impression. It has been broadly hinted to me that the honor of my
country and my own require that I should go away. But I am of a
different opinion, and rather think that those who give such
hints are somewhat influenced by fear. It is true that the
position is not without danger, but I presume that when the
President did me the honor of naming me to this embassy, it was
not for my personal pleasure or safety, but to promote the
interests of my country. These, therefore, I shall continue to
pursue to the best of my judgment, and as to consequences, they
are in the hand of God.

He remained there until his successor arrived. When all others
fled, he was faithful, and such conduct should never be
forgotten. Mr. Morris not only risked his life, but he took a
heavy responsibility, and laid himself open to severe attack for
having protected defenseless people against the assaults of the
mob. But his courageous humanity is something which should ever
be remembered, and ought always to be characteristic of the men
who represent the United States in foreign countries. When we
recall the French Revolution, it is cheering to think of that
fearless figure of the American minister, standing firm and calm
in the midst of those awful scenes, with sacked palaces,
slaughtered soldiers, and a bloodstained mob about him,
regardless of danger to himself, determined to do his duty to his
country, and to those to whom his country was indebted.



THE BURNING OF THE "PHILADELPHIA"