The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-11

The New Ysrk Press cn the Electlons-
Sensible Advice 70 the PFesideAt.
New YoRK, Nov. 8.
The World has long article on the cleo
tons, headed "What of the Future2' Of
which the subjoined is the gist:
"These unfortunate elections deprive Press
ident johnson Of what ought TO have been the
chief glory Of his administration, the pacifica-
ton Of the country after the late bloody con-
test. 1t is idle TO ask whether by greater
promptitude in breaking with the Raicals he
might not have averted this modification
He must now take the situation Is he finds il
and make the best of it. Powerless during
the residue of his term in ell contested ques>
tons Of domestic politics, his only chance Of
acquiring prestige 10 in connection With
foreign relations. These are less subject TO
the control Of Congress. The steps he L un-
derstood to be taking TO recussitate and main
tain the Monroe doctrine will be approved BY
the country. II would be futile tor him to
longer contend with the Radicals, in respect
TO the South, and be will the best consult the
dignity Of his Office by letting his action cease
with bis responsibility against Congress.
There was no appeal but to the people, and
the passions Of the war have not vet sun
ciently subsidized to permit them TO Judge with
candor. The ratification of the amendment
is mot for him, but for the States. He may
hereafter stand aloof from the subject without
any loss Of dignity. It WAS his duty to re
monstrate, but having appealed to the PEG.
pie IN vain, has relieved him from oil respon.
sibiiity for the action of Congress. While he
holds fast TO his previous views, he will serve
no purpose BY an animated aggressive pre-
sentation ofthem. Candid cooperation With
Congress on neutral questions, and dixniied
absanence from pushing . controversy in
which y = powerless, II The course which
President Jekneon will doubtless consider it
wise TO a1opkU
The Tinss reasons in this wiso:
'From ths verdict Of Tusoaay these ID no
appeal The judgment rendered By four
States month ago. was held up d one likely
to be reverssd. The argument has been
heard, and nine States have disposed Of the
points IN issue, finally, and With no chance Of
reversal. There is no further room for doubt
or equivocation. The country indorses the
action Of Congress, upholds the constitution
d amendment ~ the basis of compromise,
ING explicitly declares the Democratic party
unworthy Of its confidence"
Upon the result the Tribxn, s.x..
aHers, then, is the reply Of ne lov.l and
still advancing North to the challenge Of the
President. II symbolizes, a Main ~ ths
handwriting on the wall, that les Rsd;csI
Congressmen are elected out Of = whole renrs-
sentation Of 1872, showing that fatal nol;cv
10 weighed in thhe balance and found r.n,,
ing. Mr.. johnson committed his political
foes TO ruin: the North responds With Rad;.
cal majorities in nineteen States. Not an inch
OF ground has b'.ea Yielded By The loyal vote,
ana IN view OF whatever good work may re-
man 70 be don- the North il resolved 70
ma mansain It's s'shdins army Of loyal major;-
.e The h Herald remarks; ..Th. general result.
missouri. are over helminsiy in favor II ,hs
constitutional amen mept and the nIt;rr..r..
OF the victorious North TO the Hortberr
6tAsee rescued isaan the rebellion. Th;,
great issue Of the conditions easeutial u M
restoration Of said States 10 now 6xed 70 ~
end OF President Johnson's term Il The tvo.
thirds Republican vote secured in hoth Heue.
= ct Ceasrsss - they 80 etnnd an Is,
fourth 81 March, 1859. This b lie efnnd ~
.aIporA.A hsson Of sbsse sNossube,
0sSnons-s iesson which IL Adninis
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