disbursed vast
sums OF money to meet them. During the war
| half million Of dollars was expended in
maintaining its regular army correspondence
and recording the movements Of our triumphant
armies No such carefully drawn and useful
maps as ours were ever before spread before
the readers Of a newspaper, surprising by their
accuracy and frequency all attempts at imita-
| ton. From all parts Of the world we are con-
stantly advised of what is occurring there by
observing and rejecting writers. who take
deep interest in giving us the movements Of
| commerce, the arts. and Of States. From the
most distant isiets OF the Pacific, the shores of
| India and the hsrbors of Japan come constant
missivcs filled with the latest and most vaua-
| BILE information. In this respect, most espe-
ciaily, We are quite without competition.
| The independent character Of the HERALD
NAV also be very justly alluded to. While
other presses have too commonly arranged
themselves under party banners. risking every
| thing for cause rather than daring everything
for principle, Il has studied impsrialiiy. jus
ice. candor and truth; so that We feel the peo-
pie regard us ~ we wish always to be regarded
| nv them. their true and honest friend. Thus
we have often tempered the popular feeling
! with discreet discussion. or stayed the hand OF
violence with word. or Gained down us
less discussion With an opinion. and yct
| always stood up fearlessly for what was right
| The consequence has been seen in the ap-
probation OF m immense body OF readers and
fricpds--the largest, in fact, possessed by any
| newspaper in the wide world--snd in the vsius-
| BILE material support extended to u.s. and in
cressing every day, from those who think and
read and appreciate. Nor in the past alone do
! We live, bnt the present, with even a more
promising rniare. Every day adds 10 our
strength and confirms our position We have,
| in fact. a continued assurance that our work
Is progressive one, and that We have yet
other grave and responsible duties 10 perform.
From them, while they remain, We shall not
shrink. The public may rely on ow motives
as our exertions, and continue TO look upon
the HERALD "a lie snainchng ally.
We live in the midst Of great events. The
work Of centuries seems but the natural pro-
| duet Of hours. With the aid Of science and