American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-06
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ARRIVAL OF MR.. CUSHING, OUR MINISTER
TO CHlNA-A SKETCH OF HIS PERSONAL
ADVENTURES! DURING HIS ABSENCE FROM
THIS COUNTRY.
The town was quite electrified or Tuesday
morning by the announcement of the arrival of
the Hon. Mr.. Cushing, our Minister to China
in the barque Eugena, from Vera Cruz, after
a short and pleasant passage of eighteen days
A report had that morning obtained currency
that this gentleman had proceeded northward
to Oregon for the purpose of making some per-
sonal examinations into the condition of that
territory, but his appearance of course set all
such speculations at rest.
We are happy to state that Mr.. Gushing is
in excellent health, never looked better, and
has borne I'll the changes of climate, and the
fatigue of his journies, without physical incon-
venience or injury to his health.
The narrative of his personal adventures,
from first to last is one of the most interesting
to which we have ever listened, and will, we
hope, be one day presented to his countrymen
by his own able hand. Some of the most pleas
ing contributions to science, history and nara
tive, are the descriptions of the English Mis-
sons to China, Of Lord Mccartney and Lord
Amhert. We do not doubt, however, that Mr..
Gushing could supply us with something still
more valuable. The communications already
ton, are conclusive evidence of his profound OBJ
servaton, his scientific attainments, and his I'M
firing industry.
So far as we may do SO, without overstep-
ping the bounds Of confidence and friendship,
which long and valued intimacy has enabled
us to Cultivate, we will briefly attempt TO fol.
low Mr.. Gushing round the globe. We are sure
it will be acceptable to our general readers,
and particularly to this gentleman's personal
friends.
1t will be remembered that previous accounts
informed US of the disaster of the Missouri with
its train of Inconvenience to the Mission, the
kind attentions paid the Americans at Gibral-
tar by the Governor and others, the departure
of Mr.. Gushing in the Oriental steamer, his ar
rival at Alexandria, his passing up the Nile, his
journey across the isthmus, and his reaching
Suez in safety. Indeed his voyage down the
Red Sea, the accident to the Cleopatra war
steamer on the way, and subsequent arrival at
Macao, were also early known.
But there were other occurrences previous to
his arrival in China as we'll as subsequently,
which have not before been made public.
From Alden he went, as we have stated, in
the Cleopatra to Bombay, and on his arrival
there in the evening he found Grand Ball a.
bout to take place on board the Brandywine,
the rigging and spars of which vessel were most
splenddly illuminated with lamps. 1t was one
ofthe most beautiful sights ever witnessed, and
Mr.. Cushing safe arrival was a source of high
qualification to his naval friends, particularly at
SO opportune a moment, and added greatly to
the pleasure of the fete.
At Bombay, Mr.. Gushing was the guest of
Sir George Arthur, a former Governor of Up
per Canada. During the period of his brief
stay, he found time, in company with Mr.
Fletcher Webster, and Mr.. O'Donnell, an at
tache of the Legation, to make an interesting
excursion into the Mahratta country, one which
pleased them far more than they could possibly
have anticipated. The journey was made
partly in coaches, and partly in palankins.-
They went as tar as Poonah, situated in the
southwestern 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 Wellesley and
the "Iron Duke" Here the travellers saw the
largest cantonments Of English troops in Iudia,
and attended grand review, where the Anne
rican Minister received the highest military ho-
nors. They also visited a celebrated Brahmn
temple, being carried there on the backs of the
sacred elephants, and escorted by the English
political Resident, Mr.. Warten, who is favora-
bly, known to many Of our countrymen, after
whom he enqured with great interest.
The sway Of the English over, this part of
India appeared to be of permanent character.
All the curiosties of this region were fully ex-
plored, and will one day, we trust, be fully de-
scribed.
AT Bombay Mr. Cushing received the most
unremtting attentions from the civil and mill
sary authorities. Sir George Arthur was par
ticularly obiging, and did the honors of his
, splendid residence with a kindness and hospi-
tality never to be forgotten We may imagine
something of the sp!endor, poacr, and luxury