Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-07
The Letters Of Cushing and Marcy.

The Letters OF Cushing and Marcy.
We publish to-day two letters from different mem
bers Of the Cabinet-thc letter Of Attorney General
Gushing, to which referred in previous number
OF our paper and Secretary Marcy's epistlc TO the
great gathering of the New York Free Soil Democrats
They furnish a nice pair-werc issued about The
same time aud admirably show how far the Cab
met is a unit To 'honcst Caleb" was assigned the
part Of deplorng coalition between the MhsSachu-
sets Democracy and the AbolitioniSts, after the
fruits of that coalition have been rearcd IL afforded
the learned Attorney General fine theme TO dilaic
upon by way of playing his cards and he has per-
formed the task after fashion quite complimentary
to his well known cunning The Massa chuse,ts De
nocratc Coalitonsts understood it perfectly. They
were fully capable of approaching all the CANNON 1t
contained and after taking the sham cpstlc of their
beloved Caleb into such consideration as they deem
cd il entitled to- they dismiss it with few cigned cx
prcssiJns OF condemnation and then proceed in
their plans of coaeSciug with their Free
Soil allies despatch from Boston, of November
the Sd, says
1.-THE Free Soil and Democratic Conventions OF Wor-
cester county, to-day. Much curiosity felt to see
the influence of Cushiue's letter the Democrats
despatch from Worcester that the coalition form
ed with entire uuanimty aud great cuthusia'n The De-
passed resolution spurnng all dictation from
whatever quarter Country papers thro IN
strains"
They knew well enough what was meant by such
paper maniicstos against Coalition, while those who
pretended to reprimand them took good to fur
nish them with material aid in the distribution Of
Government patronage. The Old Line Democracy,
OF rather the prescribed wing ofthc party quoted the
Baltimore Platform and the Presidents lnau-
gural against the purpose Of the COali,ioniSts,
but they, on the other hand, pointed to the
Free Soil appointments Of the Administration
as proof positive to the contrary, and comfort
enough for them. So the Attorney Generals
letter effected just what it intended FOR in Massa
chusetts practical object whatever, while it fur
nished crumb of consolation to Southern Democ rats
and went OF ready sale in the Southern mlrke:.-
The cute Caleb may well laugh in his sleeve over the
successful game he has 20 far played. 1t is allee
upon Democratic authority, that his object Is to play
his cards now for the post in the Cabinet the Pres
dent first intended for him-that he looks forward
to a blow IN in the Cibinet shortly and by CANNON.
ing the Southern Democracy hopes to be elevated
in that event To the Premiership. Premier Marcy,
in the meantime is dealing his hand in another quar-.
ter with the hope of holding to his post, and Of
saving the Coalition Cabinet from the impending
ruin He therefore, takes occasion to strengthen his
position W tn his old cronicS the New York Sos by
very loving epiStlc TO their recent great gath.
ering in the city of New York. winch he d,noninat
as 'the head quarters OF sound Democratic princi-
pies" and announces that the object Of the meeting
has his entire appreciation. The two Cabinet func-
tionaries bidding high for spos and we shall see,
when the dissolution oftc present coalition Cabinet
comes who will be the most successful. We give the
two precious documents, below. 1t will be seen how
beautifully they harmonic with each ether and they
may serve to show further the double game, now be-
ing played to hold dscordant factions together
WASHINGTON, Oct. -, 1855.
Dear Sir perceive that in several counties Of Mass.
achuseits coalition Senatorial tickets have formed OF
associated Democrats and FrceSpilcrs Ny Judgment il
that the Democrats who have participated in tu have
done than commit fatal They have
Abandoned principle which is fundamental. To support
for the free-Olers of Massachusetts, is give
countenance and pOwer persons engaged avOwey in
the persistent agitation OF the slavery question: and there
fore hostile the EXTREMIST degree TO the determined
policy Of the Administration. The President enrcrains
immovAbo convictions Oh this point, as have had
sion express to heretofore and all whom lac
has called the public service here mostly heartily and
zealousy sustain his views the sn5sct, being ic
only consistent with personal honor, tc
of the Democratic party the general welfare Of the cOu-
try the integrity of the Constitution the permancy Of
thi- Union. II there b. any purpose fixed than
another in the mind Of the President aud those with gho
he is accustomed to consult IL s at the dan serOus ee
OF aboli,onsn under whItevcr gulsc form NAV
present itself all crushed 50 lar as this admins
tration concerned. This the President declared ia III,
inaugural This lac has declared since all times
and in all places when lac had occasion speak on the
subject While lac docs not ASSUME To Judge OF the hearts
Of who publicly sound principles he only need
show where they arc order bis
tied policy the coniIc: Of the ars Of the government
shall be uncquiyocay manifested. Those who have ai-
pretended hating hesitation the part of the Prcs
dent In reading path which truth an patriotism open
20 him. will ind themselves greatly mistaken. IL j. up
this occasion. liz policy not hastily settled
While lac occupies his present position it will Jc
departed from The constitutional rights OF aii ihc States
OF the Union are az dear TO him the rights OF New
Hampshire have perceived from the outset that this
great principle Of the constitutional rights OF the States j.
fastened IN his thoughts, the corner stone Of th.
Union. Depend upon II, matter what cou-e. uencrs
may mpend him, he will never aDw il shaken
by aboltOnst4 lctioui.ts, bI. will his face lie
flint well against rishtbandei back-ing. again.
left handed deiectons which may prejudice ombarra-
fhe Onward progress Of the republic.
remain, very truly, yOurs
CCUsHGYG.
Hon. n. F,oMi"ytam, Jr. Bosion Post boston
wANriSGroS Monday oct. 81. 1859
Gentlemcn--l fully with the Democratic citizens
Of Germam birth in theiS views thc unfortunate and
uncaed for ssou from the Union Democracy at the
State Convention at Syracuse. movement destitute
Of reasonable preteH "ud 50 mischicyou in II.
queuces which seems 70 have lad other object on tho
part Of those Who instgated IT, but 70 defeat the Demo.
cratic party al the approaching election 10 New 1oik and
transfer the cement Of the political ass Of that
State 70 the Whg, deserves the rebuke which the ,oo.
srats Of German birth propose administer 10 H. at the
meeting TO morrow evening at Tammauy lall-tie head
quarters Of sound Democratic principle.
should be pleased 10 be present that meeting and
60 join them IN urging ne solemn duty upon the Demo
cratic party throughout she State adherence To the union
OF the Democracy, 80 soemnly established AZ Baltimore
Ia 1852 The object Of the meeting hs. my entire ap-
probation; and trust II will be generally concurrrd To-
aud initiated by the Democratic party in eyery mar, ~ %
State Of New York
ain, with great respect
-FOUR oDedicnt servant
W. L. MARCY
hessrs. A. Thum, Chdrmin, &c " Gross. Secretary
frADd A. RotIcrt Delegate