The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-28


The Baltimore Patriot of the 26th inst contains an
aadgshsd and unpstoiic attack u,on our rseenlly-ap-
pointed minister TO Spain, the Hon Pierre Sou'e The
splendid career the lofty honor The unslsinsd vfsue and
glowing patriotism OF this adopted OF the
public is assaed with bitterness and maiEnty by Amer
lean journal Wing ITSELF il in mockey Of enlightened
freedom ne Pai,iei patriot seeking odspsrsge the tai.
en and 10 destroy The influence OF esteemed American
citizen, selected by the administrations and unanimously
confirmed by the Senate to represent and advasce the
best interests Of his country at the court Of Spain Cal
jimmy and detracon, like the King OF Teuors, love
shining mark" We aspire not to become the euogst Of
the gifted and fascinating Soule Such our apprs
Of the enlightened discrimination Of the American peo-
pie. irrespective Of party. tina, feel convinced the edi-
tor OF the Patriot stands solitary and alone" in denyin
70 him high intellectual powers, enlarged aainmens and
ample qualifications for the discharge OF the importan,
duties with which he has been charged.
The Patriots opinion Of Mr. Soule is !" based upon the
little he has said done emitting him 10 high post
Indeed The editor must have been ndulEing siessa
enjoying Natures resorer, balmy Sleep. in
pany with his compohi0s Rip Van Winkle. When he
becomes aroused he will end something which has been
said and done by Pierre Soule, the profound lawyer,
the successful advocate, enlightened and dig
ned senator and the passionate lover Of liberty Mr.
Soules distinction, the Patriot thnks, is owing to his
familiarity with the civil law whose characteristics are
cminen,y different from The law, upon which ia
founded the simple but solid provisions OF the consttn.
ton" Approaching. DO, common law institutions
and principles, would venture TO suggest TO the Pat
riot that in the Roman-,he civil law-here principles
which win the admiration OF all friends OF free gov
eminent, and that many OF its rules and doctrines
adopted in the several States the surest guides 10
the attainment of justice in their equity Jurisdictions.
The civil code is operation 10 Louisiana, and il is
generally understood that the constitution Of the United
States spreads it's broad Rys that noble State and
that there perfect harmony between il and the civil
code there in force Ii is believed also. that there are
good iends OF the constitution amongst the civil lawyer,
in that gallant Stats-he Chlimee member of the Unor
made immortal by the vaor OF Jackson and the ciy,
renown OF Livingston, Johnsony Porter, and Soule.
II is probable that the number of the Patriot contain.
ing the ruthless assault of the American editor upon Mr.
Soue will find its way, carefully folded and placed in
neat envelopes, persons OF distinction in Span and
this American editor would consider the work OF
patriot doing good service 10 his native country We
presume that in Spain, in all other countries,
love OF country is esteemed cardinal virtue The
lady who the crown long graced by the great
Isabella, her Minister of State, and all OF honor
and soul, in Spain and elsewhere, will know how 10 ap-
,ish the fame and dim The lus,re OF officer of his
v.nment. to whose keeping is n,rusled the guardian
sap OF the national honor Of his country.