New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-16

should have seeo the House organized ere this bst
for Mr.. Breuton's most unwise and fsctious bolt
If bc were dissatisfied with Mr.. Banks a. caa.
didate. why not ask a conference with his fellow
Republicans. state his view Of tho matter and AK
them to unite in the selection Of another candi-
date Then il became him TO hear what they had
to offer on the subject, and be guided in some de-
gree BY their convictions. He did the exact oppo-
site Of this, in a most Gctious and headstrons
spirit, and thereby delayed the cOnsummatoo
which be professes to desire. His speech to-day
was every way beneath notice. Let him pas.
10.
From 0ur Own Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Monday, Jas. Is, 1865
1t is given out in diplomatic quarters that the
British Legation and the sympathizing influences
here take in high dudgeon the dismissal OF Mr..
Champion and his recruiting ecnrer,s, and threaten
that the diplomatic and commercial interests shah
only be represented by subordinate. They should
remember that matter of large policy like this
must be determined BY wiser and superior counsels,
and should not forget thst this very step may help
to upset the Ministry upon which their hopes o. re-
taliation are prcdicated. little patience may be
prudently exercised until the Official answer OF
Great Britain shall be received. Then We wild
whether Lord Pslmerston will court rupsurc
with the United States, for no other reason than
proper vndicaton of our neutrality laws. The
Administration here is ready to receive any Minis
ter or COnsuls who will conform 10 the well-known
laws and usages of the country; but il will neither
receive nor permit officials to remain in the exer
cise of authority who willtully set both at def
ance We are interested in maintaining friendly
relations with England, but net at the expense OF
national honor or by the forfeiture of national
dignity.
The rumor of the threatened presence of
French snd English fleet near San Juan. and
the inference drawn from il Of q complication
with the Central American question have not
been fortified by any official information received
here. When the British squadron on the West
liz dis station was renewed and augmented II was
brought to the special notice of Lord Clarendon.
with direct inquiry as to its meaning. He dis
claimed any purpose direct or contingent which
contemplated rupture with the United States,
and explained the augmentation of force in this
quarter as occasoned solely by the withdrawal Of
the feet from the scene of active war, and an
indspOsition upon the part OF the Government to
lay the ships up in the dock-yards at home.
Doubtless this explanation was true at the time,
and the attending circumstances seemed to verify
all the reasons which were urged.
But while there may be no appearance OF hos
tile force at or near San Juan Just now, the fact
must not be kept out of view that Nicaragua, hav-
ing abandoned much of her former confidence in
and affection for the United States is strongly dis
posed-f she has not already made overtures--tO
form alliances that may be prejudicial to us.
nf nil ms aNIa
the people of this country as to the policy and
practicability of tie Monroe doctrine there wod,a
be but one voice in resisting any attempt to estab.
lish foreign power in command Of the great con-
nectiOn between the two oceans. Nicaragua would
make fatal mistake for herself in encouraging
such relation with the Governments Of Europe,
since the inevitable effect of any serious collision
resulting from this cause would be the inevitable
extinction of her nationality, without the hope OF
resusctation. Enfeebled by intestine strife, and
by constant revolution, Nicaragua has barely been
able to preserve her existence at all. And now
that her soil is invaded by armed adventurers from
the United States she 10 more than ever entitled
to our sympathy and aid. But causes like these
should not recommend desperate resort. which.
without securing her any permanent advantage.
must. ifpursued-as now appearstO to be understood
forever ALLEVIATE the friendship and the protec
ton of the Government and people of this country.
The announcement of ex-tiov. Biger's nOmOa-
tion SIS L. :. Senator by the Democratic Caucus
81 Harrisburg was st first welcomed here with
Srea, unctoa by those who supposed this to be sn
-; rex. bicw aimed st MI Buchanan and thus a
S1,si triumph Of the Administration. But even
rhis small crunh OF comfort is denied TO the hun.
gry seekers after artificial popularity. Gov Big
lex acquiesces in the preference of the State for
Nr. Buchanan, aud will contribute his efforts to
aid that direction of opinion. He was not, it is
true, the particular choice of Mr.. Buchanans Pc
culiar friends and sefelected managers, but still
for that very reason he may be able to advance his
cause more materially, and serve the purpose for
which he was chosen better in the Senate Of ths
United States. INDEX.