The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-25
A0nsra a Washington.

PRogEYss OF THE NEGOTYA rrOEs WITH GREAT BRI-
TArN-R RECIPROCITY AND CopF1sH FaENcH
MOVEMENT IN SONORA - FnSNcH sPOLIArI0Ns,
srroiAL cosaEsYospErcr oy rHr HsS Yong HERALD.
WAsBrreros, Dec. ~ 1851
The negotiations between the Secretary Of State ssd
the British Minister, MFR. C,anpton proceeding with
due activity What the proisc arrangements aroi Of
ccure not easy to Learn; but it Is known that Mr..
Champion waiting for further instructions in odor
TO 6nish tho asir IT Is understood that not only
the sueo. Of the fisheries been fully discussed aud rec
prooy with the provinces adveted TO- but that tho Had
son Bay Company have managed also TO lay In their
ooim for certain posscsive rights in Oregon This lat
tar business it will ho remembered WAS tried during
the close Of President Polk naturalization and in the
BEGINNING Of that Of Cen Taylors, but unsuooesrfuy
notwithstanding the Ingenious lobbying which was
brought to bear Several millions then demanded
for these possessve rights; but the Hudsone Bay
people could not show that their property worth
many Thousands the idea OF that time abandoned In
disgust. It is now to be taoked to che ooddeh The
Seiare will not ooo6rm any treaty with England tho
eubicct during this admnist alton at Least that the
discuaeion il much waate time II reciprocity Is
oestu IL ut be by the action OF Cc0gras and In that
event It viii extend TO reciprocal exchange Of ell art
cies with the provinces
There is dispostion to call upon the President for
information as to tho annexation proceedings OF tho
French Ia Sonora, and the occasion Will be used TO
ptsize the Monrce doctrine.
The wealthy houses in Boston, New York, Phia1el.
pbia Baltimore go interested in the French epoliation
claims have cent OF host Of lobby members
bers of Congress- and members elect, TO push ths bill
through this seseon by hook or by crook The
eti however it is thought that bilt involving
such large pecunia'y smount walt for Deliberate
investigation, especially TO how many poor people
interested in IT, and what per oonage would 60 to
lobby SCENTS
Ihers ie good deal Of ouarre,iipg going on already
amongst the resident democracy here 70 the disbu
ton Of the Offices, Y.Z
MR KINGS HEALTH--sENAToR HUNTER REMOVAL
OF CLERKS-THE TFLEGRAPH CAsE--TaE CLAY
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAssPORTs-nURDERo OF
A WIFE, ETC.
A RkGyiAa CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON. Dec "a 1852
Mr.. King continues TO improve.
The statement that Senator Hunter has gone 10 have
en- interview with Gen. Piorce ia fully confirmed,
1t Is rumored that large number Of clerks be
removed tIcm the Census Bureau ON the hrat Of
Jsnusry.
In the Supreme Court to day tina Telegraph ha,
been continued. II. Gillet commenced bis argument
ON behsf Reilly this morning and had not concluded
at the hour of a6jour uent
TIE ftcltgeacer republishes the Clay monument ap
peal this morning with Mr. Cass' at the head OF
the list
Ii formation has been received ct tho Department OF
State OF fisuds being ctmmittsd up1n persons going
abroad by parties claiming the rght TO iseue passports
Msjor Jsmes NJ. Baker took the oath Of oios Coia
nj; soner Of Customs TO- day He enters his duties
Nondsy.
Dapcl Woodward brutaliy murdered his viss to dey
by ebcotiDg her through the head
Miss Clements accidentally shot by Lewis Frank,
whls walking along tho atIeet