The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-01
Secretary OF state,


We have the satisfaction to announce that
abe PRESIDENT has appointed the Hon. ED,
WARD EV ERErT, of Massachusetts, Secretary
Of State, TO succeed the Hon. DANIEL WEE
sTER, lately deceased; and that MIR. EVERETT
has Slgnlhed his acceptance Of the office, This
is in every respect most creditable appoint
ment, and one which we doHbt not will meet
with the appreciation of the whole country.
MIR. EVERETT has successfully been Repre-
sentative in Congress, Governor Of Massachu
sets, and Minister to England; in each of
which spheres of duty he has discharged his
functions with unsurpassed ability, and with a
purity and patriotism beyond reproach. He
has had the eRviable honor of being recon-
meuded by DANIEL WEBSTER for the posi-
ton neat in rank and assimilation of du1v
10 that which he is now called to fiji
and of having been endorsed for that
position by HENRY CLAY. His literary
and academical career, as linked with the
Worth american ReUier and with the Presi-
dency of Cambridge University, has also &C
CURED him an extensive and enduring reputa
ton for scholarship Of the first order. The
country is indeed truly fortunate, in view of
the delicate state of its foreign relations and
the void left in the Department of State by the
death of Mr.. WEBSTER, to have obtained
IMAM who has not only an American, but an
European reputation as diplomatist.
fhe crescent Cfty-Further Correspond
ence.
Mr. GEORGE Law ipsictc that tho Donos.
ment of State shall manage the Crescent CITY
affair according to instructions furnished by
him, and not in the usual mode of CONDUCTING
intercourse with foreign powers. He has again
addressed the Department in reference to that
steamer and lis purser, SMITH, and has received
from Mr. CONRAD the following reply:
DEFARrMENr OF STATE
"AsRINGToN, October 80, 1852.
SiR: Your letter of the 9th instant has been re.
ceived
mat OF the 9th instant, to which il REFERS was
addressed 10 this Department by Mr.. NJ. o. Roberts
In consequence OF the information it contained
that gentleman was requested to repair to Wash
Ington. He did go, and had a long convc-sation
with me in relation to the occurrences at Havana
He Is therefore fully apprized that the subject has
engaged the earnest attention of the Department.
nave only TO add, in reply to your own letter
that as coon as the Department could obtain au.
thentic information of the occurrences referred to-
they were made the subject OF a communicate to
the Government of Spain. When an answer TO
that communication is received it will probably be
made public. In the mean time, ] musrbe excused
from giving you any information or advice on the
subject
You may rest assured however that neither the
honor or the interests of the country will be ne
elected.
am sir, very respectfully, your obedient ser.
want, C. NJ. CONRAD,
Acting Secretary.
To George LAW, esq, New York.
Notwithstanding the conjectures Of some of
our New York contemporaries, we again affirm
that upon this subject the Administration has
taken high and firm ground, and will be found
to have adhered consistently to it from the be
ginning. The country may rest assured tina,
the honor and dignity of our flag, and the
rights Of our citizens, will not be surrendered
or sacrificed by the Administration. This will
be best attested hv tho racuI.