The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-29

EHTKRKSTMG CORRESPONDENCE.
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Our Washington Correspondence.
&- WASHINGTON, Jan. rs, 1855.
pdtSf. Hsnfer and the Brig Bainbridge-I asisbor
|u dination-Details of the Afair, &c.
We telegrsphed you last night that Lieut.. Com.
banding Hunter, Of the United States brig Balm
ridge, just arrived at New York, had come homo
" violation Of the orders Of Commodore Salser and
ast the Secretary Of the Navy intended to order
sht martial TO be convened for his trial. II Is now
elieved the President will order his name to be
truck from the naval list without going through
be form of trial, a. the evidence against him, by
DO own admission, is deemed sufficient to Justify
be most rigorous measures.
It appears that when the diff ,ulties in Paraguay
rose, in consequence Of President Lopez with
rawing .hs erequatur from the American Vice
consul Hopkins, at Assumption, as well as other
ytise invading the rights OF American citiz sns
here, Com. Salter sent Lieut. Page in the surveying
teamer Water Witch adjust matters, which he did
lp highly satisfactory manner. Lieut.. "Alvarado"
Hunter took offence 1T thls and at once wrote to
Secretary OF the Navy compl aiming o. the coniuc
the Commodore, on the ground that ne (Hunter)
hould have been selected az the proper person to
rotec; the honor aud Interests Of the United STATES
The first offence he took was at the failure Of Com
Dodore Salter TO send HIM Ia the cambridge to the
raklaLd Islands to adjust the difficulties there for
le reason, ss the Commodore assigned, that Hunter
+ night compromise the interests Of the country.
In his letter TO the Secretary he says that he
Hun!er) "should have been employed vnsre these
ficulties prevailed; whereas am sent TO croise
where TO difficulties prvai;" and in disgust at
ruch i'll treatment he brought his vessel home. He
ntimates distinctly to the Secretary that that Off
4 sial uDjustifably EXPOSED his private correspon-
hence, and he deDounces salser as resreant to his
;russ, and unmndful Of the honor of the flag Of his
country.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1855.
The Senatorial Election in Ne,c York and Guberna.
toriai Election in Vuginia.
Having few spare moments to myself, thought
| hey could not be better improved than devotiug
hem to you in q short gossiping letter about mat
ers and things in general.
First, them the politicians here are all agog re-
pecting the fate Of Seward in your State, and that
d Wise in Old Virginia. Speculations are rife as to
the probable result of both. Stewards election
AZ United States Senator is sure to elect Wise as
{Governo', say they, and thus reason among ITEM
selves. If Seward is elected the State Of New York
( has douby repealed Know Nothingism-a; the last
election, and by the voice OF the representatives of
the people in assembly coavened and no matter how
the wings Of old Virginia viii rally to MAJ in
support Of Wise If for other purpose than oppos
zion to the Know Nothings. But how do they anti
cipate producing this result? Why, the wings In
Virginia are not to nominate tick ct, and all the
sOgs-Trsy, Blanche, and Sweetheart Of the poll
cal kennel to be let loose in the Old Do ninon,
each dog of each party to return to his vomt, aud
stump the State tor Wise; they believing tnat sucn
course will eventuate in success. No money per-
suasion, false voting, or stump orat0ry will be with
held to make this e7er democratic State remain 80,
and to defeat this unchrstian, prosecuting party,
toe Know Nothings But say you, how IL Sc gard
TO be elected as United States Senator, with de-
cided majority against him, and when his most
ssnguine friends tremble at the resut2 And
what can Seward or his friends gain by assist
ing in the election Of Henry. A. Wise9 Or
what assistance would Stewards election lend
to that Of Wise? Let tell you in the first place
how Seward is to be elected. We all know thu
opinions OF the administration, and majority Of
both houses OF Congress, in relation to the Know
Nothings-they would stoop to any political cnica.
nery-eievate the n0isiest brawiiDg aboltionist to
power they were certain 1t would assist Ia destroy
Ger to strike decisive blow in the State OF New
York, arrangements have been made and treaty
signed between Seward and the democratic politi.
eians taat several members (caled demo ,rats) in
the present gislature shall vote for Seward
the time shall arrive, and thus he become United
States Senator. This move does not altogether b..
long to the administration and its friends out good
1eLsble hunkers are assisting in this dirty work,
TO that Of WISE No wbig candidate would be in
the field; their best men would take the stump In
Wise'I favor against the Know Nothiogs; money
would assist in polling all the Illegal votes they pos
sibly coud These few reasons, In my opinion are
8 cd ores and sufficient l have some chancs OF
knowing the opinions Of the leading wirepulers
here, and can assure You what | have here writ
ten Is not fancy, but facts. The election in Virginia
Il the slabsorbing topic in private rooms nothing
else is talked of-whigs or democratic, IL matters
not, appear materially interested In the election OF
Wise. They are flooding the State with speeches,
<that have never been delivered,) pamp 1lets,
and all kinds Of promises the old game, but
Cp an enlarged scale. They will have sore work
Legislature who have agreed to lend themselves to
this nefarious transaction, as have seen letter to
that effect in this city-it Is authentic, for know
On nv arrival here found Tom Dunlap, of the
Pewter Mug, Col. Daniel E. Dslsvan. and Alderman
John Kelly, but they vamosed the rancho last
Sunday afternoon.
CORRESPONDENCE OF OTHER PAPERS.
Correspondence Of the Courier and Enquirer.
WASHINGTON Jan. 20, 1856.
The Kinney Expedition.
have reliable inform alton that II the Kinney ex-
petition attempts to depart 1t will be stopped By the
Interference OF tho government. A proclamation
will be issued, declaring it to be military organi.
zation for the invasion Of q frier dly State.
Correspondence Of Post.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1855.
Government Digging IHels-Reason for Sox,ts
Recall Sot,te's C0ntumacy.
resolution Of inquiry, offered by Mr.. EdgertOn
and passed by the House the 23d relative 20 the
militsry depfedatons on the lands the Ksnzas In
diaDs, which were exposed some weeks since Ia the
Evening Pest will result unless am misinformed,
In some astounding disclosures Of official abuses and
neglect.
The resolution referred TO calls upon the Secretary
Of the Interior to communicate to Congress what
steps have been taken to carry out the treaty vita
the Delaware Indians Of May 6, 1854. as far as re-
lates TO lands ceded In trust TO the United States
vhst trespasses have been committed upon the In
dian lands whether there any unla wfuI occu-
patton Of the same-what participation army officers
Rave bad in such illegal pfocesdings-whether they
have speculated In Indian lsn1s--wnether any com
plants have been made that the army there does