New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-18
FROM BOSTON,.

From Our Own Correspondent
Boston, Friday, Feb Is, 1856
The private intelligence received here from
Massachusetts men settled in Kansas causes great
anxiety, not only because of the severe sufierlngs
of the settlers but from an impression that civil
war is really close at hand. If the Shareholders
persist in their attempt to subugate Kansas, it will
be clearly the duty of the Free States to arm in
their own defense. They cannot be expected to
stand tamely passive while their brethren are over
vhelmed and butchered by Pro-Slayery Ruifians.
If Freedom is to be forcibly suppressed thIs year
in Kansas, it may be forcbly suppressed next year
in Ohio or Pennsylvsni If the question as to
whether Slavery Freedom shall dominate IN
this Republic is to be settled on the battle
field, it may as well De decided now as at
any time Ii is not likely that there will
ever be better ground than Kansas for fighting
ont the quarrel. So far as New-Eng and is con-
cerped there can be no question that she is ready
to meet the issue with her ancient spirit and hrm-
ness A few reianers Of the President, Custom
House and Post-Ofice officials, howl and whine
about dissolution, " treason, and abolition,
but they do not in the least influence pubic opln-
ion. and whenever the time for action arrives they
will subside into silent inslgniiicance. Meantime
avery active movement is going on to raise money
and arms for the Free-State men IN Kansas. L
hear of several instances of large contributions
in one case $4,000 from Old Hunkers OF the
straitest sect.
A movement for nominating Caleb Cushing for
the next Presidency has suddenly broken out here,
like an Irish rebellion 40 600 strong, and excites
a good deal of discussion in political circles. An
elaborate and well-written communication In Ihe
Tyarelier started the subject. Commencing with
some plausible reflections on the habit Of every
age TO underyalue and illtreat its great men, the
writer who signs himself HoHestus, gravely goes
on with the coolest etrontery, or the most lngen-
uous innocence-it is hard to determine which-to
improre the text of discourse in the following
manner:
"Amoug the living men Of our country, none have
been mere violently denounced than the present Attof-
General of the United States. While no man has
venured to bring charges against bis moral chafAc,e,
or even to alleye any official misconduct against him,
il has vet been common among his opponents TO de-
uounc him. III terms Of the bitterest denunciaton ana
obloquy. We venture however to predict that when
he shall have passed from this stage OF existence, 10
man will be found TO have left prouder monuments OF
enduring fame in every employment ntrusted to hm.
Hi. virtues will then be universally admitted and when
his faults carefully criticised they Will be found OF
minor character and in many cases grossly exaggerated
by the envy or malevoence of disappointed rivals, VINO
have sought in vain the high places Of honor to which
his ambition, fidelity industry and ability have carried
him, or of those who have sought but failed 10 pro-
cure advancement through his influence.
MIR Gushing has been named IN some quarters a.
n nrobable candidate of the Democratic party for the
Presidency Those who have watched his career OF
industry and ability il the many distinguished oihces
be has filed, and particularly the last two that OF
Judge of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, AMI
Attorpey-G neral of the United States will have no
doubt that if elected 10 de Chief Magistrscy OF the
nation he viii exhibit the ability and industry IN
that Office Notwithstanding all his faults, and his
! ardent ambition more objectionable with some than
all things else be stands prominently qualified Tor the
Presidency above all other men of the time for ms
cear-headed Judgment bis comprehensive understand
ing of al the political relations and business nteTess
Of the country and the possession of ability industry
and fidelity combined q lar higher degree than any
other statesman now living IN the country.
SOver al Others, Mr.. Cushing u preeminenly inc
| mfn of the hour 10 marshal the hosts OF democracy
| ard conservatism and lead them TO battle ana 20
victory OF eminent ability, be i stern, cold-heaIteu
and manipulating; caring little for his friends Wnng
10 serve tkem if il can be doIe conveniently but mol
choosing 10 90 much out OF his way in their behalf OF
TO ow Their advancement 20 endsnger b.. influence
spy where in matters of state. Ii Is in this that he
has made most Of h nveterate enemies and vehement
denupciators. Many Men whose pens and whose vOces
are now daily employed in vifying him, are those iof
whom be has endeeyored in times past 70 Obtain once
Int not with en- earnesne.s and penaciiy Satisfactory
10 the applicants and when be tas found them oppooeo
In influential quarters, be has abandoned them TO the
fate Others are among those whom be has Deeh , >
cited TO recommend 10 Offices OF trust and emo niht IT.
hr, has refused from lack OF confidence n theh Pc
cuniary honesty No man made power ana pisee
les an instrument of advancing the pecnnihry gam o'
| himself or bis friends. ~,
:. No man In his position ever provided 20 little ana
for % small a number Of bis friends Not one oi MS
own relatives or connections most intimate persona a.
fiends though many Of them at various tunes nave
desired IT, bss ever been fed from the pune Gnu