The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-05
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON Nov. 4, 1885,
president Grant and His Policy-SiereOscopi
views from a Democratic Standpoint.
Nov that the agony OF the Presidential contest is
over and II no longer believed necessary that tue
eforts to derreciate the worth and ability OF rivaa
candidates should be continued, speculation has
commenced here upon the probably policy that vii.
be adopted by the President elect; and the question
whether he win pursue wise conservative course,
keeping only In view the real good OF the whole coun
try, or allow himself to be guided and controlled by
extreme men OF either party is diligently canvassed.
The announcement OF General Grant that ne win
have no policy except the will OF the people is
copied by the more moderate men here as an earnest
that he will be steadfast and resoute in administer
ing the affairs OF the country with wisdom, temper
anee and an enlightened spirit Of justice that
viii tend finally to the healing OF the wounds which
the late fraricidal and the bitterness that has
grown out OF 1t have inflicted upon the nation. The
democrats generally manifest disposition to make
virtue OF necessity and take the election OF Grant
as blessing in disguise. Some go SO far as to say
that the republicans have selected whip with
which to receive their own castigation. Now, many
actions OF General Grant since he has occupied
Prominent position in the country are cheerfuly re-
called by democrats which, they claim, prove beyond
all doubt his conservative principles These points in
nored by both parties during the political campaign
because they are not OF a character to con-
vinco republicans OF Granite radioa,ism or
10 win votes rom the republican party by
showing that he Is sufficiently conservative to de-
serve even the support OF democrats. Thus many
OF the worthiest and most magnanimous acts OF the
President elect were suppressed owing to his hay
ing been nominated by Metropolitan party, which,
had he been running on the other ticket would have
redounded to his honor and aided him to achieve
success. Since 1t Is clear, however, that General
Grant iS elected by handsome majority, the demo-
Gratis, with a simultaneousness somewhat remark
able have discovered these outcroppings Of con-
servatsm In Grant. and remind one another that
they would not be al all surprised II he should turn
out to be q better President for the democracy
than they could have SELECTED for themselves.
One gentleman statessthat soon after his nomlna.
ton General Grant said to friend who Is
prominent officer IN the War Department, that he
had always been q democrat and that he was q
democrat yet He did not seek the Presidency, and
did not care to I'LL that Office for the mere honor
profit that it would bring him. but he did feel ambi
tious TO be the OF restoring the country TO its
former peace and tranquility by completing.
through civil authority, what as military of1cer he
was obliged to leave unfinished. Taking the testi-
mony Of those who have enjoyed to greater less
degree the friendship and confidence or General
Grant, there does appear to be very well founded
reason for INDUCING these expectations. Those who
know him best assert that the General is possessed
or ardent desire to contribute all that is In his
power towards soening the asperites OF the present
condition OF affairs in the country, and that he vii
exercise the prerogatives OF his ONCE as to de-
serve the respect OF all parties.
The Probabilities Of President Grants Cabinet.
The composition OF the new Cabinet has now be.
come fruitful source OF speculation, and the num-
Der OF those who assume TO speak from unimpeacha-
BILE authority about the probabilities Of the next
Cabinet has received a large reinforcement Of late.
Among the names mentioned in connection with the
Treasury are those Of Zach Chandler, A. T. Stewart
f. b. Washburne and Senator Sherman; and for the
War Department General Schoneld, General John A.
Rawlins and the famous "Stickm OF the War ONCE
f. NJ. Stanton The latter IL also spoken OF as q
likely candidate for the diplomatic portfolio. In
mentioning these names however, l intend merely
to give the substance OF flying rumors Nothing has
yet been Cleaned In reference TO the Cabinet that
be regarded az reliable.
No Session Of Congress This Month.
Senator Morgan and Representative schenck IS
sued the following ''opinlOnu this morning.
The undersigned are OF opinion that no public ext
gency requires the attendance OF a quorum Of mem.
bers OF Congress on the 10th instant.
koB B e 9. seaEsck.
WARRINGTON, d. c., Nov. A. 1865.
The Duties Of Surveyors Of Customs.
The surveyors Of customs at several OF the West.
ern cities have made application 70 the Secretary Of
the Treasury to have their salaries INCREASED to that
allowed to collectors. They contend that they have
all the duties Of collectors to perform and should in
simple justice have the salary. These officers are
located at Cincinnati St. Louis &C., and are now
under the control OF the collector AZ New Orleans.
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to be laid before Congress amending existing laws
in relation to the pay OF customs officers. As the
disuse although unrepealed-much confusion exists
that ought ~ Pc removed.
Revenue Appointments.
The following internal revenue appointments were
made today
sto'ekeeDecs-C. n. Driscol, First California;
Thomas Murray, Fourth Iowa.