The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-11
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The News.
Much curious and important information is fur
Disbed by special Washington correspondent,
~ will be seen on referring to the telegraphic
oslumn. The controversy with Peru, relative to
the ownership OF the Lobos, or Guano islands, is
1t present attracting great deal Of attention both
N this country and Europe and the letter Of Secre
taTy " ebstcr, which our correspondent transmits
h fsH, wilrhave important bearing upon the
matter. By this it viii be seen that the See rotary
gives, his opinon, that the Lobos islands, being
more than marine league from the coast of Peru,
cannot properly be considered part and parcel of
that country; aud further that If title to them is to
b based upon priority Of discovery, they evidently
belong 10 the United States--ha wing been visited
and described by the captain of New York
schooner as far back as 1923. Peru, on the other
hand, is endeavoring to show that she has, for
. longtime. exercised jurisdiction over them.
Commodore HeAuley, however, has been instructed
to watch and protect the rights of our citizens
Me islands, and, from the present aspect of the
affair, it appears destined to lead to quite as i'm
porant resclts viii the fishery trouble with the
British provinces. We have given cur views of the
whole matter. in detail, 10 another article.
Our correspondent states that President Fillmore
and Secretary Webster have had an interview.
which was not altogether of an amicable nature.
and that the consequence will be the immediate
withdrawal of the latter from the cabinet. In con-
rmation Of this step the part of the Secretary,
il IL remarked that he, yesterday, shipped large
portion of his household furniture on board Bos.
ton packet. This movement has been anticipated
for some time the difference Of opinion between the
two gentlemen especially with regard to the fisher
les. rendering it impossible for them to work to-
gsther any longer.
As in the days Of John Tyler, bargaining for the
rr0s ofofce among the especial friends of the ad-
n,inistration, is now all the rage in Washington.
Postmaster General Hall has been nominated
Judge Of the United States Court, to supply the
vacancy made by the sending of Judge Cenklin2
10 Mexico. Mr. James Brooks, it is rumored, will
take the place of Mr.. Hall in the cabinet. 1t is
hoped that the Senate will put quietus upon all
these corrupt naneuvrings when the appointments
90 sent in fer confirmation. Indeed, it would not
be surprising to find the Senate totally upsetting all
the calculations of these avaricous hangers-on to
Me expiring administration. Among other things,
We observe that Joseph r. Ingersoll has been APP
pointed to succeed Abbott Lawrence as Minister to
England. It is understood that Mr. l.. has long
wished to return home, but hitherto no attention
has been paid to his request.
Both branches Of Congress were yesterday en-
gagged upon the appropriation bills. The Senate
agreed to amendments to the Indian bill making ap
preparations to the amount of $3.50 600 Ia the
House, it was proposed to amend the General
Appropriation bill so as to raise the salaries of all
the clerks in the departments from ten to twenty per
cent those who receive the smallest salaries to
have the largest per centage appended to them
provided-and very proper proyiso it is-that
a. far in her
pretending to fill, two situations, and that
they are not in any way engaged in prosecuting
claims against the government. Probably many
members Of both parties will work hard for the pas
sage Of this measure-the wings for the that
they wish their friends to get all they can while in
sfice, and the democrats wishing to accomplish
She same thing when they come into office. pro-
positon was made to raise the wages of govern
pent employ of all kinds; but this was carrying
tAs thing rather too fart is only the friends and
Sequ6fltances Of Congressman in Washington whose
pay requSfes raising. Ship carpenters, engineers,
laborers &C., must lookout for themselves, except
On the day Of the election.
From Pittsburg we learn that the hotels are per
hctjy filed up with free soilefs, who have 80
everything in readiness for their National Cohven
zion, which convenes in that city day. They are
Osf1au0lnly cattDB auous iVf W Wig
Presidency who will do the most injury to both the
Wing and democratic nominees; and since John p.
Hale has declined, under any circumstances, it is
thought that s p Chase, of Ohio will be selected
Il being understood that he is the choice Of the
Pennsylvania delegates. Some rather curious and
extraordinary deye lopements may be anticipated
IN the Of the proceedings Of the convention
The report Of the transactions Of the Pennsylva-
mia free soilers IN State Convention yesterday, viii
be read with interest The platform or creed Of the
party, DEVELOPS some and strange features.
They have amended the old stereotyped edition Of
s.opposition TO the Fugitive Savela "inhumani-
y Of slavery," &C., by avsrrng that they viii lend
ther aid to advocate the cause Of freedom in every
soun.ry, approving Of cheap hostages, sc.
Doubt and obscuhty still hangs over the an.
neuncement that Captain Marcy and eighty Of his
command had been put to death by large party Of
She Camancbe Indians We have given the full par
xiculars Of the massacre, which, IT appears, were
based upon tho story Of friendly Indian, who
s1ated that he had got his information from the
Csmanches, whom he saw dressed in the clothes Of
Captain Marcys men. A despatch from Little
Rock, Arkansas denies that there Is any truth In
ne previous statement, while accounts by the way
cf Texas, corresponding nearly In date with the fret
announcement, bring the same rumors from the
anne quarter, With all these conflicting reports,