The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22

constitution however defective On the Other hsnd The
PRESIDENT having appealed to the nation to ratfy his H.
vorsble decision, to surrender the position he
now holds by tenure force he can have no
Sn :, the Of foreign
rghul tribunal In questions Of interior political or.
ganzaton, whose judgment has been formally in voksd
These are the principles which, the nstluc-
tions from government have assumed the proper
guides Of my conduct in novel and delicate stuston
rendered the responsible by the opposite course
taken by all the rest Of the diplomatic corps trust
they may meet the appreciation Of those to whom alone
have the honor to be- with great respect your most
obedient servant, (Signed) VIC RIVES
MIR. WEBSTER Mr. RIvEs.
DEPARTMENT or 6rATF, I
WASHINGTON. Jan 10 1859
SAVIOUR dispatches have been regularly received
up to the 2iSt OF last month The movement made BY
the republic Of France the I'd ult created surprise
here AS well with you not only by the boldness
extent Of 1t, purpose but also by the secrecy with which
preparation for it had been made the suddsnness OF
attended it, 1t quite natural that you should be in
no haste to Gppca atthe public reception of the Presi
dent after the overthrow Of the written republican
constitution 81 France aud you sympA,hizs in that
respect with the great body ofyous countrymsn that
overthrow had become necessary its necessity deeply
TO be deporsd BECAUSE imperfect its structure
1t WIS the only great repuL lean government in Europe
and s Americans wished 1t We feel II the
catastrophe which has bsslen may weaken the of
mankind in the Pc rmanency and sodity Ct popular in
situations, nevertheless and although own govern
ment now the only republic ranking among countries
OF the first class cling to ts principles with in
creesed affection Long experience has convinced US Of
ts pracicsbty to do good and its power to maintain
liberty and order We know that it has conferred the
greatest blessings the country and raised her to emf
and distinction among the nations, and II
destined stand the only great republican nation
shall stil stand.
Before this reaches you the election will bs over aud
If ss II probable decided nsorty Of the people should
be found to support the President the Of duty
for you will become plain. From Washngtons tina
down to the present cry Il has been principle always
sckIowiedse by the Untd States that any nation pos
q according
will to change its nstitutions at discretion and to
transact il. kusiuees through whatever agent. it NAV
think proper to employ This cardinal point in our
policy has been strongly illustrated by recognizing che
many forms of poticsl power which have been sue
revolutions with which that country has been visit
ed. Threughout s these changes the government
conformity to the ORIGINAL principles adopted by
Wsshipgto and made known to the different
agents abroad, and to the different nations Of the
world, by Nj Jefersons letter to Governor Morris Of
the 12h Of March, ls and If the French people have
now substantially made another change we have no
choice but to acknowledge that ALSO and the dplo
representative of your country in France you
will act Us your predec sssors have acted and con-
form to what appears to be settled national autho
rity. And while deeply regret the destruction
OF popular institutions yet ancient ally has still our
good wishes for her prosperity and happiness and we
promotion Of those ends. an sir, respectfully,
eigped) Nv" DA SSsI' wEBsrER.
MISCELLANEOUS
TIE President transmitted copy Of the proce eaings
Of the court martial on Colonel Talc0tt
communication vas also received from the War De-
psrtmrnt with report Of the Typographical Bureau
| the foundations Of the Mississippi river.
large numbsr Of petitions were also received.
MEMORIALS AGAINST THE ACTION THE
ssoNERs CLAIMS
Mr.. Downs, (dem Of Louisiana, presented several
complaining the action Of the late Board
Of Commissioners on Claims against Mexico He moved
they be referred to select committee of Eve Senator's
with power to call for and papers M D. said the
petitions contained many and serious charges against
the late Board OF Commissioners They alleged that in
some casee claims, when presented, allowed and
withheld for the beard subsequently, was supposed to
award pro reta share In most cases however claims
ther No opportunity had ever been given claimants to
kn the determination Of the Board in order that
additional testimony, or reconsideration they could meet
objections known only to the Commissioners After the
commission closed all the papers sent to the
State Department and there placed under the seal OF
the Secretary. He thought investigation ought
TO take place.
MI MANerm (whig), of N G., hoped the motion for
select committee would not prevail. Such committees
were only raised IN cases The Committee
on Foreign Relations competent to consider all
established to examine claims, he never knew
against which disappointed claimant did not declare
that in Justice had been done them So 1t in thi.
case He moved reference Of the petitions to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. DowSs had great objection to the Committee
on Foreign Relation but mnent member OF that
committee had expressed his opinion already He
I'd to think, with the Commissioner that Mexico had
suffered all the injury. and the claimants He
rred to several claims rejected by the Beard which
had been declared valid and just by former Boards Of
Commits ioners
Mr. MANGuN said he understood the chairman Of the
Committee Foreign Relations had expressed some
opinion on this subject but all who knew that Senator
knew that his imraristy would render his decie Just
notwithstanding any former impressions he might have
entertained What objection could there be to that
COMMITTEES? At its head was a distinguished and emf
nent lawyer Judge Mason Of Va The second on that
committee was most distinguished and prominent
didate for the Presidency Judge Douglas Of Iii He
thought these two should give the Committee Foreign
Reaticpsa cUrrercy unobjectionabe to ALL The Senate
never referred matters to select committees except in
most extraordinary cases, involving the Union.
MI Dewrs referred to several not involving the
Union where subjects referred to select commit
tees The claims for French spoia referred to
q seloct committee. lie did not know why claims Of
fifty standing h ould be referred to select commit
ices when the same cour.e was denied to these claims
Air. HALE free-soil. Of N II desired TO know whether
the petitions alleged corruption and, II they did he
believed 1t for IL any commission raised in this
tion did not follow such commission it would be
ceptien 10 the general rule. IT, however. il emily
the complaints Of disappointed claimants it was idle
to talk about satisfying them. II new boards we're
established there would BE- twice many claimants
disappointed and twice many charges Of injustice.
shs Of
ernent back to it's state OF original purity but the
fort proved too much FOR him, and be rank under it,
Before voting, be desired to know II corruption was
charged or whether it was the idle complaints Of dis
appointed persons
complanants alleged that the bushes. Of the Board
not properly Quoted and that the claimants
Injured ny neoL OF the coInmselonerb
The question taken. and the motion to refer the
subec TO the COMMITTEE Foreign Relation was car.
red. Ayes, rs; noes. H.
Our STEAM TONNAGE on THE OCEAN.
The CHAm laid before the Senate report of the
Secretary Of the Treasury in reply to resolution of the
Senate, with comparative statement of the United
States marine seam tonnage since 1872 Ordered to be
printed.
FNrLonATIo, OF A ROUTE TO CHINA
Mr.. SEWARD Gree soll), Of N " from the Committee
on Commerce, reported joint resolution authorizing
the exploration and Reconnaissance Of the of
navigation used by whaling vessels in the regions Of
Behring's Straits and also such parts OF the China
Straits Of Gsrpar and Java lie in the route OF
vessels 10 and from China.
HAMPSHIRE
The bin from the HouFe authorizing the payment TO
New Hampshire Of interest the expenses incurred in
expressing hosti;es in that State 1886, was re-
ported, considered, and passed
WARRANTS.
The bUl mailing land warrants sssgnable passed
REGIsrrn ron A VESSEL.
The bill granting register to tie brig sylphitei OF
New Orleans, was ordered to be rgros.ed
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