The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-31
politilal.
TN. In,. Partisan Consul.

The Late Partisan Consul.
Of the removals from office since the Administra-
ton of General Taylor came into power that OF the
consul at Paris has been the subject OF the greatest
anount of newspaper comment the reason for
which we are wholly unable TO discover. We have
vet to learn why Mr.. Walsh is entitled TO more
Sympathy or why his removal should be more the
subject of an overcharge of pathetic lament, than
that of others Mr.. Walsh obtained his office from
John Tyler, and TO make way for him, Mr.. Ora
per, most excellent and accomplished gentleman,
was removed. MIR. Walsh has a reputation a
man ofletters, but know OF nothing that he has
ever written which entities him to higher rank
among the hterau OF the country, than thousands
of Others who have never sought office, or who II
they have sought, have been subject 70 the same
successes and defeats which the lot of men who
have entered upon this precarious, and To US I'M
pleasant mode of distinction. Why then should a
portion of the press single Mr.. Walsh out for pa
thetic lament? Why chaunt the coronach over
his political bier?
Not only do we contend that Mr. Walsh has no
peculiar claim upon our sympathles over other
men, but we believe he is much less entitled To such
distinction than are many who have been removed
every year since the Government has had an exist
In the first place, he is man OF ample for
tune, and does not require the emouments OF the
office. He is man who has been many years
abroad. He is one of that class who prefer living
in foreign countries, and expanding their fortunes
and their time abroad, TO residing in own coun-
try, and doing something with their talents and
to develop its resources and improve its
home economy.
For this class of self expatriated citizens have
very little sympathy and, for one we hold them
10 be the very last who should be appointed to
office by any administration. Give us the men
who are content to live at home, in our plain re-
publican way; who not too exclusive in their
tastes and habits; men who are ready TO take part
in the rough and tumble Of political strife; who
can write common sense article for newspaper,
upon subjects relating to own affairs; who can
mount stump, if need be- and address their fell
low-citizens upon political matters; who nave
tha,, DIV Them
portunity occurs ; who can even attend a State or
county convention, and take part in the nomina
tons and who are not ashamed to mingle with the
people the ballot box and vote the reguar ticket
when the lecton-day comes. Ii Is this class OF
men who are the real conservators OF republican
ism, and they are the men who are first entitled to
the honors Of political triumphs As we said be-
fore, we have little sympathy for that class
of pseudo republicans who pass their years Ill
French capitals, and more anxious to be con-
sdered we'll read in European politics than in our
own and who will draw nice distinctions between
Red Republicans and Imperalists, Socialists, and
Exclusives, but who deem it vulgar TO take part IN
political affairs at home The very TACT that they
prefer this expatriaton, Is TO us prlma iacle EVIL
dence of an anti-republcan bias, and OF dlssatis-
faction with the plain manners of America; and
we find in the of Mr.. Walsh that he is charged
with writing letters TO this country, IN which hs
discusses European politics IN manner altogether
different from that which American republl-
can-one who glories in the establishment OF free
institutions, and desires to see them extended
round the earth--would discuss them. He sides
generally with the powers that be, and against the
people The cause Of the struggling Hungarians
could awaken no sympathizlng chord In his bo-
som; the contrary, in one Of his late letters he
quotes and endorses saying OF BURKE that " the
restoration and rescue Of political order the safety
of civilization ITSELF may yet be the tDork Of Russia
God help civilization and order, when their con-
servator is the Russian Gar, who strides like
colossus over the rights and liberties oil MANKIND
and who, from his frozen home in the NORTH
spreads the dark wings of his Cossack leglons, to
blight the germ of human liberty in Central Eu-
rope.
We are also well informed that Mr.. Walsh does
not pay that attention to his duties which he ought
10 do; that he is very apt to make distinctions
which not at all in keeping with republican
equality. To the few distinguished or wealthy
Americans " no visit Paris, Mr.. Walsh is not only
at home but is liberal in his attentions; but TO our
traders and active merchants, who go there on
matters connected with their business, he Is not To
be found We have heard charges OF tins charac-
ter preferred against him often that we have no
doubt Of their truth and if for other cause than
this he should be removed, and some one appointed
who not only sympathizes with our Institutions,
and the cause of free government IN Europe, put
who will treat American citizens, when they VISIT
the French capital, with some degree Of respect.
We cannot forgive him for taking sides with the
Russian Emperor and against the Hungarlans; ana
doubly glad that he haA been deprived oi
office by our government. -
Ii there ever was a country or hero, claiming
the sympathy Of every generous bosom, wa.
In amy age ever entered upon revolution with a
worthier beginning. The Poles, in the days OF
Kosciusco, and more modern times, sought nation
al independence only. 1t was struggle oil the no
bles, who did not propose 10 give equality OF rights
10 the people. But Hungary, led on by kossuth'
began by extending the privileges OF citizenship
and the rights Of suffrage ~ the masses. IL was
against such country that the modern Iamerlane,
the stern uniinching Car, has marched his nler-
ciless legions And the very last intelligence gives
a consistent finishing touch u the picture. Kos,
suth and his companions escaped INTO the neutral
Turkish territories and by every rule OF usage and
right were entitled To protection. Nevertheless,
Nicholas demands their surrender, and threatens
the Sultan with war If he refuse the unjust and IN
sultng demand. Yet tins Nicholas Il the ia'orlte
Of our American consul!
We have extended this article beyond our orlgl
nal design, and have therefore space to give but
brief statement of views in respect 10 the duty
of our government, regards the cause oil liberty
in foreign countries In the course OF events
whenever they have occasion 10 act they are un
questionably bound to set their light before tho
world. We are republicans: we place our laith ~
man, capable Of self government, and entitled u
II whenever and wherever he shall claim IT. we
look, then upon all force ~ crush the Intelligent
efforts of people 10 assert their freedom as
wrong against humanity. And these sentiments
which lie at the bottom Of our institutions, we De
lieye 70 b. connected with the regeneration anc
best interests OF mankind in all countries oui
government ought 10 take every opportunity To &C
ia conformity TO them, and, consequently, we
az well the great majority OF the people Of th'
nited States have rejoiced at the manifestation
Of sympathy for Hungarian liberty, on the part
our excellent Administration. At the same time
We utterly object 10 all obtrusiye propagandism II
foreign countries the part of the government
whether for or against republcanism. On Tn
double ground, then, that Mr.. HaLsh, goven'nen
a1i,sionary Of despofisrn tct defend the gorernmnJo
thru inflammation 10 Tenoue hun.
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