Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
THE CUSHING AFFAIR.

| WASHINGTON, D. G., Jan. IA
The following particulars in regard to
the Republican caucus here yesterday
have been ascertained The last forty
or fifty minutes of the morning caucus
were almost wholly occupied by Senator
Sargent in detailed review of Cush-
ing's public life from the time of Pre-
sident Tyler down to the present day,
which be severely criticised, arguing
that continuation ought MOTTO be thought
of Tor moment. Calls were then
made for vote, but Nr. Boutwell, ex-
pressed desire to reply, and the eau
Gus accordingly adjourned to give him
and other friends Of Cushing such an
opportunity. Between r. and clock
Mr.. Sargent received an intimaton
fom an undisputed source that letter
damaging to Gushing had been dis
covered in the rebel archives, and,
leaving the Senate Chamber, he went
at once to the War Department to OBJ
tain it if possible. He was informed
by Adjutant-General Townsend that
an order from the Secretary of War
weuld he necessary to authorize the
furnishing of the desired copy, and
Mr.. Sargent proceeded to the Execu-
tive Mansion, where Secretary Beik-
nap was attending meeting Of the
Cabinet, and, with the President, at
the time consulting the very document
in question. When the President
read the letter of Gushing to Jeff.
Davis, he at once concluded to with
draw the nomination Of Gushing. and
caused communication to be written
to the Senate for this purpose.
The following is a copy of Caleb
Cushing's letter to Jefferson Davis:
"WAsHINGToN, March 20. 81.
"DEAR SIR: Mr.. Archbal Roane,
for the last six or seven years clerk
in the Attorney-General's Office. de
sires from me letter IF Introduction
to you, and he desires it not in view
Of anticipating administration fayors
but that be may have the honor OF
your personal intercourse. OF this
take pleasure in assuring you be is
eminently worthy. A Southera a1au
by birth, family, and affection, he has
carefully studied and ably discussed
in Mr. DeBows' "Review" and other r
Southern works the lamentable events
which have been gradually undermi.
ming and, have at length over1hrown
the American Union Whist prac j.
cal man. he is also ripe and accom
plisbed scholar, with indeed predomi-
ent literary taste and habits In the
d scharge Of his official auie>. he has
combined in singular degree the
purest integrity and most enlightened
intelligence with modest conteutmeut
IN his lot, Eaving more than once de-
clined offices of more conspicuous en-
ployment in the public service. He
now resigns his present Office from
sentiments of devotion to til at which
alone be can feel to be his country,
namely the Confederate States, from
one of which, Texas, he was appoint
ed. [ most heartily commend him as
gentleman and man to your CON
fidence and esteem, and [ am, with
the highest consideration. your obe-
dlent servant. g. CUSHING
To Hon. Jefferson Davis, Presid ent
Confederate States.
BOsToN, Jan. ii. A letter of Gov
Andrew, Of Massachusetts,, dated A pril
II, 1861, to Caleb Gushing, declining
the proffered services Of that gentle
man is made public to oday Gov.
Andrew says to Gushing: ''Your re-
lation to public affairs, your frequent
ly avowed opinions, which are not in
accord with the ideas and sentiments
of Massachusetts: your intimacy of
social, political, aud sympathetic inter-
course with leading secessionists Of
Rebel States, maintained for years, and
never unless at this moment discon-
tinued, forbid my finding any place
for you in the counsels Of the State"
CALIFORNIA JuDaE.-John R.
Sharpstein, for long time lawyer
in Milwaukee, and prominent demo-
cratic politician, has been appointed a
District Judge In California, by Gov.
Booth. Mr.. Sharpstein has been
member of both branches of the Wis
consin Legislature, United States Dis
trict Attorney, Post Master, Editor of
the Milwaukee Neaos, &c.
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA.-Sal-
vador and Honduras have commenced
war. Marshal Gonzales, in command
of the Salvador troops, summoned the
Honduras garrison at Amapala to sur
render. They refused, and fight
followed, when the garrison was over
come, with total loss Of seven killed
and many wounded or both sides.