The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-04-16

we must say that we have read no speech on
the subject which has so impressed us with its
great ability. its perfect mastery of the whole
question, and its strength and cogency as this.
Mr.. Clayton has not spoken in vain. He has
made most useful and instructive speech, and
has elevated his own high reputation by his ef-
fort-.N Y. 1fJ.
From CENTRAL AMERICA-The subioined ex-
tract from Letter, ad lresscd to the New Or
= ms True Delta appears to have been the
ground ofthe Telegraph despatch, published
few days ago, relative to alleged British agrees
ions In Honduras. Advises from Port Royal to
the 4th of March state that the British steamer
Devastation had arrived at Port Royal from
the Bahamas. and made no report of the difficult
tics at TruXillo, in which she is represented to
have taken so prominent part:
BELIZE, HONDURAS, Feb. %, 1853.
In my last informed you that the authori-
ties of the State of Honduras had taken pos
session of "Limas." have now to inform you
that her Majcsty's war steamer ''Dey aSt tation''
came down here, and after having taken on
board the Superintendent and his Secretary,
proceeded to the town Of "TruXillo,' where
they finally offered to the Government of that
town, for the State Of Honduras, as an ultima
tum, that they must decide in two hours either
to give up the territory to the parties from
whom they had taken it, or to stand the con-
sequences; which was supposed by the Hondu-
duranocS to be hot shells and cannon balls.
So they decided 10 give up TO superior force;
at the same time they solcmnly protested
against the conduct of her Majesty's Superin-
tendent. the officers ofthc Devastation and the
Government of England, asserting their inal-
icnablc right to the country and declaring that
they only gave up to superior force under
compulsiOn; that they only promised not to in
t2rferc with British subjects because they were
not able to drive them away: and, finally, ap-
pealed to Almighty God to witness the outrage,
and punish the nation which thus. at the mouth
Of her cannon, despoiled them ofiheir territory.
will also further inform you that the origi-
nal right to cut mahogany in that part of the
country was granted 10y the State of Honduras
to Archibald Montgomery, and during the time
which he used the privilege he always acknOwl-
edged that right and paid that State for the
trees; entered and cleared his vessels at TruXillo
and in every way complied with the laws and
requirements of the State OfHOnduras. In 1S43
Mr. Montgomery sold his entire interest in Hon
duras to John Carmichael & Co., who established
house here under the name and firm Of Anto,
Mathcr Co. For time that house also COM
piled with the laws of Honduras; bnt finally
they made much better bargain with the
king of the Mosquitoes and hoisted his flag,
refused to pay Honduras for the mahogany trees,
to enter or clear their vessels at TruxillO; and
in word, entirely repudiated Honduras. These
are the true facts of the case.
As Honduras is a part of Central America,
you will easily see that England means to treat
the Bulwer and Clayton treaty as so much use
less parchment. Nor is this all that entire
country will assuredly fall into the hands Of
Great Britain, unless the United Statesintcrfere
and demand and insist on q faithful observance
of that treaty.
Coop ADvICE.-Mr. A. NJ. Ballard, formerly
of Springfield, has returned to that city, after
al 81. Ill
nal gives short sketch of his experience and
observation, of which we quote the following
for the public and private benefit: - 1t is quite
certain that the desire for emf grafton to Cali
fornia for the purpose of making fortunes by
mining, should be repressed. Men who have
means to live here, would consult their best
interests by devoting their energies and indus
try to securing comfort and prosperity here
Besides the disappontments which follow an
emigration to California, death is often the con-
sequence, if not, a ruined constitution and a
destroyed moral character A vast amount
of gold, and that which cannot be bought for
gold, may he saved by giving this short quota
ton its true value.-Gaiena Adrertiser.
If either Washington, fremont, or Hanover
streets are examined closely in their history for
five wears past it will be found that those who
have advertised most judiciOusly, have done
the best business beyond all chances for COM
parison. On every point the PTtnctpie Is
fixed one 1t admits of no doubt. 1t is based
on clear reason and visible facts, and is not to
be controverted. Advertising consists in plain
ly telling everybody what you have got, where
it is, what it is worth, and all other necessary
particulars. This is told at the freside, the
Office, the bench People go to such places as
naturally, almost, as they breathe. They know
where to 60, and though a hundred places must
be passed in which, possibly, the very article
wanted is to be had, yet it is the adcerttser
who will get the dollar, the profit, the reputa-
tiOn.-Boston Bee.
A letter from Paris says "A man has been
sentenced here to three years imprisonment TOR
selling quack medicines. Among his compost
tions were the Water of Giants to hasten the
growth Water of Financiers,' to strengthen
the 6esh the Elixir of Arabs to fortify the
voice: .Prodgal Son Pomatum,' composed,
suggests the Gazette des Tribunaux. Of the fat
ted calf; and the oil of the Capuchins of Alsa-
tia to make the beard grow. 1t was shown
that the waters and elixirs were either pure
water or scented vinegars"