As Adams and Jackson had agreed only in devotion to the Union, so now Seward and Johnson seemed to have no other principle of Government in common, and that principle was equally strong in each.
Not only was this obstacle of inherent difference of political view in Mr.Seward's way, but he also encountered an intense personal prejudice which even while he was disabled by wounds had been insinuated into the President's mind.

Nor had Mr.Seward any force of popularity at the time with the Republican party of the country.

It had fallen to his lot during the four eventful years of the war to assume unpleasant responsibilities and to perform ungracious acts.

He was not at the head of a department where popular applause awaited his ablest work, or where popular attention was attracted by the most brilliant triumphs of his diplomatic correspondence.
The successful placing of a vast loan among the people redounded everywhere to the praise of Mr.Chase.

The gaining of a victory in the field reflected credit upon Mr.Stanton.