New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-31
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Difficulty with Anstrla-The Patent
Laws, &c.
Cnrrennnndence OF Tile Trhnne

IuWSs &C
Correspondence OF The Tribune.
WASHINGTON Saturday, Dec. q.
Some Northern papers, and among them are
certain of your City cotemporaries have got it
into their heads that the difficulty between Aus.
tria and this Government, is on account of Hun.
garian Refugees who have landed, or who may
land upon our shores, for the purpose of enjoying
political blessings which they failed to obtain at
home. 1t seems incredible that go great mis-.
take should be made, since all the world knows
that our ports are open to all who chose to come,
unfortunately, not even excluding convicts and
feons. The note of the Austrian Minister, Ito
which Mr. WEBSTER has replied, and which will
be sent to the Senate in day or two) contains
protest or remonstranCe, which is pointed and
severe, though perfectly pecttul-agalnst the
action OF the late administration, in sending to
Austria a secret supplementary agent, we mad
a Minister there instructed to recognise Hungary
as an Independent Nation the moment she eX-
hibited symptoms OF separate Government. This
is the point Alusion is indeed made TO the man
ner in which the Hungarian Patriots have been
treated and spoken OF by the American Govern
ment, and to this, it will De found, when the
correspondence appears, that Mr.. WEBSTER re-
plies with great force, by citing the fact that an
Austrian Emperor, JOSEPH lid. compimented
and euogised W AsHINGTog and his compatrots
of the American Rebellion or Revolution
There is another mistake in this matter, that is,
that there has been any actual formal suspension
OF diplomatic intercourse between the two coun-
tries Oh the part OF either Government.
The tone OF the Austrian Minister'S note may
have produced a state Of suspense as to the ulti.
mate intentions ofthe Austrian Government which
induced the Secretary OF State to delay the new
~ appointed Charge, Mr. McCURDY, butthatis all.
1t is the present opinion in diplomatic circles that
the whole matter will end with the reply OF Mr..
WEBSTER.
was incidentally informed the other day, that
Mr.. McCURDY had left for home without bis in
gtructions or commission, ard knowing that he had
not received them up to day or two previous
supposed my informant correct and SO mentioned
in dispatch, which see is contradcted. Ihaye
since taken pains TO ascertain beyond doubt that
he did receive his papers on the day of his de.
parture North and is intending to leave in the
course of next month The fact that he has receiy
ed his commission and instructions shows how
little the Government apprehend any rupture. 1t
is possible that the Austrian Government and
other kindred powers may have taken ofense at
" the shines OF Gen. CAss during the iastsesslon.
when taken in connection with Mr. CLAYTON ln-
reference and the general badinAuence which this
country is charged with exercising in monarchial
Europe, and that this interference complained ot
in the Austrian protest Is made the preteXt OF
quarrel. fitis SO, however, it is certain that the
Government does not so understand IT.
There was q grand Masonic dinner ut the Ma
tional Hotel. Friday evening, In honor OF the in
stallation of officers of this District. Many SEN
ators, Members, and other distinguished persons
were present. Mon toasts and mon speeches
thickly iuterspersed the proceedings senator
DAWSON of Geo. made an excellent Union speech
Col SEAToS OF the Iatelllgencer, and others re.
sponded to the calls Of the harmonious party.
n
ccedingly agreeable one. The company present.
ed an agreeable mixture OF gayety and distinction.
The Lecture Of DR.. Cox at the Institute had drawn
oil large number OF those who usually attend,
which relieved the rooms OF en- uncomfortable
crowd. The bridea OF Gen. WADDY THoMPSoN
and Senator SMITH were among the enved OF the
evening, and the magnificent martial h9ure OF
Gen SCOTT lowered above the promenaders IN
the East Room. Several Southern bachelor Mem
bers Of the House were quite devoted, observed,
to bevy Of Northern bellies vino were present.
thus the Mon may again be saved" Many
leadiug Senators and Members OF both parties
were present.
Great efforts are being made to produce certain
changes in tie patent laws and circulars are be-
inc sent 10 Members OF Congress, setting forth
particui ar Grievances under the present laws and
suggesting particular remedies, There is danger
brewing for the legitimate patent rights Some
changes are necessary, but not to the extent nor
in the direction sought, and ludlclous en2rts are
making under adyisement with those most inter
ested in the Patens Laws to bring about these
changes. Senator DAVIS has the matter in hands
and from the tone of Mr.. SEwARD's remarks upon
this subject, it is probable he will lend his aid.
Judging from a powerful effort which MIR. SEW;
ARD made in the Supreme Court OF the United
States the other day, in an intricate and difficult
patent case, appealed from the Circuit Curt IN
Louisiana, b. citizen OF that State, that Senator
is more profoundly versed in the Patent Laws
both of this and other countries than any other
LAWYER in this country 1t is hoped he will lay
bare the whole subject when it comes up in the
Senate. WouIER Won lWiLhEh'