The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-06-01
TzaG MISSION no CHINA,

Fir Ty err should have shown some dellcacv
IN dealing with the fund which Congress has
placed at his uncontrolled disposal. He should
not have appointed man WAC was rejected by
the Senate when nominated to the Treasury
Depar tment 1t is conjectured by many, that
the nomination of MIR. Everett as Minister 10
China was mere ruSe that IL was more than
suspected by Mr.. Tyler that he would decline
the appointment; and he would then have it in
his pc ger to appoint one of the "guard" in the
recess of Congress, ana thus evade the uEplea
SAINT necessity of submitting his nomination to
the Senate. We deem it Just to say, however,
that it seems to be very generally conceded
that MIR. Gushing is as well qualified for the
situation as any one else who would have taken
the appointment at Mr. Tyler's hands. 1t IS
said that Mr. Gushing has educated himself
with the purpose of fitting himself for public
life; and be seems determined to push himself
in that line, no matter what sacrifice of political
honesty IT may cost him; and, with an utter DIS
regard Of that dehcacy of feeling which should
distinguish every high toned gentleman. This
is made apparent by his acceptance OF an ap-
monument to represent the people of this coun-
try abroad, after his rejection by the represen-
tatives of the people had shown want OF con-
fidence either in his honesty or capacity His
political dishonesty Is most manifest from MS
course in the last Congress, when he advocated
and vet justified every veto of the very meas
ues he had advocated. The truth is, that no
one ever looked upon the support he has given
to Mr.. TYLER in any other light than that OF
afaIr business transaction for which he was
to receive a consideration; and, verify, he hath
his reward Mr.. Gushing was brought up
merchant, $50 we have been told;) and, IN the
exercise of his vocation, he has made merchan-
disc OF himself He has made very tar pro-
fit, considering the small capital invested. we
hope he may make as good bargain Ior ms
country as he has made for himself. We fear,
however, he is only good as small dealer or
or retail merchant. He managed rather badly
when he undertook to dispose of the Admins
tration at auction and that!was rather small
business, Ito say nothing OF the damaged state
of the poods,9 in comparison with the affairs OF
the whole nation, which has been sent to Cmna
to transact.
Some DAYS ago we made afew remarks upon
the amount of the salary Mr.. Cushing Wouio
probably receive. We did not Know at tue
time that the salary was limited to S9'UOu, ex-
elusive of outfit, (which is $9,OOO nore'l gy
the terms of the act creating the mission. we
are very much relieved by finding that Congress
has made this restriction, and we have no douo.
bnt that the salary of the secretary OF legation
would have been limited TO $4,000, the usuai
compensation, could Congress have conteLnpla-
ted the possibility tt at the omission would nave
been taken advantage of, as it has been' IN tne
case of Young w ebster, son OF the ex-oecIe-
tarv. who is to be sent off to China with sala-
~ Of 5000. This is an unprecedented sum 70
he paid to Secretary of legation, and couio hot
be irlstified in any case without the sanctlon oI
CONGRESS. Common decency should nave
made Mr.. Tyler hesitate to fasten this piece VI
hammered imbec1lity, in the person OF Fle!cner
Webster, on the Government. we see II an-
nonnced. likewise, that Mr.. John Tyler, Jrs Is 70
oo ont as Mr.. Cushings private secretary. Ml.
Gushing must intend to make his appearance
anoo conc The Chinese with great state: we nafo-
~ think any other minister of the Republic Is
sy,t e by "private secretary. Who Is SIC 20
a. Fietcber Webster's private secretary! we
sba1l soon realize what gentlemen remarked
to Us the other day, half in jest half IN earnest
that almost every clerk in the Stat departmen1
had had his nrivate secretary. We have been accusec
Of treating NM Tyler harshly It has 9een sa.G
we aid not do him justice, and praise nun wns q.
he deserved il. We deny the charge; ana w.
take this occasion to state, that Whatever .au.a'
Mr.. TYLER may have, ingratitude 20 the .guaru
cannot be numbered among them; neIener "a,
+ he said that he IS unnindful OF parens uns'
!. = - nro Md for his children -aGlobe