The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-12
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
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Continuation Of the Intelligence Of q
New Treaty with England
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The Rights Of Neutral Vessels Acknowledged by
England and France.
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PROGRESS OF THE GADSDEN TREATY.
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Threatened War with Santa Anna in
Case the Project be Rejected.
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Debate in the Senate on the Bill Granting Gre
dit for Railroad Iron Duties.
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Denuneiation Of the Administration and the
Nebraska BAN by Southernsr
In the House.
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BUSINESS In THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXCEEDINGLY BUSY SESSION.
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ABOLITION CONVENTION AT CINCINNATI.
Fred Douglas Defending tho Constitution from
the Assaults Of Lucy stone,
&C., &C., &c.
BUSINESS In THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE
Fred Douglas Defending tho Constitution from
the Assaults Of Lucy Stone,
&C. &C. &c
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THE INFORMANT TREATIES WITH ENGLAND AND
FRANCE RELATIVE TO THE RIGHTS OF AMERICAN
SAILORS AND VESSELS
WASHINGTON, April H. 1854.
The announcement you made in this mornings
HERALD the understanding arrived at between Mr.
Buchanan and the British government is fully
frmed by the records Of the State Department. and
the Union Of to morrow will have official
article acknowledging the fact In adAton to this un-
derstanding with England, similar understanding has
been arrived with the government of France For some
time the French government endeavored to get Mr. Ma
son to acknowledge their right to seize American
If they should nd them board of any prvateers which
might fitted out under the Russian Haghand trying
them pirates. This position the American Minister
would not consent to, the ground that govern
ment fully able to punish its citizens for any
violation Of laws The French government have at
length abandoned this pretension and consented to
similar arrangement to that which has been made with
England, namely, the protection of our Aag, etc.
With respect to the English arrangement, Mr. Buchan
has made the convention you alude TO- but the ad
instration prefer the decision and concession should
simply the form of proclamation. The
administration contend that treaty might be regarded
concession that the principles conended for by the
United States not already part Of the law Of
ons, and 1t is probable Mr. Buchanans course may be
excepted to for that reason
The Committee Foreign Relations Of the House held
meeting this morning. and unanimously agreed to
port back Mr. Deans resolutions referred yesterday and
their immediate adoption by the House. This
w bring out all Mr. Buchanan's and Mr. Mason
pondence.
THE ANTICIPATED REJECTION OF THE GADsDEN
TREATY-EXCITEMENT AND ANXIETY OF sPECULA-
ToRs-THRKATEEED WAR WITH SANTA ANNA, ETC.
The senate did not go into executive session to-day,
with view Of allowing Mr. Badger to get vote his
bin extending tho time Of ing duty ON railroad iron
he desirous Of leaving for home this evening
The amendment to the Gadsden treaty carried yestcr
day. does give the thirty first parallel the bound
ary It Is believed that the treaty cannot be amended
to command the necessary vote for its rat
6caon but there strong argumentsurged upon
Senator's why IL should pass. The settlement of the
Mesia Valley question Is deemed of great Importance
because Of the position it has been placed in by Mr..
Bartlett and the last administration They yielded the
disputed land to Mexico, and therefore is contend
ed n the Senate Of the United States refuse to ray
treaty settling this question: treaty made upon
basis suggested to Mexico by the United States that
Mexico will inevitably regard declaration of war,
and at proceed to take possession Of the valley al
ready said to belong to them by the constituted autho
rites here. with Mexico upon such issue,
IL is urged, would show to be in the wrong. Santa
Ann they say has yielded to the wishes of govern
ent in the formation of the Gadsden treaty and Gen
Amonte acquesced in the amendments suggested by Gen
Pierce.
On the other hand 1t has been proved to the Senate by
the documents, that the treaty brought about by
highly improper measures and that looks to the
advancement Of private interests than to the advantage
of the country As for the danger of war; it is all
shine as rejection Of the treaty win probably be the
signal for the downfall of Santa Anna.
tits probable the Senate may dispose OF the matter-pcr
haps laying treaty the table, by rejecting and
recommending the President to enter upon the negotiation
of treaty upon basis advantageous to this
country, and not mixed up with private interests
treaty compromising the eleventh article of the treaty Of
Guadalupe Hidalgo and fixing the boundary is all that
Is required Private matters cam il necessary form the
basis Of another convention.
good deal of feeling has been created by the attempt
Of Gen. Gadsden friends and Of members Of the
ministration to throw the blame of the matter upon
Col Ward who went to Mexico by direction Of the Pres
dent special and secret agent carry instructions
General Gadsdcn. Col Ward will probably be able
fend himself from these charges whenever they
definite shape.
SOUTHERN OPPOSITION TO THE ADMINISTRATION.
Mr.. Collum, (whig) of Tennessee, made powerful
sault upon the administration and the Nebraska bill
day. Old Bullion seemed in high glee and says he viii
speak few words when the bill comes properly up
JUDGE DOUGLASS REPLY TO THE CHICAGO CLERGY
MEN.
Judge Douglass letter to the Chicago priests has ex
aited the warmest admiration among opponents
Educated intelligent, and liberal clergymen here speak
highly of the letter.
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.
We may expect to hear stirring intelligence from
the Sandwich Islands in the Of a few weeks.