The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-10
MIR. CUSHING AT HOME

in0s as indicative oil MS Pe'son"' P'p!
and AZ approbatory Of his political course. lie
10. heen received, on his return home, en-
,h.,;calIy by the peopie-by the great mass
IF the community, irrespective OF low party
d,v;s,ons, and without regard TO partisan SER
vices. Hi, approach was not heradtd, as IN
the case of the Merry Andrews, the Harle-
ouins of the "Whig'' paIty by flaming no
tice from the lighthouses OF political caDais'
where some artificial heat is produced 10 en-
courage a little sckly, temporary apPiause-no
trumpeted correspondence with lew worn out
political roues raised unhealthy excitement IN
the minds of the people, the same KIND OF
excitement that prevails in the annunciation oil
the time and place Of execution oil condemned
criminals. There was no preparatory appear 10
the lower passions no inducements heid OUT ioi
the gathering Of idle, curious, uncarIns spec'a-
tors no advertisements Of "hard cider !; no
exhibition of scented coonskins attracted the
dissipated, and the spo~t-loving multitude
There was no "rioling," no drunken squabbles
For many days previous to his ARRIVAL nun
dreds and thousands OF spectators assembled
each evening at the depot of the railroad to glad
den his coming with their honest, unbought
nresence. The conductor of the train OF cars
had promised to signify his approach by hosting
a handkerchief or other signal from the advan-
cling engine, and crowds would be scattered along
the route, some farther, some nearer, some with
spy-plasses, some on eminences, all desirous o.
being the first to announce his arrival. No con-
ouerer returning from the blood stained held OF
victory, where he had battled for his country's
cause. could have been more anxiously expect
ed. Democrat and Wing (save few OF the
latter, who were suddenly seized with faint
ness of the hearty were exchanging mutual
inquiries in relation to his expected coming
And day after day. with no decrease OF interest
or number, from repeated disappointment,
crowds of the people were stationed at the de-
pot, and when the expected signal was raised
and the loud roar Of the cannon breaking in up
on the stiffness of evening; and the joyous
notes from the music Of volunteer brigade,
confirmed the indication of his approach, the
cry spread from rank TO rank, from one crowd
TO another, throughout the avenues Of the town
sCushing has come"-and the hearty welcome
of the voice and the hand Of fTeemen must have
assured HIM that one faithful to the cause shall
ever meet with the love and ardent gratitude
Of the peop.e.'
The return of Mr.. Gushing 10 his constitu-
ents, and his intentions, expressed in the pub
lie prints of his district, to meet them in their
primary assemblies and to discuss the political
topics Of the day, freely and without reserve,
affords us an opportunity 1--WE are most cheerful
to embrace, of INDUCING in few reflections in
respect to his legislative career, his position, and
his acknowledged abilities. For some time
past, and the last two sessions most particularly,
he has been SO prominent before the people, we
make no apology for observations otherwise
perhaps uncalled for. We would say now in
advance Of other remarks, we know Of no man
more enfranchised from the CALLING chains of
party slavery-more free TO act as conscience
impels, regardless of the feelings which restrain
ton. He is for the people and with the people
land therefore TO the people we speak.
In speaking of Mr. Cushng's legislative ser
vices during the last session, and of his admira-
bic public conduct, we, at the same time, can
do justice to the policy of the Administration
policy which he has supported with no ineffi-
cient aid, but which, we are free to acknow-
ledge, owes its fair development and sound ex-
position mainly to the extraordinary talents with
which he has elucidated and maintained its
principles. One Of the cardinal measures OF the
Admnistration-the Exchequer Bill-has been
most ably advocated equally by his tongue and
pen; and his mastery report on the subject has
exhausted all the learning on one of the most diff
fcult of sciences. 1t is luminous and profound,
and while it evnces great research, it combines
bright array Of sterling, original thoughts, and
felicitous illustration. For an ordinary man, it
would be monument of surprising talent
from Mr.. Gushing, it appears but the usual eff
fort of fertile genius-and if either the projet
of the Treasury, or this bill of Mr.. Cushing
synonymous in all minor details, and even in
most essential principles should be allowed a
fair and unrestricted trial. no complaints, we feel
assured, would ever rafter be made of an unequal
deranged currency or of inadequate guardian
we shall attempt to do some slight justice tc
their various and peculiar merits.
The attention of the public has not been suf
ficiently called TO a consideration of the grea
ability with which this distinguished gentleman
opposed Engand's arrogant pretensions TO q
right of search. 1t will be remembered tha,
Governor Cass-our able Minister at Versailles
published pamphlet on this subject which
however well written and judcious, as in many
respects il was, omitted the consideration fons
very important question. The attempt of the
English Government to engraft upon the law Of
nations, one and unchangeable-an act of Par
lament of 1s39-which empowered British
cruisers to board, and, on suspicion, search any
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