New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-29
THE MISSION TO SPAIN.
aRE POST OFFICIALLY rendered To CALEB CUSHING
WHAT Is THOUGHT OF HIS APPOINTMENT AT

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WHAT IS THOUGHT OF HIS APPOINTMENT AT
WASHINGTON.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-As foreshadowed by THE
Tribune, the appointment of Minister to Spain, in
place of Gen. Sickles, rendered to Caleb Cush-
kng and has been accepted by him. The appoint
eneut was received here with great astonshment,
and the announcement at first dscredited, as il
rwas known that Mr.. Cushing had been. for many
years more less closely connected with Spain in
% legal capacity, and his politics were not re-
yyarded as loyal, beyond suspicion, to the Re-
publican party. His capacity to discharge the
duties of the Office are not denied on any
Jiand his abilities are considered of
hhe highest character. His intimate knowledge of
Spain and of the Spanish language WILL it is claimed
Roy members of the Administration, give him infiu-
<nce in his new position which none other would be
likely to possess. 1t is said that at the last Presi-
dental election. he voted for Gen. Grant. He was
not appointed as from Massachusetts,, but from Vr-
ginis where he has farm near the city of Alexan-
dria. and where he has acquired residence " is
generally conceded that he wilrbe confirmed
CUBAN OPINION ON THE APPOINTMENT.
HAVANA, Dec 2S.-Ihe appointment of the Hon.
Caleb Cushing TO be Minister of the United States
to Spain favorably received here. Spaniards are
loud in their expressions of satisfaction st the resig
nation of Cen Sickles whom they charge with in
-stigatng many ne intestine troubles of the PENN
suls
PUBLIC CAREER OF THE HON. CALEB CUSHING.
The Hon. Caleb Cushing, the new Minister
60 Spain. has taken active in National American
oics for As years and been associated with some
of the important events In the history Of that
period He born in Salisbury, Essex County, Mas
nsohusets. in January 1900 and descends from an old
,ooonia family. He graduated OF Harvard studied
nd al IN har. practice
at Newburyport. His political began In 1925
when he elected a representative from Newbury
port the lower House Of the Massac husetts Legsla
sue aud supported the then Republican party In 1929
DE visited Europe tour OF pleasure, and his
turn. two yearsIater, wrote book Spain, and
abo French Revolution OF In 1893 he reGntered the
Massachusetts Legislature and 1885 elected
from the Essex north district OF Massachusetts, to
COugress. where he served four consecutive terms
acting with the Whir party until President Tyler came
Unto power when sided with the Admnistr alton and
neoceforth supported the Democratic party Failing to
De confirmed in Secretary Of the Treasury for
which office he had been nominated by President Tyler
NE sent Commissioner 10 China, whore he nego
tlatsd our first treaty with that empire. Mr. cnshing
warmly defended the Mexican war, and failing to In
duco Massachusetts, Legislature TO aid In equppiDg
volunteer regiment, he furnished the requisite sam
himself became colonel and proceeded to the seat of
war where he was promptly made brigadier-generai.
In Ia47, while stn IN Mexico, he was nom
mated for Governor OF Massachusetts, but was
defeated. Mr.. Gushing represented Newburyport
an 1850 for the sixth time in the Legis
nature OF his native State. and active In opposing
the election OF Mr.. Sumner United States Senator,
and the coalition between the Free Soil and Demo
cratic parties After being two years Mayor Of New
Nuryport year Justice Of the Supreme Court OF
0assachusetts he appointed United States Attor-
ney General by President Pierce In 1885, and held that
poxhon four years, dealing with questions Of great
gravity aud complexity. He served again IN the Mas
rachustts Legislature IN 1857 1885, aud 1882 Mr. Cush-
ans presided the Democratic Convention held in
Charleston 1850 for the nomination OF Presidential
ticket and during the eventful war period which
coon succeeded held aloOf from public affairs.
but known 10 he In sympathy with the
Union cause. and on one OF two occasions in
trusted with legal business by the Administration.
In 1866. President Johnson. with whose policy
We veteran politician or less In accord
appointed him Commissioner 10 eodfy the laws OF Con
gress Daring the present Administration he WAS ap-
pointed counsel OF the United states before the High
Tribunal of Arbitration Of Geneva and acquired great
fame by the able manner in which he conducted bis
cause 10 a successful issue. Mr.. Cushing published
his return history OF that tribunal which favor
ably received his structures Sir COckbur1
The British arbitrator being deemed particularly enter
enjoyed Ktensve practice lawyer holding briefs In
Toe most important coming before Supreme
Courts Of the United States His counsel has been
sought frequently international questions
no enjoys the reputation OF being Of the best in
FORMED men IN the country on the political history Of
The United States well their relations foreign
nations.