Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-08-30
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THURSDAY. AUGUST %, 1851.


The regular readers of this paper are well aware
that we seldom take up our time or theirs in mo-
ticing ill-natured or injurious imputations on the
motives or opinions of its Editors. Calumny and
uncharitableness towards political adversaries are
SO common with the lower order of public presses,
that mans character must be already bad which
can suffer damage from such sources. Scandals
fly no longer son eagles wings" but soon sink
into the gutter where they are born. 1t is rarely,
therefore, that we deem it necessary TO turn aside
to repel the scurrility of disappointed avarce or
malice, whether from party hacks, sordid patriots,
or incendary iberators; and therefore we have alb
stained from noticing the coarse epthets with
which we have been complimented by some Of the
bandit presses Of New Orleans and New York
touching what We have said OF their enterprises
against the rich Island of Cuba in which it is highly
probable that interested speculation was more con-
cerned than principle.
Our friends Of the Press, however, SO metimes
generously do for us what we abstain from doing
ourselves, which, if we do not always acknowledge
their kindness in doing, it is not that we do not
always feel it deeply. Two instances of this kind
ness, they refer to recent and exciting questions,
must ask the pardon of our readers for awaiting
ourselves Of We select them because they are
from sources peculiarly independent, intelligent,
and free from undue party bias.
FROM THE ALExAspRIA GAZETTE.
most unjust and ungcnerous article in reference that
me-honored and excellent public Journal the National In
egencer appeared in the New Orleans Delta of the sth
instant The occasion for this outbreak of wrath is the
of the lngencer with regard to the Cuba business
Our neghbos and friends do need assistance to defend
them from the rude assaults of opponents but
that the whole American press ought feel IN interest in
doing justice to newspaper which 10 model of dignity
courtesy and Propey and the conduct Of which reflects
much credit upon the editors, and is hooor our
country. We do not agree always with the IntelIgencer
nay, frequently differ with it in view of and
things but that does prevent from acknowledging its
ability, and willingly yielding tribute Of praise its uni
form fairness and its unvaying adherence to those principles
which ought always mark the Of those who assume
the position which it occupies.
What especially disturb the equanimy of such
adopt the language of the Delta, which REFER is the
failure Of the ntegencer chime in with all of what
Called thought be, the popular opinions notions Of
the passing hour the present day. Now this, with u.s.
very high recommendation. Instead of loose and und
gesed opinions induced by momenay evor always have
in the Intellgencer calm and welconsdered ideas and fit
is necessary does not hesitate TO oppose its mstured udg
ent to the temporary impulses and heats which often in
this country agae, distract, and lead the public mind 1t
reasons and argues we do not agree with its conclusions
we at least know what the which induce right
thinking to adopt contrary opinions From
the collision Of mind with mind, is elected.
No American CITIZEN who divests himself Of party feeling
and party prejudice, ought hesitate accord the Ine
gencsr praise for its patriotism and true American feeling
That has not always followed the current is proof that
has been wanting in sympathy for and interest in the
cause Of real epubcanism at home and real liberty abroad
The idols which set up and worship and which they
sometimes call Democracy and sometimes Freedom, ofen
short season. found be demons to curse instead
gods bless Our people have discovered this
twice only and they will experience the truth many
times yet Let honor those who have the indie
pendence seek their county good rather than minister
the desires who regard that good secondary
sideration.
ehave been attentive readers of the National nteigencer
for many years, and in sense agree with the
plants the denunciaons which have alluded. In
deed, its reputation in America and in Europe is proof that
these accusations groundess is universally read and
universally admired Every succeeding year il grow
the public confidence and in the public favor Long may i,
continue maintain the stand it takes and reap the
wards it merits for its fidelity and ability"
| FROM THE NEW LONDON CHRONICLE.
The National Inegencer having recently taken occasion
to decy the patcal practices Of counymen in their
petitions against people with whom peace and
those disposed to engage in such pefrous movements
against joining the Cubans reported in against
their Government, the New York Sun" greatly ssgev-
ed and calls the Integencer "cosrse, vulgar and vuper
ous" Now, not knowing precisely what " vuperous "
MEANS we going make any objections that word
it word well enough suppose, for the Sun vocabu
lary-but must say there is something little rich in the
idea Of that sheet applying the words and vulgar to