The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-04

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WAzWsros, Nay 2, 1867.
me heAmoxd Sosaa and NE Herald Curspoaa1t-Ey Pc
nson with Regard to TIE AdmiNiayatos-n Afrnsotiow
| and DIauosoals-Sran0e Inconsistency Of ~ Cburse-
Wie's Claim on TIE People Of Vayinia, &c.
The Richmond Souh-the special organ of Senator Hun
ter in Vrgniss out in ts issue OF the 30h u with
article Of nearly two columns, reply 70 my remarks ON
the structures Of its quasi Georgia correspondent the
of Secretary Cobb and It's nuendoes in regard to
Gov. Wise any confirmation of the truth of the
charges contained in my letter necessary il Is furnish
ed that article; for with all its dsavowals of the facts
set forth by me- berays degree of hostility to both these
gentlemen that is strikingy consistent with the position
which had assigned i. in their regard.
The whole article is tissue Of inconsistencies
friendship for the administration while il wars upon It's
members; dsclains the title Of sHunter's organn in
the teeth Of the most ardent avowals of preference for
him. and of the fact that "the enterprise OF another
political paper in Richmond" was inauguraed with spe.
cal reference TO Hunter re election the United States
Senate and repudiaes the mputaton of hostility Gov.
Wise, the face of the most unequvoca proofs the
contrary furnished in the extract from the article
American Policy on the American Continent" and other
iisparagrg illusions to the eccentrcites Of his Excel
ency," &c Why did not the editor publish the letter
from the HERALD and afford the public an opportunity of
eeng both sides Of the question: Had be done So there
would be need for rearmation OF the truths therein
contained
But in what manner he reconcile his course with
reference 10 the administration with the professions of
friendship whichshe makes in regard 10 them,
well understand. Surely his upon the rotation policy
70 consistent with every principle Of republican govern
mept and his sneerng illusions to the dsagreeable diem
IN which the President would find himself
involved by reason of the necessity for per
emptory recall of all the foreign ministers and
cOlsQs which their diSrerard no hint already
gwen them would impose upon him, cannot be deemed
compatible with any good intention In regard TO Mr. BIZ
chanan and his Cabinet All this however, is perfectly
natural for having been disappointed in the rejection of
poor Fierce, and fooled IN his efforts exclude General
Cass Cobb from the Cabinet he could but assume
towards the administration the position which he
cupes. With full knowledge Of these facts, Virginia will
duly appreciate the motives of this opposition, and act
with but little reference TO the sentiments and predictions
OF the editor. She viii not depart from her tradtonary
policy 10 crafty the resentment Of disappointed ambition
Van indeed, would any effort TO that effect prove else
the Old Dominion has apsed far below the standard Of
serVasm and political integrity which she has always
cuped ihere Is any element which can operate more
oraoiy than another to secure Wse's election 10 the
United states Senate, il ~ imagine the opposition OF
Hunter and his friends 10 the present administration BY
THIS act she would attest her dapprova of the conumacy
strkDgly evinced IN the Of Herrck, Hunters
confidential clerk, and that of the Sos the Senator'S
special organ IN Virginia
The editor referring TO my remarks on that part OF Ms
article viii related TO american policy he American
continent says,-sfNo mention was made OF Gov Wise
and he was not indicated by the most distant aGson.
