The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

Mr. Gushing has written a letter to the
President, asking the withdrawal of his
nomination, and the President has acted
accordingly in q communication to the Sen
ate.
MR. oUsmINGs POLITICAL RECORD.
New YORK, Jan IA.
The Times Washington special says the
developments in regard to Cushing have
not only defeated him for chief justice, but
will possibly deprive him of the mission to
Spain. After the adjournment of the Sen
ate the caucus Immediately re-asscmblcd,
and was the most remarkable meeting of
republican Senators in the capital since the
beginning Of the war Senator Boutwell,
made long and earnest speech in favor of
Cushing lie quoted Mr. Sumner as able
| to give similar testimony on personal
knowledge of Cushing's sentiments and
record. Mr. Conkling followed, adding to
the arguments of the latter in Cushing's
| favor. Mr.. Sargent made a strong protest
against confirmation, quoting from Cush-
ings record and political actions to show
his unfitness for the position. lie con
cluded his speech by producing and read
ing the following letter written by Cush-
ing in 1861 to Davis, at that time already
| the head OF the confederate government at
Montgomery, Alabama
| My Dear Friend This will introduce TO
you Archibald Roanc, formerly clerk in
the attorney generals Office for six or seven
years. He was a very efficient and valua-
/ bic clerk, but leaves here because of bis
sentiments being southern man by
birth. lie is devoted to the cause of the
south, which he regards as his country He
is Il man Of scholarly attainments, and has
contributed able articles to De Bows Re
view. lie thoroughly understands all the
questions which have undermined and have
now broken up the Union. commend
him to you as one cminently worthy your
consideration. Very truly yours.
CALEB CusHING.
70 Hon. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
After the reading of the letter, the sur
prise was so great nothing was said. and
the meeting dissolved itself into an iu-
formal gathering. The President has con.
vcrsed with members of the Judiciary com
mlttec, and it is understood the nomina-
ton will be withdrawn.
The IIeralds Washington dispatch thinks
Gushing will now himself withdraw his
name.
ANOTHER TT NBtE FOR CUSHING.
BOsTON, Jan. a.
The letter from Gov Andrew to Caleb
Gushing, dated April 21th, declining the
lattcr's offer of service at the commence
mcnt Of the war, appears this morning
Andrew wrote
Although our personal relations have al
ways been agreeable to myself. and not
withstanding your many great qualities fit
ting you for usefulness, yet your relation
to public affairs, your frequently avowcd
opinion touching the ideas and sentiments
! Of Massachusetts your intimacy of social
political and sympathetic intercourse with
leading secessionsts Of the rebel states,
maintained for years, and never, unless at
this moment discontinued, forbid my find
ing any place for you in council or in camp.
am compelled sadly to declare, that were
to accept your offer should dishearten
numerous good and loyal men, and tend
to dcmoralze our military service.
CUsIHSG's LETTER TO GRANT.
WhsUINGTON Jan a.
The President called an extra cabinet
meeting to-day, which continued for nearly
two hours, during which time the subject
Of the chief justiceship was considered.
| y short time before the meeting the Presi-
dents private secretary set out for the cap
itol with a long letter from Mr.. Cushing,
through Gen. Butler, which was received
| by the President
The writer thanked the President for his
kindness and partially in nominating him
for the great office of chief justice, and in
contradiction of the numerous charges
against him, from newspapers aud other
sources, he expressed his conviction of the
propriety of several amendments to the
|
and in conclusion asks that his name be
withdrawn from the Senate The Presi-
dent detained his private secretary and adj
ded to the message of Withdrawal post
script stating this fact, and enclosed a copy
of the letter and also Cushing's letter to
jeff Davis. Efforts to obtain the letter for
publication have been effected 1t is in the
possession of the war department. Nothing
has yet been concluded rs to new name
for chief justice. 1t IS supposed in official
quarters that Cushing will soon leave
Washington for Madrid.
GRANTS MESSAGE on CUSHING.
The injunction of secresy was this after
noon removed by the Senate from the fol-
lowing messages and letter of Caleb Cush-
ing and they now become public:
From the letter of Caleb Cushing to jeff
Davis and the papers submitted to
the Senate of the United States, since
nominating the Hon. Caleb Cushing for
chief justice of the United States, in
formation has reached me which induces
me to withdraw him from the nomination
as the highest judicial officer of the gov
ernment, and do, therefore, hereby with
draw said nomination. L. S. GRANT.
Executive mansion Jan. 10,
To tie Senate IF the United States:
After signing the above withdrawal !
have received flom the Hon. Caleb Cusll-
ing-whosc nomination, it is proper to say,
was made without his Knowledge letter
requesting the withdrawal of his name, q
copy of which is herewith submitted.
L. s. GRANT.