The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-06

TIE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORN.
he New Orleans Dekta, one Of she most rahid
;banaas election for granted, and claims all the
Sil foi she South. II closes it, article AZ fol-
ST.
Pr. Buchanan, If elected will owe his success en-.
Iy u he reaction IN the Northern mind, caused
The determined attitude of the Southern party
may 10 called extremists, or fire eaters. or what
it does hot matter While we cannot be driven
Tie abandonment OF principle to serve party
cess, we are ready to maintan the rights and
ptnJ ons Of the South, ey To di-union. This con-
icD We have fostered Ia the Southern mind. 1t Is
Fry it was not for.ered there twenty years since.
roGld have saved W the parties deal OF trouble.
the southern party has something else to do
T. Having checked for time the black re-
lcan crusade we must push forward those re.
at nome which are necessary for the assertion
maintenance OF our equality in the Union, or Of
nationality ard Independence out Of 1t.
enc mber that Nicaragua aud Cuba are vastly
q important to us han Kansas territory, though
should not Ienounce the latter. Mexico ia nOs
on. The genius of commercial empire bsckOns
us from Ttbusntepec. But Nicaragua is tn
BIT political nucleus. and while the national
Of the South ae busy over the spoils of the
Dry won through tie courage and holiness
Southern party, let as put forth all our strength
lca,agu
e have only four years to prepare for the great
test OF 1860 Give Walker the power, aud he
solve not only the Central American question,
with il that of Cuba. Once firmly established
Nicaragua, he will restore the West Indie. 10
: oriRma condition, as slave colonies Itcan be
onstJa'ed bat The comparative decline OF New
abs commenced with the abolition policy of
lar d in he american tropics. 10 only requires
deIsat Of Walker in Nicaragua and the africani-
on of Cnla to make the Geclme more Lnan
parative, perhaps hretriesabe. 1t only ~
es, on the other hand, the reorganiza-
Of Central America, as a slave PR
ng county, with the redemption OF the West
es from negro oarbarism, to make New Or
3 the centre Of vast tropical empire, aud 60
ze, in connection with the Pacific trade, the ad
lagos to which che ID geogral ,hically entitled.
IL a work for the Southern party. We have
Ep our power in national politics, let Us give it
tical direction OF home.
the foregoing we have briefly reviewed the
es h,ch leo to the reaction Ia the North, ant
ched the assumption that Dach anan's election
a certainty. Bat what win be the Specification
be election, with regard to al the Important
t0Ds VI the day, we shall be compelled tn leave
be solution Of lime. So far as 1t may convey
Ike the fanatical spirit Of the North; so far
msy be an efectua1 protest against the open
npt Of one section to subject another to the ty-
~ Of hostile majority; 30 lar ~ II may show
the Resistance policy on the part Of the South Is
y the only policy that eau rave the Union and
rights ana our honor at the same tune, thus far,
as, it viii be a triumph for the South and c va
lie lesson ID politicians Of both sections. It will
e that Northern interest Ia superior to Southern
hcisn and that slavery, through the subject Of
oDsl agitation. il really the strongest Conserva-
and national element in the Union.
hat The northern wing OF the democratic Con-
may do WITH the slavery question we shall
to Ie,ve TO future Developments. We fear,
ever, It ~ deeply imbued with the non-extension
~, o. which 30 many democratic leaders, Noah
south, have given their sanction- II was no
omen to ee the younger Van Buren, and Joha
rcckinr,dee making speeches from the same
N rms and elder Van
N snd Mr.. Buchanan embracing upon tue same
truction IL The Nebraska hill
pese omens have no, been improved by tbe pro
declarations made by democratic speakers and
nails of the North, that the black republicans
ed Infamous hes" in charging Mr.. Buchanan
icing III favor of slavery extension. Why 80
est ia this denial il the Northern democracy
ts 10 preserve the political equality Of the South,
hich the ext nsi0P OF slavery j. essential. But
all. we have the Ostcnd manifesto, 70 VIII ch
Buchanan is pledged. There il sound enough
bern docssine in that, and Ii Mr.. Buchanan shall
p TO II, well ana good; we will be the first to
the ma5tle OF forgiveness over al his past
heal sins Of omission az commission. Meantime,
have often said before, though Dot nnexcep-
bic, he Ia our choi e for President; hut In sup
ing him we have chosen TO do with our eyes
ana have desired that the Southern people
Id have their eyes open sls0. II they vote with
shut IL viii DC no faalt of ours; II deceived in
particular, they cannot shake their heads and
We did il.
q future Is yet a problem. Assuming Mr. Bu
ans election 70 he certainty, the horizon |
NIFTY. But Of this we feel sure: the Northern
ton against Fremont IL due TO the resistance
y; end the Delta, and other so called extremists
disunionists Of the South. have been the true
n savers.
distinguished Louisianian,' writing TO the
from Washington, finishes his letter as f5l.
mi the time ID now past 10 discuss this matter
'nion) truce OF four years to word.-iet US
60 action make our terms. based on the Con-
lion snd determine not 10 have peace till these
i,ions. just In the eyes Of Heaven and man, are
;rited to by the whole country. The existence
Urion depends upon IL. say for one, and i
boldly, "upfn the eytensicn OF slavery hangs
quality and very existence OF the South"--the
p.iop ~ slavery is the most effective Union pre-
ny plank that can be dove tailed INTO the demo
platform. Let rs have il in by 1862"
Theatricaf, Rfustcai. sc.
BIOS GARpEN--rne Ravels will, this evening,
NJ IN two Of their most popular pintommes,
pnetie aud Jeannot" and blanche" Young
ecr win ais, 60 through his astonishing fclts
be tight rope. These attractions never TAIL 10
he house
wrR, TuEArRx.-Mr. Br,ugham's drama Of
Red Mask which has been received with the
eet demonstrations Of satisfaction every night
peen played. Is 10 be repeated tonight. Mr..
ehsm's idea of"Hasnle,n follows, and promises
iur.
Eros's TgEArRE-This elegant and conmo-
establish ment c,ntinues TO be throBged every
10y the lovers Of good acting AMI the admirers
rs. baieman's new play Of self" which Is
on the bills Tor tonight, with he farce Of
~ Baker,
AILAcx's TrhArsE.-Mr. WaIlack may well be
4 of the audiences that have mighty greeted his
nrsnce since the commencement OF his ENGAGE
He invariably atiracts worth, talent aud
on. Tonight he viii personate Julien ST.
e, in The Wife,"
sNBERs SrrEEr THEATRE The "Gunmaker
oscow.r one OF the most successful OF the many
Il dramatic productions, is announced as the
krg piece this evening. II will be followed by
exceedingly comical pieces. Sally Smart
Rory 0'More."
-skrH.-- The amusing affair entitled " Dr. Dill
= IN The dramatic feature for this afternoon.
Tom Thumb rs TO be seen during the day;
In the evening. on the stage, In the character Of
Tt in he popular drnma Of Dred.n
o,pwA, yARIvrTvs The attrac ions for To-
nj this pleasant little theatre consis. OF the
inn drama entitled the "Miser 81 Msrseilles,p
Varieties usel,n danced by sixteen children,
he pleasing sketch " the Good Tor Nothing"
RIsTy AND wooDs MrssTEELs and BUcELEY's
NAprps issle choice programmes OF songs and
"a for the entertainment ot their friends to-
Each party also furnishes laughable bur
G. tho former, Bone Squssh Disvolo,p aud
Bucklcy's " Dismal Of the Dr,ad swamp