The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-23
The News.

The News.
The telegranhic synopsis of the weeks later Euro
pean advices brought by the steamship america,
viii be found highly interesting. The four great
neutral poweIs-England, France, Austria, and
Prnssia-it was thought would again enter into ne
gohations for peace between Russia and Turkey.
Inaeed, it is propsble that tae Car himself de-
sres cessation OF hostlites for according to last
accounts while one portion Of his army was fast
being destroyed by sickness in the Danubian Pro-
yinces his troops il Asia were being dread'ullc cut
70 pieces Several battles reported 70 have taken
place il which the Turks were victorious in almost
every instance. They had been Joined by sone
Americans, and their general success appears 10 have
given them such increased confidence as To render
them almost invacibe. Under these circumstances,
it would not be surprising if Nicholas wers will
ng to once more enter into negotiations; bot whether
II wonld be really for the purpose OF establishing
peace or of gaining time TO push forward strong re-
Inducements, and be ready TO renew the campaign
in the spring, is matter that must be ascertaiaed
hereafter There i very little Of political import
apee from England CT the continent OF Europe
There Il ID been no change in the London money
market Cotton and breadstuffs we're firm, but lad
not undergone suy material change IN prices.
The news from Hondoras il interesting. Accord
ing to our correspondence the Guatam2lsn troops,
after the surrender Of 0m3s, carried of several
pieces Of cannon, contrary to an arrangement made
Siah the American Consul previous 20 the captula
ton Of he tom. Orr Consul protested against she
outrage, mi has written TO Washington on the
subject II will be seen that the contract for the
new nleroceanic route to the Pacific, through Hon
dur.s. has been completed WITH Mr.. Squers, and
tiat special agent has been Gen. By the Honduras
government TO Washington, to effect treaty with
this country for more intimate relations, and %
perfect the arrangements FOR The opening OF this
new communication with the western shores Of this
continent.
A variety of very interesting paragraphs are fur
nished by our specil and other Washington cores
pondepts todsy. II is nov pretty certain that no
thing Of importance viii be done in Congress I'LL
after New Years, many members having already
left for the purpose or enjoying the holiday festvi-
ties among their friends at home. Ghe President, il
In believed viii leep back from the Senate al doubt
full appointments I'll after the House has disposed OF
the resolution concerning the Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury T. explanation os the intimation That
The heads o. the Departments bad Improperly pro-
cured the increased salaries granted them BY the
last Congress it is asserted that the extra ao vance
was drawn from the fund annually appro 9rated IN
Ger the head q "for claims nc. otherwise provided
fos' For particulars relative 70 the Leading topics
Of dscussion in Washington the reader s referred TO
the teleEraphc dispatches and to The extracts from
different journals 70 be found ii another page.
Some Important Instructions from tie Secretary
OF The Treasury TO collectors Of customs and their
subordnates viii be found under the Geographic
head. Mr.. Guthrie does not approve Of the present
system OF making up the accounts by the different
government employees, and has drawn up sched
nile for their future guidance.
The United States Senate, by vote Of thirty t.
twelve, yesterday ordered the ergrossment Of the
resolution authorizing the President TO confer the
title OF Lieutenant General by breve FIR meriorous
services. ist Of The yeas and nays On shis quss.
ton viii be found under the proper head. is u.
derstood that majority Of the members Of the House
are favorable to this resolution and that Gen. Pierce
viii most likely have the pleasure Of comforting the
distinguished honor upon General Scott before the
lapse Of many months. General Cass introduced
resolution inquirng into tie propresy of granting
pension to the yiaow Of Captain Gunnison, who wa
recently mastered by the Indians in Utah. Why
NO. extend the same benefit to the wives and cni-
dren Of the unfortunate men who were with the
captain Several bills granting lands for railroad
purposes were introduced, and q variety Of other
business Of no special importance was transacted.
In the House Of representatives much time was
spent in Committee II the Whole, during which the
slavery question, Uncle Toms CABIN the Hun
garisn var, and the war upon the administration
underwent thorough examination. The remarks
OF Mr.. Bayly, with regard to the manner in
which he was catechsed by the friends Of the
Cabinet on first arriving in Washington, were very
spicy, and afford another rich cbspter TO the curious
developments that have lately been made. Do not
fail to read the debate. The credentials Of Mr..
johnson, delegate from Nebraska territory, were
presented, as was also bill making provision for
the organization Of government for that territory
resolution was introduced authorizing inquiry into
the proprety Of placing the agents and lobbyers for
Claims upon equal footing at the bar. This is
understood TO be q direct slap at the ex.Congress-
men, who at present are supposed to enjoy an adj
vantage over other claim agents, from the fact that
they have the privilege OF the floor. Both houses
will probably adjourn from today Nv Tuesday.
Mount Vernon, the home and grave Of Wasbin gton,
being for sale much anxiety exists TO what hands il
viii eventually fan into. It was proposed in the House