The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-08
THE EXECUTIVE AND CON-
GRESS.

THE PRESIDENT FIRMLY FIXED IN HIS POLICY
SHERIDAN COMMENDED CONFIDENCE IN THE
REPUBLICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF CON-
GREsssEN-rE ECONOMY OF BLOOD"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 1875.
whoever may be scared, the President Is not.
On the contrary, he was to-day cheerful ard even
elated, or as much 50 as he ever Is. He feels him.
self in the saddle and master Of the situation. In
conversation to-day with various people he ex-
pressed himself as abundanty pleased with the
result OF events in New Orleans. His policy there
ne believed, had drawn the party lines more
rigidly than before, as was evidenced to him in
the positive attitude OF tho republicans in the
Senate. which highly pleased him. he saw by this
that any differences OF opinion which had pre-.
vailed before have been set aside, and he could
now, he thought, count upon an undivided sup
port.
NO rEMPoRrzrNG POLICY.
He was determined that there should be no weak,
remporiztng policy hereafter. The most vigorous
easures would be adopted and carried out, and
that to the last extreme, to secure absolute peace
and tranquility in the South. He was determined
to establish law and order. He would esta olish
the legally elected government of louisiana and
It should not be interrupted by violence or insub-
ordination. AS for Sheridan's despatch he sus-
tanned it unqualifedly. He had no iault to md
with 1t. On the contrary, 1t gave him great Salts
faction.
MILITARY UsURPATToN TO Be REPEATED IN AR
KANSAS.
He regards the Arkansas case as parallel with
that Of Louisiana and means to pursue there an
equally determined policy. This Is the substance.
faithfully given, OF his lions to-day with
several members OF Congress- He does not con-
cea his determination to put down at all hazards
everything which he regards as disorder or 'in-
subordinatlon" IN the South, and he is very much
gratihed to think that his vigorous uncompro-
missing policy Will heal all party divisions and once
more give him undivided support.
GRANT CONFIDENT OF THE CoUNTKY's SUPPORT
AS to the opinion OF the country, ne is sure that
It with him; so sure, indeed. that within twen-
ty-four hours he said, in his own terse way, that
he "could be reelected tomorrow" II the hearts
OF any OF the Cabinet fail them they manage to
conceal 1t. There were persons here who ex-
pected an explosion to follow Mr.. Bclknap's cheer.
fudespatch to Sheridan that ''al OF US we're proud
OF him." But they give no sign, and it must be
confessed that about some OF them there Is grief
among their friends.
THE BATTLE IN CONGRESS-.
In Congress the days proceedings were une-
ventfu. Both sides are preparing for action. AS
the republicans have the majority they delay the
battle until they can hit upon plan. 1t looks more
and more as II the Presidents firm front would
COW the party into sullen support. There Is
talk OF caucusing, but every republican caucus on
Southern affairs Is controlled by Southern men,
bcrs, who fight Tor their own hand, and resist, OF
course, everything which looks like Cancellation.
They are firm friends OF a vigorous policy. and one
OF them, MIR. White, OF Alabama, had the temerity
TO-DAY to introduce in the House resolution CIV
ing the President the ''thanks, support and conf.
dcncc OF Connrossu for the powerful measures he
has adopted for the maintenance OF peace in
louisiana
FRIGHT OF THE REPUBLICANS.
The paralysis OF the republicans was shown by
the fact that they would not let the yeas and nays
be called on this Endorsement of Grant aud Sheri-
dan. There Is growing among many OF them the
hope that If only all action or Congress be de-
layed a few days the present excitement and In
oignation VIII blow over, and they Will not be re-
CURED TO blame the President or interfere with
his acts. Washington has the disadvantage at
such time as this OF being at distance from the
important centres OF influence and opinion. In
dlgnation here is supposed to be party feeling,
rhc mass OF the population arc In ONCE, or otner
wise take little positive interest in such events as
this at New Orleans, and It takes some days Tor q
Northern storm to get down to this latitude.
THE PRESIDENTS sUrroRr IN HIS PARTY.
Meantime, 1t mus. be added ihs,, as usual. the
positive men make themselves felt; ana she POSI-
tive men now are those who shut their eyes and