Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-04-03

WAeHIN0r0N NEWS AND GOSSIP.
The Gadsdsn Treaty Is just now the only
subject matter before Congress-that is, actu-
ally being considered at this time-in which
many lobby members appear to be interested
The Gsrayites are agains. it, while the Sloo-
ties are for it, under the impression that they
are strong enough in the Senate to accomplish
its amendment, 80 as to secure for their scheme
its quasi recognition lin the treaty. rs an inte-
rest which this Government will have the right
to protect. ifi shall see fit so to do at any fu-
ture time ... sf
Weregret to have to write, that there is ap-
parently no side to the subject in which the
lobby does not appear to have an intense int
,est; while We are grati6ed in being also
able to say to our readers that il is very
clear to all who listen to what is being
laid around them daily on the subject,
that it is being more thoroughly siftei
before the Senate, than ever was an American
treaty before. Its every possible point, and the
future bearing of its every point, are doubtless
being clearly ascertained, and will duly enter
into the verdict which the Senate are making
up upon it. 30 far, the impression made on the
public men in Washington by what the world
has heard of the debate is, that it has demon
srrated that the territory proposed to be ceded
to US is, industrially considered, worth much
more than was at first supposed. Indeed, i,
now seems to be very generally admitted, that
General Gadsden's original representations
concerning it published in Charleston newspa-
pers) which were hooted by many presses are,
in the main all correct. The only objection
of apparent force to the ratification of the
treaty, which we hear mooted, is that it
will furnish Santa Anna with money that
may e,entually be used against u. This
strikes US unfavorably, because we believe that
it will not be long before England or France,
jealous of the certainty of our coming acquisi-
ton of Cuba, and Of the rapid strides of Anne
rican South American and Pacific ocean com-
meree, will gladly furnish Santa Anna the
money he requires, for a territorial foot hold
in Mexico from which either of those Govern.
ments may fancy that we can be checkmated,
in the end. We have taken up the impression
that this consideration had much to do in de-
termining the President of the United States
to send the treaty in to the Senate. 1t is
hardly to be hoped that Cuba will much longer
fail to be a subject of actual war On our part
A vigorous effor: at revolution there, would
certainly involve us. Hourly, the Creoles OF
the island are growing stronger Tin becoming
M 1soh oc
the work of keeping them in their present po-
litical condition, are decreasing in ratio with
their means of freeing themselves of the yoke
of Spanish despotism. The final struggle is
thus fastening apace. All thoughtful and
sensible persons here realize the fact; while we
find none such in Washington who fail to ap-
prove what seems to be understood to be the
earnest desire of the American Executive. to
leave no stone unturned to have our matters so
arranged with Mexico, as that when the strug-
gle shall come, the affair may not be greatly
complicated by the attitude in which Mexico
may stand towards US. That is, as in that Ct
readiness to shelter hostile European armies
while engaged in warning on US nominally in
protection Of the rights of Spain in and to
Cuba.
The Tarif.-It is generally believed in
Washington by the unthinking, that the friends
lin Congress) of land donations in aid Of the
construction Of railroads, have made up their
minds to assist in carrying the most ultra
projects for changing the existing tariff of du
ties on imports, which may be mooted ere the
close Of the session. We are satisfied that this
Is mistaken idea. As yet, nothing OF the
sort has been determined on by any half
dozen Of these gentlemen, however sore they
may feel over the defeat of their plans for the
advantage of their immediate constituents
The friends Of the existing customs system
need not fear that they will act on any such
principle. They come here to legislate for
the whole Union, and will, doubtless, vote
upon the tariff question with an eye single 10
the common interest Of the Confederacy. The
Committee Of Ways and Means are now ell
gagged in framing bill for the reduction OF
duties, where that can be done with proprety:
or, rather, in collecting and arranging infor.
nation to allow them to commence putting
such bill in shape shortly. 1t is in able,
experienced, and industrious hands, and will
doubtless, receive the support of the whole
Democratic party in both Houses, without re-
gard to section Of the Union. with but in.
considerable exceptions, caused emily by tic
fact that the details of the bill may be con.
eeived to be likely to operate more unfavor.
ably than those Of the present law on the in
terests Of the few Northern and Eastern men
bers, who will prove the exceptors. On the
other hand, We have reason to believe that il
will be sustained ny, perhaps, one nominally
Wing vote for every Democratic vote that may
be cast against it.
1t is further understood that the Commute.
Of Ways and Means are much inclined to steer
very close to the track, in this connection. laid
down in the able expose of the Secretary of
the Treasury on the subject; their investiga-
tons, step by step, assuring them, as they Pro-
coed, Of the wisdom of the well-matured sug
gestion. of that officer who, it is we'll known
is by no means guided by hostility in his ewn
breast, to any great American interest, in the
tariff recommended ns it has been his duty 10
make to the National Legislature