New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-04-03
ssTHE. SOUTH.n

number Of paper with the above title published
in Richmond, Virginia, by Roger A. Pryor, Esq, edi-
ter and proprietor. Mr.. Pryor's connection with the
Washington Union during the early portion Of Presi-
dent Pierces administration and his editorial connec-
ton with the Richmond Enquirer for several years
after, and up to very recent date, have made his
name widely known Throughout the contederacy. So
far as character as journalist is concerned he ranks
with the best and ablest in the land and he WILL with
out doubt, by the industrious exercise of the high
qualities with which he gifted win for his and
Independent paper wide circulation and command
ing influence. W. stf''>N E'tt
We consider the establishment of g The South in
Richmond al, event of no ordinary Importance. The
" Richmond junton have ruled Virginia for years, and
have exercised no small influence upon the politics of
the nation. Power absolute and unqualified has been
in their hands for che last four decades. And how
have they used that power, and what has been the
effect Of their policy? Let the continual decline and
retrogression of the Old Dominion, now universally
admitted all sides, answer! It sa better answer
than the pen Of mortal man can write down. for it is
a practical answer, and cannot be gainsayed.
The Democratic politicians composing the iunto ~
very fierce in their expressions of devotion to the
South, when by no possibility can the South gain
anything. Last summer and fall, who so sanguinary
upon the North for its aggessions upon the South as
the Richmond Enquirer, Gov. Wise and other
mouthpieces of the "junto?n They boosted of the
military OF Virginia. of the valor of her sons
of her ancient renown, of her determination to be in
the van when the battle between the North and
South should be fought; and Gov Wise, in pub
lshed letter. declared that his State could bring
hundred thousand armed men into the field in twenty
four hours All this was very, rery terrible, and
swered its purpose that of quilting and hoodwnking
confding and patriotic people. But a change, a
startling change, came the spirit Of their dreams
when they cast their eyes in the direction of Wash
ington and saw the whole horizon respondent with
offices Of honor and emolument The Enquirer became
peaceablc, Gov. Wise ceased being rampant, the
junto forgot all about the rights, interests and
safety of the South and engaged in general scram-
BILE for the spoils.' This disguised Pryor, and he
forthwith dissolved his connection with the Enquirer,
and issued prospectus for new paper the reception
Of the first number of which we have noticed above.
For this if for no other reason, he is entitled to the
confidence and patronage of the Southern people
without distinction of party.
The South must not rely upon "juntos, cliques, or
parties if she would be eXtricated from the pers that
environ her. She must not rely upon placemen Or
ofice.seekers if she would pluck the flower of safety
from the thorn Of danger. Neither must she rely
upon those who have ever promised the most and
performed the least Her only safe reliance is upon
herself, and general reputation of partisan dema
gogues. In this light do we view the establishment
of q The South at Richmond as an important event.
for we believed will inaugurate from which may
be dated the commencement of the downfall of all
those juntos, clques and cabals, that have ever
welded baleful influence upon the interests of the
Southern people. We need not hope to succeed until
We are united, and we never hope for cordial
md efficient union among ourselves long as unscru
oulous politicians are entrusted with the direction of
Affairs. @ .H
We will now quote from the Introductory article in
9 The South y
To that institution which nguishes slaveholdng ate
them object of anAtica hatred victim Of Fed
and he a. @ "a to
eres Of public policy education agriculture
Of their people and them distinct peculiar com
pness 70 and and to
ense to those necessities and aspirations which
PRIMARY paramount allegiance and pledges a" IN
Te a asa if he psr witch threatens the South with
e spoaon Of her rights and the loss of her liberties allows
shall forswear si oHs,.ion enlist himself in
her defence with devoted and untettered spirit In the judy
least auhort n conflict with the supreme denando patriot
ism and he will eNultngy the spols Of office
more glorious privilege Of serving his country.
Under shadow Of the mpend danger he will not
sute in detecting Insignificant distinctions
attachment 10 obsolete issues but with the noble uniting
all classes of citizens in defence Of rights and Interests
he will abate somewhat from the obtinacy of prejudice
consolidating the strength OF the South will refuse sacrifice
but Of involabe principle. tsH5=5 -
possible any just the PRINCIPLES Of the
Democratic party that they become incompatible with the
interests of the South The Of rights
he contrary will be found in the honest
,rincplesno they interpreted in the Dephc
" of ambiguous platforms but they propourded in
he writings and of the Republican fathers may
appen however that selfish individuals will Invoke the
Democracy in support Of profitable abuse and IN apology for
Of principle for the corrupt that
nbss upon purity intent their ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
indifferent the purity CT its organization In
ue posac from principle and degradation of character
aper VIII be nnder Of party discipline
lilies Of insubordinaton.
In conclusion, we have only to add that we wish
ir. Pryor munifcent support from all the States
n behalf of whose constitutional rights he is bat.
ling manfully and periodically.