The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-03
The Presideasiai Election In a Frenci, Point
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obedience to those feelings that we cannot associate
ourselves with policy Of which the object is TO IN
crease social leprosy Slavery in order to satisfy
material interests. and which demands more than
its legitimate share in the division of the CONNER
cal benefits which are to result from the opening
the lsthmus winch oostructs the main roao between
Europe and Asia. Mr.. Buchanan Is o statesman Of
great merit. We profess for him all the esteem to
which he is entitled by his talents and his probty
but our conscience mpes us to desire the election OF
Mr.. Fremont, his competitor who is opposed to the
extension Of slavery. The opinion Of foreign
paper is Of small amount; we throw ours into tie
scale without any pretenson to influence its pa.
lance. We hope that the Americans will under
stand the serious reasons OF our opposition to the
platform Of the democrats.
Slavery is a blemish in American freedom. In
order that that freedom should meet with universal
sympathy, is it not necessary that slavery should
gradually diminish and disappear instead OF extend
ingg AS to the fear of rupture in the Union, it
has lost all effect on intelligent minds.
The Northern States, with their fifteen millions Of
citizens, constitute a power which has nothing to
fear for its independence end the Southern States
with their seven millions Of free men and their four
millions OF slaves, have certainly nothing else to
dread but their own ambition. The United States
have no more sacrifices TO make for the sake of their
extension; they can for the future march conf
IDENTITY in their strength and vitality.
(From lie Constitutional, July IL
Mr.. Buchanan is the same envoy who invariably
rejected Lord Clarendon propositions of an arbtra-
tration Of third Power for the adjustment Of Cen
raj American affairs. The same envoy participated
in the Ostend Conference, respecting which much
has beensaid. The democratic party is not only in
favor Of the extenson of slavery. but in favor Of
all possible extensions for the enlargement of the
United States; and generally speaking scruples do
not choke democrats prevent them from attaining
their objects II they triumph they will pursue the
aggressive. policy Of the present administration.
and God knows II Mr.. Buchanan will display the
frmness which President Pierce has fortunately
shown from time to time in resisting the foolish and
pain nf bia rtv Ia vrvc<
the democrats tnat the filibusters organise their
schemes and find protection. The conquest of Cuba
Of Mexico and Central america, are the favorIte
schemes of that party. During the Presidency Of
Mr. Pierce, it the democratic party which stirred
up all the difficulties which England has endured
with such exemplary moderation. all that it is i'm
portant now to know is, II it will be held little
nan. As to the political tendencies Of Colonel Ere
monts party, they are certainly less turbulent,
though perhaps not less ambitious.
disement and conquest. But some disdain to take
into account the governments of Europe, whilst
others are more measured, polite and compre-
bend better the necessity Of keeping on good terms
which distinguishes the republicans from the
democrats In the Convention of Philadelphia,
which nominated Col Fremont the Conference Of Os-
tend was much laughed at. Is But what should
contribute to calm all political eervescence and to
adjourn ambitious dreams Is the spectacle of dis
orders and political violence which is displayed at
various points OF the confederation. The civil war
In Kansas the attack on Mr. Sumner, the scandalous
appreciation obtained by that attack in the South.
the dues, triangular or otherwise, which take place
IN full daylight with impunty, ia the streets of pO-
puious land peaceful towns and which leve all the
character of assassnations the savage acts witness
ed at elections, the troubles Of California, where
good citizens are obliged TO arm themselves and
withdraw murderers from the indulgence Of local
authorities all these circumstances prove that the
first care Of the United States government should
ae 70 operate sottenng Of manners ard to reestab
lish legal order. Europe-especally Western Europe
likes the Americans adnlires their Commercial
genius, and is indulgent towards their youthful
ffeaks But sentiment Of suspicion may be en-
gendered, II these excuses and disorders remain for
ever without suppression, and il In place of the pr
dent, concstory, and moderate policy Of the found
rs Of their Independence a policy Of agitation at
home and aggression abroad should be installed. All
good citizens, all wise men and enlightened politi
ians, who are numerous in the United States, are
alive to This danger. Let US trust that they viii not
pare ther efforts to coDjuie it.
[From the Paysl
The name OF Mr.. Blu ,hanan is well kno Wiper.
haps too well known in Europe. He formed one OF
hat famous conference of Ostend which, treading
under foot all the principles of the rights of nations
proclaimed. Is months ago, in famous manifesto.
he Legitimacy of the invasion Of Cuba BY the United
States. At later period 1t is true, Mr.. Buchanan
has seemed TO show more moderation than his own
government in his relations with the English Cab.
net. Put this was only adaptation to his position
Mr. Buchanan Is too diplomatic not 10 show In Lon
sides, his speeches delivered in America have no
room for deusion with respect TO his sentiments or
rather 70 the necessities of the part which he has
accepted He Is indeed the representative Of the
southern States, which desire the annexation Of Gu.
ba, OF Hayti, OF Mexico, and OF Central America
and which, at the same time. consider slavery as q
fortunate institution which ought to be extended into
oil the newly acquired territories.
Colonel Fremont, on the col trary whom the Con.
venticn OF the black republican party has Just cno
sen ior lie candidate, is recommended 70 our sym
pathes by loyal recognition Of all the principles
o. public right and OF internal morality which En-.
rope has proclaimed. Declared adversary OF slavery
and finding his country large enough 10 satisfy al
the desires OF Americans, Colonel Fremont would
bring to the United Stat peace with Europe, and
might perhaps. raise them from the degradation
which they suffer by their position A. slave pro-
ducers. II il evidently between these two candi.
dates that the election will fall because they alone
personiiy two vital forces and two opposite solu.
tons Even the Know Nothings have understood
his. Composed, In part Of abolitionsts Of the
North they could not vote for Mr. Fillmore who has
declared himself In favor Of the Clay compromise.
Thus, new Convention OF their adherents has lust
cast i,s vote for Colonel Fremont; and il a moral
nee should AT last lie aroused Ia the United States
il would not he impossible that the glorious explorer
OF the West whose name Is very popular throughout
America, may become in four months the regene.
rator Of his countryside repairer OF the faults com.
mitted during six years past by selfish Demo
cfacy.
From IA Pairic July lc1
We stated on former occasion that the platform
Of the democratic party. drawn up at Cincinnati and
adopted by MIR. Buchanan had an aggressive and
wari'ke character. The republican platform Of Phi
ladephia II. on the contrary, pacific in it, general
character. IL expresses tendency towards internal
improvements, and especially towards the construc-
ton Of the Pacific Railroad, and would thus usefully
absorb these exuberant national energies which dis
pose the democrats 70 launch forth In flibusternQ
excurions, after the fashion OF Walkers. This
being the case, and without examining the details
Of The internal pohcy o. the republican party, we
form wishes Tor the triumph OF that party in the
Presidential election; for much las we are d.
POSED TO recognize the unlimited right Of the United
States 10 selfgoyernment, 80 much have we the
right TO demand that they shall not trouble the
reaceable relations between the different nations, "a
well OF the New as Of 'hc Old orld.
". therefore, compromise can he effected be.
tween the fractions Of the republican part
In order TO enable IL to struggle adsantageousiy
against the democrats, &c will look upon that event
az most fortunate for the United Sta.es and espe
cialy so for the nations in their vicinity.