New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-05-03
ninlnmnIic Appointme Mt.

We are glad 20 notice a growing tendency IN
orr national rulers TO make foreign diplomatic
appointments less a matter Of reward for party
zeal or political services, than formerly. The hon
or and interests Of cur country have never been
more thoroughly advanced than by those Of our
representatives abroad who were chosen from
their attanments ia Science and Literature. The
mistaken idea that political lie is the best prep
aration ior a station OF such trust and response
bility has been fully con'utsd by the eminent
services Of Wheaton. Everett ani lrvinE-men
on " HON the appointment conferred no additional
honor but whose name and reputation instead
commanded respect for the nation they repre-
sented.
We End the following Just AMI appropriate re-
marks on This snt ct in the Boston Afias. The
nomination Of Mr. s.Iuier, to which The editor al
lude,, has been dictated by desire to further ire
progress Of antiquarian research. and without re-
gard I, political considerations. The intervals Of
his official duties. we learn, viii be devoted TO a
complete exploration Of the ancient remains Of
Central America-a vast field, in which Stephens
has been a worthy pioneer;
The arst Diplomatic appointment If the new Admin.
istraiic has Just been made, and may look for
others to ioilox in quick succession. II has been a
principle lOi recognized and strenurusy advocated BY
the Wing party that the persons VINO were selected 10
represent ths nation IN foreign countries were not a.
be chosen merely the ground q their party s,ryces
or az a matter personal favor. The conduct OF Mr.
Polk and his sdyirrs ia the appointment Of diplomatic
agents has than impress the value a these
principles upon the minds of the people during the
last four year, diplomacy has been made matter OF
trade and barter Men have been sent abroad In pay
for their esctionserng services Persons to,s
unified for otces Of trust have been appointed 20 i'm
poriant stations solely account 4 their Petuiani i'm
p0Ttunfy, ,hsir personal relationships II We LOOK
the long list Of appointments, T. foreign states
msds by the iaH Administrator, We ind few names
which possess national reputation nnd none ina,
can compare with those Of Wheaton, Everett irving.
s1d Thompson. Nor has tho dignity OF the Office Of
Minister OF the United States, dignity sufh 'ient one
might suppose 10 shame into decorum ons not wholly
dead 10 patriotism and serespect. been always suh
Gent 20 keep Who had acquired H. from dig acn
themselves and their country abroad We do Mt refer
10 - 81 alleged case which h4s lately excited much
attention and comment. AT more important European
court N an that Of Stockholm. although Minister was
sent to II during last year tbs diplomatic bushes"
mas oeen neglected snd our coun'rymen who have re-
sided thVre, have seen with notification and regret
the fshonOr which the conduct o. ~ has oroushl
upon our government end hence upon the people In
general The appointment Of Mr flanagan % Berlin
VA. it elose the diplon ate history VI Nf Po.As
Administration.
Wa look with confidence 10 see better sia,e Of
things restored under Gen. Taylors Administrator -
We are to have more agents abroad with pay and
.corn content" We have the country represent
I'd By men VINO Will do honor 10 H. and 81 ihe same
time confer honor ca Themselves lie appointment,
which bs. lust been snn0unced-thst OF Mr. Sqaisr
Charge dAffsires TO Gusemaa-giVes most sanactory
yronise Tor the future. There De- NJ doaOI thM
there Is person in the country upon whom ,ss pace
could have been conferred more wortnily Mr Sq1ief
has widely distinguished himself ~ hl- investigations
OF the character and history Of the ancient resns OF
the mound ders in the Unled stairs HIS
volume upon tie subject forms the hrst OF the series Oh
the publications OF the Smithsonian Institute. ne Gov
eminent has shown us liberal desire 10 aid BIN 10
in the prosecution Of his researches oy conierog upon
him the appointment . Guatemala. The remains Of
the ancient inhabitants Of the coanuy-connec'ed ss
they undoubtedly are 10 system With those Of the
Nor,h-have as yet been very imperieeuy studied -
stephens saw portion Of aen bat the most Interest
lpg sui important yet remain unexsmined.
We shall look with sres; interest u the result 81 hr
s1ulsr's residence ia Central America. II will DOUBT
less De productive OF discoveries of not mere iempora
~ interest bgi important bearing IN he question Of
me ancient civilization Of our continent We Wen mat
Congress could be prevailed upon 10 follow the ioei
.uiri, Of the French Government 10 similar eases oy
81 appropriation for the purpose Of aiding Ar sq4lef
in his researches.