Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-15
TO THE EDfTc
-, NovrnBrR 10, 1851.
BALTI,Gu g.. NJ

-, NovEHBER 10, 1851
DAITIslip from New York paper
encalffks: The cfficars Of the American
ns Of American diplomacy boast that they
Aao 'nu ns they not apt to boast that they
and democrats. So far these remarks relate to
r diplomatic agents abroad shall leave the editor to them
have the honor be acquainted with but Of these
agents he, it is well known is gentleman and republic
can his heart and hand open the unor,unaes
who may need his assistance allude our Charge at
Rome Mr.. CAss So far the remarks alluds to the Off
GERS Of the navy Of that body pronounce the
ton totally unfounded and request the gentlemsny, grace
full and accomplished editor to produce his proofs. will
consider the association of naval officers with the
titled personages Of Europe any proof Of want Of republican
feeling they abroad to associate with azsroni
nor to insult the heads Of Governments because they may be
kings princes despos The object Of the navy abroad is
protect American commerce, and at the time CON-
duct themselves republican gentlemen. The editor re-
marks: will be remembered that not long ago Amer
can Commodore received the King of Naples noto
rious for his crimes the Of all eemen in Europe"
&c. In the reception of The King of Naples il Of
the duties imposed the American commodore by the laws
Of receive him with all the honos due bis station
the head Of the Neapotan Government No matter how
repusnant bis conduct be Republics at peace
with Naples and the Neapolsn Minister receives tie same
matter how hateful his may be to the American
pe It is not fact that by foreign association American
officers acquire antilepubcan IDEAS This very assocaos
with the mobiles and ministers of monsrchica Governments
enables them judge correctly and fully appreciate
their happy form Of Government The officers Of the
American navy have always proved themselves mhu the
Government From its Grst formation the present moment
there has not been traitor in blot the bright pages
history Can any other service boast Of this fact This
alone should endear the navy the American people, This
very feet commanded by American commodore, short
time previous to the visit from the King Of Naples anchored
in the bay Of that city compel tie payment indemnity
from that very King Il was doubt shortly after this the
King visited the Independence where he had an opportunity
to see the discipline, good orde and equipments Of rpub
can ship and squadron, and learn respect the rights Of
American citizens The editor also remarks: I'VE Gre
dby informed that lately when the officers Of that squadron
got short Of money the Monarch kindly supplied their
wants, without interest security OF course them they
adopt something of his likes and dkes If this Is true,
why does the editor conceal the Of the officers It
has become much the fashion Of late aduce the navy
collectively, and will here take the responsibility Of
ing the above TO be totally false II il true, such
would not only deserve to be summary dismissed from the
navy, but would be unworthy the name Of Americans
The American officers have, under all circumstances sym
pabized with republican forms Of Government Commodore
PORTER, when suffering from act Of his Government,
entered the republican navy Of Mexico combat against the
Government Of Spain. DESUETTE left the United States
ne-o battle ship Franklin, far back 1922 to enter the
republican army of Peru, and lost his life CALAMITY fighting
for the republican cause. Lieat MoonE, now Commodore
MoonF entered the navy Of the Republic Of Texas and prov
ed himself true and gallant republican. We could men.
on host Of ohes-a Legae, Thompson, &c.-bu, these
we deem sufficient The Sultan Of Turkey offered high rank
and large pay for American officers but their honor and
credit, entered his service from the lowest the high
est We have not instance record where American
naval officer has served offered monarchia
Governments but at the present moment find American
citizens in the employ Of several European soveregn
The American naval officer from the nature Of his SERVICE
feels stronger attachment the republican institutions Of
his country than any other citizen OF The United States
feel He has the opportunity and judge the difference
between the royal Governments of Europe and tue free pn
cpes Of his own country, and appreciate the latter accord
ingly But he has delicate ard high duty to perform
abroad While in bis heart be truly sympathzes with the
republican who is endeavorng throw off the yoke yra
Dy he is compelled avoid compromising his Government
and this feeling and duty the editor of the paper referred to
does not sppear to understand w. d.