The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-24

boundaries OF the rebel States from the geo.
graphy and substituting Q number of Terri
tories, with new names and new boundaries,
1--WE the people" need not be surprised. 1t is
the law of revolutionary forces, once set in
motion to go on while they have power, till
they run to the end of their course.
A new impulse and momentum will be given
to these revolutionary forces at Washington
with Johnson's removal and wade's elevation
to his place. Thus far johnson has been
serious obstruction in the radical path His
removal will clear the track, and when cleared
such men as Wade, Stevens, Sumner, Chandler,
Butler, Boutwell,, Logan and others of the
same ultra radical school, revolutionists and
fanatics, will really be the undspdted masters
of the government, and the supreme directory
Of the republican party. Where, then. is our
remedy against the chances of a consolidated
government in the shape of permanent con-
ventiOn, or directory, or council of five hun
dred, or consulate, or empire at Washington?
Fortunately, the people have q remedy in the
elections for the next Congress. The term of
the existing Congress will expire on the 4th of
March next. Meantime, the elections which
will determine the political complexion of the
next House of Representatives Ito say nothing
of the Senate) and of the next President will
take place. From all the signs of the times in
the recent local elections North, and in the
reconstruction elections South, the popular re-
action made manifest against the party in
power last fall is still actively at work. and
with proper direction it will save the con-
stitution.
But how are all these popular elements of
the country opposed to the continuance of this
reign of radicalsm-how are they, we are
asked, to be fused into an effective national
party against the radicals under the banner of
General Grant? We answer, under the banner
of Farragut. Away with all these DID, obso-
lete democratic platitudes and platforms; away
with all this obstructing and obnoxious copper
headism, and these hidebonhd and equity old
party leaders; clear them all off the boards,
and bring forward this living Union hero of the
war, Admiral Farragut, whose name and fame
will neutralize the military glories of Grant;
and then, upon the great living issues of the
day, the people will take hold with will to
work out the country's salvation.
Now, although again and again we have
advised Mr.. Belmont, chairman of the National
Democratic Executive Committee, we would
yet again advise him as to his proper course in
this important business. His national party
convention is appointed to meet in this city on
the Fourth of July. This is too late It ought
to follow closely upon the heels of the radical
Chicago Convention of the Goth Of May. Mr..
Belmont should call his committee together to
their recent action, and if before
adjourning the committee were to authorize
heir chairman to pronounce in favor of Ad-
niral Farragut, they would put the ball in
notion upon which they may roll into the
White House. We call upon Mr. Belmont to
lead of, because he commands the organiza-
ton around which, as nucleus, the dominant
party Of the future may be formed in season
for vigorous fight in November.