The New York herald., 1869-08-25

culiar physical condition. are given only to bgoted
opposition. There are some newspapers, probably
innuenced or worked by this type OF back action IN
teec that OF late have taken up the excursions OF
the PRESIDENT during his summer vacation as the
theme OF series OF absurd attacks indicating a
doleful paucity OF reasoning and q spirit as mean
as their authors are either devoid of com.
mon charity or overrnled by the darkness
OF ignorance and the want Of principle. 1t must
certainly be admitted that In all these efforts the
guiding spirit is Of that Infamous nature to oppose
FOR the sake OF opposition, without regard to moral
integrity or moral responsibility. In question Of
political issue, controversy, properly conducted Is
wise; but the constant exposure Of narrow preju.
dice on the part Of the false presentation gentlemen
alluded to, because the President chooses to initiate
the example Of many Of his predecessors, but to
better purpose, Is unaccountable Should this
class, who carry their intellectual centre somewhat
apart from Its true seat be consulted In the matter
II II quite easy to understand what disposition they
would make Of the Presidents movements. They
object to him enjoying his recreation, because
they see on all sides an upheaval OF popular
affection which staggers the equilibrium OF
republican simplicity wins the hearts OF the people.
Along the lines OF railroads Immense crowds gather
at the railway stations with demonstrations OF the
utmost enthusiasm and respect The farmers and
their children turn out frOm their barns and fields to
catch glimpse at the train containing the person
OF the chief magistrate There Is antdote for this
In these poisoned minds but that venom which not
long since threatened the life OF the nation.
In addition to the malice which actuates these
attacks history will not support them unless In their
galtalnted souls these individuals have forgotten
the name Of the immortal Washington. They Will re.
member that he made journeys Of state, at stated
periods, through the country, announcing himself
ready to receive the homage OF the people. These lie
considered part OF his duties, as chief magistrate Of
the nation, as bringing the people in due deference
in contact with their ruler. Jackson enjoyed the sea
breezes which came in IRON the broad ocean through
ClesaOeake.
Crystal Palace and crystallized during the heated
terIu on the sea shore. Buchanan lndulged every
summer in the chalybeate and sulphur waters OF
Bedford Pa, drank three glasses before breakfast
every morning, roamed over the surrounding spurs
the ladies. Mr.. Lincoln, tied to his post by the
dous responsibilities Of the late rebellion found no
time 10 take his recreation other than TO visit the
on one side by pertinaciOu5 politicians, and sur.
rounded by several hundred glazedcapped, leather
stocked "reminiscences OF the Mexican war, one
legged, one-armed One-eyed, and variety OF other
specimens, it can be presumed his summers were
Xndrew D Johnson even t. took his summer holidays
and performed that extraordinary feat Of political
MISUNDERSTANDING round the circle, making
speeches, declaring himself Noses and several
other remarkable personages combined, but really
proving that he was great ass.
The precedents for Presidential excursions from
the national capital during the summer term are
therefore numerous, and present variety Of forms
aud circumstances. The fact Of abandoning the
White House during the months Of July and August
particularly is upon grounds which would appear
prudent to every one except the special class have
in view. During these months the city unhealthy
and the people suffer from slow fevers An annual
invasion OF the fever and ague finds numerous sub
jects The Potomac river, with its immense mud
White House, not only furnishes delightful prospect
but convenient and daily breeze comes up from the
and odors OF mud, decaying vegetable matter and
other Impurities. The White House Is well venti.
sa for s ss o S
ment WITHIN the cheeress walls or the executive
Mansion and then form current making their exit
These mud flats and the remains OF the old canal,
filed with the viest of filthy accumulations OF city
affect the entire atmosphere and 1t Is only wonder
that some fearful epidemic has not broken out ere
this. The erudite philosophers at the National
Naval Observatory have for some years been
effects OF the mudats OF the Potomac, whose sayOry
airs even intru4e upon these sacred shades, where
astronIl9Ncal oDservauons are maue, @a1lemalloS
amanacs complied our ships may sail and that
we may enjoy the luxuries OF other countries and
visit them If we please. professor OF this learned
place cOncciv ed an idea that sunfowers cxhaed u
neutralizlng gas, aud accordingly wrote profound
fiowers in nalarious countries The argument was
recommended by those philosophers who resided at
a distance but those who were in the habit pass
ing much Of their time at the Academy were not
quite so enthusiastic. Notwithstanding tue logic or
the professor and the acres Oh thrifty sunnowers the
malaria was not IN tho least discOncerted.
the President to avoid the risk OF his own health
and that OF his family. lett the national capital TO
take summer so.optn @ M t1 hourhI ar no te,I ~
% a I,,s Ta''not % are nrsnara5y
on tne dnes Vi s ~ tho conaai no 9 t er
anG reauS " varrthIns NJ "t imnortsnce transnmna
In Washington Is ut once transmitted to him by
telegraph. ne recevVs uespHeavS % tfans,o n'
orders Tug sau!e " y ~ .S S aS THO mS',Iic bns,
soIs " nr aeocfed in fhe eost eyccnt
ness is not delayed OF aeC,eu ~ h .ho eus, @ Stpb
probably 10 lew once.nu,ets wv s,S aa0 ,na tna
This is season q 1agHsSy, anu auu vno ,ha s'i 10
merest routine !aoors Oh Tue aepatslnf!s slets -
little to require the presence ol tne ieaolg oncis.
Were 1t the Congressional term tne case Wouiu NC
different The cuba question, wnicn mixnt De Son,
sdered negeted, Is just tue contrary Tue ireslaea'
gives his special caIe TO the cause OF struggling Cupa'
The moment for decisive action fs evidehty afflW
ing. There are no doubts In the mind OF the Pres-
dent as to the OF the contest and action Will be
shortly taken to meet tine requirements Of prudence
as well as national interest
There is another phase OF the Presidential travels
which Will mention. The career Of President Grant
has been exclusively military. During the war with
Mexico he was at the head Of company OF regulars,
indicating his cOuntry's honor under the burning
sun OF Mexico. subsequently he earned an honest