American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-04-09
a1Gertrau Reptibltcau,
AND BALTIMORE CLIPPER.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Arnn 9, ls45.

IOfIlAEIIf' lItIt 10 lIDtH'ii1 liolV ulib't'
tam than the popularity obtained by poltica
partizlnS, and it scarcely ever indemnfies the
individual for the sacrifices which he has to
make to acquire it. How often does it occur,
that the man to whom hallelujahs are sung to-
dav, is followed to -morrow by the cry of "crll-
city him. cruelty him'' We have notable
instance of this before MS at the present time,
IN the person of Gov Pratt. But a few months
snce and the flag bearing the name Of Thomas
g. Pratt, waved proudly at the corners of our
streets and he could not make his appearance
N our city without being accompanied by
s,troops of friends" He was emphatically
the observed of all Observers" and shake of
his exceency's hand aud nod from his head,
we're welcomed as the sure presages of "thick-
enng honors." The papers of his party rang
in merry tone the peal of victory, and hal
cyon DAYS were promised from his administra-
ton. Such was the condition of things but
short time ago. But, To- how changed the
scene. Now to speak in praise of Gov. Pratt,
OF 10 endeavor to do him justice, is to ncnr de-
nunciation. The organs Of his party are "muto
as fish, :" SO far as regards any thing in the way
of iusti6oation-whil their correspondents are
permitted to score and aceratc the Governor
from head to heel. And what is the grave Of
fence which he has committed? Doubtless u
stranger would conclude, that he had played
John Tyler to his party, and thrown himself
- l. 1;t;. Nnf
so. As far as we can learn he still continues
to be "evegy inch" a whig. He may have
given some olfense by not permitting some Of
ticious individuals to pull the wires as they de-
sired in relation to appointments-but his NOR
tai crime is, having had the independence to
recommend to the legislature the adoption OF
certain revenue measures, which proved to be
acceptable to the representatives OF the people
For this act he is communicated; and from
lae rancour with which he is attacked and pur-
sued, It would almost seem that some of his
late supporters would be ready to place price
upon his head could they Insure his decapa-
lion.
The sUpposition that Governor Pratt was go
ycrned by pure motives, and influenced by a
patriotic desire to retrieve the credit of the
State, is no; tolerated. The cry of mad dog
has been raised, and he must be sacrificed
Were we less conversant with the history Of
parties, the treatment of Gov. Pratt would ey-
cite on. astonisAmelt--bu he only shares the
fate which has been awarded to Others from the
origin of society up 10 the present period. He
has been harshly and unfairly dealt with by
those from whom he had Il right to expect more
kind treatment. lie took a responsibility which
he might readily have avoided; but, because he
had the manlness to do what he conceived to
be right, he is to be sacrifced-to be made the
scape-goat, to bear the sins of the whole Legis-
iature And such is party popuarity-huzzas
one DAY, and death the next. And who can
deem such popularity worth possessing; Placed
OIL the highest pinnacle of fame, the waiting OF
a feather sends him topping to the earth. The
necessary consequence of such course of pro-
ceeding mus: be, to prevent men of sensitive
feelings and moral worth from becoming cand-
dates for Offices of dignity, which will therefore
be filled by incompetent and supple tools
mere noses OF wax--to be moulded to the liking
Of unprincip!ed demagogues, or designing
knaves. We confess that we have viewed the
course pursued towards Governor Pratt with
regret, because we freely accord to him honesty
Of purpose, however he may have been mis-
taken in the policy which he recommended
and because it has the direct ard inevitable ten
dency to restrain the independent expression of
opinion by the executive Of the State.
RUMoRs FROM WAsHrNGroN. 1t is stated
somewhat confidently, by a Washington cor
respondent Of the \. Y. Courier and Enquirer,
that MIR. PARROT, of Virginia, has bean sent
as a sort ofagent Of tins government to Mexico,
s'to feel about as to whether there be any mode
of rcsuning diplomatic intercourse with that
country =" and also that the Hon. G. A. Wick
life instead OF being on his way home, is en-
route for Texas, as confidential agent OF the
administration, to aid Mr.. Donelson, our
Charge, "in persuading the authorities and
people ocTexas to accept the terms Of annexa-
ton offered by the joint resolution" These
nrc bit mere rumors, and are to be relied on
only as such.
EGyrr,Aa SALOON, oil Etlo'c'S Hall. The
manager OF this place of amusement offers to
the friends of the legitimate Drama tonight,
an attractive bill. The never to be too often
repeated play of the "Straager' will be played
with an excellent cast, the stranger" by MIR.
Il. S. Conner, "Mrs. Haller" by Mrs. Sloman,
who Is acknowledged to be the best representa-
tive of that character now upon the American
stage. The other parts in the piece are judi
ciously cast. The Saloon will doubtless be
Xr,oed this evening with the heauty and ashton