The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
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Interesting from Washington.
EFFECT OF GEN. cAss' RECENT ePEECH-NEw CON.
PLlcATIoSs IN QUIZ FOREIGN PoLICY--THE NEW
YORK CoLLEcToRsHIP, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Feb %, 1855.
General Cass and the President had lengthy inter
view yesterday morning upon the subject Of the Gene
raps speech in the Senate which has caused great
excitement throughout the city Some OF his friends in
the Senate and in the House finding fault with the
General for thus long delaying his speech which it is
alleged win have the effect, notwithstanding the few
days left Congress, TO call up debate to TIE dis advan
tsge Of bills that public interest required should have
immediate attention Shortly after the Presidents de-
parture Secretary Marcy called upon Senator Glass; and
the two cioseted until late hour OF the evening
There are various in circulation to the
ing Of this unusual attention bestowed upon the Gene
raj by the President and mis- Secretary Immediately
after the delivery Of his speech but nothing can be def
nitey known for day tive TO come One thing, how
evers certain with the threats OF Lord
Clarendon, Mr. Marcy Is preparing to Mr.. Buchanan
letter requesting know the ruebect in view by the
British government for centerng large naval force ia
the American waters and for explanation regarding
English and French interference with affairs in South
America and in the Pacific This letter ia to anticipate
resolution about to be presented to the House calling
for information upon the latter subject The resolution
letter to Mr. Buchanan. Be not surprised to learn at
the last moment, Congress voting to the President
millions and upward OF dollars subject TO his demand
The question is before the Committee Of Foreign Re-
latons in the House. with every prospect Of unanimous
conclusion. Marcy warmly advocates the necessity for
such an appropriation and Senator's Cass, Douglas and
Mason stand ready to lend it their aid.
Each day brings forth its mystery The anxiety Of the
President to prevent any overt act the part Of the
American people that might lay the basis for long ti
Cation If not for war; is exp,anabe in the discovery
some time Gince made, TINT certain weknovn English
have been urging forward the Cuban enterprise
and Offering to loan large of money while at the
time every particular Of the movements making
have been forwarded to Cuba and to the British EN-
bassy in this place. Following this discovery, II
appears that our government no. wholly ignorant
Of the steps that to be taken getting up the
cent false ALARM and If it did lend its approval of
the farce to be played, the result of the performance
has in the fullest confirmed the government 10 the
truth Of its recent information. Cuban invasion at
the time the alarm was sounded woad have terminated
in general slaughter, If not before the attempt
landing, at least after the landing, which, while
evincing the of the parties concerned would
have created Juror throughout Europe, showing the
reasonable designs Of the United States and
justyrg in the eyes of despoc powers interference
in American affairs. The announcement OF the invasion
like thunderclap upon the leaders Of the contem
plated enterprise, having in reality ANTICIPATED their
about fourteen days. If 1t lid rot entirely
kill off the enterprise 1t 10 deferred to time without
date To the President and Marcy is due the success by
the novel related, Of putting end to expei
ton involving the loss Of life and the probable peace Of
nation.
Spain hasnow excuse for a compliance with
the just demands Of the United States, which, II no.
shortly settled the President msy take active
measures, finding himself invested by Congress with
additional power and full to force from Spain the
reparaton now due from her wrongs. The ultimatum
q government has been made known to the Spanish
Embassy in this city, for communication, and copy of
the VII be carried out by Minister Dodge with
instructions for immediate answer. It is equal
chance that before this tae six months newly ap
pointed Minister may find himself in the land which he
has not yet lef. with the simple title Of citizen This
thought struck Breckenridge; and without the advan
tsges Of an outfit, and return nine thousand the
hazard was too great to DO made.
e. again repeat that large newspaper sheet 10 ysur
city having daily circulation ID virtually the property Of
n British nobeman for the time being. lave to-day
further evidence Of this FAC. in being shown letter
package to said person, with his address and the Off
cia seal from the foreign Office at London attached to it,
This charge may seem frivolous, but IN few days 1t
may be in my power, over my signature, TO prove
us rEtn. Am hLropg IN peJef-l knoulu say IN
the knowledge Of this facard my proof IS at hand.
The President has expressed desire TO bestow The Of
Zee Of Collector Of the New York Customs upon
person, not adventursr in your city, bu. s not ye.
successful in finding his Loud complaints have
been made by your merchants the appointment to
the elise Of men unknown to the mercantile COM
muIity, and who invariably are made victims for
party purposes in giving away the offices uDder
their control This the with Bronson, but
Immediately with Redfed, who, not willing 20 witness
the almost general turn ont that to take place. has
resolved to resign. This ofhcers Iesignirg you win
recoect like that Of other mporap. statements made
by your eorrespcnnts contradcted by the govern
ment organs throughout the country. The President
has listened 10 the suggestions given IN person by
several Of your prominent merchants recently here
the "Fah BILL and 10 determined to select practical
man for the place. This cuts of Walker, who 10
iavOraby regarded by his party, the soft shells,
give him the credit OF being ready to join any sect
where the epoile can be TUNED to advantage.
report here that General Hoasson while in
your city, was wholly in the hands Of the Cochrare clique
The charge Of his free soil, abolition sentiments, are
gaining ground here from this circumstance. have
heard remarked that he be Presden. without the
vote Of a single slaye State Probably so.
TEE REORGANIZATION OF THE NAvY--7TE TWAS
cREDIToKs BILL--RUMoRED CABINET CHANCES,
ETC., ETC.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1855
Mr. Mallory yin call up his bill for reorganization Of
he navy with the House amendments tomorrow, and
il vii undoubtedly psss. Great credit 10 awarded TO Mr.
Mallory for his efficient advocacy of this measure.
Tho Texas delegation believe tina. Texas -in accept
the conditions ofthe bin just passed. for the psymeI. Of
the creditors The Iumor .ha. the President. VII veto
the hill IL discredted.
The Railroad Iron bill together With tho proposition
r taking OF the duty wool Of less valae than twenty
csnts per pound win be put upon the general sppropr
ten bin IN .he Senate II falls in the House. The ron
biz passed by the Senate today cannot be reached In
the House. and hence the necessity Of tackng u to the
appropriation bill.
Rumors Of changes in the Cabne. Immediately after