The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-15

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preme Court, with the result which had
been SO artfully designed. &
So far, every thing had gone agreeably
to the programme at first announced. EN-
inent lawyers had given paid opinions i'll
which the rights of individuals to keep pro
perty obtained by forgery were indicated
The Delegate Of the Territory had taken an
active part in connecting and carrying for
ward the swindle. The United States Dis.
trict Attorney for the Territory had
betrayed the interests of the govern
ment, and prostituted his Office at the
footstool of corruption and fraud Were
we not then justified in supposing that Mr.
CUSHING would also perform the part as
signed him in the fraud? Mr.. WARREN was
acting under him and could not consistently
commence a suit of such vast Importance
without approval from his superior. It is
well known by every person in the Terrific
ry, that RICE & Co. have heretofore inva-
riably boosted with confidence, of the CO.
operation of the Attorney General. It is
but justice to him, then, to say that we hare
no other reason for believing him to be
particsps criminis in the transaction than
the confident assertions of the swindlers
themselves, and the disgraceful conduct of
his official subordinates in this Territory.
We have always maintained hope faint
indeed, however, that he had been misinter-
preted in this connection, and that he
would yet prove us mistaken. . .'s
From the tenor of the article in the Dem
ocrot we infer that something IS IN the mind
which the crest of mankind" do not yet
fully understand We have almost surmised
that the editor has some private advices to
the effect that Gen. CUSHING refuses to
wear the harness so artfully made for him,
and that he considers tremendous dose
of blarney necessary to reconcile him to the
action of his subordinates here. Nous
Terrons. '@
Before closing, we cannot forbear treat
ing our readers to specimen of this rich
ebullition, for which we bespeak proni-
nent place in the next edition of the "Curi-
osities of Literature" .-.'.
There is not thing in the career of the Attorney
General to justify aspersion of him either an
officer His course through life hasbeen open and prom
nent and forms part of the history of country Can
his assaants point to single fact sustaining or excus
ing their treatment of him?
On the bench of the enlightened commonwealth of Mas
sachusets, he not upright and able judge9 In
Congress was he not the attentive, faithful and
cient representative of his constituents an
of the national legslatures -..i
As Commissioner to China, did he not discharge the
new, delicate and embarrassing trust committed to him
with signal success and to the entire satisfaction of his
government and that to which he accredited As
volunteer officer in army in Mexico, having raised
regiment al MS own expense we beleve did he not
quit himself became American patriot and brave
man? .... .- .....r
And now the official head of the legal profession in
the United States, does he perform the arduous duties
his Office with entire credit himself and in such
manner $ to defy criticism?
Is he not confessedly of the most accomplished men
of the present tme whether considered lawyer sol
der or statesman? ... :
Surely, yesl Shall such man then be dragged into
the minnesota pOltlcS such be indeed the
appropriate title for the facOus and selfish conduct
the foes of the railrOad?) ..... s.sf asw.t
We do not know what be the opinion others upon
this subject but for part, profoundly admire Mr.
Cushing and regard him worthy of
brilliant period Of the world in which live. As bow
witnessed the first efforts he made in public le aud
tOwnsman OF his have noticed his upward to
greatness with pride and pleasure.
So far from being censured and belled as he has been
he should be eulogzed by all true friends Of country
and pointed to as example to the young of the
nation.
They who are inclined to think lightly of Caleb Cush
ing should read the history of his life it recorded
upon the records of the Republic and their opinion will
at once undergo a just and salutary change.
Once personally acquainted with him no candid and
honorable will attribute to him any sentiment or
sign but such becomes his elevated position
acter" -..a.+ -s.tr 80
The following, which form the concluding
paragraphs of the article, were no doubt in.
tended to be beliercd by Mr. CUSHING, but
the editor must have known that they would
contribute to make him appear if possible
still more ridiculous in this community than
he has heretofore appeared.
1--WE do not know what his views or intentions are in
reference TO the grant of lands to the Territory the
suit which has grown out of it, but hare adys under
stood that they adverse to those entertained By otseres
We trust, however, to be always above the influence of
perSon eeSt or Prtcdte psQe In considering and com
mentng upon public men and public measures"
New system OF PHoNorYpY.- fol-
lowing is an exact copy, except the very
original handwriting, of business letter
received by business firm in this city. 1t
would give Pitman the lockjaw.
80 49, a. -e' ~ Village, Tompkins Co.
Nov. 4, 1854.
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