The Baltimore Sun, June 7, 1853, Page 2.

The Mission to China

—Governor Lowe Declined—

The last Congress raised this mission to the first class, with nine thousand dollars outfit, and nine thousand dollars salary per annum, in consequence of its great importance at this time. The rebellion now progressing in that country, and the efforts of England, France, and Russia to secure commercial advantages, make it necessary that the country should be well represented there in such a juncture of affairs. This is especially important, in view of the certain fact that the Oriental trade must ultimately pass under the control of the United States, so soon as a systematic intercourse is opened between California and China. In contemplation of these results, the advocates of the great Central Pacific Railroad have been pressing their great work upon the consideration of Congress. Inasmuch as it has now transpired through the public papers that the mission to China was tendered by President Pierce to Governor Lowe, we are now at liberty to mention what we know of the matter. The President, of his own accord, sent a mutual friend to the Governor at Annapolis, and offered the mission, which the Governor declined, solely upon private considerations. Governor Lowe had a private interview with the President on Thursday, and the offer was declined. It is not yet known to whom the mission has been tendered, though it is supposed that it has been already given to some one else.

The Mission to China, The Baltimore Sun, June 7, 1853, Page 2.