The New York herald., 1873-08-23

repeat have never exchanged word with, or
Washington, so i cannot say what the views Of
these gentlemen are. But look at 1t for moment:
having conferred their choice for President
upon a. man destitute Of republican
from the agitation OF the subject OF C9sarismf !
do not think Grant has the remOtest idea OF third
istration abused for the sake Of abuse the people
will insist on his accepting a thisd term. For my
three years hencen it were merely a question OF
choice. The only danger appears TO me to be that
and the ambition Of a hundred aspirants in the re-
publican party will make 1t unnecessary to DISCUSS
It pending the meeting Of the next National Re-
shaksperean ON Modern Coesarism.
from the Newport (R. ~ Daily News. August 1871
"l charge thee, ding away ambition.
BY that sin ie the angels.
"Casarism in America" Is the note which that
miraculous organ. the NEW YORK HERALD, Is now
sounding, and It's reverberations are heard
throughout the country and from across the
Atlantic. AS one who has carefully read numer-
articles from the press at large, reproduced in
the HERALD, am forced to the conclusion that a
widespread opinion prevails that there ID mean
ing to the naming words which open this article.
but as an individual prefer not to attribute the
motive OF Cassrism to Grant. II, however, only
the slight shadow Of suspicion exists that Grant Is
working for third term the HERALD is doing an
incalculabe good In the prompt, able and active
course 1t is pursuing.
II Grant really entertans the idea OF extending
his power, with the hope OF becoming dictatorial,
there is that peculiar combination OF elements in
this vast country which may give him temporary
success; but there also those hotheaded lovers
OF the American Republic who, forgetting the law,
will think II no sin to become honorable MUIR
derers" and meet him, as Cesar was met in the
Roman Senate-in other words, Grant in all proba-
bilty would be assassnated as result Of his wild
ambition.
On the other hand, II he makes the attempt and
fails, he will step down IN disgrace from his high
Office to mourn for the remainder OF his days over
the ruins wrought by his folly. Grant Is not the
man l take him for il he is wiling to sandwich
himself in this way. The danger Is that am
bitten may permit him to be led into the
situation through the efforts OF politicians, who
know well his power and influence over the people.
Whatever the result may be, II the movement be
made the country will be severely shook-but not,
like Rome TO its foundation tor IL seifproducing
in an ointment which heals its own wounds, and
soon it would lapse into its former condition and
prosperity.
Cgsarism can never thrive in the United States.
and he who attempts 1t will die, an enemy to the
fairest government the world possesses and by
lovers who, by nature, are reckless characters
not like the lamented Lincoln, who died its friend
through the violence Of Its traducers
''Is Grant anything like julius Casar?" was
asked street corner the other day, by one odd
looking bystander Of another; and, strange as 1t
may seem the question is now being repeated
every day. A review Of the life Of Cesar, then, at
this time, it has been suggested, would prove OF
interest.
The Roman Caius julius Caesar was a statesman
and man OF letters, as well as valiant warrior.
Possessing this rare trio OF qualities, he became
renowned as a dictator and perished at the hands
OF assass.ns o result Of his boundess ambition.
He was born on the 18th OF July, b. G. 100. C9sar
was one Of the ablest generals OF the world His
genius for war was hrst prominently displayed in
obtaining the province OF Further SPAN. Indeed,
1t was at early age that he distinguished himself
not only in the field but in the forum and, as q
| consequence, the highest maglsterlal and military
nonOrs. consistent with the freedom of republic,
were conferred upon him.. But II he did not "ning
away ambitlOn Tor sezing the means oil civil war,
or more particularly Its issues, he succeeded IN
gaining dictatorial power. which resulted in MS
HIS words, ii would rather be the first man In
village than the second In Rome" anu There IS
DONE - Illustrate the dangerous determination and
pluck OF the man. Before. his successes he was
moved while reading the LIE of Alexander.
His friends desired 10 know the reason, and he
said, 'Do you think have not sufficient cause for
concern, when AleXanuef, at my age, TclSneu over
SO many conquered counties, anu have not one
glorious achievement TO boast 2" From this mo-
ment the whirlwinds Of his lie commenced
their work; arrived in Spain he proceeded against
the CallRcians and Lustanans ana sweeping all
before him marched onward to the ocean, placing
the Roman yoke on the necks OF nations reduced
in his pathway. The course he pursued In peace
immediately restored harmony among the cities
and he left She province respected, but with his
golfers overnowing and his soldiers rich with
| punder.
|
| in Rome, but friends. 1t was important that
he should secure the aid OF ootn IN carrying out
sona eort he gained ms Snrea polns ana nr0ugh
| was this move that eventuaJed ID his becoming
dictator and caused the ruin Of the Roman Re-
public. ,.ooo
cities by assault, conquered 800 nations anu fought
pitched battles at different times with OF
men, 1000 600 or which he cut III pieces, anu made
| another million prisoners"
Caesar was princely in rewarding and honoring
s na he d NOT r
! In the course Of his wars to minister to luxury:
but that he laid them up IN common ,ia bank as
never sought to aveid the danger or fatigue OF hs
campaigns or battles and 1t is said OF him that he
would sleep q litter during march to prevent
any drawback to business. - 1t was these
measures that commanded the respect and
ike hungry tigers for Cesar's glory. Seek
ing shelter one night from raging storm IN
room for single man to rest he gave up the quar-
ters to one VINO was infrm, with the remark
sHonors for the great and necessaries ior the in
nrmn and slept himself by the door. And so his
heart could ache for an unfortunate, but he could
slash at the lives of millions without the qulver OF
nerve; but he sometimes bewailed the loss OF lie,
for as he entered camp after his victory over Pom
pey and saw such large numbers Of the enemy dead
before him. he said with sigh, ITO this cruel ne
cessty they reduced me. For had Cesar dismissed
his troops after SO many great and successful wars
he would have been condemned as CRIMINAL"
He was but three months in making himself mas
ter over all Italy.
without necessity; his passion iOr Cleopatra, we
may believe, was the motive power, for lr gave him
the privilege or making her queen OF Egypt. His
operations in Asia Minor, where ne ruined whole
army, are best summed up in his own wOrds:-"l
came 4 saw I cnnnuered.N He bOaSted of his