New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-25
From Washington.

We received BY mail yesterday Washington papers from
the 18Th to the 10th inclusive In the Senate Monday
the ih tho Repubc says the discussion Of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty continued. Mr. Mason undertook t.
correct Mr. Clayton in his geography, by establishing
from the authorities that British Honduras Is in Guate
maa and Therefore in central America Mr. Clayton re-
piled briefly to Mr. Mason showing that the very mar
which he brought forward TO establish his position de
monstrated its error In the Of his remarks MIR
Douglas INTERRUPTED him and slight passage
the honorable in winch DOM su
tanned themselves with cunning and vigor OF fence r
Clayton however little hard on Young America IN
his illusions the Presidential candidacy and the fact
that all his rivals the Presidency approved of the Clay
tou- Iuwer treaty whereby Delaware undertook to nc
count for the apple in Young Americas dumping.
we were given understand the other day that Mr.
CLAYTON had been annihated by the Senator from Hi
uois-chipped and minced in manner lamentable TO be
considered On inspection, however found the honor
able Senator from Delaware full Of life and energy
of Young America without Inconvenience.
In the course Of his remarks Mr. Clayton stated very
alphabetically that it was his intention not to oppose the
Administration its policy far it had been devel
oped and expressed the hope that he might be able to
tain ID through its whole course"
The Senate spent but short time In Executive session
the 10TH and it is understood acted nominal
ton, none of any Importance
Mr.. Mason spoke at considerable length the Central
American Treaty subject and was followed by Mr. Clay
in reply, who had not concluded when the Senate adj
journed.
The Diplomatic Corps made their formal introductory
visit to President Pierce by appointment and ndi
duay presented by the Secretary Of State NJ do Bods
Minister Russia and Doyen of the Diplomatic body,
made on behalf of himself and colleagues under
stand avery excellent address to the President who
piled fttingly and courteously.
On the 10th time spent in Executive session
during which confirmed the following nominations:
Samuel J. Bridge Appraiser General for the Pacific
coast
ginia, Thompson Campbell of Illinois, Land Commission
ers in California.
Also, Nr. II. Toulmn, as Postmaster at Mobile.
On the 18th Col Benton caused letters be laid upon
the desks Of the Senators addressed by him the people
of Missouri on the subject of National Highway from
the Mississippi river the Pacific. 1t advocates the
central route which Col Fremont has long expressed
a preference, and which has remained unnotced for
three years while the Southern Memphis) route has
onopozed attention and cquired engrossing prom-
pencen
Col Benton is in favor of making this highway
grand SCALE reserving tract mile WIDE for all sorts of
roads, rail and macadamsed, and plain old English
road and two margans hundred feet wide for indie
pendent and rival teegraphic lines lie Is opposed to
making this highway by any mixture Of public and pri
means, by giving lands to companies but holds
that the United States should build the road and the fix
lures and let out the of it for terms of ten
years the lowest bidder The present system Of rail-
ways from the Mississippi to the Atlantic he regards
an expanded fam the spokes of which converge to St
Louis the handle thence TO San FRANCISCO.
FURTHER FROM WASHINGTON.
RECEPTION rHE DIPLOMATIC CoRrs.--we find in the
Washington Union of the 10TH the following translation
of His Excellency A. de Bodiseo the Russian Minister'S
address upon the occasion of the reception of the Dpo-
matte corps at the capitol the 18th inst, and also
President Pierces answer delivered in English The ad
dress of the Russian Minister spoken in French The
translation is as follows:
Mr. pesid nt--The United States, in the exercise of
their right elect every fourth year the chief the
ecutye have made choice Of YOU Mr. President
occupy this high and important position
1t is in the of the ministers and the heads of ega
tions here present that have the honor to offer you
Mr. President most cordial congratulations. We
press at the time conviction that this highly
atering testimony of the confidence of the American
people will induce YOU Mr. President to concentrate ali
efforts to the progress of the ncontestabe
prosperity Of the whole Union This prosperity is due
great to the national energies but it must be
mainly attributed to the continuance peace Of
the most essential clements Of the expansion Of the pro-
ductive capacities OF all countries and the maintenance
Of which contributes SO efficiently to spread and extend
the general welfare.
Tue diplomatic corps is persuaded. Mr. President of
your best dispositions towards the soveregns and govern
ments have the honor to represent and have the
advantage to assure you Mr.. President in the Of
colleagues that our respective governments sincerely
desire the continuance Of the good understanding
happily existing
mutual kind feeling frank and loyal explanations
will always tend to forty the friendly intercourse
called upon entertain with the American Government
and in this respect it is gratifying to TO express the
the declaration of the President to cultivate peace
and amity with all nations.
The President replied as follows;
Sri receive with satisfaction the congratulations
which in the OF the ministers and the heads OF le
cations here present do the honor to express
occasion Of my entering on the functions Of President
the United States.
Gentieaes-Among the most delicate aud responsible
trusts thus imposed upon by the choice my coun-
try recognizes the conduct of its relations with other
powers.
In the discharge of this duty, shall look in
the first instance what tho interests and honor of
The United States may require which necessarily include
strict Observance OF naoual engagements respect
The rights Of other governments and faithful adherence
to thosr saert principle Of justice which the
cordially rueiproca therefore the expressions Of ma
tonal amity which you address to and request you
to communicate 10 your respective Governments my
desire to msntaia with each existing rea-
tons Of peace ana friendship
beg YOU also to acsnpS the assurance Of my personal
respect and esteem.
Washington paper ys that few day ago an attempt
made to the President by the appearance of
entire Congressional delegation from large State In
the West, asking interview The President informed
them that at twelve O'Clock he would be happy to meet
them They appeared Mt that time, and 10 and behold
it public reception. This shocked their sensbil-
tiles that they withdrew saying that such treatment
unexpected, and unaceountabo from democratic Pre-
sident.
An interesting incident is mentioned in communioa.
10th inst the hissouans at the capital paid visit to the
President and introduced by their talented Repre-
sentative Major John S Phelps.
Each introduced by name. When Major N. b.
Holden formerly of the 18th Infantry Johns
ton county, Missouri presented, the President
claimed hejor Holden God Bless you Holden! brapsr
os shoe leather. Holden road
chea last together Come and ae, Holden don't
ieate the city rithott coming 10 Iqe.h
Tto Mate bpltn bv
such handsome compliment tears stood in his eyes
The commendation we'll deserved for drawer
than Holden ever did live.
The President alluded to the action at the Nationa
Bridge in Mexico, which has very apty been compared
with Nspoleons passage Of the Bridge of Lodi.
Mrs Pierce stu remains at the Eutaw House In Balt
and though Ia toicrable health is depressed
In spirits by the calamity that has lately beallen her
The stranger who to his death by falling from tho
Monument the morning OF the Inauguration has
been discovered TO have been William McKonney form.
erly boer-maker at the Washington Navy Yard lie
married, and living with his family in Baltimore hav
ng left them the 81 instant to witness ceremony
If the Inauguration His body having been disinterred
Ind recognized by bis father taken possession Of by
lin and elsewhere deposited.
ions have been made for Representatives Ia Congress
rom the several districts Of Connecticut in which State
he election is 10 take place next month";
Whigs-Chares Chapman, Austin Baldwin, Daniel p |
Tyler. William W welch