The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-01
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ROSECRANS.
The Sulphur Springs Diplomat Explains
Himself and his Mission,
From the N. Y. Tribune Of today.


From the N. Y. Tribune Of today.
General Rosecraus, the hero of Murfreesboro',
and more recently the lion OF White sulphur
Springs, has for two days past been staying at
the Astor House. From the fact that General
Rosecraus has just fulfilled what the cognoscenti
deem an important mission, he has been well
looked after in New York, and degree OF curl
osty evmced with regard to his political prtnci-
ples and his opinions on mooted points Affecting
the national canvass, in comparison with his
estimated influence with the people.
Yesterday tribune reporter called upon the
General at the Astor House, and was courte'
ously received. General Rosecrans is a medium
sized, rather stouily built man, Of forty years,
or thereabouts, with large head, very
pleasant face, bearing well In front q large
Roman nose, moderately high narrow fore
head, and short brown hair. He was dressedin
a SUIT of blue flannel. He might easily be taken
for navigator, the slight disagreement between
the legs from the knee to the ankle favoring the
mistake. Few people would put him down Tor
the commander of an army. From the begin
nIng of the conversation with General Rose.
Grams he strictly kept TO the diplomatic style OF
meaning as little as possible in everything that
he sad.
Speaking of the manifesto said to have been
sipned by the Rebel leaders to submit to the
Southern people, the Genersl den ed the exist
e. ce OF the document and said that great deal
Iad been Incorrectly stated concerning his con-
neclion with the Sulphur Spring Mission;
Reporter-What do you think, General, OF the
Irtbune's article of this morning in reference to
General Rosecrans-I like it very well, but
there are many things in 1t that are incorrect,
and that MIR. Greeley would be sorry for II he
knew all. | went 10 meet the Southern leaders
for the good of the country. can't particu-
lslize, but there is much that is incorrect in the
article. l intended my card to explain my mis-
sion and its results as Tar as thought proper to
make public now.
Reporter-Was there nothing definite said in
the Springs Conference. no course OF action pro-
posed Tor the Southern people
General ROseCranS-lh haven't vet determined
what 10 place before the public. There was
much that was said there that the puolic shall
know when have determined the proper time
for its publica ion.
Reporter Do you think General, that the
Southern leaders will devote themselves to the
task OF restoring prosperity under the working
of the Reconstruction acts?
General Ro.ecrans-That I don't clearly see.
can't say. 1t would be a good thing ii the
Southern leaders could be got to work tosether
benefcently. 1t is they who are chiefly inte-
rested In the duty of restoring prosperity.
Repsrter-They don't seem inclined to work
under the Reconstruction acts now?
General Rosecrsns-No. Events don't seem
TO point that way. The anprosperous condition
of the country is due to the instability of polli
cal parties. The peoole have lost confidence.
Old questions that caused the war should never
have been brought up again ior discussion.
After the settlement OF quarrel recrimtnation
should be avoided. The good class OF Southern
ers will educate and traiu the negroes. 1t Is the
poor class OF Southern whites who are brought
the utmost care should be used to keep down
the passions OF the people. A war of races may
be easily brought about, and this would be far
more terrible than au organized war. 1t would
be o war of assassination: The South Is now
like by ramid standing on its point. 1t requires
force on all sides to keep 1t In position. The
means TO be used for bringing about peace don't
no v seem clear to me; but make me Dictator,
and III find means in ten days.
Reporter-General have you ever considered
the question Of the payment OF the Government
bon1s?
General Rosecrans-No. This, however, is
certain. We have the richest country in the
world, and our bonds, instead of being the
lowest, should be the highest IN the market.
The thing wanted now Is to find which way to
turn the water to run the mills best, and that's
for Mr.. Greeley to find. l sympathize as much
with the negro as Mr.. Greeley, or rather in
comparison, for dou't suppose have the sane
capacity for feeling for them; still feel inte-
rested 10 their welfare.
In response to the reporters query as to what
he thought of General Grants chances of cleo
tion, General Rosecrans said he hadn't 1.-The
slightest idea.n