The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-28

Mr. DUCHANAks POSITION
Attempts strenuousy made TO weaken the admitted
lorce OF Mr.. BuchanAns claims, founded his we'll
known personal Character and great experience a
ton imputed 70 him after bis uominaton:-sI am no
longer james BuchAnan-I the Representative OF the
Cincinnati platform" It is hence inferred tina, M Ba
chanan adopts the whole platform without qusiacasos
and thai he viii be guided by solely In the management
81 public a.irs and ps,scu,.Iy IN what supposed
This Is said, viii result in war, and conservative
asked 70 oppose him this ground; although il is
conceded that but for this he would be the very nan for
the present eme' gences Of the country viii be easy
al apprehension with respect supposed
declaration OF his, from the minds OF those who are
| honestly bent arriving At the truth. Immediately
after the nomination lad been made . friend OF ours
| land on his way home from Cincinnati. Mr. Blu.
ohanan submitted to that friend the draft OF his reply
was be made TO him, that he had been selected AZ
the Presidential candidate, In that draft reply
stated s, the resolutions with respect TO the foreign
policy Of the government were adopted advisory
resolutions merely This impression TO the character
Of those resolutions grew out Of the fact that the vote
TO refer the resolution OF Mr. Mead Of Virginia. that the
patfo in that respect should be treated advisory
merely. reported as vote to adopt the resolution.
The final action Of the Con venton Mr. Mead rcsou-
ton, declining to adopt the resolutions advisory and
treating peremptory had not reached Mr.. Buchanan
until the drait letter had been thus read when tho
friend in question mentioned it, ana immediately mcs-
senger dispatched TO Lancaster TO ascertain the facts
more fully The messenger confirmed the Information
thus conveyed which put upon Mr. Buchanan the
sity OF changing the whole tenor Of his reply HIS let
ter to the committee was delivered some days after
this subject In hich he states that sc" is quite impos
sibe for any human ioreknowiedge to prescribe positive
rules in advance regulate the conduct Of future adj
mnistra,ion all the exgaces which may arise In
various and ever changing relations with foreign Pow
ers; that 'the federal government must OF necessity
exercise sound tisore ion in dealing with international
questions they but this under the strict
spcnsibity which the Executive must always feel 10 the
people Of the United States the judgm poserity
and he closes his admirable letter on this subject as fol-
ows:-
You viii therefore excuse entering paricu
|
tia. foreign affairs ougAo be conducted with such
home whilst he interests and honor Of country
ought to b. t.s principle Of doing Justice Al
hs k1ssvs sh.r .Asl be; ons cultivate u
hiehes policy .el most duy but Al Ne
os sa 90 nd s S ap IL Sss osr
rights and naena honor must preserved at all hazards and
With respect therefore, TO the declaration attributed
10 Mr. Buchanan having been made TO crowd oil per-
sops who spontaneously assembled to greet him immedi
stey after the news Of his nomination reached Lam
caster is to he sad. that made, which not proba-
bic, IL was nsde under the impression that the paerm
tairs The lei delivered 10 the committee and publish
ed days afterwards, and not teegraphed summa-
~ supposed speech should be regarded ss the true
expression of his sentiments OF such high mo-
ment The letter, which publish below in FULL ought
10 be widely read. assure every man tina, strict
justice will be done by Mr. Buchanan, not only in regu
iang the affairs OF Kansas, but also in respect TO the
foy,ien policy az the government He distinctly avows
by sba' policy he viii be governed. He has not allowed
sr Soue the ieputed author OF the PLATFORM 70 tie his
nands but on the contrary reserves 70 himself the rgn
exercise a sound discretion in dealing with information
a. Cstons IS they occur, declaring to be our high
est policy and most imperative duty TO cultivate peace
ano friendship Niih all nations.o
MIR. BUCHANAN AND THE CUBAN QUEsTI0N-HIs FL
DEITY TO SLAVERY.
from the Richmond Enquirer Aug. Is
Il sgually true OF Mr. Buchanan, as OF every other
honest that the closer the scrutiny Into his conduct
the numerous and ncoi testabe are his Claims to
confidence and admiration. A searching investigation
will show that those detached passages of his life
which perverted TO the purposes o. an interruptions
opposition illustrate q. the integrity OF his personal
character wise sagacy Of his patriotism. Hence
the G.acr.y with which his friends accept every invita-
lion 10 an examination o, his record It only
~ spg TIA, the failure OF all their attempts mpeach
Mr. Buchanans character has not Admonished bis opfo
merits OF the necessity OF adopting system Of
attack Impeled by sort Of irresistible tendency TO
suicide. they persist in plan OF warfare which dooms
them 70 inc yiiable defeat, Unnsucted by experience
they choose TO stake their fortunes the efficiency OF
weapon Which only wounds the hand that employs II,
l and winch exhibits no power but IN recol.
