Caleb Cushing Quotes

A collection of quotes by Caleb Cushing.

Caleb Cushing (1800-1879) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was born on January 17, 1800, in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Cushing graduated from Harvard College in 1817 at the young age of 17, and later pursued a successful legal career.

In the political arena, Cushing served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, from 1825 to 1827, and again from 1833 to 1835. He also held the position of United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 1834 to 1839. Cushing's political ambition led him to serve as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Massachusetts during various terms, from 1835 to 1843, and again from 1843 to 1845.

Cushing achieved significant recognition for his diplomatic endeavors. He served as the United States Commissioner to China from 1843 to 1844 and played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Wanghia, which helped to establish favorable trade relations between the United States and China. Additionally, he served as the United States Attorney General under President Franklin Pierce from 1853 to 1857.

Throughout his career, Cushing demonstrated a commitment to public service and played an important role in shaping American diplomatic relations. He passed away on January 2, 1879, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled attorney, influential politician, and dedicated diplomat.

Here, again, as I conceive, gentlemen forget that this gover

Here, again, as I conceive, gentlemen forget that this government is a republican one, resting exclusively in the intelligence and virtue of the People.

Caleb Cushing

Intelligence

Upon the Constitution, upon the pre-existing legal rights of

Upon the Constitution, upon the pre-existing legal rights of the People, as understood in this country and in England, I have argued that this House is bound to revive the Petition under debate.

Caleb Cushing

Legal

Men of Virginia, countrymen of Washington, of Patrick Henry,

Men of Virginia, countrymen of Washington, of Patrick Henry, of Jefferson, and of Madison, will ye be true to your constitutional faith?

Caleb Cushing

Faith