The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-07

FORWARD q this time the douos IN the minds Of the
characteristic q brave man 70 smits fallen, PROSTATE
foe The gallant soldier shares his blanket and his
and honorable and his word requires bond make
good When his enemy yields upon stipulated con-
him 70 exact fresh tribute or claim greater huniIa.
they bay. pass : So q: pe5bs Ana 's I'M !
80, Ley are distrus.ful Of General Grant The Press
allow his name to be used in the Presidential canvas by
the dsunion party for 90 il characterizes the great body
OF men in the North who gave their money and their
blood for the Of the Union and who now
only ask that the Union may be preserved No doubt
these radicals hope that General Grant will not allow his
to be used by the democracy for since they do
dare take him themselves they hope keep him
the fence until the daneer 70 be apprehended from
Of him some statement OF political opinions that could
be used TO their advantage and they have tried in
hsy would not Jump At the chance to psce Grant.
name at the head Of their Presidential ticket II only he
would pander TO the base passions Of the mob upon
which alone they depend for success? Is II patent
that they desperately struggling for success at any
prceany price to be paid in burdens upon the people,
disgrsce TO the country and emoument themselvess
And is IL not equally plain that II Grant would consent
to this price paid, they would put him at the head
OF their column But finding the soldier will stoop
to their dishonest PRACTICES they say eve want states
nan, and Grant s nonen statesman II they should
by any chance eloct statesman their Is ruined
until another revolution gives Thorn new food
for excitement That there IS here and there
statesman acting with their party. We have
thy Of the name-once placed by them a. the head
or this governmen-would execute their weak cruel,
Early In the history Of the republican party Of their
foremost men said to gentleman who resided in this
State up 10 the time Of his death hive mean to take
advantage OF the tide Of radcalsm to the power
and then intend 70 work back to good old Wing
ground" Undoubtedly the gentleman did "intend to
work back on to good old Wing ground but his states
msnship short sighted when he thought he could
control the revolution OF which he meant to take
advantage. He should have learned from the teach
ings OF history that revolutions never 'worked
back' to any conservative ground, and that the
leaders who try the experiment crushed in the at
tempt Sturdy. open, unyieding opposition from the
start alone break the violence and in time beat
down the troubled sea OF popular sxci.ements Even
stake advantage Off the mob TO get the power. scat
them firmly in position and they VII rally the whole
strength OF conservatism TO keep them there. The re-
pub leans then don't want statesman. They wouldn't
know what to do with him. But they make this cry for
DO In their hearts, want IS red epueiicanone OF the
Browniow Stevens school.ferocons bloodthirsty, un
scrupulousand that is the true reason why they pass
the gallant soldier by on the other side.
from the Mobile Register, democratic1
II the friends OF constitutional government including
Conservative democrats and moderate republicans act
with ordinary prudence. il is certain that the next
President elected by the people will not be radical
The radicals themselves so conscious or this fact
that strange az IL may appear they are building their
hopes OF success upon the vote OF the excluded
Southern States 1t Is for this that the Radical Man
aging Committee at Washington Ia turning its principal
eeconeering batteries upon the South 10 flooding 1t
with documents which nobody reads, and sending
MASSACHUSETTS
other apostles to beahen southerners, white
and black into Christian (Pursnl radicals.
Tho .s dy y nss ns pa eo ch N s
whom IL too big for anything but the Presidency. Four
Of them arc from the West, to wit.Chase, Stanton
Colfax and Wade and Massachusetts, offers Wilson and
the immortal Dr.. b r. Butler Tho next can DO picked
up pdsins.
while every man OF them has his right eye on the
Presidency. the len eye is on General Grant 70 such
degree that they have fairly worked the national idol Of
two year. ago out Of the rood grace: o. o.
power forever 70 defeat republican nomination Of Grant,
and II IL otherwise, General Grant would DO
very sighted politician to accept such nOmna
ou For II he should the extreme radicals would b
sure another candidate with the view Of throw
where Grant and the democratic candidate,
the extreme would have sure thing OF IT,
into their hand and must unite their strength on can
didate they carry through ON the popular VOTE and
thus keep the decision out Of Congress- A General
candidate Of the radicals the friends Of free
dom. by wha,ever name called, have only TO unite
| that has deluged this land In blood, brokon
great government and substituted everywhere the
practices Of tyranny for the institutions Of freedom
Ulysses Grant the destined TO marshal his
tymon in civic array, and lead them back TO the paths
Of constitutional government. from which they have
| sadly sssayod under radical guidance Time has
rather strengthened than weakened The rce Of hs pre-
From the Atlanta tGa) New Era republican,
GENERAL GRANT.
connection with the next Presidency and
why the General should not prove successful
auspices The Gensrals magnanimous conduct towards
the iusrious Ice and his brave army o. tho time Of
the surrender he. Won for him golden opinions and
ten facts in connection with General Grant which, when
known add even more ustrs 70 his present national
From the North Missouri Courier radica Transferred
from the Anti slavery Standard
General Grant, when urged to become president OF the
National Temperance Society," said he fully sympathised
with the but did mot think he was the right man
II the above IL true the General 10 to DO commended
for his honest confession. fact well known in tho
private circle surrounding him in Washington. that he
stiIl continues the mmodcrate OF spuous liquor
He may get into that condition known "guter
drunk" but he frequently Is IN sem-obvious state
bllity OF his ultimately becoming candidate FOR the
| next Presidency.
to auds TO the private habits Of public servant yet
absolute duty which no prestige or military renown
Not long ago a gentleman belonging 10 the editorial
fraternity In Southern city called on General Grant al
| his homo in Washington. Having little matter OF
business with him mot once seeking, howevsr), he
wanted to nnd sober to talk with, ~ his business
| required clear head to decide upon Il.
The General had just come from the dinner table,
accompanied By four other gentlemen. Going
to the mante piece where his cigar case stood. he
SAVING nS' IN maaau tome. cr
gentlemen 7" The hospitality was pleasant enough;
but the staggering gait the half-cosed oyslids, the
able 10 contemplate The editor, seeing how bis host
Stood excused himself without making known his bust
ness retired intending 10 call again when there would
| be some probability Of meeting General Grant under
| more favorable auspices.
General Grant has his good points" and has been
very servceabe the country In helping 70 put down
the rebellion. With sbuldog pertinacty that challenges
the admiration OF the world, while the memory OF II
draws tears OF blood from the cycs Of fathers and
mothers who gave up their TO be slaughtered In
sustaining him, he accomplished mighty results He
deserves we'll Of his country but his country deserves
equally we'll OF him He has right 70 bring disgrace
| upon himself. his family, or the nation by drunken
1
His "symrathy" with q cause does not amount 70
anything long hrs conduct IN practical opposition
70 his professions Now, II he would be as honest to-
ward himself 30 he reported TO be TO the National
Temperance Society," and abstain from strong drink be
| could very easily become the right man Tor IL
Jehu General Grant wore consistent
| temperance man-and that iron will OF his
| could keep him In the traces after having
pledged himself TO tempennce-a religious mau-not
necessarily church member-sa progressive man who
henxcd in dgtincifon Of but on the score OF