The latest attempt discrec Mr.. Buchanan's wisdom
integrity supplies, perhaps, the most remarkable
lustraton OF the atuty which TO control the
s Of the opposition. II there be any passage In Mr..
Buchanan's history which the Southern people may
ten plate with easact.on than another, Il is tnat
siaies ana We, il is this very passage which his oppo
neus choose parade before the public, and 10 make
the text constant and clamorous denunclaton.
Nr Buchanan has been consistent and jealous advo-
OF the acquisition OF Cuba but from lust OF terri
sqg anozement and with purpose Of rapine or
violence His motives sprung from the highest impulses
of patriotism; hs aims ell worthy Of the Christian
statesman ne that the island upon which nature
lavished inviting beauty the victim OF
people writing under the yoke OF feuda tyranny and
he not Of so hard and selfish nature that he dd not
spain. and that It's people might be redeemed from
ignorance and oppression Was there anythin criminal
meIis o. the future; aud anxious to make provision
against ostant danger, he proposed the purchase OF
Cuba, the eurtst precauton against the insldous
schtcs a hostile Towers the expcdien, for
maintaining the inteperaence and equality Of the south
In the conedeacy The Southern patriot and nothing
70 condemn but everything 10 applaud IN these motives
l and N this policy,
We .ndnise in 10 copjccsural aypreci alton Of Mr. Blu.
chanans sentiments and position In respect 10 the &C lui
| sucn Of Cuba lis famous despatch 70 Mr.. r. ~ ssun.
dcrs, the American Minister NJ Madrid, not only shows
object OF the lo but also proves that he
adopted the policy OFT Of regard 10 the peculiar interests
An carly and active advocate Of Cuban nnexa,ion,
from the general considerations OF public policy dseosed
IN his osal followed, Of course that
Mr. Bnchs would pursue the with greater
Idor under the pressure Of peea circumstances OF
Urgent necessity. such necessity arose when spain;
France medliaisd the scheme Of Afrcanizing Cuba.
This IDEA the suggestion Of despair. The irresst
ultimate acquisition Of Cuba by the United taes and the
spanish government not having power 10 prevent the
cousummaion England and France resolved 70 desoate
the apd and 10 reduce under the sway or negro bar
barism. II was Thought that the Object 81 our esire
would Thus DO made 20 oa,hsoae 70 repulse
brace. II determined, In any event, that
should achieve barren conquest and win worthless
prize. Nay more, The scheme OF Afrcanyin~ Cuba not
oniy contemplated the defeat Of annexation, but Was
cupnin7ly devised for the purpose Of disturbing the
peace and security Of the United states The spectacle OF
negro government IN the immediate vicinity oi the
south would inevitably communicate the coutagion Of
license and insubordnaon 70 our own slaves Subject
20 the paramount power of England and France, the
and OF Cuba, In the possession Of free negro popua
ton would be converted into basis OF abolition opera
against the institutions Of the Sodth Every breeze
would bov the tparts ri agitation upon borders. II
is obvious ha' NJ south thus assed IN front and rear,
could long resist the attacks Of It's mutudnous foe.
he Mini nj hawa hacu 40
Gated cse the South must have submitted the
| fifce ot slavery,
yslant 10 defence of the interests Of the SOUTH and
fully approaching the urgency Of tho OCCASION President
Fierce Instructed the leading American representatives In
Europe consult 70 the best means o, battling the
criminal jealousy Of England and Trance OF rescuing
| Cuba rom the horrible doom Of 81 Domingo and Of
shielding American slavery against the ASSASSIN bio "
The Osterd Conference met. Two Of lis members
from the South, but neither surpassed Mr. Buchanan In
solciude Tor the security of Institutions. The de-
alterations Of the Conference were directed by his master