The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
Our Foreign Representative.
The W Y. Tines speaks thus Of some of,hs
new appointments Of Foreign Ministers:

The W Y. Tines speaks thus OF some ofthe
new appointments Of Foreign Ministers;
We arc beginning to witness substantial re-
suits Of the new Administration In the eleva-
ton Of our representation abroad. The Presi-
dent yesterday nominated for Foreign Ministers
gentlemen OF whom the country has reason to
be Proud, and who will not only discharge
the duties Of their posts with ability, but
maintain and enhance the reputation OF the
country.
Charles Francis adams, who goes to Eng
land, Is the third Of his family who has repre-
sented the United States at the Court VI Saint
James. lilo Is an accomplished scholar, pro-
foundly versed In Law, political economy and
diplomacy. and one Of the clearest and most
sagacious statesmen OF the day. The earlier
years Of his lifs were spent abroad with his
father, at the Courts where he was the Ameri-
can Ambassador, and II is only for the last ten
or fifteen years that he has taken an active
part In domestic politics. There is no man In
the United States more conspicuously fitted for
thai highest Of the diplomatic posts In the gilt
Of the Government than he.
Mr.. VIM. l.. Dayton. the new Minister TO
France, Is we'll known As one Of our Ablest,
soundest aud most judicious public men. lilo
has filed many stations OF Importance. and
always with distinguished ability and success.
10 trust THAT uc VIII pc hoic 'ety sPNcuhy w
repair to his post, for we learn that Sir. Paulk-
ncr, the Minister bequeathed 10 Us by the last
Administration, Is an open Secessionist and 10
seriously injdring the Government that no
claims 10 represent. No man could have been
found better qualified to maintain the position
and cause OF the Union than Mr. Dayton.
GEORGE p. Marsh, Of Vermont, Is 10 be tho
first American Minister ut the Court OF Sar-
DINA. The choice, in our Judgment. Is 'speial--
IN fortunate. Mr. Marsh Is not only man 81
very wide and profound scholarship, but he Is
also lawyer Of great ability. and one OF tho
most skillful and successful diplomaiists this
country has ever sent abroad. In Turkey and
In Greece. where he represented the United
States for some years, he performed an I'M
mense amount OF labor for which scarcely any
other American could have been found who
was competent, and with degree Of ability
and success which commanded the warmest ap-
proyal Of the most competent English aud
French Judges. His influence ut the Court of
Victor Emanuel will be sminently conservative
and judicious and he will reflect distinguish
ed honor on the country he represents.
Cdssius NJ. Clay, In Spain and Thomas
Corwin In Mexico are both admirably qualified
for the important duties that will deyol,e opon
them. We are glad TO learn that both have
decided to accept. Mr.. Corwin's position 10
one Of special Importance he will ha'ean op..
portunity to render the most distinguished
service TO the country. Gen. Webb. who goes
TO Constantinople, jabundantly merits this mark
ofdistincton ut the hands Of the Republican Adj
mnistration. and will perform with ability tho
duties Of his post.
We can cordially congratulate the country
on the character Of the gentlemen by whom 10
will be represented ut the most important courts
Of Europe.