The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-08
Interesting from Washington,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 1853.
Negotiations for CubGWhat Is to be done for the Nay?-
ne Pacific Roihoad-The Presidents Habas, de-, &C.
The linton continues its Africanzation of Cuba.
psct that in the idea that this business is intended
counter excitement the New York rebellion you do not
INSET the whole Do you know that Mr. Soue is
psctsd open negotiations for Cuba without delay after
his official reception at Madrid and do yu not perceive
tAAt in the Uos allegations against England Champion
appears to have been throw of the scent? This affair
simply stratasem of Marcy-a of straw to beguile
Ckampton-a to frighten SPAIN while the real
natter In hand is Soule expected overtures the pur
chase of Cuba. That Nr. Buchanan, in the time,
WIN attempt to bamboosle my Lord Aberdeen with the
dgnaton Of government the Torriente develope
nsnts may be reasonably expected This policy is clear
and al the democratic cabinet organs, well our
ministers at Paris and London are to aid Mr. Soue in his
negotiations by leading off England and France upon
false issues.
Dobbn, Secretary OF the Navy, has really a dispo
sition to 60 ahead. should not wonder he to
recommend in his report very decided reforms
IN the service well in the ships of the navy
The bureau Of old fogies, that has kept the
navy in the back ground for the last twenty-five
years. will probably also be remembered with gentle hint
that they may possibly be dispensed with. Dobbin il
from North Carolina, State which produces immense
quantities Of tar PITCH turpentine and pine lumber all
qAsnty, you may rely upon Dobbin advocate for
considerable number additional ships and steamers to
The navy.
sore agents of the hundred million Pacific rail-
Soad company said to be here. R. ]. Walker, you
know heads the subscriptions to the stock with the
small of ten millions for self and friends The Akan
s and Texas senators strongly in favor Of this New
York companys scheme because of the route they have
resolved upon. They start from Arkansas 60 through
Isxas and expect at Texas large grant Of land, which
they will surely get Congress grants the company the
bonus they also expect of thirty forty millions cash, to
start on. From Fl Paso their route goes through the
Assilla Valley, disputed territory) and then, the
Mexican side Of the Ga for six hundred miles westward
no. this route is avaableno mountains to be crossed
no snow-summer all the time. But the disputed Me-
la territory must be fecured, and strip of hundred
miles wide 70, for six hundred miles west ward from
that point to get this available route But that will be
done. The Cabinet, II cir visit to the Crystal
Palace last summer, just good said SO. See the
speeches Of Gushing, Guthrie and Davis. Guthrie said
he willing to loan the money-and no has to
spare Davis said the could and must make
the road through the territories Cushing said
90 ahead, and Cushing goes with the South. Hence
nad Santa Anna and General Gadsden already coming
TO an understanding. Do you see2 The New York pro-
jst the Cabinet project How else do you hnk Robert
J. Walker could W nture to subscribe ten mons2 And
for what other purpose but this railroad has General
0adsden commenced negotiations for the purchase of
additional strip Of wild land from Mexico.
COL Benton understands It, He is hunting up the docu-
mepts. Somebody, understand has furnished hi with
Hst of subscribers to the New York companys capital
stock He Ia more central route Over the centre Of
the Rocky mountains the very heart of the great
oans desert beyond them and the highest and thick
eat part OF the Sierra Nevada beyond the
70 ray, he goes for route practicable for railroad
the range Of the Catsill mountains for ship canal
But he will make tremendous speech against the New
York project including Walker and the Cabinet and will
ngot their scheme to the death.
The Pre- sident, usual, attended the Presbyterian
church. Four and half street. this morning He looks
very WELL indeed The example of Gen. Pierce Is doing
8rest good mere The pety Of the office holders Office
seekers and contract in Washington fully illus
sed in their attendance at the same church where the
resaent goes and their charity in such cases. in the
event Of collection for the missionary cause in China
n very remarkable.
Gen. Pierce hardly has the time to indulge in the habits
oaseiy charged upon him by Cooley This morning. FOR
exapl- he took walk from the Presidents house to
the Capitol and back couple Of miles, shortly after day
light After break asst for several hours he vas recev
ing company official and unofficial after dinner ano-
Their walk In the grounds of the White House, and AZ
usual ter SUP per- doubt not he may be seen ON his
walk again to the Capitol toward Georgetown, or the
Long Bridge In other direction to the extent of
. milo two And from eight O'Clock till eleven at
Sisbt am be may be found ready for business
conversation general subjects at any hour Of the
day II be therefore INDUCES, nnuae2 by Cooley, IL
must be between the hours of eleven ~ night end five in
the morning, interval which would hardly suffice for
panee man. for the best in the worldhs has
Cooley.
Rev. q r. Lester and hi, noble friend VIM. Lloyd
Garraon Just now, the leading topis in Washington
y expected that this discovery will do wonders 10 Grip
pie The hard shelis in the election Of Tuesday.
The people OF the Sentinel think that you rather
bard with them considering they IN the qame boat y
has always treated the HID With degree Of respect