The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-08
From regular Of hr New York Journal
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PARIS, Oct. 1s4s.
Mr. Rush and his amiable daughters have left this
capital, their way home, by England They will be
remembered here with cordial esteem II must have been
fastdous person, indeed, whether American
European, who in any intercourse with them, would
not have been satisfied with their dispositions and de-
meanor. have been fortunate during ny twelve years
of sojoun in this capital in the succession OF American
ministers and their families Ladies in legation of the
best American mould, OF more national Importance
than any persons observer OF the would
imagine. Those who accompanied General Cass, Mr.,
King and Mr. Rush, contributed to establish envia.
bic repne for the American sex, in their natural aabi
ty and cultivated intelligence and ageneral refinement OF
simple and easy manners BETTING and distinguishing our
institutions
have been struck with the several epilhets which
the French have commonly applied to the three ENJOYS
ie brave (the worthy General Cass the excellent Mr..
King, and the courteous MIR Rush In all OF them we,
their countrymen, discovered only American patriots,
intent the interests OF their republic, and dscardng
utterly prejudice and discrimination OF party IN their de-
pertinent towards the multitude Of American visiters
whom they unafectedy welcomed The private fortunes
costly stye they spared neither their private purses nor
their salary. The establishment of Mr., Rush was
less expensive though not less hosptable; he en-
tertaned the eminent French liberals and con-
slant train OF Americans modesty, but with the best
fare and routine Of service; he must have gone the
limits of his Official stipend He conducted himself
with equal urbany, temper and discretion, towards the
fire governments with whom he had occasion commu-
nicate here, during his two years OF difficult agency
have heard him enunclate his creed and practice
gard TO the American party divisions. "Here represent
the whole Union. cannot identify myself with Sec
ton Weare known 10 breign nations Amsrsepis
exclusively; IN this quality lie strength and consde-
ration. Therefore to the minister of NE United States.
democ wing is the individually. can recog.
Mise solely countryman In the exercise OF my public
dutes especially party feeling could be ndnged with.
ont incongfuity and injustice"
You see that the Philadelphia gentlemen who. without
distinction OF party, provided, before his departures
public dinner as homage to the diplomatic career and
qualities OF Mr. Rush. aud his domestic merits, may greet
him on his return old guest who has justified since
their laudabe concert and their patriotic expectations.
Be assured in addition that this gentleman is himself
much stranger 10 the remarks which have adven-
tured above as be be anything that is passing al
Pekin My acquaintance with Mr.. Riyes is slight and
have not yet had interviews but he bears truly good
report for the faculties and habits required perpenae
the dignity and usefulness OF our mission in this meridian
The character OF his domestic circle promises not less adj
vantage.
number OF the German politco military refugees in
Switzerland have enrolled themselves in the Swiss regi-
ments levied for the King OF Naples
The council OF the little republic OF San Morino has
ordered all the political refugees quit its territory with.
in a fortnight.
General Rostolan has been obliged to order new dis
armament al Rome account OF fresh OF
French soldiers The Spanish troops securing the
country for bands OF assassns who have butchered Span
ish soldiers.
Attention is due 10 Major Raulinsons discoveries al
hiah, the site of the ancient Babylon. He has disin-
TERED number OF marble slabs fully illustrative OF the
Babylonan Pantheon.
Stocks on the Exchange continue 10 ucuaie and gen.
orally look down There will be no confidence until the
Roman and Turkish diemmas shall be solved. Yet
scarcely any Spectator apprehends war.