The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-04-04
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Cor sui to London, Knowing what an innu-
ontial part Mr. Sanders had in the overwhclm-
ing victory of the Democratic party in the
Presidential election, and having had tho oc-
casion to observe the zeal and energy which
Mr.. Sanders showed in maintaining and ad-
vancng tho commercial interests of tho Uni
ted States, and at tho same time having fro-
quently witnessed the satisfaction and the
confidence which he enjoys of such of his coun-
trymen doing business at this place, as well
as the esteem which he had already acquired,
the resolution of the Senate might have well
taken us greatly by surpse, by its seeming in
consistency, If not want of principle. Yet
am too much accustomed to respect the prin-
ciple of non intervention in the internal affairs
of foreign country TO allow myself TO make Il
| remark in regard to that which in this melan
| choly affeir concerns only the domestic policy
of the United States. But tho matter has a
| fur;her-it touches in its effects our own sa-
cred intercsts-the liberty of the oppressed
nations of Europe and the future of Repubi-
can principles upon this continent
Mr.. Consul Sanders has in this regard pro-
we'd himself here to be real Republican, u
man of principle. He has given us the spec
tacle of a real American Statesman; ono who
does not deny, in the position of an officer OF
his Government abroad the republican prnci-
pies which he Processes in his own country
| In his official connections, whether of diplo-
matte, political or social naturo-where Amer
lean statesmen, regret to say, so often disap-
point us-ho has, as Consul of the Uuitod
States, proved himself a supporter of political
exiles, warm friend of the cause of European
liberty, and has ever been ready to render any
service that was not incompatible with tho re-
sponsibilities and duties of his Office. to all OF
us who are working for the triumph of the Re-
publican principle.
In short, animated by the wish to be true
and worthy representative of Republican A
merica, he had proved himself, by his public
and private demeanor. n firm supporter of Re-
publican principles. And this has been to us
a service the moro valuable, tho more it has
become apparent that the political situation of
will soon reach crisis where renewal of the
struggle of freedom against oppression is near
and unavoidable. | would be unjust towards
the people of the United States i'll did not as
sert that such behavior in such moments to-
ward the Republicans of Europe as Mr.. San
ders has shown and continues to show. is cal
cuatcd to command. besides our poor thanks
the confidence and satisfaction of the sove-
reign people of the United States of America,
and to make him deserve well of the honor
consistency an d interests of his nation. 1t is
under such circumstances, Sir, that the Senate
of the United States refuse their confirmation
to Mr.. Sanders.
The Senate have. by this unexpected act,
dealt heavy blow TO the cause Of European
liberty. For thereby not only do wo find our
selves deprived of tho warm sympathy and ac-
tive support which was bestowed on us by Mr..
Sanders in the sphere of bis legitimate a.thor-
ity, but what is more, the Senate have, by
their act, led to tho Interpretation that they
disavow sympathy for the cause of European
| liberty, and will not suffer their diplomatic a
| gents in Europe to favor the triumph of repub-
lican principles. j am far from believing that
such an event, to wit: to injure the cause oi
European liberty, has determined one single
member of the Senate in casting his vote. II
such was the case, we might despair of the vi
tality of republican principles; yet it is certain
that this resolution, although unintentional
has prodnced such a result. The dcspotic
Cabinets in Europe are in oxultation about it,.
They regard il as practical retraction and a
remarkable rccantation Of the principles pro-
nounced in the Inaugural Address and the
Koszta letter. They think that the Senate
have removed Mr. Sanders for that very rea
son. because he above all has verified his re-
publican consistency in his social relations
with tho republicans of Europe. They take il
as proof that the despots have nothing tc
we have nothing TO hope from it. And while
this brings such a look of scornful triumph
from the eyes of the despots, it has depress
ing effect on the public spirit of the people
and that too, in the present critical moment
when tho assurance of the sympathy of Re
publican America is so important, so encourag
ing and beneficial. Such is the moral hcav,
blow dealt by the Senate to the cause of Eu
ropean freedom.
If the Senate has not done this Intentionally
as believe most assuredly, it is to bo regret
ted that this honorable body surrounded will
the darkness of petty party interests, have no
: considered the Wearing and consequences o
9 their resolutions.
The recollection Of the history of the Un:
0 ted States and tho logical tradition Of the fun
4 damental principles of the foundation of States
6 gave us TO expect that America would assist i
: the cause offreedom in Europe. The presen
!, President at least Acknowledged that Americ
r is yet indebted for her freedom to Europe
f Even if she does not choose to DO Of any use t
S us, W, may reasonably ask of her not to inter
r fcre with our interests. This we have a rgh
j to demand before God the world and history.
: Bot Ameaica has Injured us: the Senate. b
! thcir resolution gave, us n hard blow. Wha
n experienced in America makes me confident
Il ly believe that the opinion Of the sovercig
people cannot approve such an action. To
often, also, did hear that tho elected servant
! OF the people considered it their highest hone
o aud duty TO be tho exponent of tho wishes {
o the people, to doubt that when the public G,
press their viii 10 constitutional way, vet vi
G mistalablc terms, the President Of tho Unite
" States will embrace with pleasure tho impol
j. hunity Of his high station, and propose NJ
y SANDERS again as Consul to London, and tn
r Senate. considering seriously thopolitlcal cor
70 sequences of their rejection, will unanimousl
$, approve the proposition, and by this act sho
'r to the world chat not only the legislative bod
~ Of republican country will not give way
: personal feelings but viii do all ia thcir p,v
s. or that in such critical moment the Europ,
10 an nations shall not have reason 60 despair
: tho sympathy cfthe United States. thus teacl
ing tho dcpots of Europe that tho ropublicu