The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-12

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bedecied with chcicsst vsnds Of the season de os
" ornamentsd with fresh piucked Ao~su. The viands
discussed with great gusto, dow OF champagne
In the supper noticed class Of individuals who
had escaped my notice in the ball room, though Of
the sSs s vh
beerdess faces exactly turned down shirt collars coats
Of stest fashion vests Of shining elors opening up broad
smoothly highly vanished boots and
repey respectable, Of this w. Mr. S q fhe rressu.
NJ S. FOR he has eaten ss way into vvry fashionable
society. The ladies all adnre s. his hair parted
WITH such exactness down the centre OF his reclining
bead, and lay smooth; his hce aws5s wore snch
suse he knew much II poli,eness, srsanged the die
mcnd ring nicely his tight 6ung gloves which
he seemed to have place for and his wardrobe
wss 80 unexcepti,Dxble, and when he moved
which he did with great effort he would either finger
tie ribbon about his neck or keep eyes set upon his
shiny boots As il tenacious Of the curve his smooth
setting pantaloopsSna word, Nj 8 Is one OF those OK
tremeiy nice and very respee.es youns men ~.noa5
Chsvser Webb would think OF giving tea-party,
but then, Mrs. Pendennis say, notwithstanding
among The guests. And the vigorous man from the
State department. who moved here and there seeming as
too was The slender, but very reserved gentleman Of
imporiant department. Who fitted here and there
unseen and aeen alternately Ike spec IN the shadow OF
bis little And thcre was the fast genssman
from the Post Office, an etremely fast establishment a.
things GO q days. Everybody adnired the man of
such of in dependence about him. He seemed to
have fellow sym pahy for the asc gentleman OF the
Attorney Generals department whom he hung during
the whole evening n-ver regarding the air Of
mistrust with which tia gentleman viewed everything
around ss if the atmosphere to which he belonged vas
10 mistr young bee. to the
man, and the beau Of We house rather hike G., who
has eye to d~ard but confess have thought he
ana then stirred little too much sweetening ia his
love, especially oef,re company With g., and she ssv
age-lookipg gentleman Of the War Deoartment, who
houored the gay thror. with his presence close this
history, which leaves the jubiant party at O'Clock
In the morning seezg their homes IS merry as arks In
The National learn, will soon give q ball, at which
attempt will be made to outrivsl Wizards Your
astate correspondent win be about DON.
WASHINGTON, Feb 9, 1885,
TIC Nicaragna sQeion- Designs attributed to GessrGs
Walker in Pressing for the Immediate RecoonitioS Of
his Gorersrt- Public Meeting 10 be held IN Nesp York.
ca Support qf the CLAIMS Of Col French.
Colonel French has certainly not advanced his by
the re presentation of his demand FOR recognition
Minister Of Msa-sgua the United States Oar rela-
ons with Grea. Britain 1t must be SEEM such to
prevent for the present from recognizing, in formal
rner the independence Of NiAyagua-a fact wkch
Col French cannot be ignorant oand such 1t should
receive froxc HIN every proper allowance The Colonel
cannot doubt Of the deep interest which felt By the
President, Cabinet and the public generally in the sue
of the enterprise which he is here TO represent
neither he fail to that compliance with his
sbe occupies in her demands upon Great Britain.
Why then tis haste in pressing point which is
rounded by ombarrassments and impracdcabiities,
less to give exisen to prejudces aud to create
enmties between the two republcss COL French is not
charged with such but there those in this
city who begin to think that peace policy in the settle
ment OF the Central American question finds favor
with Gen. Walkers government, and that rupture
with Great Britain AM the United states is desired
for the furtherance OF certain designs tor extern
sion of territory the OF Walker and his friends
How tar the recognition of Ncaraguau independence would
60 towards eHecang this object if in reality any such
exists the best uege 70 deterrne but there
reasons strong oo to sustain the opinoa that
the difficulties bringing to peaceable settlement the
Central American question would be greatly b.
the adoption Of any such act the Of the United
States.
But after all, there may be nothing justify pi
cioDs OF Interior designs the part Of Col French
pressure Of his xppic&,ion hut certain II that
cegniion ill be made of either toe Colonel or his 60
until the affairs Of the United States with Grea.
Britain are brought to termination II proper haw-
sEe that money intt and sympathies
pearanos Of Secretary Marcys last card rejecting the
further advances Of the minister. Nor does this
feeling rest alone vito this interest," il Is to be found with
the who, either knowing not caring fer
government stand ready to publicly proclaim
the right Of Nicaragua 10 recognition a ne~ Ane
s.y 70 se held in New York. to Support sns claims .;
Gel. French Should take place will not alter the
present determination of the government upon the sub
ject.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1865.
Nodyo1IG and the Fl5usters-Hop the Resolution
Egassd-lntoesting Letter from General Waater-Agri-
cultural Resources If the Coustry-Department Of Ricas.
After all that has been said and written the subject
Of Nicaragua and the Walker government, a strange
msapprehension of facts seems to exist in the public
mlnd. It's common hear General Walker spoken of
flibuster who invaded the republic Of Nicaragua
the Spanish General Pzarro did Peru-overturnei the
government and seized the political power Why not
compare him to certain French general who left the
aurements OF Of the most dazzling Of Europe
70 come Hii5uster to shores, when infant
republic resisting tyranny and struggling for exist
enceS civil had been desoIating the fair fields
Ncarsgu for long time. On side was the libe
raj party-he democracy; opposed them the le-
gtmists-A party of promising hostility t,
thing like enlightened freedom, and ruled BY the priest
hood. Suo6 the condition Of things wheo Walker
was tendereds generals commission in the democratic
army, wnsh ne accepted as did lafayette the ten
dered him by the rebel Congress of the British colonies.
Through hio agency the war was Terminated, pea,s
restored, AMI prosperity established throughout
the republic: and told this is flibu.-
clustering. Nor it generally known that ali the
modern improvements government have been
established inearagua since the close OF the revolution
The arehouag system the offspring OF the brain of that
distinguished fnancer, the Hon. Rob.. j. Walker, has
been adopted tAee, and the mercantile community
LIE the great advantages flowing from it, Record offices
established throughout the republic, and all land
holders ured to record their deeds aud have
their lands marked with metes and Boundaries that
it may be known what lands occupied and by whom
Assessments made Of all property AID instead of the
former arbitrary sxscion Of any amount it mgat suit
the within caprice of the refining power 70 make
regular dd posreus tax is imposed all This delights
the agriculurcts who feel security for their
property, and can fix valuation 1t ia siew Of
tsn knowledge OF what shs taxation t. be- The cond
ton of the peasanry has also been much improved and
ali classes of society In Nicaragua feel AUD know thar
their condition has Caty changed for tie better by
the hlibuster Walker ana his gallant oors anions
But my object to give the readers II the HERALD
interesting letter from General Walker himself
friend in this city, &hch gives rs An idea Of the rich
agricultural Of that sunny Cline and viii
gladden. the hearts those who have determined TO fix
their fortunes in Nicaragua The letter speaks for itse