Gazette and sentinel., 1860-08-11
From the N. o. Courier.
A Noble Letter from Ex-Governor
Hebert.

We publish with pleasure the follow
ing letter from the pen of Ex-Governor
Hebert, of this State. The sentiments
which it expresses are such as to call
forth a responsive echo from the bosom
OF every true Louisianian.
As Governor of this State, some years
ago, Mr.. Hebert proved himself one of
the most active and faithful sentries OF
the watch-towers of the South. His
provisions are being unfortunately re-
allied to the letter, and denote the sa-
gacity and political foresight which
mark his career. He occupies a true
and patriotic position. We are living
in stirring, troublous times. Dark, por-
tentous clouds surround US. We all
feel the lurking danger, and, however
inclined we may be to close our eyes
against the horrible vision, we all know
that the fearful issue only retarded the
solution of the embittering difficulties.
A great change has come over the pop
ular mind in the South. Calhoun's pro-
phesy, that the time was fast approach
ing when the SOM of America should be
taught upon their mothers knees "to
calculate the value of the Union" is, we
are sorry to acknowledge, being rapidly
realized. When things come to the
worst, we have no doubt that every son
of Louisiana will do bis duty in behalf
of his interests, his institutions and his
country.
HONE PLACE, BAYOU GoULA, LA.,l
July 25, 1860.
EMILE HIRIART, Eso.-My Dear Sir:
In January, 1856, being then Governor
of the State of Louisiana, in my annual
message to the Legislature | wrote as
follows {:
"The wild spirit Of fanaticism which has,
for many years, disturbed the repose of the
country, has steadily increased in power and
influence. 1t controls the councils Of several
States, nullI6es the laws of Congress enacted
for the protection of our property. and resists
the execution of them-even to the shedding
OF blood. 1t has grown SO powerful that it
now aspires to control the Federal Legisla-
ture. The fact can no longer be concealed,
however much it may be regretted. The
slaveholding States are warned in time; they
should be prepared for the issue. If it must
COine, TIE SOOnST Tue OSttpr. Inc time LOT
concessions on our part and compromises has
passed. If the Union cannot be maintained
upon the just and wholesome principles of
the Constitution, concessions and compromi
ses will only retard its dissolution, not save it.
They have had, thus far, no other result than
to encourage attack and to increase the num-
Der of the AbolItionists. 1t would, however,
be premature to suggest practical measures Of
resistance and retaliation. The present ses.
sion of Congress will develop fully the plans
of that party. Your own action must de-
pend, in a great measure, upon the course
which they shall pursue. The responsibility
will be upon those who have forced us, in de.
tense OF our most sacred rights, Of our honor,
and of our very existence, to resort to extreme
remedies"
The secession Of the Southern dele
gates at Charleston and Baltimore, up
on a principal so vital to us, and the f.
nal nomination of Messrs. Breckenridge
and Lane upon this principle, prove that
the South has at last come to her senses,
and openly declared her determination
to accept "the responsibilities forced
upon her" For once, the issue is fairly
and properly made. Let us trust that
all are an earnest, and that the matter
will be carried out. Mr.. Seward-there
is no use of being blind to it's right;
there is, or soon will be, Fan irrepressi-
BILE conflict" When the war of words
is over, and things come to the worst,
as must ~assuredly will happen, let us
hope that no one will be absent from
"RoLLcALL."
Yours truly,