New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-28
rlaE eosFnDlslsArE CONSTITUTIONS.

We have already adgersed to the fact that the
Constitution OF the Confederate States il so great
an Improvement upon that of the old Union that
even Black Repubcanism is compelled TO admit
| its eScellencies in every respect except where If
ias reference TO the protection of tho rights Of
SHAREHOLDERS. Probably one Of the bitterest Abo-
ltion papers in the North is the New York Courier
| and Enquirer, edited by The 9 Cheyaler' = Webb
and yetthe Gheyalier holds the following language
| inregard TO our new Constitution:
While the Secessionists have exhibited some
/ good sense in making Mr. Davis President, their
/ Gopprsss AT Montgomery, has endeavored to i'm.
They have made the Presidential term of office six
peaTs, and the Executive appointments, under the
grade OF Cabinet officers, are TO hold office during
good behavior; and when removed, the cause IS
10 be- assigned in writing Now, it can easily be
Unsigned that these provisions would produce
good results. There are few, perhaps. except
otfice7seekers who do not believe that Presiaen-
tal term of six years is better than four and if to
this were added q clause that no President could
he neglected then an additional security for
faithful discharge of duty would be added. A man,
well fitted Tor office would Undoubtedly be better
qualified 70 discharge his duties during the last two
years ofshis term The fact too, that an Admin
istraton was to be In power six years. would rem
der the people more careful than they now arc as
to whom they placed in office.
One of the evils growing ont of our form of
government IS, that men are too often placed in Of
fee when they have not the knowledge which ia
requisite TO fulfill its duties. The prevalent opinion
among our people seems TO be that no experience
y necessary 70 render one we'll qualified for office.
Every man appears toregard himself as well fitted
to be o member Of Congress, a senator or a repre-
sentative abroad,sas those who have filled these
Offices Now, though narp Observation-Disclosures
IN renaf Bile degree, that power which enables
them 70 adapt themselves observation-disclosures, still
every thinking person must confess that ia Public
otIce, little experience Is Of great value. The
South has often. gained advantage over the North
in Congress, because Of the experience whiehsits
legs atnrs have had. WhilaWe ut the NVrthth think
lt sufficient to send 8 member to Washington for
term the South will send one for several terms.
The Southern member thus acquires knowledge
of public affairs and Of the routine of business,
which is exceedingly useful, and which often gives
hi great antage over the members from The
North. Then, too, there can be no doubt that it Is
better that our representatives abroad should re-
main In office longer than they now do. 1t is folly
to- suppose that in this department no experience
IS requisite and that Of two men possessing the
same degree Of ability, he who has not been in OF
fee is IS we'll qualified to discharge its duties as He
who has been. ii foreign appointments are TO be I
regarded only is rewards for services, then our
present system answers the purpose; but il we I
send representatives abroad to look after our i'd.
tersss then certainly tits better that they should
have some experience in the duties they are ex-
peoted to discharge. Were these to hold office |
during good behavior, there is no 5doubt,that our
interests would be more carefully guarded. No
1fee aQH0t me 2c1So7lI or TIE provisions
made II III Constitution Of the Southern Goafed-
srS7cy, but there is room for doubling whether 1
.hese provisions will meet the popular approval.
No fear about these wise provisions not meeting
! the popular approval Z, need be entertained.
That approval has already been given most IN
In regard TO the Southern Presi
Tent, the Courier and Enquirer thus speaks:
# He who has been elected President ID one we'll
fnahned for the ofi5e. His character is in married
contrast ~ that Of him who lately was President
f this country His position is one requiring firm
les and energy, and these he possesses iii a re-
Variable degree. Although he has always been
aga[rded as man Of the ultra stamp, his procyi,
les have been on the Southern side; but, not
this ultraisn, his talent is india.
atable. II the Secessionists are bent upon haF-
lg a separate Government, then they certainly
ave enfortheir chief magistrate the man best
tied 70 carry out their designs. He is as e6neme
lilis political notions as the widest IL his party,
~, yet he possesses qualifications found in none
{ its leaders, VI I@.E7 +