The New York herald., 1872-12-02
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health.
Eyes, he replied, II am much better than was
when went abroad. did not meet Dr. Brown
Seauard there, as had expected, for
he had sailed for New York the very
week, In which had sailed for Liverpool. We on
sequently passed each other on the ocean, but
since my return have seen him at New York, and
have been professionally examined by him. He
pronounces my attacks OF last summer the result
Of the injuries received In my spine fifteen years
ago, and has laid down course OF medical treat
ment which propose to follow. He especially en-
Joins rest from excessive labor and do not pro-
pose to do any more at the Capitol than can
avoid without any neglect OF duty. Indeed am
not sure that should attend the coming session
were it not for my desire to have my Civil Rights
bill placed on the statute book"
"You will again urge the passage Of this bill by
the Senator" asked your correspondent.
'Most assuredly SHALL" earnestly replied Mr..
Sumner, ''andI have already been called on by
some OF the leading co0red men of this city, who
assure OF their desire to have carry out this
crowning feature OF the great work Of emancipa-
tiOn.n
"Do you expect much personal opposition In the
Senate, Mr.. Sumnersn
''Why should II" he answered, and then went on
to say, ~ expressly refrained from reading an
American newspaper during my absence, and am
consequently not aware that anything was said or
written during the canvass for or against me. This
has not entailed upon me any grievances to avenge
or any unpleasant souvenirs, and SO far as l am
concerned have only sentiments OF moderation
toward all. Indeed, the death OF Mr. Greeley can
but exercise softening influence on political life
and on the anmosities Of party"
Your correspondent asked whether the proposed
amendment to the constitution, limiting the Pres-
dental service to one term, would now be aban-
doned
'Not at ALL" replied Mr.. Sumner; ION the con-
trary shall press 1t to vote in the Senate at the
earliest opportunity, and with it another proposed
constitutional amendment which introduced into
the Senate last Spring, abolishing the Electoral
College and making the people vote directly for
President and Vice Presdent.n
"Your colleague is warmly congratulated on his
election as Vice President, Mr.. Sumner.n
"Yes and am glad to hear him declare himself
in favor OF peace and harmony.n
He wants Congress to 60 to work now and at
tend to the business on its calendars. to which l
added:-"And especially the French spoliation
claims; those should be settled at once.n
Your correspondent endeavored to turn the con-
versation into political channels, but the Massa-
chusetts Senator evaded It, while he talked uently
absut some rare books which he had purchased in
Paris and brought hOmc On the whole his att.
tude is that OF attention. ready to strike back
sailed, but not anxious to provoke q contest.
Foreign International Striker.
A prominent organizer OF trades unions and
strikes in London is here, endeavorng to organize
International alliances between all or the trades in
Great Britain Canada and the United States. The
iron founders have already established such an In
ternatOnal alliance
MIR. Horace Greeley and Public Opinion.
AS an introduction to the subjoined letter it is
proper to state that Mr.. Greeley was warm per
s0nal friend OF Charles Lanman, TO whom It was
addressed. Mr.. Lanman's earlier essays as a
writer were published in tbs Ne,o Yorker. Al
though he never participated in politics Mr. Greeley
occasionally favored him with letters OF advice,
and took special interest the success of his
Dictionary of Congress. Mr.. Greeleys last note to
Mr.. Lanman Is as follows:-
NEW YORK, June 27, 1872
FRIEND LANMAN-Received yours OF the 25th
called vastly foolish, impolitic acts, and did not
dispute their Judgment. only said that what
dld seemed to me the right thing II should die
before election or beaten therein please testify for
me that l do not regret having braved public
opinion when thought it wrong and knew it to
DC merclless. Yours, HORACE GREELEY.
President Grant and General Porter.
General Horace Porter, having accepted the Vice
Presidency OF the Pullman Palace Car Company, the
following correspondence has just taken place be-
tween him and President Grant,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. !, 1872
MY DEAR GENERAL-The proposition which re-
Is q 50 advantageous nature that cannot help
ieenng mat IN rejecting 1t ! should do
myse lave an tSersfore s@a az decdsa dstics Witt 70
your approval to tender the resignation OF nv
commission 1t is not necessary for me to assure
you OF the extreme reluctance with which bring
my mind to consent to interrupt the personal in.
tmacy a and sever M the Official relations which have
collection in my life. For many years
those transcendent qualities which grateful peo
pie have repeatedly recognized by q bestowal OF
dent that continued exercise OF the same quail.
ties cannot fail to render the remaining years of
your official life as brilliant in result as your
previous achievements have been fraught with
advantage to the true interests OF the nation. My
best wishes shall always attend you and your
Dered with feelings OF the profoundest gratitude
and esteem. j shall always remain your obedient
HORACE PORTER.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. /. 1872
MY DEAR GENERAL-Your letter Of this date noti.
lying me OF your desire to quit the public service
life, and expressing regret at severing connection
OF such long standing as has existed between US, is
received. IL is with regret also on my part that
our official relations have to cease though am glad
10 believe that our personal relations will through
ille remain as In the past You have my hearty
CONGRATULATIONS that you have received SO favor |
able an appointment Your services in time OF |
war and since the close Of sectional hostilitles
and your services III time of peace, both In mil. |
ltary and in CYL capacity, have been OF so salts
factory nature to myself and all coming in official
or personal relations with you as to give assurance
OF your your, eminent illness Tor the pew and
resp responsible trust you are about undertaking. NY /
best wishes go with you for your success in life and
and family = 'o1'''A
With great respect, your obedient servant,
~ c U. $. GRANT.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has authorized the
Assistant Treasurer at New York to purchase one
million OF bonds each Wednesday and to sell one
million OF gold each Thursday during the month or
December.
The House Committee on Appropria.
tfons,