The New York herald., 1845-01-03
From the True Sun
Mr.. Cushing, our Minister to China-a Sketch
OF HIS Personal Adventures during his

Absence from this Country.
The narrative of Mr.. Cushing's personal adven-
ing, and will we hope, be one day presented to his
countrymen by his own able hand. Some of the
most pleasing contributions to science, history and
narrative, are the descriptions OF the English Mis-
slons to China, uf Lord Mccartney and Lord Am
herst. The communications already sent home by
him to the Institute at Washington, are conclusive
evidence Of his profound observation, his scientific
attainments, and his untiring industry.
It will be remembered that previous accounts in
formed US of the disaster of the Missouri, with its
train OF inconvenience 10 the mission, the kind
attentions paid the Americans at Gibraltar by
the Governor and others, the departure OF Mr..
Gushing in the Oriental steamer, his arrival at
Alexandria, his passage up the Nile, his journey
across the lsthmus, and his reaching Suez in safe
ty Indeed his voyage down the Red Sea, the ac-
cident 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
have not before been made public.
From Alden he went,. In the Cleopatra to Bonn
bay, and on his arrival there in the evening ne
found Grand Ball about to take place on board
the Brandywine, tho rigging and spars OF which
vessel were most eplenddly Illuminated wlthlamps
1t was one Of the most beautiful sights ever wit
messed, and Mr.. Cushings safe arrival was source
Of high qualification to his naval friends, .partcu-
larly at SO opp0rtune moment, and added greatly
to the pleasure OF the tee.'
At Bombay, Mr. Cushing was the guest Of Sir
George Arthur. former Governor of Upper Cana;
da. During the period Of his brief stay, he found
time, in company with Mr.. Fletcher Webster and
MIR. ODonnelI, an attache of the Legation, to
make an interesting excursion into the Mahratta
county, one which pleased them far more than
they could possibly have anticipated. the journey
was made partly ia coaches, and partly in palan-
kins They went as far rs Poonah, situated in the
south western part of the Deccan, in Central India,
somewhat celebrated for having been captured in
1903 by Sir Arthur Wellesley and the "Iron Duke"
Here the travellers saw the largest cantonmens OF
English troops in India, and attended grand re-
highest military honors. They also visited ce.e-
brated Brahmin temple, being carried there the
backs Of the sacred elephants and escorted by the
English political resident, Mr.. Warden. who is "a.
whom he enqulred with great interest.
The sway of the English over this part OF India
appeared to be of permanent character: All the
will one day, we trust, be fully described
AT Bombay, Mr.. Gushing received the most un-
renting attention from the civil and military au
thorites. Sir George Arthur was particularly
dence with kindness and hospitality never to be
forgotten. We may imagine something Of the
splendor, power, and luxury OF the English in In,
dia BY instancug the position Of Sir George, who
sdent,. lives in the. style Of Prince, and rules
more than twenty millions Of people.
From Bombay Mr. Cushing proceeded IN the
Ceylon. AT this island he passed a week, and vi.
sted the old native capital, Handy, the principal
site of the Buvddsts The island is called by the
lish have obtained an undsputed title, by cession,
from The native chiefs, It has become more than
ever hourishing and populous. The greatest atten,
ton was paid the American Envoy by the principal
Colin Campbell. A ball was given by the English
residents in honor of their American guests at the
Hall Of the Consulate From. Ceylon the frlgate
proceeded BY aloute called the eastern passage,
and Amboyna, and so into the Paclnc Ocean,
thence up the eastward of the island OF Luzan to
Macao. It was the first time this passage was ever
made by an American man OF war. At the season
Of the year when it was accomplished, it is ths
only way to reach China in consequence OF the
N. E. monsoon. The passage was made very cue
cessfully under the judicious and prudent direc.
tions OF the gallant Commodore Parker, who cheer
fully encountered all the hazards OF the route IN or
der that the mission might arrive as early as posi-.
bic in China
Mr.. Gushing resided in that country exactly six
months to a day, and during the whole period was
constantly engaged IN promoting the objects
jecso ol his mission. BY the non arrival of the 81.
Louis sloop of war, which lay, very ,singularlys
long lime at the Cape, and through the continued
obstacle of the northern monsoon, he was under
the necessity of remaining at Macao until the I'M
peral Government actually anticipated his move.
By dsRsc1Hns pa. 1 mn.ai deiesaie and
plenipotenuary; Wang, treasurer OF the provinces
Of the two Kwangs, and Pwan Pwan, another
The Ysnr Il Tartar Of the imperial blood, and the
same person who negotiaed with Sir Henry Pottinger
His name might well state Lsre. has been errone-
ssnsxe seemed to have ths full his sovereign,
a. he was appointed with all the powers of penipoten
tons as soon a. they arrived One very interesting i.c
IL worthy Of notcs No obstacles were placed IN the
Mr. One ns s,sst .ss o SD
there would Aone but finding the imperial Commission
had power fully to treat with him. he yielded his personal
curiosity and PRIDE he entertained any such ieelings
10 the consdsraon Of his countrys interests He there
fore ed at once upon the negotiation promptly and
this considsrsts course. The Chinese conmissionsrs
were intelligent and genemany mem they had renue
was with sress difficulty they could 6nd quarters foI
them all Isl Yeng very uncsremenonsly took posses
sion Of immense temple dedicated 10 our Lady Of
Mercy the village Of Wang Hya, where he kept his
state The dcules Of the languages were obviatel b,
the frsnkness and tact Of Mr. Cushing 70 declaring At
sort to Haesse orce and appealing oace 10 the good
sense and high character Of the Chnese An
employ the American interpreters exclusively and BY
doing sd national character and our national repre-
sentative, the very highest compliment in their power
For two weeks the two commissions were employed
day and night with the exception of their meal tmes
and few given to repose, in discussing and ar
ranging the various questions IN between the
two eoyernments and in negotiating The treaty re
fore the Senate ofthe United states at last agreed
upoa and drawn up IN Cnnese ;c and on. naa
the Emperor.
was signed O'Clock at night on the third Of July
las in the sanctuary Of the temple have already men
tioncd and from which, as we have stated 40 part the
and their idols had been previously displaced with
out the slightest hesitation to make room for the Com
mssiore er and his suite This confirms the
opinion entertained by many residents in Chna that at
the imperial there no particular regard paidts
any religion.
When the treaty was signed, a splendid repaat was
given in tho temple to the American Minister Indeed,
during the negotiation at Macao the respec
tive legations constantly giving and receiving en-
tertanmens. At one given BY Mr.. Cushing, all the
American ladies' at Macao present; and the Chinese
dgnaries for the hrst time their lives performed the
extraordinary duty of ha ding In foreign ladies TO the
dinner table, and Of paying them the usual attentions
Many Of the officers Of the squadron were also
present.
The next day Tsi Yeng taken SO Ill that he was
obliged removed Canton; aud there various other
minor questions, afterwards settled by correspsn
dcnce and the personal attention Of members Of our