The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-16

There are still several consular appointments
pending before the Senate, and among these Is
that of the new Consul to Bordeaux, Mr.. G. G.
Fleurot, to which appointment, 1t is said, some
objections are made. During the past few
weeks there has been a great deal Of idle Cos
sip in many of the disreputable newspapers, in
connection with this gentleman's name, and
also in reference to us of the HERALD. Certain
Of the mean and silly newspapers Of the day
have stated that Mr.. Fleurot is the candid ate of
the HERMD-that he is a Frenchman by birth;
as well as a number of other statements too alb
surd to be noticed. A few words upon this
matter.
Mr.. Fleurot is a native of New Jersey, and all
of his remaining relatives either reside in that
State or in the neighborhood of New York. He
received a very superior commercial education,
and was bred to the calling of a merchant.
While engaged in mercantile life his eminent
commercial abilities and his extensive know
ledge of tho modern languages attracted the
attention of the late John G. Calhoun. That
distinguished statesman of South Carolina, then
Secretary Of State, appointed Mr.. Fleurot Con-
sui to Martinique, we believe. In that capacity
Mr.. Fleurot resided in the island during several
years, and gave all satisfaction by his capacity
and faithfulness. During the latter part of Mr..
Folks administration he returned to the United
States, expecting to obtain from the admins.
%tration, through the influence of his New Jer-
sey friends, some better appointment. But a
delay took place, and a change in the political
complexion Of the government postponed the
accomplishment of his wishes. On the accession
Of Mr.. Pierce to the Presidency Mr.. Flcurot re-
newcd his application for a Consular appoint
ment, and was promised one ofthe best Consulates
in Europe. But like a great many other promises
made by Mr.. Pierce, this was never fulfilled.
When Mr.. Buchanan succeeded to the Presidency,
Mr.. Fleurot made a similar application, and was
appointed Consul to Bordeaux.
These are facts which are we'll known TO the
nique, Mr.. Fleurot, like a great many
other functionaries Of the government.
sent to us items of commercial and
shipping news, for which we rewarded him
by sending him copious files of the HERALD.
This is all the connection he ever had with us.
We have known him for many years, and always
found him to be a highly accomplished gentle
man, extremely punctillious and honorable in
every relation Of life. This Ia his character
among all who know him best. Since he has
assumed q , Consulate at Bordeaux. we under
stand that be has given the greatest satisfaction
to all parties who have had business relations
with him, by his integrity, capacity and general
ability. II, under these circumstances. the
Senate of the United States object to 40 worthy
and competent a man and public officer, a
native Of New Jersey, out of Difference TO the
trash of a few miserable and disreputable crea.
lures of the mean portion of the press. they are
perfectly welcome to all the capital they can
make out of it, and all the additional eclat IL will |
add to their distinguished standing in the world.
Mr.. SENATOR BRowv.-We are informed by
Mr.. Senator Brown, OF Mississippi, that we have
somewhat misconstrued his late remarks in the
Senate, asking the privilege Of a further post
ponement of his speech upon Kansas affairs.
He adheres TO bis position. but desires the
latest available authentic information from the
seat of war. Very well. We hope that by next
Monday there will be facts enough and figures
enough on hand to satisfy every Southern man
AZ TO the course he should pursue, aud without
any further delay.