New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-15

a like number followed him in 1864, we should
have had Mcclellan Triumph and Mcclellan
Peace-whch, at all events, would not have
been an Anti-Slavery Peace. That Mr. Phillips
has to-day his head on his shoulders and is at
liberty to speak in public, he owes to those
AbOlitionists who have refused TO follow his
lead, and who are thereby exposed to his yitu-
peration.
We do not see how any good end is to be
achieved by likening the President of the
United States to Benedict Arnold or to Aaron
Burr. We differ with him on some points; our
difference may widen into alienation: if so, We
intend that the world shall see and feel that IRE
did not invite that catastrophe. The President
may be very good Unionist, yet cherish views
on many points from which we dissent. So long
aS he does not make agreement on those points
'of difference vital, We shall not do so.
The Union party was formed of those who
agreed to differ and to tolerate differences; and
We adhere to their faith. While it is our joy
full, undoubtng conviction that the end of these
differences, as of all our troubles, must be a
recognition and acceptance of the grand, in
spring truth that all men are equal in natural
right, and that the law should affirm and en-
force this equality we do not insist on erecting
that faith into a Shibboleth, and anathematizlng
all who dissent from it, Our confidence that 1t
must ultimately triumph renders us tolerant OF
present demur to it.
The Neu- Yort Times has always proiesSed a
general accord with the Union party. Its
Editor is Chairman. We believe, of the National
Committee Of that organization. as well as one
of its Representatives in Congress. This Is the
way in which he sees fit to speak of at least nine
tenths of his fellow Unionists in Congress, rep
resenting at least an equal proportion OF the
party out Of Congress-
Thus far it must be admitted. a majority Of the
Union party in Congress. since the commencement OF
the present session have not fulfilled the expectations
of the friends Of the Union throughout tue country.
Faction has too often usurped the place OF patriotism
Radical theories have mpeded constitutional action.
lns0lence has dictated terms 10 reason. 1he states.
manshp that would restore the harmonious working 0
all the States within the Union, and so restore the
Union to than its original grandeur has been re
tardedwe will not say frustratcd-by the dogmatism
and gudaoy of whose sole title to distinction rests
upon their ability to prolone the reign Of Chaos
The mingled contempt and disgust which the tone
and conduct OF e Radicals in Congress have elected
bring into bolder relief the sagaety and patriotism OF
President johnson For all that has been done IN the
way OF reconstruction we are indebted 10 HIN. HE
the Stevens faction have been trying to destroy the
Union. he has labored quietly but efficiently euerget
cay but consistently. TO restore 70 the Union lts old
proport .ons tndsmayed by the Bullying and threat
en!ug Of the Northern iactOnlSts of to-day. as by
the bullying and threatening oi Southern traitors
during the conflict he has pushed forward the recon
siructiUn Of tbe states with an unwaVeng deermlna
On 90 recognize principles but those which are en-.
grated on tho Constitution and 20 acknowledge no
dogma not sanctioned by constitutional authority.
Every fresh occasion that afforded hlm for tie e1
preston OF his views aud purposes strengthens ms
hold upon the public mind. For bis views are the
views cherished by the Fathers OF the Republic ana
hi, purposes Tie purposes for which our soldiers
fought snd which lll bot the dsunon iacilonsts are
resolved tO execute.
"Whils the grrsiiss Of the Radicals in Congress is
gone, and gone nope forever that of the President
Increases Immensely The country ! on L.s side Ne
may be positively ssceraincd n The dlsuuioniss Insist
upon irial Of popular strength. We believe that but
word necessary 10 hrlug together proof that his op
ponents AID dciraciOrs although prccndng occupy
ING non seats ~ variance vita tue Orcrwheim-
ing sentiment OF the Union party None know this
better than the President. And hence his position.
always strong. is politically as well es morally aud
con>tiiuiionlIy. impresnhbe
The inevitable tendency Of such inculca-
il'uN IL Al' dubhf ~ hiNtf ~ HlA'i ki' hl'ANA
between the President and large majority OF
the tnionists in Congress, and to incite the
former to treat the latter with contempt and de-
hance; secondly, 10 impel the people TO discard
and repudiate party which. seeking power on
the only basis of Union, 80 uses 1t rs to
merit the stigma of Disunonsts from
one OF It's own journals The voters who credit
The Tmes's inculcations will be very certain TO
give their support henceforth TO some other
party than that which has filled Congress with
Northern factionsts." and &" DisunionistS." 4"
And whoever can utter such charges against
nine.tenths of the Members Of Congress elected
as Unonsts must have made up his mind that
the Union party has already outlivcd its use
fulness and that the countrys well-being de-
mands It's defeat and dissolution.