Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-01-04
ErnnciH j. Grund.


A correspondent Of the Philadelphia Press thus
alludes to this parsonage, who has been recon-
mcnded by the President for tle ConsusLip at
liavre:
A good deal of speculation continues to he in
dugcd in reference to the probable action oi the
Senate upon the nomination Of FrnnciA D. Grund,
| for consul Mt liavrc. | am very anxious To
what Jefferson Davis will do in regard to the man
whom he has called "the bascst lInssan Of them
all. and whether Senator Hunter, and Senator
Mason will not move for the purpose OF sustain
ing their consistency in regard TO him. OF this
mans great abilities there can be noqueston.-
lie is an intellectual wonder-a fine speaker,
inguist, n mathematician, vigorous writer, Rnd
sngularly sersed in history and diplomacy. But.
with all his education md cxI cricnce he lnck.
those qualities necessary to make up reliable
and responsible representative Of this country,
either in n consular or diplomatic position. His
states nrc all foreign s'a,cs-hs pre- udces foreign
his politics are of the pocket. having never acted
upon convction.bnt always upon interest. lie Is
ready to serve any man II the consideration Is SUIT
icent 1t is related Of linn that uol many years
ngo he called upon distinguished politician sub
scqucntly n Democratic member If Congress from
Pennsy l,ania- and offered himself the editor OF
Il Democratic German paper, lut took care to
that it mHttercl htll bin what SIDE he espoused,
nasmuch rs he had very low opinion Of Amer
to Mr.. Buchanan wns in exact keeping with this
characteristic declaration, for, after having nssaIl
ell him with unGeasured abuse Tor moro tnan ten
years, he became MIR Buchannns natterer and
couricr the moment he was elected President, md
in order To cpnsummatc his periiy, joined hnnds
with the traduccr> OF Stephen A, Douglas. after
having shared his Inequalities at Chicago for
months, in ls56-51. Could such man be u safe
depository OF the secrets Of this Government in tho
Empire OF France Louis Napoleon knows him
well, knows hs qualities and ms appetites and NJ
doubt the long arm of the nephew ii his uuclc -
would soon be stretching to Hu,re, holding forth n
sufficient Involvement to tempt the man who is nj.
ways working ON the side and in the pay OF power
whether in this or in foreign land.
What n book Grund could write. detailing his
own intercourse with American politicians from
the beginning! What sale this brochure would
have IN those European circles into which he is 81
xous to gain admission With his nmtabc
satire how he could describe Mr.. Buchanau's ser.
Witty to him after his long wears Of abuse How
he could delineate his services in 1910, when
with "rippecanoe and Tylor too he led the af
fray against the Democracy! How he could tell
OF the administration of the General Government
controlled by Tyler, of his rejection by the Sen
ate, and his subsequent confirmation in 1915
and, finally, how he betrayed Douglas and other,
with whom he was thrown into association Here
now, would be q volume far more interesting thar
Wikofs Adventures and not only more inter
- esting, but racly and more nbly writtcn.--
n Depend upon it. that when Francis }. Grupd zoe
: to Europe he will I've a rich plum, not only for tn,
silent ma esy of France but for every enterpr,in.
> book publisher who ia on the lookout for u prof
e table investment for his types and his paper.