The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-19

should remain where nc " may have the effect Of alter
Mason insists coming home THIS, 4 least l. ru
NOR at present, and think sprinsing from source
worthy OF consideration. NELLIE
| CORRESPONDENCE OF OTHER PAPERS.
Correspondence OF the Courier aud enquirer
WAaHIsdTos, Feb Is, 1855.
Gddsdea-7he indian Land specuaisons
learn that the Mexican Minister by order Of Santa
on to ss
effect has been absolutely made, but serious
have been made hy the Mexican government. With
intmaon that they do not expect any improvement Of
the relations between them Among charges against
the Minister, the most prominent is said 70 BE- that he
has taken part in the intern al the country
against the COVER This 10 the same alteration
which was made against Mr., Souls in Spain II ia
probab that Mr. Gadsden has been and
mporunase 10 bis demands for concessions Of ter
ritory to the United States and perhaps little too
pressing With his Offers Of money Tor the same.
The reply Of the Secretary Of the Interior tbs
lutons Of both bouses the aeg tons against govern
mtnt officers - formidable document II shows tina
the lands OF the Delaware Indians resurveyed
cuced in extent aud that the surplus
session OF by pre- empop By the members OF the Terri
toial Royernus Mt ana by certain army officers laid
into town lots. and sold upon terms which made the
speculation very pro6tabs one to the parties engaged
in IT, This subject has been under discussion tosy In
the Senate, and Mr. Petit has made crushing speech
on one eide or the other to which Gen Hoastoa Is
replying
The New Negotiations ,i,h Merico-Ths Pennsylranid
Seadtorship
learn that there is much Foundation for the state.
ment that negotiations progress for the purchase
OF another strip OF Mexican territory IN. snm de-
manded or expected cpe eide, and offered on the
other, is not nearly so large apprehended We
ss sSs y % RGvns' or
twenty Ave thirty millions Of dollars To my sur
prise MT Marcy Is understood to Be favorable to this
get the money from Congress. It In the policy OF Santa
Anna If he does SELL treat with another agen; than
the employed by the United States TO
sion Of the Mesa territory This ia one al the mo.
tives for desiring the recall Of General Gsdsdsn And
for the same reason II will not be complied with
The electoneerng at Harrisburg exctes much attsn.
ton and amusement here. Although Cameron failed
are 10 thai q sn1 oh s1ss I
election IS put OIL two weeks but Mr. Cameron with his
r. As and
probably And the ef keeping his friends in
snd enss some o. h, n TO the same
eve the only alternative to General Camerons election
is the postpOnemsnt Of choice to next year.
Correspondence OF the Evening Postl
5000 WASHINGTON Feb Is, 1855.
Gadsden and ne Mercon Roilroad-Nore Indian Frauds
IN Prospect W A. Walker and ne Ne'O York Collec-
torsAtP-Nardi lntelii9ence-Gen Wool, dc.
The news from Mexico gives rather discourag ng ac-
counts Of Minister Gadsdens negotiations for com
msrcis treaty for the payment Of the million claims
BY American citizens upon the Of santa An
na, which, In his opioon, cannot Hast long enough to
| warrant the success Of such arrangements.
In regard TO the claims, the only practicable method
Of securing equivalent Is BY the Of more
Mexican territory the United states assuming tho debt
II the dominion Of Santa Anna should terminate how.
ever is unlikely resort to aims may be necessary
for the maintenance Of our occupancy, which would re
suit probably IN the further sntea.on :oath.ard Of
line by which the aspirations OF Southern zeaots
at present bounded: We should thus have track for
the southreu Pacific Railroad TO San Diego Including
according to Mr. Gray-now engaged in the survey Of
that rson-the rich mines OF Arenona and the other
sought to b, acquired embrace. 80 600 900 Of
esgernes with which this railway project has been
". y
s.onsr,, add1ssed to the government at Washington,
thai Lis associates busy laying out lots at San
route that they had tms 10 attend to their ohes
duties; AMI that NJ the rate they working, they
I've years. All ~ 80 = :.
In the indian Appropriation blu parsed yesterday by
the Senate observe nd uent offered by Senator
Johnpon, Of Ar ansas which, Ike the Trojan horse
without tayisg mchtevous outside, "a full Of armed
GU, the provsons Of Msnypeany's treaty Of I.si sum
mer with the Delaware indans by sending out spprss
s,s 10 be- mat ass yGs % .na saaas
| 10 require full pay ment from them We aatNfllt &
also land here Il the mischisD empowers ths Pres
dem to make such further treaties WITH the nelawsres
may be deemed expednt This ost enough to excite
army officers and heir esnf, sstes 70 teir
TO surrogate the present treaty, BY which the ani.
reserved 70 be sot at auction for the benea Of the In
disn owners and 10 throw them open for entry under
the persmptop law. Petitions with this object a.
rooy circulated which have been numerou.ly signed
By those whose interest Ia 10 dsfraud the DeswAres
4 OF the iar value OF their property They could
donbtediy, be some juggling procure from the chiefs
(vno not 2n!tEpoeed sacrifice the o
Their tribes for eonsideratioo) assent 10 their
i schemes
Having provided for Messrs Dodge and Green, Che lat
ter by appou to the clerk ship % the ludi
cal district 10 northern 0hio) victims the Nebraska
policy OF the Administration, y Is expected In SONS
liam A Walker, Of the New York delegation. The
story, Which may after All have no foundation,
for lin in the contingency Of Rednslds resignation
e pasg ,hs coming .prng II Is reported that Mr.
tsg@l hat I'D
intended a. his Successor but that Woods in
the ma, oray has dsinciinsd him to sccept federal
ONCE. Mr.. Walkers yag.ms nts al Washington tsmi.
nate just in time TO meet the eIgency occaosed by
collector R.dheld's retirement.
that neral John Wool o. 10. Pacific Department Of
the army has been will be deposed from his pos,
department has teen solicited 10 accept tho duties
/ peifoim by HIM.
4 letter las been received ~ the Navy department
from Boston, undtr date Of Feb IL stating that Ia ten
days The United states storeshp the Young Turs will
leave that port with provisions fer the Mediterranean
squadron Spezzs Is its destination and those who de
sire to forward letters 10 their trends abroad by th,
conveyance have only TO send them post paid 10 The
for the ret Of the grstuitousy an also inform.
ed that the United states brig Perry All the jamestown
viii be sent 70 the African squadron Shortly TO relieve
! The Constitution which viii return time 10 April.
The Perry IL now nearly ohicered.
/ tcorrespondenee Of the Philiielphis ledger
Nangpr, "a IN Regard % Railroad Iron ana H. furry
7ze Commiiee on Public lands hdring ne Mater
vnder Adtfssnenf-Apeapt 10 Connect ne Tarig cih
4 he Post 0Gee Department, dc.
II Is not lhely that the Presiisnt will have
chance TO veto any land bills II ia extremely aoubiul
whrther the Committee Public Lands will again have
the door duriog this Congress - that OF six hmm
bred bill. and other matters referred 70 a. nothing the
shape ofs grant q land In AID OF the construction OF
railroads viii pass the House.
lhssr to-day that the friends Of the tariff amendment
are becoming very strorg from the cobna Of the
rsroad men who want 10 take on the duty on railroad
iron) and the manufacturers Of voolens who insist
taxing on the duly on certain qualities Of wool, Mr..
Jones (of Tsnuessec) resolutions be called up every
Gay in the senate, and bill the other day before
the Committee Public Lauis 10 grant all railroad
companies alternate sections Of jsnd and credit for
Lum.er Of years IaraaA iron anthorizinZ al the