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

Inc News
The telegraphic synopsis of the weeks later Euro
pean advices brought by the steamship AInerica
will be found highly interesting. The four great
neutral powers England, France, Austria, and
Prussia-it was thought would again enter into ne
go.iations for peace between Russia and Turkey
Inseed, it is propsble that tae Car himself de-
sres cessation OF hostites, for, according to last
accounts, while portion Of his army was fast
being destroyed by sickness in the Danubian Pro-
yinces his troops il Asia were being dreaiully cut
70 pieces. Several battles reported 70 have taken
place in which the Turks were victorious in almost
syery instance. They had been Joined by sone
Americans and their general success appears 70 have
given them such increased confidence as to render
them almost inviacble. Under these circumstances,
it would not be surprising if Nicholas wers will
ing to once enter into negotiations; but whether
il would be really for the purpose OF establishing
peace or Of gaining time TO push forward strong &c
inforce-ents and De ready TO renew the campaign
in the spring, is matter that must be ascer@Aed
hereafter. There i very little Of political import
ance from England OF the continent OF Europe
There hid been no change in the London money
market Cotton and breadstufs we're firm, but lad
not undergone any material change in prices.
The news from Hondoras il interesting. Accord.
ing to our correspondence the GaatamAsn troops,
after the surrender OF 0m3s, carried Oft several
pieces Of cannon, contrary to an arrangement made
with the American Consul previous % the capitula
ton OF he town. Onr Consul protested against tne
outrage, AMI has written to Washington on the
subject. II will be seen that the contract for the
new iAleroceaIc route to the Pacific, through hon
dur.s, has been completed WITH Mr.. Squiers, and
Mat special agent has been zen. hy the Honduras
government 10 Washington, to effect treaty with
this country for more intimate relations, aad 70
peTfec; 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 special and other Washington CORES
pcndspts today. 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 Of enjoying the holiday festiv
lies among their friends at home. The President, it
ia believed viii leep back from the Senate al doubt
full appointments til after the House has disposed OF
the resolution concerning the Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury. l. explanation os the intimaton 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 allo vance
was drawn from The fund annually appro priated IN
DER the head of tfer claims nc. otherwise provided
for For particulars relative 70 the leading topics
Of discussion in Washington the reader il referred 70
the eIeeraphc dispatches and to The extra It's from
different journals 70 BE found il anotaer page.
Some important Instructions from tie Secretary
OF the Treasury 70 collectors Of customs and their
subordinates viii be found under the telsgraphic
head. Mr. Guthrie does NOT approve Of the present
system Of making up tue accounts by the different
government employees, and has drawn up a sched-
ule for their future guidance.
The United States Senate, by vote Of thirty t.
twelve yesterday ordered the ergrossrnsnt OF the
resolution authorizing the President to confer the
title Of Lieutenant General by brcvet fJr meritorious
services. list Of tie yeas and nays on shis q1es
ton viii be found under IRE proper head Il is IN.
derstood that majority Of the members OF the House
are favorable to this resolution, anu that Gen. Pierce
win most likely have she pleasure OF comforting tie
distinguished honor upon General Scott before tbs
lapse Of many months General Cass introduced
resolution nquring into the propriesy Of granting
pension TO the widow Of Captain Gunnison, who was
recently mastered by the Indians in Utah. Why
no. extend the same benefit to the wives and coil
dren Of the unfortunate men who we're with the
captain Several bills granting lands for railroad
purposes were introduced, and variety Of other
business Of no special importance was transacted
In the House OF Representatives much time was
spent in Committee If the Whole, during which the
slavery question, Uncle Toms Cabin" the Hun
garisn war, and the war upon the administration,
underwent thorough examination. The remarks
Of Mr.. Bayly, with regard to the manner in
which he was catechised by the friends of the
Cabinet on first arriving in Washington, were very
spicy and afford another rich chapter 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 propety Of placing the agents and lobbyers for
claims upon equal footing at the bar This Is
understood 10 be direct slap at the exCongress-
men, who ct present 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 to- day IN Tuesday.
Mount Vernon, the home and grave Of Washington
being for SALE much anxiety az 10 what hands il
viii eventually fan into. was proposed in the House