The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-30
C E S A R I S M.
The Subject Still the Editorial Topic Of
the Newspaper Press.
Extracts from Our
Exchanges.
Is the Great Question, "Aut Caesar
aut Nullus 2"
PROM the Galveston News, July 22.l

From the Galveston News, July 22.l
There has never been time since this Union
nrst went into opera ton till the present day when
any statesman or journal in this country would
have dared to recommend man for the Presi-
dcncy for third term. 1t would have been con-
sidered scarcely less than treason to our govern
ment. And yet the nomination OF Grant for q
third term is now the familiar topic all over the
country, and the suggestion is eagerly endorsed
by nearly all the leading Grant organs though OF
course not by the democrats or by independent
journals.
From the LOckhaven Pa, Democrat democratic,
July "a
CAEsARIsM.
This is the expressive title under which the
NEW YORK HERALD, In series OF well tempered,
able articles, has been discussing the third-term
movement OF the satellites OF Grantism. In the
election Of Grant to third term that sentinel on
the watch tower of vigorous journalism sees
danger to the Republic and rings the alarm Lest
the apathy of the American people allow the
plOtters to work their way to successful issue OF
their plans they give this timely notice, and the
discussion OF the question will, we believe, do
much towards bringing the minds of the public to
. fairer consideration OF centralsm than that
question has yet had, and possibly lead to the
adoption OF that great desderatum in federal
AFFAIRS, one term only at time for President
From the New Orleans Picayune radical opposi.
tom, July 25.l
In this, the first year Of his (Grant's second
term. public opinion is already being prepared for
. third term. With politicians the best man is the
most available man. General Grant has no per-
s0nal magnetism he excites no particular enthusi-
ism in the more active supporters OF his admins
traton, and they would abandon him tomorrow If
they could do so with safety to themselves. 1t is
his military prestige and his immense power over
the federal appointees which secure him
their aid and cOuntenance. But why do the
people at large continue their adherence to a man
who has so often manifested his incompetence to
perform Alright the duties OF his Office and his in
appreciation of the responsibilities OF his position
The back pay steal has met with almost universal
condemnation. The journals of all parties, with
surprising unanimity, have combined to censure
the congressman who participated in il, and have
declared their unftness to hold offices OF trust.
But the President is as cupable in that matter as
any man in the nation. He never said one word
in encouragement Of it, but when the time came
he signed the bill and made 1t law without syl-
liable in protest
From the 0pelika (Ala Locomotive (democratic),
July 23l
We offer no apology for publishing this week. to
tue exclusion OF our usual amount of editorial mat
ter, the suboined article from the NEW YORK
HERALD upon the above subject. 1t is strong and
I0rcible exhibit OF one Of the many evils about to
be fastened upon our body polite. All will do well
70 read and ponder the weighty matters presented
therein TO the consideration Of the public.
From the Boston Glope republican,, July IS, In q
facetious anti Caesar strain.
Those who are terror stricken at the mere idea
Of President serving third term are, doubtless,
moved to their fears through sincere love OF
their country. After third te rm, what is to pre-
vent fourth, fifth, a sixth, nay, lifelong occu-
pancy OF the Presidential chairY Ayi there's the
rub; for since the Office holders are such power
In the land and only betray their chief at the
expense OF their bread and butter, there is nothing
10 prevent not only multiplicity of terms but the
descent OF the Office to the eldest son, thus keeping
II in the family Under such state OF affairs the
transition to q monarchy is very simple. We shall
have King Ulysses, with his court composed OF Duke
Fish, Earl Robson; Benjamin Butler, Marquis OF
Essex; viscount Dent, Count Murphy and host
Of other nOblemen; while, doubtless, the venerable
Susan b. Anthony would be elevated to the peerage
under the title Of the Warehouses OF Suffrage and
Anna Dickinson Dc made countess e. least.
..uce frederick wnl OF course, be looked up 10 ~
the heir apparent, and every member OF the iast
Congress be decorated with the insignia OF the
Golden Fleece. Ones republican blood cnrdles
with righteous Indignation as the prospect Of such
n result dawns upon the mind. How can we be
sufficiently grateful to those who have thus early
raised the warning cry as they see with prophetic
vision the noble ship Of state rapidly drifting TO-
wards the rugged and pitiless breakers OF Cesar
Ism, upon which she will be irretrievaby lost I'M
less she shortens sail and puts the helm harda-
port without delay'
From the Chatham va.) Tribune conservative,
July 23
The NEW YORK HERALD the prince Of American
newspapers, ID several recent able but cautiously
written articles has dved deep into the subject Of
Casarisn with divers speculations as to the prob
able existence Of the spirit OF the ancient Caesars
IN the mind and breast OF the honored President OF
this still youthful Republic. VINO doubts that the
result In a third contest would be as successful as
IN the second, or that the hero of the national
party would refuse the pronered honorS There
are no patriots In that party, so far as
heard from, who, like Brutus, love their
country more than this champion Of their
cause. With the followers of this second Cromwell
success OF party outweighs al considerations Tor
the future good or salvation OF tho country Their
ideas must be carried cut and their power main
tanned though the last yestige OF popular freedom
ne wrenched IRON the hands Of the people and
scattered to the four winds OF heaven That is the
principle upon which tue machine "is run" which
mas actuated those IN authority and which
threatens the advent Of empire or something
ON that order. Personally. we prefer rather to
endure while longer the evils we have than ny 20
others we know not OF, especially as our chances
for high seats In the synagogue would be exceed
3ngly slim.
From the Danville. Va, Register tdemocratic),
duly 23l
We observe that the subject Is being extensively
discussed through the press, particularly In the
North The INV YORK HERALD has been agitating