The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-03

soid for all hst time, although nothing was
effected beneficial to the Nation. On this
ground am ready to support, though !
cannot move to make any modihcatloh OF
the motion under consideration.
Last Of all, come to inquire, whether
this salary can be due because thus MISSION
and the conduct of the Minister under It,
NAV be especially beneficial to the Seerefa'
m of State. Was this gentleman appoint
ed with any view, or expectation that nc
could render diplomatic services required
his residence at the Russian Court. rms
is evident from the nature ofthose services,
as'may be seen from reading the ordinary
instructions to all resident Ministers; Ly-
mans Diplomacy, vol. 1, page ID, IL, IL:
"Among the most important general du
ties Of Minister Of the United States IN
foreign countries, is that Of transmitting to
his government accurate information oi
the policy and views the government to
which he is accredited, and Of the charac.
ter and vicissitudes of its important rela.
tions with other European powers. To
acquire this information, and particularly
10 discriminate between that which Is su-
thentic, and that which is spurious, re-
I quires steady and impartial observation,
FREQ though cautious correspondence with
the other Ministers Of the United States
abroad, and friendly, social relations with
the members Of the diplomatic body at the
same court.
u "In your correspondence with this de.
psrtment, besides the current general and
particular politics OF the country, where
YOU are to reside. you will be mindful, SO
, far as you may find il convenient, to col
. lcct g. transmit information OF every kind,
relating to the government, finances, com.
merce, arts, sciences, and condition OF the
nation, which is not already known, and
{ may be made useful to our own country.
, Books Of travels, containing statistical, OF
other information Of political importance
\ historical works, not before in circulation
| authentic maps, published by authority o
I, the State. or distinguished by extraordina.
J. ry reputation, and publications Of new and
useful discoveries always be accept
. able acquisitions 10 this Department.
p "Among the ordinary functions Of az
d American Minister in Europe. is that o
d giving passports to citizens Of the United
IS States, who apply for them. They some
!, times receive applications for such pass
s ports from the subjects Of ether countries
q but as these are not regularly valid, the!
}. should be granted only under special cir
le cumstances, as may sometimes occur J!
the case OF foreigners, coming to the Uni
, ted States"
8 Do not the labors require residence a
/. the Court Of his Imperial Majesty? Loo
>. into the published diplomatic correspon
IS dence Of our former Ministers. Whu
,e treasures of information! What monu
v. ments of ability. labor and diligence
,e This gentlemen could not reside at th
IS Russian capital. Neither his health, hi
ID constitution, his age, nor the climate, woul
n permit such residence. As well might th
5. Secretary have plucked up one of his pat
, rimonial oaks, and transplanted IL on Ia
I'd hanks OF the Neva, with any oxpectatio
r. that il might take root there, and live, an
r. flourish in the summer heats and icinte
le storms Of Russia.
IN So utterly out Of the question was all es
er pectation ofptbllc service fron, the appoint
at menl Of this gentleman, that, although
as must have been known such service coul
at not be rendered ,cithout residence; yet h
OF received full permission to ledre the Cou,
it and Empire Of Russia, and reside scheres
en er he might choose to reside.
iy TO be Continued.