The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-19

lied and veniiona relations OF society," thai when he
has puDc grievance 10 complain Of and OF
communication denies him speech. he may Be heard
through another.
To man Of ordinary sensibities, il is repusnant at
any time 10 become an object of nyidions comment or
improbable notoreiy but the obligations Of one ciizen
TO anoiher-of the single constituent 10 the massesof
the patriot 10 his country, and her invaded institutions
S;sasressSe ,bousb be- for he protection 81 his own
rights and the preservation OF the common veal Thus
much is promised fair understanding OF what is to
follow. N aS
The undersigned. ayaisg himself Of = lawful privi-
ege in January last made application through the Sec
Rotary Of State Of the United States. for commission OF
me consulate at Isngier Morocco hs :, ei Ia %
were based upon the highest recognised right HIS rec
concentrations, IN addition to long political service, in
cause embraced letters 10 The most ustrious defenders
OF the wing faith a Washington. among whom may be
enumerated Daniel Webster. Henry Clay Thomas Cor
James M Cooper. Truman smith, Caleb 8. Smith. and
others the testimony OF the Indiana delegation. Of the
lower House OF Congress- and respectable portion OF
the wing press OF the State OF Indiana These du-
y filed in the Department Of State under the conviction
that, they were most honorable in themselves from
the most distinguished wings and democrats Of his State
tegty and general competency to discharge any public
trust committed his care they would receive that
g which nsE ,S. s1 Sss.
without hearing from the Secretary Of State. knowing
bis determination with reference to his application, the
Sos q
the honorable Secretary On eight different occasions he
doomed to disappointment Several OF these occa-
ante room 81 The honorable Secrearys ONCE, he bad The
modification 70 see General Cass and privileged gentle.
men, pass into the presence Of the Secretary without
from his Office without giving audience 70 the numerous
vsters in waiting. and at still other times Of being dis
missed, after waiting several hours for interview with
the the part of the messenger IN service.
that the Secretary twas busy that be could enleran
no more visers that day" Not Rnfrequentlys during
this time voices Of mirth heard 70 issue from the
honorable Secrearys apartment, which elected comment
from the impatient yisers without and denoted that his
time could not be very probably employed N4
In the mean time. however, tks hope Of the under
aided efforts The wing congressman from his State,
who felt lively interest in his prospects, h0nored the
Secretary with eight distinct calls without better success
and finally abandoned the enterprise in despairnot
wishing compromit his dignity BY the mental process
Of begging his way into the honorable Secretays pres
Gifted with more pertinacy il the premises as he was
more vitality Interested in the issue Of affairs the under
signed peseyered in his opportunities for admission and
s sess ~.
AUGUST Secretary "A cat may look at king p He
sav him; but. unfortunately be saw him "as through
glass-dayky twilight, and when the imper0us Dig
nary had preserved the JUNCTION Of his person byre-
tanning about him gentleman whose presence forbade
the too familiar utterance of secrets.
The conversation which transplred between the honor
able Secretary and the undersigned was. in substance
AZ follows: eNsGfH4sa84
The name OF the undersigned having preceded him on
Cd noe Mr.
ommendaon OF the Indiana delegation in Congress- and
the bundle which left with your messenger, recon
Alter moments hesitation. the Secretary replied sAh
yes, sir; have examined them. Your recommenda-
lions OF very excellent character. But the Pres-
change in that Office spoke to him Of your case re-
ferred to your Recommendations, and told him would
submit them to him if he desired it The President
piled that 1T was unnecessary. When he desired TO
make the change, he would inform me OF it," W
Now SIR, as the undersigned had understood that you
submitted the appointing power principally 10 the hands
answer but he had proof thai il faise, he
could say nothing; and so exchanging remark or two
with the honorable Secretary he took his hat bowed and
retired.
On subsequent consultation with numerous friends the
undersigned surprised to find that he was laughed al
as .sdupe" "Why," said they, care you creduons
enough TO believe at1 This is but another OF the See
retary's numerous inventions"
Mr. President twas Illuminating for me to believe that
the honorable Secretary had prostuted his official
ton, and so far detained your spotless honor 10
your 10 sanctify falsehood. II reflection
upon my character for had sacrificed my all OF
earthly possessions TO elevate you 10 the Chief Mags
tracy; and TO think that-but did not think it, nor
will wrong your unlmpeached integrity by think
ing that If the honorable Secretary did misrepesen You
were cognizant OF H. or could for moment. when IL
was proven upon him. sanction IT, to him from
peen 10 decide II the honorable Secretary did ask you
the question asserted, you vindicate him not. he
stands before you the verie fas6er and poroon the
government But il may be Inquired why did not 90
with my complaint TO you in persol The s OBJ
vious Reposing implicit confidence in your cabinet
officers, You presumed 10 do Il would have been
reflection upon that confidence suppose that you could
in any manner interfere with the policy pursued by them
in their selections Of persons 10 ell the public stations
Knowing also, that would be impossible for you TO
terrain the complaints OF all who might you and
from whose cases mine perhaps formed particular
cepton, was unwilling TO ask you TO vary from the line
OF strict propre,y by which you governed
Recent occurrences, however have rendered il proper
press the most available medium for that purpose
The Baltimore Sun OF Saturday morning. 9th instant,
contains the that the consulate at Tanger
has been conferred upon Mr. Brown, Of New York
Well authenticated private asserts that among the
applicants for this Office, beside myself were Mr. Brown
and Mr. Porter, at present in the city. Mr. Porter was
refused the appointment At Tangier because the hon.
oabe Secretary stated, he had promised IL 10 personal
friend Of hu---this MIR. Brown "But- continued the
Secretary 81 confer upon you the consulate al Tnpo,
with like salary in the dominons. in consideration
Of long standing acquaintance with your ather' or
some like unjustihable reason.
OF Mr. Brown | know nothing Mr. Porter was ap-
pointed consul AT Constantnope under Gen Jacksons
administration. and has been holding the ONCE since
period OF sixteen seventeen years He IL registered
on the blue Book" from Virginia, and is or was
at the date OF his appointment still IN possession OF the
consulate Constantnope, from which he had neither
been removed nor resigned 1870
Messrs Brown and Porter are doubt both very worthy
gentlemen Indeed, have good reason 10 believe that
NJ stands unrnpeached and vould