The New York herald., 1871-06-27

SOUND nnanca. foundations laid down by the repub.
remotest frontier, conrempates the peaceful enjoy
ment OF ms rights ne will not forget what political
organlzauon confirmed for him and his the Ameri-
ALL MEN ARE CREATED FREE AND EQUAL
IN moment Of political confusion or passion they
with It the old faith, as the songs or early home
come back, even In the hardest highways OF life.
There are, OF course divisions and personal rvalres
In this party as In all its predecessors: more and
no less. But ITS characteristic thus far Is
OPEN-MINDEDNESS,
and this an educated people win have at any rate.
! am sure It is the open-minded party which Will
Country hereater You can see how thoughsui
democrats have begun 70 accept the doctrines
possss mas already de na how % Inn
closed against progressive thought even bv the iron
grasp OF party. ] think the time has come when
are TO prevail between individuals and nations aud
! am not surprised, therefore, that an amicable ad-
Justment OF International dlfnculties, humane
policy towards our dependent tribes, y disposition
to deal kindly with the errng and Justly with the
unfortunate. determination to remove all distinc-
tions OF CASTE to give all the governed voice In rhe
government, 10 smooth the path OF toll. should
occupy the best thought now and pe most attractive
TO the general mind. think the republican party
has brought this about-tbe party OF open.minded-
ness and humanty-and ! do Not believe its work
The Doctor having thus enthusiastically eulogized
ms party yentured TO inquire of him what to his
mlnd was the significance OF the s0-called
'NEw DEPARTURE OF THE LATE vALLANDIGHAM
"Mr. Vallandgham,' he said, "WhOse sad and
buuueu ueoCN toucneu the hearts OF the Am6rt.
can people. was u man OF vigorous and impulsive
mind and emInently doctrinnalre nave no doubt
that ne expressed the views OF a large number Of
democrats whose open-mindedneSs has not been
cramped by party ties, especially young men who
have come upon the stage since the war broke out.
AN ENDORSE EMENT or THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
and VIII, doubt not carry many democrats over
to that party. No party was ever yItaliZed by &c.
ceptng the doctrlnes OF Its opponents not even
when done as an act OF mere party policy. When
Mr.. Vallandlgham made ms honest declaration he
hn i1a rocf
OF the way would have been short and easy. L
think many OF those OF his party whose attention was
arrested Dy his declarations will keep this way.
aud thus hl up the places in our ranks made vacant
by disaflected republicans. Parties, you know, are
tons, and in this way alone is tneir existence pre-
served see therefore In the course OF the late
moral strength, undouptedly-numerical strength
very probably"
'.But you must be aware,n said T. "that there Is a
very strong opposition TO the present admnistra-
tion, which, you say, has accomplished SO mucn even
in the republican party
party Is full OF thinkers; II is ul OF philosophers
office and out; 1t Is full OF critics Ii Is not neCes
who shape our pubic affairs; Tor they are the
servants upon whom we turn. fear, .
But consider who stand with US in the ranks. Agas-
siz, Emerson Longleliow. Lowell, Whittier, Bryant.
Howe, Mrs Llvermore and Anna Dickinson, toget6.
CT with an innumerable host OF educators,
and preachers and able editors, and do you
minstratlon should be subjected to the keenest ex-
animation and fearessly called In question: even In
means easy to bring the affairs OF state up sub
lime standard 1t is not easy to satisfy the purity OF
the c0ster or the pulpit or the library the courts
or tue exchange that statesmanship Is anything
more than political intrigue, especially c0ntemp0ra.
wha whe he2 w enr
onlcal robes, always thank God there is no smell OF
pocs on at their TgS have no aoup tnas
rom MIN srsa. @ pess Of o4a that ss' suppofs a
the value OF which is somewhat reduced by being
bestowed upon him not TIL after death. There Is
great deal OF post-mortem justice even as an old
friend OF mine with whom travelled in Europe
had unbOunded encOmiumS for the last CITY ne had
LEFT behind him, but none for the place where ne
and this cultivated prejudice stands the admins
tration OF General Grant. Nobody can doubt ne has
great honesty OF purpose-tne same that he had
when at the head OF his army; the that he had
during his service under the administration OF Mr..
the nomination on the Chicago platform, and when
he delivered MS inaugural He has evidently not
anxiety to do right and steady perception,
and freedom from errattc ways and per-
remarkable military aG men % Of H ms time. % Suaslss
which have often been transpanted from the held to
he knows or can meet every man on his
own ground any more than Mr.. Lincoln could or
any men ever knew. But he mas show shown remark.
able wisdom In his messages and his choice of gen.
idea be holds himself responsible for the foily Of
some OF his friends. We do not desire to remember
everything in " ashington's administration Jef-
ferson's, or Jacksons, or Lncons. and yet We
recognize their greatness, and have no doubt Gen.
eral Grants administration VIII be allowed its
and powerful publicsts who, am sure, must rejoice
In its existence as the custodian Of their republican
faith. know the administration has It's opDo.
nents-and opponents where wish 1t had not-Dus
they are republicans and there are time ana future
''But, Doctor" observed, af.er pondering for
a moment on the originality OF MS idea,
"How ABOUT THE REpuBLIcAS PARTY IN AAssA-
CHUSErTS ~
.Oh, the republican party here is a strong and
united organization. Massachusetts Is q very busy
busy, energetic and bright. Our manufacturers and
merchants have great sagacity cur mechanics great
rise early into the relnements whi.h prosperity can
secure. We take good care Of Clr schools and
able and reiormsory institutions Gaoo oess All sach
questions our vigorous young writers IRE engaged,
and for their development both puoliS ,nn private
This work Is and has forGcars been. in thehands OF
the republican party. The Commonwealth to-day
The work Of that party ana the party Is prom, OF IL
and is ready to rally at any moment for and
prosperity, ana IN vigorous defence Of republican
national principles. II did this III firm and dei-
again."
al see, - said l. ssyour name mentioned as
A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
at the next Republican State Convention"
9! can hsofdly discuss That question" said Dr.
Lcring "Ca addacy ls matter not 10 be sought,
and seldom Scomes except as thief In the night.
candidacy Is rare thing. 1t may
occur now nd then but the combination OF clrcum.
stances VIII ich brings about accepted candidacy can
hardly be deliberately arranged. All claim to be Ia
Massacu1 lsetts republican, as good as the rest,
ready to " ote the ticket with any good name it,
and ready to toll for the triumph OF republican prn
cples. Massachusetts Is full OF good candidates.
and it,Op.ly remains for the Convention to make It's
choice. For myself court no such responsibility az
has bee n suggested, and have never courted II. I
have eldeavOred to make myself useful TO my asso-
clateRs in their public career, and
I AM NOW IN THR HANDS OF MY FRIENDS
whoss energy can no longer check, and whose
and prosper ! cannot look upon ofce as the end.
but the means; for l know there Is o great
civil problem to be worked out In this
COZ intry In which every man, In once or
0ut OF 1t, may have voice; and I am sure
" at Whatever may happen to me l cannot be de-
prved OF the privilege OF being republican and of
Ioting for that party In whose keeping this problem