The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-15
Mr.. Buchanan, the Pennsylvanian and cur
Southern Politicians.

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Southern Politicians.
We are advised from a reliable source at Ian
caster that the sharp editorial in the Philadel-
phia Pennsylvania of Friday, under the head Of
Southern assaults upon Northern men," "dees
not meet the approval Of the President elect"
but that he considers it unwise and impOlitic,
and calculated NEST seriously to embarrass the
incoming administration"
Satisfied Of the correctness of this informa-
ton, We have no doubt that Mr.. Buchanan takee
the true view of the matter. The Pennsylvania
is supposed to hold the responsible relation to-
wards the President elect Of HE confidential Or
gan-what it says upon great measures great
men or small politicians, is believed to be either
with the advice or the consent Of Mr. Buchanan.
1t should therefore, in the interval to the insugu
ration, be exceedingly careful in its commenta-
ries, especially upon Southern democratic poll
ticians and newspapers, lest its peculiar views
and opinions may be COMPOUNDED with the policy
of the incoming President.
There lie much Of truth and justice in the arti-
Gle referred to concerning Southern assaults
upon Northern men = but it is hardly fair that
ly. knowing that it's remarks would be regarded
az by authority Undoubtedly the silk
glove aristoeracy of the Virginia democracy"
Gas they are called by democratic organ Of the
rural districts OF that State), have treated Col
Forney with unnecessary harshness, scorn and
derision; but this is chronic disease with the
school Of the Richmond Junta. They are abou.
the proudest, vainest and most beggarly set Of
dependents upon public charity and public plon-
der in the United States. The government s
theirs, the treasury is theirs and the Northern
members Of the party must be content to serve
as menisk, or be kicked out. Such are these
Virginia politicians and spoilsmen of the Rich
mond breed. They use up their Northern friends
and turn them adrift. Look at the cases of Cas-
Douglas and poor Pierce, and look at the case
Of Forney. He has been singularly faithful to
the South and 10 the Virginia doctrines Of de-
mocracy all his life: and yet, upon other pre-
fences these Richmond coxeonbs turn up their
dainty noses at him and give him the cold shoul-
der. It is natural that Forney should feel in
dignant; but it was mistake to strike back
through the columns Of the Penngludrliqn at this
uDStAe, anu unueI al tnc SAiStulg ClIcufDss2Qces
of the case.
The NEw YoRK HERALD liz differently situa-
led. II occupies an Independent positson, and
can afford to speak freely. We are, therefore,
rec 70 say that these Virginia politicians
Of the Richmond Junta stripe are
very mean and beggarly set. For thirty
years and more We have stood in the front rank
Of the defenders OF Southern constitutional rights
fighting their battles from campaign to cam
poigu. And what has been our southern reward?
We have had the confidence Of Mr.. Calhoun in
bis day and some other leading South Carolnians;
We have had the appreciation Of Henry Clay
and Of General Jackson; but from these Viz yinia
democratic spoils politicians and their organs we
have bad scarcely anything except vulgar per-
sonal abuse. The low and disgusting PERSONAL
ties Of Governor Wise, some two years ago, in
his contest for the Office Of Governor, were but
the rehash Of ell the stale and malicious slang Of
twenty odd years against US. We are NOT ST.
prised, therefore, that poor Forney should lac
bis patience with these venal, selfconceited,
greedy and seedy Virginia politicians; but the
Pesnsglcon,oH in his behalf should wait a little
longer.
The fourth Of March is near at hand. 1t will
disclose officially the men, the measures and the
principles Of the new administration. Meantime.
while other journals may venture more" let
the PearsylcaHioH keep near shore