New-York tribune., 1886-07-18

Won see what decisions are to be made mat
then YOU make up your mind fully IA 70 the
proper course to pursue, and pursue IT, WITHOUT
fear and take the consequences wonid not ah-
wise you to course that would not pursue my
self under like circumstances. nor DO believe
that advise against your own lnclinations 4
will keep you advised Off ,ay or otherwise OF al
that affects you. think II Will be wei tor YOU 10
send me "A statement o. your reasons Tor removing
Herron Ahell and Monroe 1t mag not be called
for but twice the question has been asked WHY you
remover them
This letter marks what TO me was new Geveop-
ment iu Grants character. He was becoming ac-
custOmed To the wiles that he found n must nght
aud AT this period displayed a greater degree OF
adroitness tnan often noticed IN nm. before or
afterward. The skill with which he points OUT 20
Sheridan how to avOld premature cOnnlct Win
the Executive the nire pom he makes that though
the Attorney Generals opinion 10 entlt'rd 20
weight, commanders are their own Judges OF the
law and responsible 10 the country: the preNlS'on
with which he asks for u statement or Shrrihhh
REASONS so To be ready TO meet hOstlie deinlnu
are all worthy of an eXericnced politician. Inc
fact ~ that Grant n close observer ana an apt
scholar; his experience with Andrew Jon lSon
tanQht him that frInkn-ss with such an opponent I
was giving away th" game, aud 1e never ,ihed 10
n, beaten. Tie was always good at carus: anu
had learned To avoid showing his nara nave
heard men say that Grant was the pro'ouhhest
d,s-embler of his time | cannot concur IN tne
opinion nevertheless. though ne never pretended
he concealed, or withheld great deal from friends
ss well an foes. He did not furnish copy OF thls
letter to Mr. johnson.
Az the same time that he wrote 10 oheruan
I've sent the following letter to Washburne;
EVERYTHING is getting on wei. here now under the
Congressional Reconstruction bill. ana all viii DC
well If Administration and Copperdead inuuence
do not defeat the objects of tnlt measure 20 iar
there has been no absolute interference WIN tne
acts of district commanders, all OF whom are car
ryne out the measures of Congress according 10
the 50 rt OF their acts, hut much dissatlsfact on
has been pressed at Sberidans removal of the New
Orleans civil officers. Sheridan mas given pubic
ati,faction however. In his present capacity ne
shows himself the same fearless. true man be ala III
the field He makes m mistakes.
Il see no possible chance NJ getting aprohu ,n's
year. | am not egotistical enOugil to suppose that
my dntes cannot be performed 6y others Just a.
well a. myself, ont Congress has male IL my
dnty To perform certain Offices an W llst there Is
an aniagOnism between the executive ana tht
| legislative branches of the Governs nent ieei tit
same obligation to stand atmy post that did Wits
there were rebel arm rs IN the neld 10 cobteh'
with -
During the contest pet veen the President ano
Congress an incident occurred that illustrates
one of the traits of Grant little known to the world
al larqe-his regard for the feelings of those whom
he. cared for. not converted so soon rs be u
TIE belief that harsh measures were necessary II
the treatment of the Sor tn and he was aiwav
willing to listen to the opinions OF those about hin
on important affairs | reco,lect discussing the sit
uation With several other officers in hs presence
and maintained nv views with fervor though ihel
were contrary to his own The controversy becam
excited and Grant himself took part. At last NJ
excla med Way. Bsdeau, / believe yo1 are q
| Copperhead" | felt the blood mount tn nv iorehea'
/ at the taunt. unusial fro II hima and could haidN
/ speak for a moment. Then | stann 9rei tAil
thought my past ght have -aVed ms that reproach
vt least from the head of the army. bnt the wori'
were only hall spoken when 10 in'erruPtei an fe-
! tractei what he had said with tones rni glance'
! that repaid ne for all the pain be hal inflicted
! All that day ne took care N a hundred little way
To do me kindne-ses aud 10 snow that he was stliV
! ing to make ameuls For this stubborn, silent SOL
| der was cOnsiderate for the srnsltFenes7 OF
/ friend as ever ne was anxious for the fare o
the tate OF for victory a reDe .Iious enemy
ADAM bADLAU.