The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-19

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same a his bill ,siely presented-was made the
special order 70 , 10 dsy weeks III. seward hav.
sngthe fioor 10 at interesting discussion
wAsHnsror, January l6, 1851.
2xs NIoaragsA~ Covvsspe~desee-Ths Wrids
Fair, re. &c.
: General Shields deserves the hanks OF the pub
&c for his resolution in the Senate to day. calling
upon the President for ali the information IN the
possession OF the government with regard TO Bri-
fish movements in Central America I am mol
surprised that Mr.. Davis, of Massachusetts, should
have considered the first article in the Clayton
treaty a. sufficient to curb the aggressions Of Great
Britain, if carried out in gssd faith. Language
could not be found stronger than the wording of
CHAT treaty. Certain is ia, however, that q haze
rests over the horizon Of Central America, which
must be cleared before the public mind can rest
satisfied that every ding 10 night Mr. Chatfeld
should be recalled by England, and he will be, II
zhe language Of the British minister here means
anything.
che hands Of the Secretary OF State, II will be
deemed advisable 10 communicate II to Congress
~ present No ipfomstion which can be regard
Z ed violation Of the treaty, can have reached
here, or il would, before this, have formed the
subject of communication 10 the Senate. But il Is,
doubtless, that the Secretary Of State and the
fate, and II IL believed, as soon as the Ncaraguan
minister arrives, the whole matter will be review
90, ard proper and clear under standing had.
AIR Webster does not apprehend any difficulty in
accusing the matter-aud by " adjusting" must
ID understood the carrying OUT IN good faith, aud
wttnoui prevar,catiou, the spirit OF the recent
7rnit Otcourse, II negotiations are IN this stage,
81 have reason 10 b-iieve they are, IL would be
Ir' rnature 10 commune ate II 10 Congress at this
7ln-
7 he Central Committee, in connection with the
IE. I.n " Nv lad hu
MI e. At the Hous@, whom IS referred their
ss tmelt that some action necessary 10 secure
Ir 1eper display # the goods after their arrival in
Ill eisua, 10 suggest what action should be taken.
~Ihsf meet 10 night, and make their report 70 NOR
rev, when il II understood oil will al once be
an odueeo in Congress, in accordance with IT.
Sles'al sEents to accompany the articles will pro-
bat, be- sent.
WASHINGTON. Ian. Is, 1851.
The Brush Anthoyrttes and their Outrages IN Gem
Iat america taken nl,-Iatorm1tios Called
fm.
Mr.. Shields, in the Senate, to-day, offered reso-
hutton asking for the official information which
the President may possess in reference TO British
oursges, aud the consequent intestine troubles ex-
listing in Central America. He justified his resolu-
1iou the strong testimony furnished IN the pub.
lic press. He r,cned the particulars, and desired
10 know the ruth, whether these things were SO
Or whether had fleet on the coast, on
either side Of Central America. He knew there
was d treaty; but he desired 10 know whether We
intended to permit any EuroPtan power, upon any
IFete1t assume the dictatorship over any part of
Gel America. He had confidence in the adj
miIIstsus IA, faith la Mr.. Webster, ami believed
IN the honesty ct MIR Bulwer; bar Mr. Shields de-
sired 10 know what ali tins means. And very
large npmoer of other Pc ople desire TO know the
SEINE hing.
zen Cass snd Mr.. Douglass sustained the views
Di Mr. Shields; and We agree with Mr.. Douglass,
fLt.Nf ~ aT4 flxfrnp
20 know whe her Great Brllain has alb sndoned or
sui CONTINUES her protectorate over the Mosquito
Coaet Mr.. Clay admunished caution. lie be.
die YES IN The motto OF The old Iat-thaI caution Is
abe parent OF sifety.
Bat 40 mau Of any acquaintance with the annexa.
ton tactics OF Great Britain, could fall tn be amused
with tine honest ereduty of hone Ohm DAVIS IN the
treaty He had the tirsi article oftne Clayton treaty
xead, which oisclaims IN the moot definite terms
any power or right or intention, with esther party
e,ftxefcIsIIg, or assuming any exclusive Jurlsdic
1ion any colonial or dlctatoral authority whatever
over sny part at entTal America. Mr.. DAVIS helt
up the treaty; and hadn't another word TO say
I" be sure, Mr.. Chatfied Is continued IN autho
vitN. Il 3 cunduct approved; he lays MS IMPOSE
glors; h, Issu, bis edlcts ne makes his den IA is
gro .dockedrs whole coast, with a feet al hi
c.muard a. Il possessed of carte blanche frou
nn LoT0 Palmer ston over Central America and tn
bnhh my and navy; but Mr.. Ohm DAVIS say
fh,Ie T. the u.aty-sud VT suppose its all night
To b, SUR, Mr.. Webster has his agent settling
III The Nat ri with the Brush premier In Londoa
al q tie administration have assurances OF the Ii
ftral tut mrnt the Clayton treaty Il VI undo
~hr, clause of the treaty does Mr. Chalhrld con
inut "a cut un his fantastic capers IN San Sayado
aud 6rytowhl Are we 10 wait the oploa Of I'll
BRUSH Minister ~ Foreign Affairs; as 70 the tui
-vhsb hls agents IN Central Amenca shall give
tks fUy.retauty ~ the country 70 the local author
ass Nerlly, II strIkrs that II these high inde
I1oc-toiIEs at Mr. Cha feli WIRE done by Mex
intern def. instesc OF BRUSH consul, tina "
shsUld have had ship or two OF war Ia tns
neiShhorhood some time ago. There Is so ne
thing 81 Illumination IN permitting such pro
<ffdngs 10 go unchecked 20 long BY IN
sgrrt ~ great power, in bullying II Owe
thsse cpmlaraptly defenceless States IL 10 Ok
Alike begging the questionable pleading the pie
a. second TATE power, OF Difference to toe uumat
good ialth 81 d superior power IL IL sinking IN
responsibility Of saying, here lie the treaty ther
A. your Mosquito kiDg-there is that .mischie
maker Jhatl, ID ard must insist that they b
elitdrawn from the country.
We presume the resolution viii bring out "a
Webster N another able exposition OF all Ihis ot
sners We presume he knows everything abol
~, sid can give satisfactory reasons why thes
~ h. doe 10 the country and Ill concerned that n
facts should be brought into view. Let Us nav
them.
WAsmNoTos. Jan IL, 1851.
DE Hi'tLrop's Brh-The Turf Question IA a
S,~ots- Fteneh Spotiati0ns -Cheap Postage.
idr Winthrop has introduced a tariff bill int
the Senate, to-day The constitution eDjoins tina
a. bile for raising revenue shall originate IN tn
House; butMr. Wmthrops bill is not for raisin
revenue-but SIMPLY to change the mode OF az
ecssine Il. He cps ai.d that his time was uncer
tain in tie Serae, aud that he must, therefore
make the most ~ u.
The wants - the country, and the wants OF the
ffessuy, required thorough and substantial
change Of the tar.il = lsl6. What wanted