The daily union., 1854-10-14
MR.. BELMONT AND CAPTAIN GIBSON.
iran. correspondence Of the Boston Post
GAZE FoY.

mere gossplng light material, yet constrained 10
depart from my determination by recent Paris letter
which friend has shown in number of the New York
Tribune The subject is affair which has been discussed
very thoroughly by American residents hereviz Captain
Gbsons claim against the Dutch government and the
in which Mr.. Belmont the American minister at
the Hague has conducted H. The letter in the Tribune
contains many unjust representations and the allegations
therein against Mr. Belmont and government
they entirely unprovoked and uncaed for. |
am confident in what | write, and yon may rely upon
every statement which may make. Captain Gibson be-
lieving undoubtedly his claim to be just and reasonable
has forgotten in his interest in his affairs that there
many other matters incidental to the position and cir
of the Office of charge besides his claim. Mr.
Belmont has given him every attention, and shown
him every courtesy which could possibly have been
peced and in prosecuting his claim in correspondence
with the government officials at the Hague has shown
neither tmidity of zeal But desire to
his purpose without disturbing the amicabe relations Of
the two governments has led him to adopt perfectly po-
lite and reasonable demeanor and to show himself inclined
to accord courteous time for response and agreement
His instructions from Washington have been fully
piled with, and he has presumed upon rash un-
usual towards the Dutch government concerning
the natter feeling certain that unprovosed atont in
like Captain Gibson's would not be the surest
means of inviting acquescence Mr. Belmont has been
ndefgabc in the discharge of his duties and has omit
ted opportunity uphold the honor Of his country and
the rights of its citizens He has indeed rendered him
self universally popular and esteemed from his
remitting fidelity and attention His recent visit in
Paris was occasoned by business connected with mat
tiers pertaining his Office; and you may be he
would have chosen other opportunity for relaxa-
ton were he desrous of it, than mt that particular time
when approach of the confinement of his wife
would have naturally prompted him, by all the instincts of
regard and affection to remain with her. His journey
thher made in the most rapid manner by travelling
day and night both going and returning The statement
made in the Tribune that it visit his residence is
an error and, | hope, arises from msinormation. Mr.
Belmont has been but twice absent from his post during
his recent residence in Europe once state to Paris
the object being business connected with his office and
again when he felt brief journey necessary to his impaired
health Upon this last occasion he exchanged the pleas
ures and excitement of his city mansion for the gloomy
clusion of obscure baths in Bohemia where he
maned until he felt himself recruited and then returned
feel certain that Mr. Bemonfs industry and attention
all the duties Of his embassy hare not been surpassed by any
precious incumbent and the popularity which he enjoys
among all classes at the Hague as well as among Amer
cans abroad here particularly the effects of his amia
bity and efficiency The writer in the Tribune
be laboring under prejudice which savors of
malice than honesty his statements have not the merit
of msapprehension the part of the writer since he
perfectly conyersnt with matters which obviously evnce
acquaintance with late agitang topics at the Hague Capt
Gibson was received by Mr. Belmont in the kindest man
ner the whole circumstances of the listened
and he deny aeddfe and decisive steps were
ken in the matter Notes exchanged demands pre-
sented correspondence established with the department
at Washington and in fact every possible move at once
effected Capt Gibson earnest that it required an
immense deal of persuasion to convince him OF the neces
sity he would be under await the inquiries which the
Dutch government would naturally institute in the prem
ise His conviction that he had been unjustly treated
prevented Judgment from being unaffected or unbiased
and he was disposed to view with favorable eye those
whose better prudence prevented from joining him in his
unseemy ardo in pressing the claim Mr.. Belmont could
not it is true think with Capt Gibson that he must de-
mand his passports at any delay manifested on
the part of the Dutch governments but his efforts
nevertheless prompt and energetic Capt. q. conceived
himself harshy used but his warmth can hardly excuse
certain pecuartes of conduct of which he subsequent
" guilty He first expressed himself to Mr. Belmont as
fully satisfied with his (Mr Bs) conduct in the matter
and was upon the favorable terms with the minister
and his household But suddenly his whole bearing
changed and TO sembance least Of courtesy succeeded
manner which will simply characterize highly repre-
hcnsibe Whether this change of demeanor was in conse
ouence Of Mr. Bemons controversy with the Dutch gov
ernnent or in his failure u comply With Capt Gibsons
request for personal pecuniary favor, cannot say.
The correspondent of the Tfhune is further in in
saying that Mr. Belmont preygs to leaving for Paris had
warned Capt Gibson of the danger Of his remaining in
the absence of the minister in The city Mr. Belmont not
only gave no such warming but remark TO that effect
originated in fact with the Captain himself; he having
mentioned in conversation with the secretary of legation
his priyae belief that il would be dangerous for him to
continue his residence in the city after Mr. Bemonts de-
pariure lest the Dutch officials might seize such pplori
nil 10 arrest and incarcerate him. Indeed Mr. Belmont
too confident Of the popriey of the people with whom he
had treated regarding the claim, to apprehend any such
nnNse act upon their part Captain Gibson furthermore
did not evince too great modesty in placing upon his
card the aix of aachG the Paris legation II
teraiy excited Mr. Mason surprise though he did not see
G TO condemn it as strongly it might have been mag-
ned he would have felt compelled 70 under the crcum-
stances The captains sign manual and caras with at
tacher placed in prominent neighboood
isbnp to the public as they were probably gratifying to
the mariner himself
am confident that Mr. Belmont has conducted all his
bsiness with the government which he is accredited in
wise spirit pitb marked ability, and with becoming zeal
and patriotism While he wi,i painfully insist upon all
that is due nation which he represents he knows toe
well what belongs to the dignity of that nation to indulge
in tone of belliqerea gascoaade which would be un
becoming his position as ii would be destructive OF his
ability to effect the purposes of his mission Captain Glib
so having placed his case in the hands Of his
should permit that government prosecute in such
manner as lis Judgment shall decide without the EN-
barrassment of his improper interference deracton of it
agents or the rude assumption of the Office Of dictator and
Judge IN wAqt belongs to the duties of Others.
FLANEUR.
Souru CAHoIiNA-C Contrary to all expectation says the
Charleston Mercury of the lt the at this election
proves be of the largest given in the city I'm
til within few days there seemed to be but duh Interest