The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-24
What the Herald Saws,


men IN the republican ranks, together
with the open hostility of the democrats
the President is afraid to step either Il
the right or the left. lfhc saw his way
clear he has boldncss and frmncs,
enough of character to act very decided
~, and even to take the initiative it
some popular movement: but he is in
experienced, lacks knowledge of public
affairs and fears making false step
Unfortunately, too. his principal advis
crS in whom he has rcposcd confidence
have been weak men who have misled
him. We see, consequently, almost cv
cr!thing ofimporraucc, both in the cX
ccutive aud legislative branches of tn,
government, in abcyancc. and waitin-
the result OF the Presidential election.
Again the Ucr0d SAYS, the memories
of,hc war must be blottcd ont rs far n
possible. universal amnesty conceded
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reduced, revenue reform be carried out
foreign policy compatible with thC
greatness, dignity and future OF the re-
public established. and the idea o
military authority must be given IN ant
civil government made supreme, Gen
cral Grant must abandon his military
procliviiles, must ignore Mr.. Boutwell,,
oppressive htanciaI policy. must de-
honi''e MI. fl>h : weak and humiliat'
ing management OF our foreign affairs
ana must rcpNdia'c MI Mortons cen
trailing views, which would virtually
make the United states q monarchy or
cen'raiized dcSpotl>m. The people o!
inns country revere the government cs.
moli,hed Py their fathers. and, incud-
ING the amendments to the contitution.
want 10 see II re-e.tabil>hed on the ORR
g'naI basis OF simplicity and economy.
The Cincinnati movement apart from
some personal rivalry and feeling in
certain OF the leaders. was made to this
end. VIII or can General Grant UNDER
stand the wants Of the country and what
is required of him? If so would the
people have confidence in his change OF
base at the eleventh hour! They do not
forget his great services in the war and
are disposed to give him credit for the
best intentions. They may, therefore.
rc-elect him. trusting that he will make
n fresh departure after next November.
In another article pursuing the same
line of remarks. the WeruM saws, we
are living in an age ofrcvolution. every
day the spirit of personal independence
and sclt-rcliance is spreading more and
more among the pcoplc. Our great 20.
liical organizations have lost their
power and party lines are almost wholly
oblicrated. On every side we find indi-
cations that the iron rule of regularity.
once 50 binding on leaders and follow
ers alike, can no longer hold refractory
spirits under restraint, but that men
will act according to their wishes and
convictions, and not in conformity with
the bcheSts of party. A few wears aeo
political bol,cr was a marked character.
and treason to an organization or its
candidates was regarded as heiuous
offence. TO. day the free and imdcpcnd.
cnt politician is a hero and all are ready
to commend his boldncss. King Caucus
is dead, and there are few mourners at
his funeral.
The article then refers to the recent
significant combination in the Councc.
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which ,ho Administrations oo,1;ao,o co,,
rni,od S,,,os Souo,or u.s do,oo,oaan