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The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Washington dispatches. (search)
Mr. Seward is incensed at the course which things have taken. He feels that he has been trifled with and used as a cat's paw by the Administration, and that the latter are imposing upon the public, and undermining confidence and the national prosperity. He does not hesitate to express his entire disapproval of a coercive policy, and to say that he is not responsible for any measure which tends to bloodshed. He has, however, been compelled to succumb before the superior weight of Messrs. Blair and Chase, who rule the Cabinet. Neither Seward nor Cameron can retain their places long. The latter may not resign at once; but the former will find his position untenable, and be forced to do so before the lapse of many weeks. He looks pale and haggard, and is worn out by the anxiety of mind and body he has lately endured. His want of moral courage and slowness of decision are greatly to be deplored. Had he the energy to step forward into an independent position and denounce the t