The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-15

istlc to his views Such man, then. has every |
chance Of third nomination. and-we seriously I
fear-0f third election. There Is nothing In him
OF the lorty contempt OF ONCE which characterized
Washington, and he has nothing in common with |
Jackson. Pretty much all OF Grants patriotism is |
conferred IN his own fortunes. II may be that he |
would not even dream of the imperial purple, but |
that he expects to remain President OF the United |
States as long he lives have not the slightest
doubt.
We agree with the NEW YORK HERALD that |
the reelection OF Grant will inaugurate an |
era OF Casarism-perhaps 1t would be better |
to say, would develop into full force tho CGsarism
OF the past ten years. Those will be wise who pre-
pare in advance for IL. No special prescience Is
required to that the old republic of the United
States Is dead. Here In the South Is the last
stronghold Of republcanism in this country. Some
day 1t will assert itself and overthrow C9sartsm.
but not before the centralsts OF the North have
succeeded in Gaping the pinnacle they have
erected, with the 0ligarchy more Odious than Rome
or Venice ever possessed-more Odious because
the present age Is enlightened and Americans en-
joyed unrestricted liberty for eghty-nve years be-
4 fore the republic OF voluntary union was de-
stroyed ana the so-caed republic OF force and I'M
| quenchable animostties substituted.
From the Lynchburg virglnian (dem.), July 14l
| Believing that the country is in danger from the
C@sarism OF the dominant party that has made an
idol OF it's military CHIEF whO In conjunction with
his pensiOned ofhce-hoders. will neglect no EFFORT
| to bring the whole patronage OF the government
now immense and increasing-to bear upon tho
question, and to promote his interest and theirs,
| by Keeping the administration OF affairs In the
hands Of those who now govern; 1t beho0ves the
Independent press OF the country to warn the peo.
pie against the evils with which they are threat
ene1 A''--;.S - 49,
[Fr0m the Paducah Kentuckian, July ILL.,
The remedy (fOr third term is, OF course. that
advocated by Horace Greeley and endorsed at Gin
cinnati and BaltimOre-a constitutional amend
ment making the President ineligible for q second
term. What the country needs and what 1t must
have at an early uay If our republican liberties
to be preserved to US are, the amendment spoken
OF. capable and patriotic Chief Magistrate, an
honest Congress and a thorough and genuine re-
| form in the civil service. Until we have all these
the country cannot be satisfied that we have a re-
publican form Of government which Is not liable to
be overthrow at any time
From the National Union (democratc). July 12.l
The question Of a third term for Grant Is begin
| ming already to assume considerable Importance In
the discussions OF political cOteries. There is no
denying that Grant Is very willing to accept
nomination for q third term, and that he has the
| power to force this nomination from his party.
The only question with him is as to the result OF
| such nomination. II he can assure himself Of an
election there Is little doubt that ne will be in the
field But 1t is by no means certain that the rank
and file OF the republican party can be brought up
to his support TOR third term, while there
are few prominent men in the party who think
they deserve something and may possibly hold
back from his support in the event Grant forces his
| nomination significant article ON the subject
| appears IN late issue OF the New YORK HERALD,
which Will assuredy attract attention unless the
American people have lost all regard for our repuD-
| llcan form OF government.
| IFrem the Washington Sunday Chronicle For-
ney's), July 1871
The NEW YORK HERALD says that we are gradually
! drifting into Casarism, owing to the corruptions
that have crept into public life. The people have
the remedy, and, when found necessary will know
how to apply 1t. They disposed Of one system of
slavery and will hardly allow another to get con.
troll OF our body polite.
The Spread of Csesarisn,.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
My attention has been much attracted by your
able articles upon the spread OF the spirit OF Caesar.
ism In the minds of large portion Of our people,
and should be much obliged II you would give |
me the opportunity through your columns Of point
ing out the danger to liberty Of such q spirit. I |
think your remarks about Cesar Cromwell and |
Napoleon are quite apropos In proof that history
repeats Itself. Have we not seen the Republic of
France merge into an empire during the last
twenty-five years. Now what other reason can
be assigned for It but the fact that the great mass
OF people are the same in every age and nation
Consequently the question arises whether We are
to be considered an exception 1t now remains
to De seen whether or people are 80 blind as to
endorse the third candidacy OF any one President.
To my mind third term Is only The germ OF an
empire.
be tantamount to public endorsement OF his policy
In Louisiana and tacit approval Of the overthrow
Of the liberties Of other States When the franchise
much pleased at your stigmatizing the Credit
Mobier scandal as Of the spirit OF Cassarism; ret
graceful crime have the mental force to make them |
aspire to rival Caesar, Cromwell or Napoleon. No |
70 the power and dignity Of an imperial crown rov
The hope have that this Republic win not merge
the farmers of the West. and many others would
like an expression OF opinion from you Of what
especially If the manufacturing and mechanical
elements OF the country cooperate with
Sey VIII seer eear P o DO yog
or vito, they ne form new party with issues
the Republic You think they have men in their
ranks that may be elected to Office who correspond
Bile 80 disnterested as to love their county better
than themselves, ana iegisate for the benent OF
the whole peoples An independent paper like the
HERALD untrammelled by party, Is or inestimablc
yaue In pointing out the dangers which beset our
Republic, IN, NOW Is the tune for the good and true
ing the spread OF Cssarsm II our present once
% brought ga snsp
an empire. not only make angels weep, but even
mar the happiness Of It's founders in their enjoy.
ment OF the delights OF heaven am. sir, yours |
most respectfully, r. JACKWAY,
100 WEST THIRrY-NINTH STREET July IL.
ASSASSINATION IN SOUTH AMERICA