The Sun

Concord of Feeling Among the People.

One of the most propitious signs of the times is the total absence of partisanship and political animosity since the death of President Lincoln. That event seems to have merged all differences and disputes in a common sorrow, and to have demonstrated the necessity of unity and concord of opinion at this juncture. The sentiment manifested by all classes and parties at the present time, is the necessity of strengthening the Government and giving a cordial support to its newly installed Chief Magistrate. There has probably never been a President, since the time of Washington, who entered upon the duties of his office with so general a support from the people as that now shown to Mr. Johnson. Democrats and Republicans alike have extended the heartiest wishes for the success of his administration, and assurances of sympathy and co-operation reach him from every quarter. A single purpose seems to have taken possession of the public mind, and that is to restore the Union and to eradicate treason. This platform has swept away all the old political issues, and the people now feel that the paramount duty is to maintain the integrity of the country. The press, almost without exception, has risen to a cordial and hearty support to the new Administration, and political leaders who have been wont to disagree and to wrangle over party issues, have now joined hands in sustaining President Johnson and the measures adopted by Government for restoring peace to the country.

Fortunately, the new President has it in his power to strengthen and intensify this concord of feeling respecting his administration. Being of Democratic antecedents—a Jacksonian of the most rigid stamp—it is natural that Democrats should feel more favorably disposed toward him than they would toward a man whose life had been identified with the opposite party. But whatever the cause may be, it is certain that Democrats have shown as strong a disposition to aid the new administration as their political opponents. In this respect there has been no difference, for both parties are mindful of the fact that everything else depends upon the perpetuity of the Government, and that in its present hour of trial it needs the support and sympathy of every true friend.