The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-22
The News.

Inc united states senate cnamDer Is reported 10
have been crowded yesterday by brilliant auditory,
including nearly all the foreign diplomatists, who
were anxious to hear the speech Of exSecretary
Everett on Central American affairs As was anti
cipated, Mr.. Els remarks entirely Of pacific
character. He repeated that Great Britain was de-
zirous of abandoning the Mosquito protectorate-
that she had already conceded several important
points in order to settle the difficulties that have
grown up with regard to Central America-that it is
Of vital interest to the English, to the commercial
and manufacturing classes especially, to preserve
amicable relations with this country, and for that
reason if for other their rulers wouldnever again
consent to break the bonds Of friendship. This
Strengthens the belief hitherto expressed in this
Journal that upon hearing of the recent hostile ope
nations OF the royal steamer Devastation against
Honduras, the British government would wholly and
unquali6edly repudiate them. With regard to the
acquisition Of territory expansion OF our repub-
Ec-Mr. Everett spoke as every true American
should. He was proud OF our increasing strength,
and met Young America more than half way in his
progressive IDEAS President Pierce was handsomely
eomplmented for the foreign appointments thus far
made; and Mr.. Everett hoped that he would exhibit
equal discrimination in selecting minister to Cen
trail America, mission at this time of far greater
importance than one to any court in Europe. This
speech is calculated to make decided impression,
and will find favor with all parties--not excepting
even Young America. Prior to going into executive
session the resolution of exSecretary Clayton was
tabled, at the suggestion of Mr.. Mason who stated
that the President would furnish the information de-
sired without being called on for it. This will pro-
baby give this long agtated subject resting spell.
1t is understood that Mr.. Mason will to day endeavor
to bring forward the Tehuantepec question Should
he succeed, an exciting debate may be anticipated.
Our correspondents, as usual, furnish considerable
Information relative to appointments, the chances
and positions of the different applicants, &c. The
most important nomination that came to light yester
day was that of Dudley Mann, as Assistant Secretary
Of State, Of which we have spoken elsewhere. 1t is
whispered that Mr.. Stanton is to have the mission to
Central America, and that objection will be made
should George Sanders desire to go to Central Africa
or any other warm climate.
Decidedly the richest and most curious feature Of
the gossip from Washington is that relative to the
operations at the census Office yesterday. 1t is said
that the heads of about one hundred clerks were de-
eapitated in that department yesterday-eaving
only seven or eight behind. But this was merely
prelude to the excitement thereabouts. Mr. kenne-
dy the late Superintendent backed by writ OF re-
pleyin and deputy marshal, marched in and carried
out two or three carloads Of documents rumored to
have been mostly prepared by the clerks recently en-
Vaged In the office. What's to be done now?
II is feared that the international copyright treaty
is booked for the season. Having been referred to
committee who have not acted on it. it win hardly be
returned to the Senate in time for action prior to the
Ne; Of Will
bly, be removed.
Nearly the whole Of yesterday was occupied by the
~etate Senate in the third reading of bills. num-
her of measures of considerable Importance to the in
habtants Of this city were passed, viii be by
the report Of the proceedings The Liquor Traffic
bill was made the special order for this afternoon
The Assembly was mostly engaged in the reception
Of reports short debate took place on the subject
of the Code and, during the afternoon, Mr. Stewart
made personal explanation, setting forth that cor
ruption had entered the han, and endeavored to
bride Of its members Fifty dollars had been
offered to one gentleman TO secure his vote. Who.
ever made such proposition certainly placed very
low estimate conscience The matter is to be in
yestigated forthwith.
RBy the arrival Of the steamer Crescent CITY from
Havana, we are to-day enabled to publish several
very interesting letters from our Cuban corrcspon
dents relative to the present state Of affairs on that
island. vice-President Kings health remained
ABOUT the same az per last advices and he has OK.
pressed design of returning home next month
Late advces from Santa re represent the country
as quiet and business still greatly depressed. The
Chihuahua revolution is reported to have been an
utter failure The party who brought this informa-
ton experienced very severe weather, and met large
numbers Of Indians on the plains
The news elsewhere given from Mexico will be
found unusually entertaining. Tho Mexicans may
certainly be cassed among the strangest Of modern
people.
The navigation OF the North river and Lake Erie
has been resumed. Boats from this city reached
Albany yesterday, and dispatches from various
points on Lake Erie announce the ice to be broken
MP and disappearing. Steamers have already re-
snned their trips between Cleveland, Ashtabula,
Erie, &c.
BY telegraph rom Boston We have some additional
md very interesting information concerning The d.