The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-30
Europe and America Judged by a
"Child of the Sum-"
Indian Bitterness and Yankee Goodness
Surprising.
FOUNTAINS OF THOUGHT FROM THE JUNGLE
Cesar and Grant.

ouu rIouCu JOuIu8lSs IL however, JUST to
that the idea to which we in that article gave
strong expression, though popular one, was the
journalistic conception OF the HERALD, and the
gossip Of Newspaper Row says that it was the do
ing OF James Gordon Bennett, from Paris. The
HERALD has the ere lit OF attending ct the birth OF
the discussion OF CRsarism, and we desire only to
be known for whatever blue, bright light we may
have thrown upon the cradle OF the infant monster
We recur to the subject because the little whisper
Of criticism which was heard when we first wrote
about 1t has swollen into thunderous storm.
BY the administration journals the subject has
been touched lightly and poohpoohed. We believe
That they are honest and that in their love OF
party they do not clearly see the danger of move
ment for the perpetuation Of power in one very
common, hard unpatriotic man. We shall try to
DO General Grant no injustice; but shall only in.
quire what circumstances led Bennett to name the
popular idea "C3sarism."
History teaches US that julius Caesar In bis early
years was quick to learn; but 1t Is written OF Gen.
tor ne and a ~ p oH he dS
sta sian very Wen IN his class Indeed. Grant may be
ssa to Be man without learning ana SO far It M
left US work IN literature which is studied In col
ieges the world OVER and which has been model
writings are ungrammaticaL
Caesar had lively imagination, while Grant is
one faculty OF setting his jaws to a purpose
nothing more. Here, again, the comparison with
Caesar was an orator before the Senate OF Rome:
GRANTS speeches before the people are singularly
destitute OF responsibility and common sense.
Caesar was anable and generous; Grant Is logged
and sullen In his demeanor. While in the army he
was never able to excite the enthusiasm OF his
bitterly criticised by his own followers We re-
member to have heard Wendell Phillips say that he
wanted another term In order to make another
While he was Consul Cesar restrained the un-
only memorable actions Of General Grant, in re- re-.
spect to the American Senate, are those in which
ne asked that body to outrage the Constitution for
Cesar procured the passage of law for the
distribution Of lands among the poorer classes.
G,ans mas done nothing that has shown his love OF
gentleman of his day; Shakespeare calls him
The foremost of all this world.
There is no record showing that General Grant has
any claim to be considereda Cesar in his breeding.
no Nex g &c
Roman general was the most brilliant warrior the
dogsed not 70 know when mV disaster
during the march through the Wilderness ne never
force of numbers and the strength Of his arms.
Was there anything brilliant in that The victory
Chinese wall between the Confederacy and their
shall " we then ind no excuse for calling the
movement to keep Grant in power Cesarism
Only In this-the people loved Caesar and were
the gods. The republican party does not love
Grant, but it appears willing to give him the power
that the Romans gave to Caesar. Further than
that there is bitter contrast. C@sarism was the
soaring OF the eagle. Grantism is the instinct Of
the crow.
Views OF General Malone, OF Virginia.
On rns CARS ATLANTIC, MISSISSIPPI AND}
OHIO RAILROAD, August Il, 1873.
Travelling east from the Montgomery White Sui.
phur Springs over the above route, which extends
from Bristol, Tenn, to Norfolk, Va, l met the
famous Virginia railroad King, General William Ma
none, the President OF the road. He was seated in
the smoking Car, enjoying his cigar and chatting
with colonel John A. McCaul, of Roanoke, the coun.
ty 90 well known as that oJohn Randolph. What was
the subject Of their conversation when introduced
myself don't know, but presume railroad mat
tiers or State politics. in which both the gentle
men are considerably interested.
GENERAL MALONE
.is thin, wiry little man, not more than 1--WE feet
three or four inches in height, sallow complexion,
high cheek bones piercing blue eyes, full but thin
dark beard and weighing not more than ninety
pounds. He wears q broad-Drimmed Panama hat
the leaf hooked up the left side, which Is said
have cost $685. and was presented to him BY q
prominent gentleman OF New York; linen coat
nearly as loose as buster, buttoned to the neck,
&. and dark pantaloons complete his attire, giving
him somewhat remarkable appearance. he was
successful oiicer during the days Of the late Con:
the "hardest fighters" OF the war; but his success
since then az railroad diplomat and inancier has
made him greater celebrity than ever.
AS was already slightly known to the General,
v sir 1 see the HERALD is lighting cesarsn,
ana think very properly, too; but II q third term
constitutes Cesarism, and Grant wishes 1t, think
CoRsssroND.NT-Do you think Grant win be
elected to o third termY
GENsRAL-Elected, certainly, II he wishes, and
thing in his own hands, and is at the head OF q
party that win 60 to pieces without HIN.
CORRESP0NDRNT-Isi IL your opinion, then. that In
the event Of q third term Tor General Grant the
Republic will disappear and an empire be estaD-
GsNERAI.-rm not 80 sure that an empire win be
established; that
ALL DsPENDs on rHs AMBITION OF GENERAL Grant,
with whose ideas am not sufficiently familiar to
give an opinion on the subject.
OonRssroNDENr-Wna influences in the country
GsHnRAI.-The monetary influence Of the country
would be decidedly in favor Of his reelection, as
our own state ali the national banks we're strongly
IN eyor o. Grant and they win be 30 again. Then
who are almost countless, would be a unit
for his reelection. Besides these there are
tancS ali OF Which combDed to ooopersts m %fsn
General Grants r;rt , own desire TO become Pre-
coud not M to SSr o6es
over any public opposition that might be organ
interrogation IL IL my opinion that these same In
nucnces are now in favor Of an empire, perhaps in
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s H General Grant was ambitious
enough to assume the role OF Caesar, do you think
tho people OF the North would thus tamely submit
to DO deprived Of their liberttesf
GENERAL-Yes, they would submit. The change
would only be days sensation. Then the diner
come 80 easily and quietly that no notice beyond
some newspaper thunder would be taken Of u, and
way would soon be found TO Alence the newspa-
pers. The federal courts now assume partisan
Jurisdiction over Oil matters In the SOUTH even TO
DTsPOsTN0 or s1ATE 0OvBRNMENTs,
and II the occasion arises at the North they VIII 90
80 there also. am scarcely certain but that they
do 90 now at the North. Consequently therVrW0uld