The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-23

LETTER ON DIPLOMATIC oosruNE AND AnERIoAN
RED RRfUBLIOANS-
PARIS, Monday, Feb. Z. 1853.
Ny DEAR Mn. sss*
This, presume, will find you in Washington
Kyou have access, ~ am persuaded you have, to
General Pierce, urge the immediate appoint nent
Of Minister to France. II is Of primary impor
tarce-I may say Of param Nnt Importance
thorough democrat should como here; man who
would represent in his general and official bearing
the people and the institutions OF our ceantry-a
man who, In bis social Intercourse, would extend
the hand Of brotherly affection 10 the republicans Of
France. instead Of counting the aristocracy the
minious Of power. His door, his hand, his heart
should be open to the votaries Of that system Of
government which it Ia our duty to extend TO all
the nations Of the earth. He should take Franklin
and Jefferson as his guides, instead of the small
men whom we have had ut this metropolis recently
small because they have neglected the true inte-
rests OF the Union, and placed themselves under tho
lead Of the diplomatic corps--a corps of liveriei
lackeys, with which an American ought not to as
sociate beyond the rules required by ordinary po
likeness, and with which we can have no sentiments
In common.
wish to see our government, in accordance with
upright democratic sentiment, frown indignantly
upon everything that savors Of monarchy or court
customs. The new Secretary Of State will have q
glorious field to effect reforms In the ussges of
representatives abroad. lie should begia ty in.
sisucting them to icsar upon accustomed oecasons,
simple blue dress coat, and pantai0ons Of the
color with ,chite raistcoat NTH the american eagle
upon his buttons, and the hat of citizen. The use
Of lace in every form should be forbidden. The
gGldy court suit in is suited to the subject
siaUs of an autocTGf--t0 mark him, as the dog -
ma, ked upon the collar ,rhich he tcearsbut not to
agent Of the sovereign people of the Union
Reigning princes haze right to prescribe dress
in Which our ministers shall appear before them.
Our representatives. should be instructed to abandon
the practice of putting the servants whom they employ
in iivey. n genteel suit Of black IS much more be-
coming, and on no account should the noble bird Of
Jore descend so iow as to be mounted upon SER
wants hat. The legation should be kept open from
ten until four; and its incumbent should at least
two hours every day, receive his countrymen there,
however their condition. But, my dear sir, have
only time TO glance at the subject. You, am sure
will approve of the suggestions have made, and as
true patriot and democrat endeavor TO have them
acted upon.
Now, entire sous ct moi, am exceedingly anxious
that Willie should receive this secretaryship am
confident that he is thoroughly qualified to dis
charge the duties connected with it, and to give It
an elevation which it never attained. l would use
every exertion to have the legation located in q
central part of the city, and to make It an Amer
can home, instead Of place of chilling reception
and elegant Indifference and disrespect to our cit
zers. never was better posted up than am at
this moment upon French and European affairs,
and am confident could, through Willie, render
services that would rebound to the glory Of Gen.
Perces administration. write thus freely to you,
because you know both Of us well, and would like
you to make these representations in the proper
quarter. 1t Is alimportant that we should strike
deathblow to the American aristocracy, which has
exercised so baneful an influence, ad Verse to our
institutions and to our interests in Paris.
Louis Napoleon cannot sustain long, and in view
OF this we want not only minister but secretary
also, Of pure stuff-ready TO sympathise with our
fellow republicans In adversty. and to enjoy their
victories in case they succeed. The government
should make demonstration in Its appointments
to the government OF the Tuileries, that we have
finished with toadies and toadyism and this would
give US reputation at once.
! wish you would read this to our ardent friend
. = =. If had time 10 write to him, would
express exactly the same opinions and views.
My labors in Switzerland, / am informed by
WILLIE have been appreciated by Mr.. Fillmore. and
that there was every chance, when writing that the
treaty would be perfected. ! am confident that nv
mission to Old Helvetis exercised benign influence
upon her destnies. have never received an outfit,
and as am no better of, In a pecuniary point Of
view than when entered the public service eleven
years ago, think Congress ought to give me one,
and have accordingly ssked for It, Willie will ex.
plain 70 you the particulars and would thank you
if you would use your influence in such quarters a
will tell best in my behalf.
Tell General Pierce to fix his eye steadily upon
Europe. Its movements cannot be too closely
watched. The aristocratic alliance was never so
well matured before. Its policy is to thrust France
forward as its most powerful maritime champion,
and her ruler is admirably Opposed to involve US in
hostiitce. Yours, truly, A. DUpLEY MANN.
Our Virginia Correspondence.
NORFOLK, Jan. l6, 1866.
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