Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-10-29
.pERFECT BROADSlDE.

yoo,sd,v's Times publishes from the N. Y tribune
laundering article upon the following innocent ccu
lar which fell into its hands:
-" New YoRx Oct I'd, 1852
specially invited 10 NEE. win Ss"n
Institute (second story, back room) Broadway, oppos
Bond street for purpose OF devisng measures 10
Tho election Of General franklin pleice anu W. MG
eng 70 'h' SiDned AUGUST BELMONT"
''a'eo. and others.
The Tribune dcnounces Mr.. Belmont as the acting
CHARGE D. Aares Of Austria and the agent OF the ho's
childs in The United States and proceecs III he following
absurd rhapsody
Americans Will you al last understand the nnuehce a.
work n defeat Winfield Scott Will you at last open your
ey,s 10 the true nature of the party when seeks 10 M %
nnder The preence that il is democratic Z Among Inv
sisners of the circular, ii addition 10 inc % ,ttrn
Anstrian Charge this agent Of The great Insurers Hno ~
on nations as small money lender does on as
The names of such eminent and well known "eenut,uS
r Haremcyer II. MicHs. JaPa2lfSes o: the Francis
They Inc Haynaus TO create for hls snotuh anu
simple. minded people President OF the United states
Anne shall The Charge Of Austria Inc successor o'
Hulsenan mpudenly dictate to you VINO sha Do your
Chief Magistrate!
The following letter which the Tribune refused publish
and which we find in the N. Y. Herald, makes the fur fy
from the Scott party and presents its leaders In al
their naked defornty. They pofessedy delight in The
"rich Irish brogue" and the "German accenl;" yet
they raise horrible howl when adopted citizens
they deem for the good Of the couotry The course OF
the Tribune and the Scott leaders, is in exact accord
ance with the sentiments of their party one OF whom
through the Louisville Journal years since said mat
every from Europe brings over load OF i've slocA
-"halr lame, blind and Ignorant" "he victims OF crime;
from ireland Germany the contents OF ais and prison
houses paupers Migrants Vagabonts and villains OF
every hue and shade Plumber TO Beg, and 10 be Fed al
our expense They the Scum and Oscourngs oil the
wordnH
The following letter of Mr. Bemon, scatters the winds
this las, pul appeal Of the Four!ee party which, not
long ago imported George Thompson, the English Aboli,
ZIONIST TO teach the people of this country how 10 manage
their affairs:
rs BEAVER STREET October %, 1852.
Si-Your paper Of day contains attack on me and
on the democratic party for permitting me TO ASSIST IN IT'S
So far as relates to myself should not trouble you with
any answer but the object of your attack IS 10 the
great whose ranks have chosen 10 enrol myself u
an humble member deem proper that should reply 10
your article. :. , !;
this cry my domestic lies all here's my home here; my
cblr,n if spurrd will after men their veins VIII
flow American blood. should be glad to Know why am
10 he osacised and prevented from taking such part
in the government of this country its constitution allows
every citizen judgment Dictates and my capacity
permits.
fee of President would prescribed me- account of
my being foreigner by BIRTH II is not convenient o you
now take this ground. -
The ground of your attack is that the acting Charge
of the government You will be pleased 10 correct
this error am and have been acting Charge.
&c. of Austria. am Consul for Austria, and no MORE
The Consular office impresses no political character wha
ever OF this you canno, De ignorant me austrian con.
sui in London British subject has oeen tnce returned 10
Parliament by the liberal party Of the City Of London; nor
could even English toryism successfully use aganst nm the
argument which you have descended.
The consular office requires not even alcelahce ~ e
power by which is conferred am moi ana nerer Nas an
Austrian subject czn Several con5uls OF foreign pow
horn Ann n
large proportion Consuls abroad citizens aud
subjects of tho countries which they are accredited
Would YOU think just that their consular office should DE-
bar them from enjoying their rights OF citizenship IN Inc
country TO which they owe allegiance by birth or adoption
Your reference my OF The "noney OF Austria,
readily anweed. Since have held The office of Consul
have received cent IN the shape OF lees or SALARY
but nv position has thrown upon many oil The subjects
of the Austrian empire and other emigants whose ncccs:
lies have the of my power, tried 10 relieve In
this way American gold has heen expended IN "oIKs o
charity, ~ which you could not object
Your other ground OF assault is, that am an agent OF
the Rohschds. Since when has 1t been considered JUST
that private commercial relations should De dragged before
the public and made the test OF personal aose or
ohecs7 An eminent banker Of this city on your own side
The political house. has long been known as inc agent OF
the Barlngs and while So has occupied seat IN me Con
of United States. Have you ever found neces
sary hint happen 10 be foreigner oy ofh
and the case Is different
You have deemed proper single my name out for al.
tack from long list OF gentlemen connected with inc me
camille interests Of this city, who have united ngcther Tor
the purpose Of aiding the election OF Pierce and King Inc
electors of this city will ask why the names OF prominent
individuals been passed and assault made pom
me- The reason is ubvious-t make appeal to
an iiberal prejudice against adopted citizens.
occasion give you I'LL the reasons which, ever
since have been in this country Ia period OF sixteen years.
determined my prediction for the democratic party
One amo ng Others, will suce-and that is my conviction
that among Of that party was sure that should
never encounter the iberaI and exclusive feeling which
would seem TO have dictated your attack upon me.
Trusting your Of justice will make You give 10
this letter the publicity you have given your article
remain. your obedient servant.
AUGUST BELMONT.
TO the Hon. Horace Greeley, Present.