The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-03

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.,,v exceedingly interesting hut remarkably curious
,ns somewhat important One OF our special d..
patches partially raises the curtain, al express 10
reneral gaze the working of several pieces OF peea'
nar,y constructed machinery in and around the
White House that had hitherto been shroudec from
view. According to our correspondent Caleb Cush
ing has set his heart upon the Premiership, and his
sless ambition viii not be quiet until ne has
two other ns' Hessrs. Fte-ey, Guthrie, and one or
self and his friendsoG tho Cabinet aud seated him
appointments, also do not places Certain foreign
and his first move on .sssumfhe views " Caleb,
viii probably be to reconstruct the ~cha'- o. state
representatives abroad The plot of this Il OF our
honal drama is not more intricate thanthe secfs.
springs, mysterious claptraps, and wonderful changes
necessary 10 its complete success. Watch the pro
grsss of the performance and await the dcnonenes.
Er. Champion is said 10 have had long inter
view with President Pierce yesterday, in the course
Of which the former gentleman positively denied
that there was any truth in the ridiculous rumors
that the British government was engaged in sny
scheme to substitute the apprenticeship system for
slavery in Cuba.
Chevaler HusemaDn paid bis respe vs. 70 Secre-
,ary Marcy yesterday, but what transpired between
them is not exactly known, although, from tue
fact that courier arrived from Vienna on
the night previous and proceeded post haste to the
residence of the Russian Ambassador, il is surmised
that the Chevaliers visit was in some way connected
with the Russo Turkish difficulty. Russia it is vel
known, i DESTROYS Of securing the neutrality Of the
United States in the expected struggle, in which
the Gar, backed by Austria and Prussia, wo I'd
feel authorized TO bid defiance TO all the other powers
# Europe combined. It is broadly minated that
fha nj
neutrality that produced the quiet and speedy AZ
raRgement Of the Koszta affair
As TO be anticipated, Mr.. Cooleys attack M II
The personal character and habits the Pre- iideat
does not meet with appreciation even among those
5iapponted ofice-seekers who have not money
enough left in their pockets to curry them ont Of
Washington. Mr.. C.'s attempt to place General
Pierce on level with certain members of his
Cabinet will not DO. The people know better.
Governor Foote, it is confidently believed, viii be
returned to the United States Senate despite the
fact that all the influence of Secretary Davis has
been brought to bear against him.
It is asserted that the friendly reception given ia
Com. Perry's squadron by the citizens Of Jeddo
was in consequence Of instructions sent by the
British government TO its Consul at Shanghae, to
communicate with the authorities Of Japan, and an
prize them of the coming and object Of the Ameri.
1t is understood that the contents OF the des
patches from Com. Perry win not he dvulged for
some time, unless through the direction Of Con
gress.
The Richmond Enquirer is receiving a severe
sxcoraton at the hands of its former supporters in
Virginia for lending its support to the free sellers Of
he North, and assisting them to accomplish their |
designs against the interests Of the South
Letters from our Charge TO the Hague announce
hat the Dutch Minister Of Foreign fairs has already
Inder consideration the complaint Of Captain Glib
son against the Netherlands authorities in India and
will be prepared at an early day to answer the de.
nand OF our government for damages 10 the anolnt
Of one hundred thousand dollars
An election for State officers and Concress,nen
was held in Maryland yesterday. From present an
pearances the wings have somewhat gained uoon
The poll OF last year however the returns, as vet
too incomplete TO warrant the giving Of an onin
on as to the result.
Mr.. Cushngs last letter appears to have aroused /
ais former coalition friends in Massachusetts, t. a l
ense OF what they may hereafter expect from him
IT meeting in Boston, the other evening, they at
acled MS present sentiments with great ferocty
Is yet none Of the abolition incumbents have been
emoved.
We elsewhere publish very interesting letters
ON Mexico relative to the curious state of affairs in
nat country, including Santa Anna decree for the
storation Of the Jeslits careful perusal of these
comments, together with the accompanying news
sper extracts, is necessary In order to enable the
.ader to arrive at correct conclusion concerning
ne movements OF Santa Anna and his people 70. |
Yards the establishment Of an empire.
A great missionary demonstration, got M by tie
Dung men OF the Methodist Episcopal Church Of
lis city, took place in Metropolitan Ha u Yesterday
the afternoon there was large procession Of tho
hldren OF the various Sunday schools belonging TO
nat denomination, and meeting. composed princi
ally Of them, was held in the hall at two clocg.
4 the evening another was convened. which w,s
resided over by Bishop Waugh, and addressed bv
ey. Mr. Thompson and Bishop Simpson. The design
the demonstration was to dinuse missionary intel.
yence, and to awaken more enlarged interest in
half of the cause.
The proceedings in the case oil the United States
ainst Mr.. Collyer, part owner, and the captain.
gineer, and other officers, OF the Henry CLAW
amboat, on an indictment for manslaughtsr, Tor
wing by negligence caused the death Of eighty.
ir passengers, terminated yesterday in IN a.
ittal Of the accused, after a trial which occupied
irteen days. The excitement which existed at the |
ne OF the unparalleled calamity has in great
azure Gained down, and the court did not pre-
4 on any day during the trial an unusual number
pectato.rs. We have given, from the commence.
no Of this nlportant inquiry, accurate and ex-
osd report o. the testimony adduced, and we | q
lib to dsy bIics outline " the sgItming up for