The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-10
Whix Candor and Truth.

Wing CandOr and Truth.
II is stated upon good authority that an eminent wing
has given his advice that attacks should be made
upon the administration of General Pierce The Repub-
lie here after paroxysm OF fairness a, last de-
iermned disregard the advice and shows lis returning
bitterness by selecting the object OF attack gentle
man whose great offence in s eyes, now outstanding its
disclaimer is that he is an adopted citizen What differ
ence there is in whg papers and politicians when we
compare their professions before with their practices after
The election Previous to November, 1852, the whole
whg press supported the wing candidate in his batteries
Of the adopted demonstrating his prefer TO reduce
the term Of naturalization, under certain circumstances,
to two yearsand find their sensbiiles aroused
at what they conceive the great wrong Of appointing
adopted citizen as a diplomatic representative MIR.
Belmont is the especial object of the assaults Of
the Republic. How far that journal has confined itself
to the facts in liess assaults, showed few days ago
in reply the accusation that he had been made charge
d'afaires to Austria during the absence OF Mr., Hulse-
mann We proved that not only has Mi. Belmont never
been Austrian charge but that his feelings had never
been in unison with Austrian policy and we mig ut have
added that he had positively refused 10 act in any other
relation to that government, save rs consu-a position
which many Of our most eminent iave-born citizens
have moi hes,a,cd, and do not hesitate to
The Republic re,racled the charge after fashion but
resumes the inject It's number OF yesterday fol-
lows:
"a few months since General Cass made speech in the
Senate the United Sa;os in which h. advocated tbs
dissolution of our diplomatic connexion with Austria
Since then things have changed; add We have seen an
Austrian whom Austria herself thought tit to trust with
only consular functions elevated by democratic President
to important diplomatic appointment as mn Austrian
citiz And elevated for what? Was he cxied su rer
for opinions sake Was he political miryfT II this
or any country had he distinguished himself by
word or deed, of republican faith and sympi.
hies Was he in anywiss - identified with the good old
cause he had established any claim upon this Amcri
can people for anything beyond their hospitality and their
protection in exchange Tor the allie glance which hs had
sworn to our institution, as an adopted citizen!
Let the truth be told. Mr. Bsnont had cltn On lsr
heaven upon President P.efce tn, dsmo;ratic party
beyond the fact that he is millionaire, AMI contributed
large sums of money aid the ,n ,ctalc The
presidential election Its Tor such service ercturty
that agentor the Ro;hschilds an Austrian by
birth, lately the Austrian consul in the city of New Yok
abroad represent the dmrcla demosraay for
eisn COURT
The main allegations here made are, that Mr.. Bel
mon, is an Austrian. was born in Austria, aud was SEN,
abroad as an .8u,.,ian iiSen by democratic Prss-
dent VIVA, are the facts Briefly that Mr. Belmont
was not born in Austria; is not, therefore. an Austrian
course with the Austrian government beyond his consular
position, which produced 10 him profit and was use
fo only as il enabled him to aid emigants thrown into
New York from the Old World, their way to their ap
pointed destination in the new States. Thus much for
these specific charges Of the Republic Now let Dir. Bel
mon,'s own letter before the last eecon-in reply TO
the attacks of the whg press, who denouncng him
then for taking part in the election, after having been in
the country seventeen, and democratic voter for twelve
years--answer the attacks Of The Republic and other
wing prints made upon him since he has been appointed
charge dadairs. to the Netherlands by General Pierce
This letter elected general admiration at the time, and
shows the writer to be gentleman OF considerable at
lanments, and democrat whou, guile:
rs BEAVER STREET October %, 1852
sir, Your paper Of to-day contains attack me, and
on the democratic party for permitting asss, In
councils.
50 far as relate, myself should trouble yoo with
any answer but the object Of your attack is irue
the great party in whoso ranks have chosen enrol my
self humble member, deem IL proper that should
reply TO your article,
/ am a ratuaissd Asauican citizen own property in
this city my domestic ties all here my home /. nc re
my children, If spared will be here alter me in their
vein. will flow American blood should be glad to know
why be osaci,sd and to be prevented from king
such in the Of this county con.ti-
my capacity permits.
few years since the candidate OF your party for the
Office Of President would have prescribed on account
my being foreigner by birth IL is convenient for
you take this ground.
The ground of your attack is that the act~g charge
OF the Austrian government You will DO pleased
rect this error. l not, and have bcen acfirR
charge &c, Of Austria am consul for Austria, and
more. The consular office impresses political chsrac-
ter whatever. OF this you cannot be ignorant The
Austrian coosui in London, Births, subject has been
f,cc, returned Parliament, by the liberal party,of the
city of London, could English foryism success
fully against him the Argument which you have de-
seconded.
The consular office requires allegiance 10 the
power by which is conferred am ~o AND wsp,r ,oos
durian suJsef euiser Several consuls OF foreign
powers in tho United States native. born American
and large proportion OF consus abroad are ci-
and subjects Of the countries which they &C
credited Would you think 1t that thcir consular office
should debar Them from enjoying their rights OF
ia the country which they allegiance by birth OF
adoption
Your reference 10 my of the "noney OF Austria" Il
readily answered Since have held office of con sui
have received in the OF foes salary
but my position has thrown upon many of the subject
OF the Austrian empire and other cmgrant, whose ne
ccssities have, to the extent OF power tried relieve
In this way dneriea~ gold has been expended works
| charity, to which you could not object.
Your other ground OF is that an agent Of thu
Ro,h,chds. Since when been considered ju,t ihs
private commercial relations should be dragged before
public and made the personal abuse for political oh
iccs An eminent banker oil this city, on your own sid
OF the political house, has long been known the ngen
nax a.