The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

Of Mr. Mann for tho abolishment of the Deputys Office
which he pronounces wholly unnecessary Mr.. Guthrie
expresses surprise at the character OF the that
has too evidently been governing the acts Of the Pres
dent He thinks II matter rejecting upon the whole
Cabinet Mr. Benton remarked when spoken to upon
the subject that doubted the genuness Of the letters
their confidential Importance have been so ap
parent to the possessor OF them that their publicity
could not have been entertained.
II is whispered in and about the departments that
Gushing can tell how the HERALD in possession OF
this correspondence. II is thought to be another
TO get Marcy cut Of the way before the return Of Bu
that has yet been started The friends Of Marcy say
that he viii ask OF the President explain atons an be
not surprised to hear that this request will be followed
up BY like demands from others Of the Cabinet Several
OF these gentlemen feel sensitiveness upon tho
subject shown as is alleged that, while the President
erned in the end by the advice Of clerk. Further
revelations expected to follow. gentleman in
the Treasury Department remarked this morning
that the HERALD had but opened the subect-that IL
promised rich harvest In the end. and that Mr..
Gushing would be found principal figure in the scene
in the Cabinet and continue to play the part OF
tomaton OF his deputy and the Presi-
dentr The answer can only be guessed at.
POsTsCRIPT-FoUR HOURS LATER.
Marcy has sent in a note to the President upon the
subject matter of my previous despatch. This inorma
tion comes in a most direct manner, without further
particulars. II is ascertainsd that II Manns
suggestion he sent to France with verbal nstruc
tons from the President .sen with Spain through
Soule, our immediate possession OF Cuba The policy Of
this step OF the questions discussed at the o.
tend convention and unanimously voted down. Marcy
did not know two days before his departure from WASH
ington that Mann leave the Unt-d States and
til he had sailed he not aware that he had taken
passage for France. Here again the management OF
this whole affair from its to It's close,
left in the hands Of Mann The secresy Of his de-
paIture and mission was deemed necessary for, II
known was certain to have encountered the opposi
tion Of Marcy.
All tho a, tion that oentlean recevaa far this
extraordinary step of the President upon the discovery
that Mann had gone abroad on business
that upon mature reflection he, the President, had
thought proper that Mr. Mann should be sent abroad to
examine into the state Of European affairs generally and
subjects which they might have under consideration
The copies of his instructions asked for by Mr.
Marcy but to his surprise he learnt tha hc had only
received verbal orders. II will be recoected that for
some time the subject OF sending to Europe diplomatic
mission Of three persons freely spoken of by the
press being In contemplation by the President.
Marcy opposed to the scheme bat eventually gave
way to the united wish of the Cabinet the
be selected Of those to al the mission Marcy and ma
Jority OF the Cabinet united upon George N. Dallas
Howell Cobb and Martin Van Buren, The President sug
gested the names of Dallas FIJI more and Mr.. Mann
sanction to Mann, who in reality invented the mission
that be might be upon It, This being ascertaned, ths
mission 81 three was dropped and the secret embassy
ledge OF Mr.. Marcy and here again Mann triumph
snt without being compelled to resign hs deputy ship
which he would have have done had his name been
agreed upon for the original mission. Look out for
trouble.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 60 1855.
The French Spoliation Cid,ms-Gredt Ability Of the De-
bate- Probable Passage Of the Bat-A Substitute 10 be
O6ered-7he NeO Army BiI-Opinions of Army or
fcers-Gorernor Of Virginid-Hon Jdmes French
Stroller, dc, dc.
The French spoliation bill the subject'of debate
again yesterday in the House Of Representatives and
great interest manifested by members inside and
a.. Ia ana
last which regulates its sailing nicely. Mr. Orr Of
South Carolina, spoke sgAns the bill for hour yes
terday, in speech marked by thorough knowledge Of
the question: and by his eloquence and legal
gumen he made the friends Of the bill trembe for its
safety Judge Bsyys speech in defence Of the bin
specimen Of Virginia eoquence and close logicsl
reasoning. II Of his greatest efforts and has
cost him great labor and research. II the bill passes
and that Il will there's but little doubtit will be owing
greatly TO the powerful influence Of the mastery eor
of Judge Bayy. learn that Mr.. Fauxner win offer q
substitute for the b which provides that the Secretary
OF the Treasury shall investigate these claims ascertain
the actual amount and report to Congress without
making any appropriation at this time TO meet them
He thinks shsuld first ascertain the Of these
caims-particularly as some fix the amount at S. oo0
COO some a $40 600 00O and high 900 000
without interest-snd after ascertainng the amount
then make the necessary provision for their payment
II may be that large Issue OF government stock will
become necessary to meet these Gains.
Generals Jesup, Gibson, Totten, and Colonel Craig
appeared before the Committee Military Affairs yes.
terday and gave their views the army bill They
do not concur in the amendments proposed by General
Scott but approve the bill reported by the chairman
Of the committee.
Hon. James French strother Is here, receiving the
congratulations Of friends his prospect Of being the
Know Nothing candidate for Governor In Virginia Col
S'rother Ia much pleased and fattered by this as
would school miss at being told Of her beauty Hon
John s. Pendleton, special and particular friend Of
Colonel srotbers (botn whigs,) Is aso In the city as
sstiDg In working the wires. Unless ] very much
mistaken these gentlemen viii find their labor all lost
he m ystic hrot thsr.
hood Is already determined upon, and IL s said he will
lead Mr. Wise by 10000 votes This must be- an over es
timate though wises defeat considered fixed even BY
his best friends in Washington. +.