There no idea expression in the article which the
NEST peryerse ingenuity conldtoure into reflection
Hat gentleman; and yet is represented that the pcce
aimed especially at his head" If this be perhaps
ne would inform his readers 10 whom and IN what period
the history Of diplomatic relations with Brazil md he
refer when ne used the following language
Besides Brazil is the only country in Chrstendom
oept our own and some of the West Indian dependencies
which recognizes and sanctions negro slavery Here, at
once, Is Identity Of interest which should bind the two
nations N the closest alliance, and which entities the
United States in virtue of IT'S superior power, To
sort OF pr0tcCtOraie over us weaker nCHhDOr. HAS
this government aspred 10 any such ascenteny or p
sued policy calculated 10 concae the regard and cont
dence OF the Brazilian people and authorities The least
ntegen person is competent 10 answer with an emphatic
recave On the contrary the United States government
has aenated the good wi and offended the cH02r oT OF
Brazil by policy Of alternate neglect and nsolent inter
ferenceby policy the most directly adapted 10 defeat
obvious interests. We suffered England sup
plant in the councils OF the Brazilian monarchy ana have
allowed her, by an understandable exercise Of power
what about the treaty y to impair the vitality Of the slave
Interest at the only point out OF this country where IL
susceptible Of aggrandizerent Nay more, incredible
nay appear, We have been accomplish with Great
Britain It's abolition operations sox,h America-an
gtance Of suicidal folly which wou3 not believe bu
for the overwhelming testimony in the state Department
There s no idea or expression 10 the foregoing ex
tract which tue most pervese ingenuity could torture
INTO anything else than an aiuson 60 the Official acts Of
Gov. Wise while Minister 10 Brazil These charges Of in
soent interference and unwaantable exercise Of powers
10 impair Tie vitality OF the slave interest," are obviously
based upon lis oXeTtons, while that Co % check
the slave trade conformity with the terms Of solemn
compact entered into with the government OF England n
this be so, then indeed, the public gi ind It difficult
define the motives ana bearings Of these impuatons.
Let the editor inform hcIn, thereby all coneciuros
upon this subject at rest. Meanwhile, / would exhoft
him 20 preserve his equanimity and reconcile him
self by degrees 10 the crushing defeat which his dis
tnruished leader j. certain 10 encounter AT tae hands
OF the ndomtIbe Wise The signs OF the times,
rejected in the Published proceedings Of democratic
meeting, in the stronghods of the party, very
Elusive If the contest is determined in his favor
Every account that reaches This city from the far west
aye, and from the eide water region, confirms and
mere the confidence Of bis friends m ms triumphant
cess. Even his greatest enemes-those who NJ time
paid willing Alteration and homage sam, with bitter
experience Of his invincibty and pOwer-unhesiatnF
c0ncede that his election inevitable
And SO it should be- for what it that nc does not de
serve al the hands OF the Old DOMINION He rescued nCr
from the bhehnc nducnce Of Know Nothing rule; AMI hc
stands this day the only living medium through which hc
glorious inheritance Of the principle Of religious federation
and perfect equality, nauguratcd by Jefferson and his
copecs, has been transmitted to the people Of his native
state That victory wa essentially hs own. had ai
the characteristics Of hand TO hand fight with "Samn IS
which pstos guns, daggery, bowie knives, and, In fac
every available instrument Of warfare, with all the
strategy. tact and intrigue legitimate IN polite.
contests, were brought INTO requisiton The vic
tory, repeat. = due 20 himself; for had he pur-
sued the policy 81 cancellation urged upOn him
BY D. friends ~ The outset instead Of Tie bold defiant Al
tudo which lie bad assumed ami which inspired and r.
nygoaed The dfoopng spirits Ut bis party, the game
lost b. his conquest be svcrcd many such scenes az
carnage end bloodshod , messed In Louisyi.
Baltimore, and other cites; for lsoouceded that had Viz
gina been worscd IN that struggle. Know Notnmrisn
would have rampant all over VII, Union. And what
hope there would b. or the country IN such an event
history SANS" brief career signal pod ns il had been
by the most wanion eycossee will oonclusivoy reveal
am satisfied thai the nation more Indebted 70 the moral
influence Of sans overthrow Virginia for the pea
which enjoys today. than % an other Through
the fundamentally Of Wise. therefore, il may be truy
sad that VIC have escaped the horrors OF nicrmnahle
tsine euds and cyi war Tor such an convinced wo'h
DC TIE result % ao dsfanch emcn Of any class 81
fellow citizens
Win 80 bright an escutcheon MS. hardly think the
editor Of the SoA succeed % alternating from hil
the popular feeling in Virginia The memory Of tia,
tory s too fresh IN the mind q every vrgnian, and the
service rendered too great 10 be forgotten. To
cude oherwKe would be TO charge irgratiude uron he
Old Domnon-aD imrutat0n 10 which he has been
justly hmenabe take It that shc viii in tins instance
attest her high apprc alton Of the distinguished services Of
the Governor, by elecng him % the United States Senate
the editor desires TO his leader from crushing de-
feat, he had better hurry IN.
understand that ihe Richmond WHO IL ieagued with
him 70 accomplish Wises defeat. his Is a capital omen
for the Governor.