The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-10


WASHINGTON. Jan Z, 1856.
Colomd p. H. Fyrnchs Official Tossbes-His Policy, Hs
Adrisers, and HIS ProPeas-Ftesing Of Ae Outisa
1osourds Central Am17ca--Hops for NioarugSan ksde-
p~dence-Esy,and's 7sr1torsal Assarptton-Ow Nous
&kcm0A-Gco. LaW's Name IN Ehe Kmosc Ncakjn1 Cbo-
ue,stiOw-
Col Frenchs eeserness TO get his credentials bessss
our government and himself recognized Minister sf
Nicaragua, has led to results unparalleled, and which
little patience the part of tho Minister might hass
prevented. am informed, however, that tbs Coonsl
opposed to tco hssry action In ths matter but thea
his better Judgment made to gva way to ths
counsel Of his fatherin-lsw General Duff Green whs
urged his immediate presentation to the United States
Secretary OF State It would have been fortunate 10
the Of the mission with which Mr. French il
trusted had that gentleman attended to the advise
gratuously given him by your correspondents In this
CITY, which mot to visit Warrington until the orEsui
zaon Of Congress- The Colonel not in ignorance Of
the fao that at the time of his appearance in tbs UsiA
States the President and Marcy had made their minds
the Central American question: and that acknowieAg-
mcnt Of Walkers government at that time would
give the game to Great Britain. Col French must
since have his take; and the adophoa
Of ajudicous policy may In little While place him anl
his country in the position he "a desirous Of securing r
her and himself.
With equal candor state ths fact that majoriV
Of the Cabinet II not only in favor Of recognizing the
republic but that they have the wArmest dssres aaA h
erests 10 other portions Of Central America follow n
the footstePs Of Walker nd his party The refusal -
acknowedgs Col French and his country the result AZ
sound policy, and further effort should bs nads 10
The subject until Congress gets fairly at work on ss
Presidents message.
The debates upon the opening Of CoHgrsss must natu
rally add 70 the sentiment, daily becoming strooesr In
avor Of NcaraEuAn Independence; and The 6rnnes Of
tone which wc have every to believe Congress WI
assume N lite deliberations upon Enganc's assumpoa
Of rule and right over territory In Central America viii
render Colonel Frenchs labers for anal suoeess
Iatvey easy. Colonel French will admit this
ing and permit himself for ths present inHusnce9
By the advice here given, 1t correspondents opsn
ion that In the emo he Will have nothing to complain OF
or regret.
has been decided In Csbinst meeting 70 offer no fur
thcr arguments with EngaSd on this American quesoa
at ss until after Congress has acted upon the
received since thN ID Of December. The bare
know ledement Of their having come TO hand win show
Lord Palmerstou that for this time, at least the Prs
dent In earnest From the debate In the Senate To
the country Is with the President-tvo disagrcesAh
truths for his lordship 70 receive at the sans time
Ysu viii have noticed the business IKE atutsde -
sumcd at different nsvy yard which toseher With
the Issuing Of general order for certain Office to
pot themselves tho Navy Depsrtmen shows thst thia
branch Of the govsgnnent Iesst VIII be In state II
"a upon for duty by the representatives Of tho country
n IA ,he general opiou that the affairs OF our Navy Do
pertm4nf have reldon been under bctter management
than they are :t R s public nooSn: poga
Justify this renark
snhs Of them arc In AvW OF George Law the p-es-
dercy. An impromptu convcntion Of Know NJ. .hnra
from the sevcrs States here IA spoken ot - ps
be Shtv'd II tske place, II viii prsIopncs IL IL - AZ
Las b. shrge majority