The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-25

ment was also prompted by the father OF Cen
eral Grant, because Colonel Dubois was In
| imcal to Jews; he was, in fact, the au-
thor of the famous order against jews; UH-
Grant remained in Holly Springs, buying cot
ton or seeing it done by his Hebrew friends
| The precious fibre accumulated. Tnere was
| probably three millions Of dollars worth lying
there awaiting shipment, but not pound OF 1t
saw the North. Van Dorm came, anu MURPHY
let him burn it all. and with it disappeared the
first grip old Mr.. Grant had on pig pile ot St
through a suit the old gentleman brought IN
the Cincinnati courts against Henry Mack, Tor
breach of contract, in which he claimed DANA
res amounting to forty thousand dollars. IIlis
| affair became so notorious, anu attracleu so
much general attention, that 1t reacheo lne
ears Of General Grant; and as the suit would
certainly involve the disclosure OF all the CIR
cumstances surrounding, and making up ehe
special permit of Henry Mack, procured
through Mr. Grant, to trade in Mississippi, the
General deemed it best to put stop to the
business, and, tits said, peremptorliy ordered
his father to withdraw the suit, ana ne ooeyeu.
Mack avows to this day that he lost thirty-slX
thousand dollars, through his connection with
Mr.. Grant; this the old gentleman denies, anu
thus the matter stands between them.
THE PRESIDENTS FATHER AS POLITICIAN.
In the victory ry-crowning year 1866, Mr.. Grant
became special object Of interest with ward
city State and national politicians. He was
| sought and cou ted on every hand, anu, 10 uo
| credit to his heart, was always found amlable
and compliant in attending public meetings.
| and the like. II seems wise unto the citlzeIs
of Cincinnati to celebrate the national holl-
day of that year in beautiful grove lev
miles from the city, and thither trudsed anu
rode the thousands to whom the Follrth oi
July is glorious. Speeches were MADE, can
non fired and cheers sent up IN goou olu-
fashioned style but to the assembled listeners
| and sight-seers nothing possessed more lhiet-
est than the formal introduction on the plat,
form of Mr.. and Mrs Grant, the father and
mother of the Lieutenant General. The old
gentleman stood it bravcly. There was tracea-
bic ON his face and observable in this manner
a singular mixture of trepidatlon ana assur-
ance. He felt that great duty was TO oe per.
formed, yet was uncertain now ne shouiu ssI
through with it but he came forward, ana,
bending over the rall in front OF the platform,
addressed few ords of thanks and few
thoughts on the country to those I'M
mediately in front. Mr. Grant Is not
distinguished as speaker in public put II IS
known that he is a good talker, especEailH slice ICE
the war, and on the occasion IN qlestion lic
was applauded into silence. From tnat DAY
he became famous, for some OF the speakers
hinted that his son would be the next frcsl-
DENT of the United States. A newspaper re-
norter with ouizzical turn took him in charge
upon his return to the city, and expended
forty-fiye cents In beer for the luXlIry OF near.
ing him repeat that his son Ulysses diu n0s
think of politics, had no notion IN thc WOlla
of being President, but II the people wante9
him. OF course, as matter of duty, he would
consent. This was soon noised abroad, ana
Mr. Grant was flattered and fawned upon until
his head almost turned. He was waited upon
by patriotic committees and waru commlltees
during the political campaign OF the iali, ana
at every meeting was duly and formally lntrO-
duced TO his fellow-citizens and fellow-country-
men as the father of the hero OF the war be
now rave ND trade and his interest In the Galena
tannery. and launched out boldly upon the sea
of politics. Railroads sent him free passes
east and west, and he travelled: Ii there was
big military occasion, a patriot display OF
celebration Of any KIND, inc olu Sen-
lleman was on hand and while never known
TO place himself in the hands of any particular
individual, or even to put forth any special
claim. there was that about hinh which seemed
to saw. ~ am here, and you must take care Oh
me. am General Grants father end ne may
be President of the United States" Mr. Grant
never offended any one by declining MS per-
sonal attentions. He alwa,s aceptea ,vioa Invioa-
tions. In society he gravely discussed politlcs,
and sorrowtully shook his head at the pcculi-
arities of ANDY johnson, who ne hesitated not
To saw was q very unsafe man to occupy tne
Presidential chair. He now expressed lew
opinions OF his own, but usually delivered GER
tain political dicta as the opinions OF my son
Ulysses and IL is pretty well UNDERSTOOD that
General Grants disavowal OF opinions respect,
| ing the rebel terms Ofcopitulation as expressed
| by Colonel Hillyer, an old pember oihls stan.
was really Intended as rebuke to hiS hther,
| whose garrulousness moro than oVeroalapceu
the habItual silence OF the close-mouthed son.
'sWhat is your opinion OF negro suffrage, Mr,
Grant?7 inquired pestiferous reporter, one
day. when the question engaged the public
mind in Ohio. t'Wel, sir, my son Ulysses
saws this is white mans government, and
agree with him."
When General Grant really came before the
country as the candidate for President, his
father assumed an Importance and value not
to be underrated or skipped. There was no
getting over the fact that ne mad inhuence.
| Happy the man who could fatter MIN lnIo
using 1t for his friend.
INFLUENCE OF THE FATHER WITH THE son.
When General Grant visits his relatives In
Covington he sojourns in the Burnet House,
CINCINNATI, and passes the greater part OF his
time at his fathers house. On such occasions
General Dent accompanies him, and, like an
| enpineer with his hand on the throttle valve,
| sits In the front parlor or los about the fronl
door to prevent the General from being worried
to death by visitors. Jesse keeps near "Ulys-
ses," and does all the talking. Dent Is iur-
| njshed with list of names for admission tC
the presence. Ii Dent happens 10 forget one
of tile favored, or is doubtful, he repeats II
olcnd and Jesse 'shems," upon which Cerberls
looks blank and invites the party TO walk II
ond take seat To the unrecorded unforlu
mates there is the invariab.c reply GENERA
Grant is very much engaged now, but VIII ot
happy to see you tomorrow"
Is soon as it was well understood that Gen
eral Grant would be President OF the UnteC
States. the paternal Jesse set his house II
ordor The carpet was covered, and prepara
tions made for receptions outside the ordinary
circle. Prominent poll icians visited the
house daily, and took counsel from the father
of the house of Grant 1t was no Idle 0oas
that he could get anything he wanted at wash
inrton. for when Grant became President who
ever went there with Jesse's letter came
away happy. The Shinkles, of Covington
steamboat men, grew rich on contracts made
durinp the war for vessels used around Vicks
burg in the cventful campaign of 1863. Jesse
travelled up and down on their boats free, anc
conld schaik the hat" Of any one, or any mum
her. he pleased The Shinkles arc devoted tc
Jesse still, and they visit him, and there are
other than steamboat interests engaging the
attention of these capitalists.
CASES WHERE THE INFLUENCE SHOWED.
II ANYTHING we're wanting to prove that the
father of the President has influence which nc
turns t0 practical account, the intelligent ob
server has only to look at the Ohio appoint
ments since the 4th of March, 1869. Since thai
(Iay Mr.. Grant has been In the habit OF sending
telegrams from Cincinnati to every member ol
the Cabinet expressing his appreciation OF
| t;nn nf this Or that matter relating