The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-01-25
THE MINISTER TO AUSTRIA.


THE MINISTER TO AUSTRIA.
The nomination by President John
son of Senator Cowan as Minister to the
Court of Vienna, fails to meet the ap-
proval of the majority of our Legisla-
ture, which much as we may regret it,
we must bear as best we may. 1t would
be hardly possible that a pure patriot
and statesman, who never stained his
Senatorial robes by unworthy contact
with the Swiss mercenaries, who COM
pose the majority of the Legislature,
could ever gain their applause. Since
it is not probable that the President
will name minister that would be ac-
ceptable to them, we are left to conjec-
ture what manner of man they would
have instead of the courageous and able
statesman who has been appointed.
But we are not left altogether without
some data bywhich their choice for such
high position may be ascertained.
The election of Simon Cameron to the
Senate of the United States shows what
intellectual and moral qualities are ne
cessary to obtain certificate from the
Pennsylvania Legislature. From this
we conclude that the man for their
votes, must be one who, working his
way by dark and devious paths to high
position, has gained the notoriety of a
cunning and adroit political schemer
He must be one who can fiatter and
cajole the weak, bribe the venal, and
menace the timid. He may be devoid
alike of the culture and ability of the
statesman, provided, that when in pow
er, he always shows his readiness to
reward his adherents and punish his
enemies, no matter at what sacrifice of
the public interests. He must be one
who finds in the calamities of his coun-
try, themeans flavishing contracts and
places on his family and his adherents.
1t must be man who has no political
opinions that ever conflict with his pri-
vate interests or personal ambition.
Letany member of the Legislature who
voted for the resolution against Senator
Cowan, say with his right hand on his
waistcoat whether he fills up such
picture. Let him say whether Senator
COwan was ever swerved from the per-
formance of his public duty by threat
of party vengeance, or hope of personal
reward. r.r-. .f f...-....
Whilst the telegraph wires were yet
vibrating with the charge of corruption
in the election of United States Sena-
tor, it might have been supposed that
some remaining sense of decency would
have restrained the majority from has
tening to hurl their impotent resolu-
tiOn against Senator Cowan. This reso-
luton coming fastupon the election of
Senator is the highest compliment that
could have been paid him. It is not
at all likely that the Senate of the Uni
tedStates will treat it with more respect
than that in which it is held by every
one else.
The eminent historian who has so
long represented the nation at the Court
of Vienna, will now give place to the
and able statesman, who,
six years of service,
dared to defend the Constitution of his
country in defiance of the cIamors of
party. Mr.. Motley, on his return, may
then employ that pen which described
with such graphic power the Fall of
the Dutch Republic, in telling the sad !
story of another republic, haply votter-
ing 20 its fall, from causes not altogeth-
er unlike. When the book shall be
written, its most painful and hurnilia-
ting chapter will be that which shall
describe the corruption, venality, par
ty rancor, and imbecility, which have
shamefully distinguished the Legisla-
ture which passed this resolution.
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Governor Geary disappointed John