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NJ R. CUSHING'S TRAVELS,


An interesting sketch of the Hon. Mr.. Cush-
ing's journey round the Globe is published in
The New Y ork True Sun, The details of which
are said 10 be authentic and reliable. II is a.
follows
twill be remembered that previous accounts
informed us of the disaster of the Missouri. with
its train of inconveniencesH the Mission, the
kind attentions paid the Americans at Gibral-
tar by the Governor and Others, the depar-
lure of Mr.. Gushing in the Orienia. steamer,
his arrival at Alexandria, his passage up The
Nile, his journey across the slhmus, and his
reaching Suez in safety. Indeed his VOYAGE
down the Red Sea, the accident to the Cleo
Patra war steamer OF the way, and subseauen,
arrival at Macao. were also early known
But there we're other occurrences previous
to his arrival in China, as well as subseoueni-
ly, which have not before been made public.
From Eden he went, as we have stated, in
the Cleopatra 10 Bombay, and on his arrival
there in the evening he found grand ball
about to take place on board the Brandywine,
tho rigging and spars Of which vessel were
most splendldly illuminated with lamps. II
was one o! the most beautiful sights ever wit
messed, and MIR. Cushing's safe arrival was a
source OF high qualification 10 his naval friends.
particularly at so opportune moment, and
added greatly TO the pleasure of The fete.
Al Bombay, MIR. Gushing was the guest OF
Sir George Arthur, former Governor of Up-
per Canada. During the period Of his brief
stay, he found time, in company with MIR.
Fletcher Webster, and Mr.. O'Donnell, an al
tache Of the Legation, TO make an interesting
excursion into the Mahra,ta country, one
which pleased .hem far more than they could
possibly have anticipated. The Journey was
made partly in coaches and partly in palankins.
They went as far as Poonah, situated in the
south western part OF the Deccan, in Central
INDIA, and formerly the capital of the Mahrat-
tas 1t Is somewhat celebrated for having
been captured in 1903 by Sir Arthur Weles-
ley and the "lron Duke' Here the travellers
saw The largest environments of the English
troops in India, and attended a grand review.
where the American Minister received The
highest military honors. They also visited
celebrated Bratmin temple, being carried
there on the backs Of the sacred elephants,
and escorted by the English political Resi-
Gent MIR. Waden, who is lavourably known
10 many OF our countrymen, after whom lie
enqulred with great interest
The sway of The English over this part of
INDIA appeared 10 be of permanent character.
All The curiosites Of this region were fully
explored, and will one day, we trust, be fully
described.
AT Bombay Mr.. Gushing received the mos,
Hiremlttng attentions from the civil and mil
'iary authorities. Sir George Arthur was par
hcularly obliging, and did the honors of his
splendid residence with kindness and hos
Pila!ity never TO be forgotten. We may ina
gine something Of the splendor, power. and
luxury OF The English in India, by instancing
,he position OF Sir George vino enjoys salary
twice as great as that of our President, lives
III The style of a Prince, and rules more than
twenty millions Of people.
From Bombay Mr. Gushing proceeded in
me brandywne down the southern coast Of
India 10 Cey!on. AT this island he passed
week, and VISITED the old native capital, Handy.
the principal site of the Bbuddists. The is
land is called by the natives "the celestial par
adise," and since the English have obtained
AN undisputed TILE, by cession, from the ma
i've chiefs, it has become more than ever
hourlshing and populous. The greatest at
tention was paid 10 the American Envoy By
the principal authorities, and particularly by
the Governor, Sir Colin Campbell. A ball
was given by The English residents in honor
OF their American guests, at the Hall of the
Consulate. From Cevlon the Griga,c pro-
ceeded by route called the eastern passage,
south oil the island of Java, by the way of
inner and Amboyna, and so into The Pacific
Ocean, thence 10 The eastward of the island
OF Luzan 10 Macao. 1t was the first time l,ls
passage was ever made by an American man
oi-war. At the season Of the year when it
was was accomplished, it is the only way to reach
T -, IN consequence Of the N. +. monsoon.
4 lie passage was made very successfully I'M
le, Tue Iudicious and prudent directions of The
sa.lanl Commodore Parker; who checrfuIly
all the hazards Of the route in |
0roer 'nat the mission might arrive as early
as possible in China.