The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-09

from the New Orleans Do1tA-U0n00eptNl organ OF
Jefferson DAVIS.
THE RESPITE.
The conservative reaction in the North conse-
quent upon the unfiinching course of the Southern
doubling the Of Mr.. Buchanan in the present
canvass There is no harm, at all events, iu assum-
ing the probability of his election IN advance,
merely for the purpose of specializing as to its re-
suits in this section Of the country.
From the commencement OF the struggle the Delta
supported him !; not as the best candidate who
might have been selected, but as . the least OF
three evils which were presented to the ma
cal domestic creed and anti-Ameroan foreign
policy; 3D. the success OF q purely geographi-
cal party, representing, in the person OF Mr..
Fremont, the most bitter and INSCRIPTIONS an-
of the weak and pseudo-national councils Of the
Pierce administration, in the person of james Blu
chanap We considered the last mentioned less OBJ
vousy injurious to the prospects OF the nation than
consistently advocated the election of the nominee
of the Cincinnati Convention. He was not the man
whom the South required; but he was better than
the men whom the South dreaded or despised. King
Log was moi model monarch, but he was naturally
enough preferred to King Stork.
And uDquestionabiy to the support OF the indie
pendent press of the South Mr.. Buchanan is indebt
ed for the increased conservative vote In the North
eIn States which has sgnalized several Of the
recent elections, and will probably secure his victory
in November. Many prominent and able men, like
Governor Wise OF Virginia, rallied TO his aid and
hos' ed his banner "nearsst to the stars because
they believed that If he were not the most accepta-
bic candidate that could be selected, at least his
success would postpone the triumph Of black repub-
icaDism for tour years and give the South desira
bic respite, during which she might consolidate her
strength. 1t was the cause OF enthusiasm with
some; it was the excuse of enthusiasm with
Others; in either case it was freely used as an argu-
ment by all.
We confess this policy of respite was never
very intal1iUihlp In ne We agreed with the opi-
Mons Of Governor Wise in every other point, with
out being convinced that the respite claimed by
him, and those who agreed with him, was either a
necessity or prospective benefit.
What is the practical value Of this respite to
which so much importance is attached! What are
we to gain as a nationality in the interim? Accord.
ing 70 the sleepyheads, we viii enjoy four years
more Of peace and qrietude; according to the sub
missioDsis, we may organize a national. party
based on the grand principle Of the spous; accord
ing to the compromises, we may settle all disputes
by mutual surrender Of manhood, and reduce
American politics to game of pitch and toss
enough, not TO be remeded Immediately; but not in
durable. Tine works wonders-makes gray heads
out OF auburn, and may even render the genial ma
ture Of the South as hard and practical (though
we trust. its policy will never be SO bald) as that
of the Northern States.
Given, meanwhile, the election of Buch ,nan
Given also, the respite for four years. 1t remains
to be seen whether the respite will he beneficial or
not The hypothesis is distinct and clear enough,
but there may be different opinions as to the con-
cluson. Governor Wise believes the respite will be
beneficial; Governor Floyd shares his opinion on the
subject; many politicians less distinguished in the
agiiated world OF to-day agree with them, and the
future may prove them and their position correct.
But we doubt the prescence Of the policy OF respite
prisoner accused Of murder may fairly ask for
time even after his sentence, to clear himself Of the
terrible charge; ne may be able to call witnesses
who were absent from the trial; but we doubt that
the South is in such hopeless position, requires
any Communication OF her sentence from the North.
She is her own Jury. IL she has done wrong let her
succumb; if she is right from beginning TO end, she
wants neither mercy nor argument.
II her soul were not prepared TO face the Judgment
seat she would require respite: but If she Is sin
les and pure before God and man, what need has
she of the pardon or the pity Of the North Above
all fshe is prepared to day for death grapple with
her enemy, why should she postpone the contest
until tomorrow IT the contest Is like that between
Ajax lebanon and his adversary either You must
throw me or must throw you"-it had better lie
settled al and what else is the contest between
the North and the South
We accept Mr.. Bucharan's Presidency: II il bet
'er than Mr.. Fillmore and infinitely better than Mr.
FIemonts; but we protest against the theory OF
pite. What have we Southerners gained in n,tonal
lty, in manhood In intellectual progress, under Mr..
Pierce! What can We expect to gain under Mr..
buchanan! Nothing. We have 10 expect no
gain; we have only to beware against loss.
we do not lose ground under another ma
ional administration We may be satisfied. IL our
respite is not curse. instead of blessing, we may
congratulate the mothers Of our children; but we
tear, rom tie evidences displayed every day by
little boys and girls and by our big boys and girls
also that delays are dangerous. II the Union is 10
be worshpped 20 the exclusion OF the State rights
principle, We should support member OF the house
Of Romanoh at once, and inauguratc Car. Gen.
Scott would make capital beginning But IL
state rights were anterior 10 the Union and under
laid IL, We see no particular reasons for rejoicing
over tie respite. II is better than the regime OF
xssnr sl.a nT %
first sight; but il the South does not use II with the
most vigorous spirit II viii be worse than either.
She must work in the spirit Of Carnot and Organize
victory