The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-05

ION Of the profound admiration and respect which for
.ny years we have entertained for this distinguished
aIemsn certainly has not been because his eminent
nis and attachments have not been properly appreci.
.sd No Anerican cilizen who has passed The age OF
childhood ignorant OF his high claim TO public esteem
snd respects aud venture 10 add Thai there
who DO not feel an honest pride ia claiming him a
counymaa OF All persons and all parties yield
their willing and voluntary homage TO his genius his
sgty, and his extraordinary requirements. The
party far disarmed Of its bestow we'll
meIited eulogiums upon who equally distinguished
o. a scholar and a statesman.
Mr.. Gushing is nearly fifty three years OF age.
having been born the 7h OF July, 1900. the town OF
Salisbury, Mass. AT very early age he became dis
ting for extraordinary aptitude for learning 10
show how rapid his progress in The field OF letters,
we have only record The fact that he entered Harvard
College when he fourteen years Of age. lie gradu
aed with high honors, and joined the Law School where
he continued for two years In 1872 before he was
twenty years Of age, he received the appointment OF u
in mathematics and natural philosophy in the college a,
Cambridge He held this position for two years. when
ysmoyed TO Ncwburypor where he completed bis law
stables and was admitted 10 the bar in 1921. He was
elected 10 the Massachusetts, aiure in 1925 and again
in 1926 In 1880 he visited Europe and after his return
he published TWO works which gave him wide celebr
~ They were characterized by clearness, elegance and
force marked by spirit OF calm philosophy and wide
range Of knowledge
tive from Newburypori, and the following year re-
elected TO the State legislature In 1884 he was elected
representative to Congress, where he remained eight
yea-s In ls43 he nominated for seat in the cab
net but majority OF the Senate al that time being fed
eral whis g. aud in favor Of United States Bank which
was opposed by Mr.. Cushing they actiously rejected
his nomination. He was soon afterwards nominated
commissioner to China, and was confirmed without hest.
ialion or delay
He left the port OF Norfolk for the place OF his des-
nation in ls43, in the steamer Missouri When This yes
sci took fire he board, and forisnate enough
not only escape in safety but also to preserve his doc
umen,s and papers. After the ship destroyed he
pursued his journey to China by the overland route and
reached his destination safely After residing in that
country long enough TO negotiate successfully highly
important treaty, establishing anicabe and commercial
regulations between the two countries he returned to the
United Saes to receive the well deserved tribute OF public
admiration and respect which rendered from all
quarters The success OF his mission afforded the most
conclusive evidence of bis sagacy discretion and good
Judgment.
In 1916 he again elected TO the legislature of Mas
sachuse,s and ably and eoqueny advocated an appro-
priaton of $4,000 TO equip regiment Of volunteers 10
join the army in Mexico majority OF the body being
opposed 10 the Mexican war, the measure was voted
down. With the patriotic energy and determination
which have marked his in public fe he fur
nshed the amount from his private funds The reg.
lnent raised, armed. and equipped, and he was
elected colonel He was afterwards appointed gene
rail- and was transferred from the army of General Tay-
lo 10 that OF General Scott, where he rendered important
services.
While engaged in these arduous public duties he was
nominated by the democratic party in Massachusetts, as
candidate for Governor. Although he failed of being
elected he polled very heavy vo,e and paved the way
for the glorious triemph which subsequently, followed.
HIS selection by General Pierce for place his cabinet
has been received with enthusiastic appreciation. His
office OF great importance and responsibility, much
more than generally supposed and doubts that
be is eminen,y qualified for any duty that may devoye
upon him, either in his present position, in any other
the couh,ry may call upon him TO occupy.
blr. Gushing is blessed with industrious and unrng
energies; with keen perceptions and nice dscrimna-
ton; with gigantic intellect. richly stored with all that
learning has 10 besow and perseverance obtain with
a sound Judgment, highly cultivated taste, and high
social qualities. AS literary man, he has superors,
and bat lew equals.
The public have recently had opportunity of know.
ing something of his astonishing and brilliant attain
ments linguisi. AT the diplomatic dinner given by
the Russian minister, at Washington, told ,ha,
Mr. Gushing able TO converse with perfect luency
and in Ffench with M Sariiges, n Spanish with
De La Barca, in Dutch with Baron Tesla, in German
with Won Glvolt, in Portuguese with De Feganere and
10 excellent Tuscan with the representative OF the two
Scie, II he had msspent the beet years OF hi. life in
porng Latin and Greek languages that are dead
ana are no longer Inc medium oil communicating knowl-
edge to the world. he would have been confined 10 plain
English alone, instead of dazzling all by hs brilliant
atialnmenls
So far rs general knowledge is concerned-a knowl.
edge not only OF important events bot OF the unimporian,
deails-ofihc great whole, and the atoms that 20 10
make up the whole. Mr. Gushing has probably no equal
70 the world MIR Van Buren, and Col Benton are among
the most remarkable men living in this respect but
10 our Judgment they must surrender the palm 10 The
present Attorney General OF the United States Long
may he hive TO enjoy the wonderful knowledge he ba,
attained Long may he continue effect honor upon IN,
country and dignity upon the station he go wor,hy
WHAT is THE Boussr--Every time we hear from
Paris, about the first item (aer the usual announce men,
oil revolution mob) is, how the funds are in the
Bourse." II Louis Napoleon makes a coup dAa,. or
falls into the chops OF matrimony, the fist oues
ton is," what is the effect on The Boursc r II
the Bourse 10 oil right, the country considered (lke
our own beloved Iand) "safe" Bot If there is de-
cline on the Bourss," II is considered sure sign OF
consumption (of powder and esd) generally. And We,
few people know what "ihe Bourse" Is !; so we take
from our sprghty friend, the Boston Bee. The following
desrrlption