The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15

WAsRINcroN, August IL, 1853.

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WARRINGTON, August II, 1853.
From reliable quarters learn that the many
important questions connected with our foreign
affairs arc just now receiving tho anxious con-
sideration and attention Of the honorable Secre-
tary of State and his accomplished assistant Dud-
ley Mann, esq. Describing, for the present, mi
nor matters connected with our foreign relations,
it cannot be doubted that the following subjects
are OF momentous and imposing interest:
First-The kidnapping of Kossta in Smyrna.
Second--The incarceration of Captain Gibson
by the Dutch authorities.
Thrd-The fishery difficulties; and
Fourth-The alleged interference of England
with slavery in the Island of Cuba
1t is currently reported that the documents re-
atng to the efforts of her Britannia Majesty 3 min
listers to promote the abolition of involuntary SER
vitude in the "Queen of the Antilles have, for
the most part, been committed to the keeping of
Secretaries Davis and Dobbin. who are expected
to thoroughly investigate them, and present
statement of their contents, together with their
opinion, in writing, as to the mdA wise and judi
cious course to pursue in the premises. When
the views Of these southern members Of the Cab-
colleagues in Cabinet council, then the whole
matter will be discussed and decision made
There seems to me to be an evident, peculiar
propriety in committing this delicate subject, one
so closely connected with the ''peculiar institu-
ton" Of the States lying South of "Mason and
Dixon's lne,' to the careful consideration of the
Secretaries of War and Navy. The President is
believed to entertain an elevated opinion of the
talents, the judgment, and patriotism Of the Hon.
Jefferson Davis; and it is said, moreover, that it
is the intention of the Executive, should an emer-
gency arise to maintain ut all hazards the interests
of his southern friends.
The President and Messrs. Marcy and Mann
will give to the other subjects their enlightened
consideration and undivided attention; and the
public, irrespective of party, entertain the belief
the conviction, that whatever may be decided on
will be for the public weal-the maintenance I'M
furnished of our national honor.
Who are to be the recipients of the mission to
France and TO Constantinople are matters which
have not been decided, or rather the names of the
fortunate appointees have not transpired. haz-
ard little in saying that ere long their names will
grace the public journals.
Major Thomas s. Bryant, editor of the Lex
ington (NIissouri) Chronicle, received on Satur-
day piece of parchment, which, upon reading,
he ascertained to be a commission which invested
him with the duties and responsibilities of the
Office of marshal of Missouri. f
Major Bryant is the brother of our esteemed
tellow-citizen Captain John Y Bryant. He is a
gentleman of talents and probty, an answering,
indomitable Democrat, but in sentiment inexora-
bly, and bitterly anti Benton. BY the bye, sold
Bullion" has Jared badly under this Administra-
ton He has succeeded in obtaining but one of
the appointments in his own beloved Missouri
that of T. G. futile, Register of the Land Office
at ST. Louis. A. Gamble, esq, the Wing post
master at st. Louis, has not yet been decaptated,
and the special mail agent for the State has not
been appointed. There arc some who believe that
the old man indignant will be heard noxt winter
As my venerable friend Mr.. Richie would say,
nous rerrons.
Thomas Woodward, esq, Naval Storekeeper,
Washington, has been invited to retire, and Fran
els McNerhany, esq, been invested by the Ad-
ministration with the seals of the office. Mr..
Woodward retires gracefully and with the esteem
Of his fellow-ctizens The appointes is worthy,
honorable, and intellectual gentleman, shining
member of the typographical profession, and
have no doubt he will discharge the duties of the
office which has been conferred upon him with
fidelity and honor.
Judge A. 0. p Nicholson, author of the lead
ing editorial articles in the Union for some time
past left in last evenings cars visit to Ten
nessee, via New York. The Judge is gentleman
of high intellectual endowments and enlarged at
tainments; writer able and vigorous, yet at all
times dignifed and courteous to his adversaries.
As Oliver Cromwell would say, SHAY the Lord
grant him journeying mercies."
Colonel J. w. Forney, it is understood, has at
length completed his arrangements for 'staking
and holding the rens'' of the New York Ma
tional Democrat, and will shortly enter upon the
discharge of the duties of his new position.
| Governor Reed, Of North Carolina, Thomas
Butler King, of California, General J. w. Quit
man, of Mississippi, and Captain Gibson, of in
generating celebrity, are in the city.
Senator Truman Smith, who has been on
visit to Lake Superior, returned to the city yes
terday. ZEkE.
BRITISH Force AT THE FIsHERIEs.--By the
following, which we take from the Halifax cor
respondence of the New York Herald will be seen
the strength of the naval force now on the fishing
coasts:
Schedule of the Ships and Vessels of War at present
the British North american Station, under