The daily union., 1854-01-07
A.sr,c.u Repr.,.ntatiys. Abroad.

The following communication on the interesting suo-
jeci incica'sd in the caption, prepared by nsto
rallied citizen OF the United States. for many years
merchant OF high respeesby in New York. and now
abroad. We have the promise OF other contributions
from him. especially in reference 10 Japan, The Dutch
dependencies ia the East indies. and 10 European al
fairs in general His present contribution will be found
interesting HR
PARIS December IL, 1853.
10 the Ediisr Of as Uaisa.
The protection, in the shape Of Uned States passport
Ia the possession OF the American traveller while visiting
foreign paris not only confirms him in the conviction Of
bis being oyerhadowed by the protecting wings of the
American eagle but afso establishes pleasing conscious
Of safety in the Of his requiring the
and aid of tho diplomatic commercial agents of his
country.
The rsa ions OF the American citizen the representa-
OF his country coapared TO those Of tho inhabitants
of other regions form striking contrast, which can
only be apparent such fortune misfortune a
ford the opportunity Of being able 10 draw parallel
The action taken by minister at CONSTANT
nople and consul Smyrna, in the Koszta affair. may
exemplfca,ion Of the wee, superiority of
protection that OF other nations for while
Koszs,hough but applicant for American citz n-
shipUhanks the hrmness OF our brave Ingrsbam) j. e
ectually reclaimed and liberated from the Austrian grasp,
word looks with indignation the orcble detention
of British subject 10 Triscan dungeon, patiently pning
there for the slow interference of English Officials.
Americans who gramble NJ home over some government
noions will bless their .sars," and better citizens.
visit Europe, provided they not for The pur-
pose alone of contrasting the fare Of the "Caio de Paris
with that of the 'Maison dOee," bat for the more
senal object Of comparing the relative position OF our
conty with shat OF other nations
No has crossed the Atlantic who has not been
ociby struck with the advantages and facilities enjoyed
by Americans their fellow travellers Of all other
for while iLe latter for Wet Ks may be seen ani-
cha berng" the mansions OF their respective ministers
even the V.sa passport tho former constantly
receiving and cyies at the hands OF The unc
onaes Of their country and in the event Of any difficulty
may safely rely on their sympathy and assistance
The sometimes extravagant claims, such present.
a,ions &c &c, by persons anxious only to fats
"a I'd .aan.e4 10 hy
ministers. though in many Instances little IN accord
ance and often interfering with their manifold duties and
i'm portant pations
Under the post the American rep
esenave is by far laborous than is in the United
States generally supposed, as in addition the
there existing still draw
backs, mention, that weigh position
which excites mach jealousy and is snxiousy soci
ted at Washington.
The reference to The expenditures of
diplomatic agents in foreign ands recently published
by the State Department. will satisfy every that the Pc
cunary advantages OF foreign missions hardly be
temptation to the applicant, these accounts establish
the undenabe fact that scarcely in single instance the
minister's compensation exceeds the indispensable
penses of the legation.
For the niduous task and heavy responsibilities of
foreign representatives, The honorable position they
though hardly equivalent form the principal
remuneration; and IL may, therefore, in fairness be
pec,ed that, while the performance of their duties
foreign parts they should least command the respect and
support of their coun,ymen, both home and abroad
To the laer in particular, who, by the
tenn are reapng many Benefits be a source Of
d. regret and modification when pcrceiving the unabaed
attacks Of American papets (some of which of extensive
circulation in Euope) The character and standing Of the
very whose protection they the superior
position and security they enjoying in foreign countries
Can 1t TAIL be hunilating and haassng the feelings
OF when their Is daily issuing the
most saners against their couniys representatives
What opinion foreigners form OF US, when American
newspapers condescend s,gmatise their country
men with epi,ben such as vagabonds," "drunkards,"
| "broken do sn socialists &c, SIC
And how in controversy. the dignity OF country
he upheld when, by every mail press is launch
ing forth additional SANDERS compromising the same and
defeating our efforts and arguments
Az home origin and Of chose oirocious and ma
epan, lbes pretty we'll understood and there every
one knows what lite influence these csumnes will
else on minds of those acquainted with the source from
which they 6ow Yet abroad where the character aud
tendency OF The papers that them but little
or. r.hended they cannot fail most disastrous
effect.
Let the men, however tha, bespatier the American name
with filthy ations, thereby yipg 10 lower II In
The estimation OF foreign nations, beware
Let hem remember that there Is turning point in the
fortunes OF all men, and that the tide which some have
hitherto been smoothly floating may, by thus rousing the
storm of public indignation, Suddenly set against hen,
w tho whole structure OF their uphalloweo and
bou, designs may suddenly be wrecked and annhiaied
PLURIBUS uNuM