Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-24
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

we believe that of all days in the year, Christ
mas is the day that should be appropriated
by Christian community to general rejoicing
All of true happiness and really desirable
prosperity that the world enjoys, springs
from the practice of the preoepts of Him to
whom the day is dedicated. We know that in
these "fast' times it is not fashionable to
entertain this old fashioned idea neverthe-
less, we have lived long enough and seen
enough of life to be impressed more thorough
ly with that fact, than with any other. There
is is neither contentment nor unalloyed hap
piness for man that fails to be based On that
"peace of mind that passcth all understand
ing," which-or the history of the world to
this hour is deceptive-springs only from tho
influence on mans character, of the sublimely
moral precepts of sclf-government tt at Christ
gave to the world.
The celebration of the Blessed Nativity was
fixed by the primitive church on the 18th Of
December, from belief that the birth of
Christ was simultaneous with the appearance
of the star in tho east, which revealed it to
the shepherds. Its festivities originated in
merrie old England" where, from the time
of st. Stephen the Martyr, the "yule log
was lighted in baronial halls and in humble
homes, while by its blaze
" They served up salmon, venison and wild boars,
By hundreds, and by dozens, and by scores
Hogsheads Of honey, kildeIkins Of mustard,
Muttons, and fatted beeves, and bacon swine;
Herons and bitterns, peacocks, swan, and bustard,
Teal nallar6 xUiUp1ns and I'm fne.
Plum puddings, pancakes, apple pies and custard.
AndwhereWithal they drank good Gascon wine,
With mead, and ale, and cider of our own;
For porter, punch and negus were not known"
N. de Mercoletta and Parker H. French
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1855.
To the Editor Of the Star:
DEAR SIR: In your paper of last evening,
the following paragraph appeared:
"THE VERY LAST RooRBACK.-Yesterda
New York Herald contains q telegTaphic story
from this city alleging that M. Mareoletta, the
Nicsraguan Minister, offered to waive his claim
to his present diplomatic position in favor Of
Mr.. Parker III. French, Of Rowland and As
pinwall-draft nOtoriety, acknowledging, at the
same time, the validity of the government the
latter has come hither to represent; and
asked, also, money of French, dc. On inquiry.
we have satisfied ourself of the sweeping aud
utter falsehood of the whole story"
The dispatch alluded to was sent to the
Herald by myself, and read thus:
"The Walker government was fully recog-
niZed to day by Mr.. Marcoletta, who called
on Colonel Parker Ii. French, and solicited
small loan, offering to write to Mr. Marcy at
once, and say that he was no longer the Nj
caragan Minister here. He wishes to retire
from his political labors, and resigns the mis-
sion to Colonel F., who, 1 learn, will advance
him a portion of the amount due from the old
government of Nicaragua
Being equally unwilling to do an injustice
or suffer one myself, 1 ask the following dis
patches to be inserted In this afternoons Star:
WASHINGTON, Dec, 81, 1855.
Col. Parker IL. French, st. Nicholas, ". Y.
SIR: The Star this afternoon pronounces
my despatch, relative to Mr.. Marcoletta " an
utter falsehoOd.'' Please say if it was true
or false. A. II. EVANS.
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL, Dec. q, 1855.
ALe1. II. Exams, Esq:
Mr.. Marcoletta called on me three times at
the National Hotel. Twice 1 refused to see
him, but the last time consented. He said he
was tired of Nicaragua and her troubles, and
desired to leave the political field and retire
to Europe. He wished me to advance some
portion of the arrearages of pay due from the
Government to him that he regarded mo the
Marcy to that effect. 1 have MarcoIetta's
letters asking the interview.
PARKER Ii. FRENCH
/ have also written statement from a
member of Congress, which am not author
lied to publish, corroborating fully the truth
Of my dispatch. This can be seen by M Mar
coletta on application, and he will hardly ven
turc to dispute its correctness. In a CONVEX
sation with this Congressman, NJ MarcOlctta
said:
eff they (the Walker GoyernmenD would
pay him for the services he had done, he
would not only resign, but scouid urge upon
the -Adn1infstratton tia propriety o receivtng
French as tie legitimate Minister of Ntca-
ragnG."
L now leave it for the public to judge how
far the Hcraians correspondent erred in the
dispatch pronounced utterly false by the
Star. Respectfully, ALEX. Ii. EVANS.
NOTES BY THE EDIroR.-Our denial Of the
truth of this statement in the despatch in ques-
ton was based on the assurance Of Sr. Marco
letta, which was backed by letters to him from
New York, stating that Parker Ii. French was
ready and anxious to pay to Mr. NJ the
amount due him by the Nicaraguan govern
ment. We have seen these letters, which arc
from a gentleman Of honor and position. In
one Of them he says: I" Col. French desires
me TO assure yom that he dsstres to be on tie
most Jriendiy footing ruth you." In another
letter he says: /" Cot. French says that lie
viH see that your account is paid. IMink
he feels IN honor bound to see you paid"
N. de Marcoletta positively denies that he
called three times to solicit interviews with
French. lie also denies that French refused,
at any time, to see him. On French 8 arrival
Sr. Marcoletta wrote him as follows:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1855.
SIR: / learn from Mr.. Edwards that you
have been directed to pay me for all the ex-
penses L have made in twelve years Of SER
vice in behalf Of Nicaragua.
Having been apprized that you are now in
this city, beg you to be kind enough to in
form 20 hot Want ha oh toc NJ