Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-25
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, March 24-lOP.

The speech of Carroll Spence, our ministe,
to Constantinople, upon. the occasion of biz
audience with the Sultan, has created good
deal of talk, The friends of Mr.. Spence, and
those responsible for his appointment, cannot
but regret his having made so fatal mistake
Those who knew him best, however, are mo-
surprised He has, by this ill judged and un
timely address, not only rendered his position
personally. an awkward one, but placed on,
administration in an embarrassing attitude
school. boy would have exhibited better iudg
ment. 1t is natural for the American people
collectively and individually to express thei,
feelings in favor of those who may seem op
pressed and who are struggling to repel usurp.
atoms, but 1t is not the prerogative of minis,
ter to compromise nations dignity by utter.
| ing in an official capacity, sentiments unau-
thorized, and tending to interrupt the harmony
OF friendly powers. The entire address look.
like an attempt at BnncomJe, tinctured with
stump oratory. 1t is intellectually so-and
anything but a ministerial production for such
an occasion. If this is the beginning, VIII II
will the end be
Mr.. Spence is An exceedingly clever gentle
man. l have known him we'll for ten years
but he does not possess the parts adeau Il
so distinguished and important position
This every body knew; but it was not ex
pected his total incapacity would be fatally
exhibited so soon. He was competitor fol
postmaster of Baltimore; but falling to ge
this rose up to the dignity of Minister PIeni
potentiary to the Sublime Porte. We have
report here that orders have been sent for hi
recall. If 50, the act is a wiser one than that
which caused his appointment Our Minister
to Russia will feel rather embarrassed, claim
ing his position at the Court of st. Petersburg
in the presence of Emperor Nicholas, with
this speech before him. We too would be
somewhat surprised at finding him - soft-soap
ing'' the old Gar with a similar ae6ut-hopins
| that Russia might triumph over Mahomedan
The truth Is, we want statesman-a man OF
profound practical experience, of matured
judgment,-Ope familiar with the language
| manners aud customs Of oriental lifc-in every
sense Of the word, diplomatist to represent
| US, at this peculiar juncture, in Turkey Car
! roll Spence is not that man and gives Zoo,
| promise that he ever will be. What was hs
prior to his appointment? Nothing but me
dunn lawyer and a clever young gentleman
His only experience in public life was on,
term in the Maryland Legislatures sorry
| school, truly. He has had passion for seeing
his name in print-a weakness which maj
| probably be improved by this last exhibition
! / have occasionally given a brief notice te
places of our city. The magnificent jewelr,
establishment of Messrs. Garfield, Brother i
Co, who display their business Judgment By
advertising in the Star, is well worthy atten
ton. 1t is certainly one Of the finest stores il
the country, not even exceIled by those o
Philadelphia, New York or Boston. Thei
| stock is immense, and selected with admirable
! TASTE Those who deal in their lire can n,
| where find better accommodations.
The mistake Of our legislature in failing I,
| pass the appropriation bill cons;itu.ionally,
am told will not likely produce any seriou
Inconvenience, as the money appropriated vii
not be required before the assembly Of tn
next legislature, when the oversight can b
rectifed. '5r 1-.a fs4ia1fsET . 5'''e
Breadstuffs have reacted again under tn
| Pacifc's news. Flour advanced Is to IS cent
per barrel Holders are in fine spirits. ID.
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