The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-03
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Our waahingson Correspondence.

hEWS FkUM The NATlUNAL CAPITAb.
Our Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON. March l, 1856
Prospects Of War WAat Marcy Thinks About I-Cramp-
tm's Pcsston-fh< Difficulties at the Different Navy
Pards-7Ae BiU 10 apprentice Seame.-Gen. Sam Hous-
ton Coming Out Independent Candidate for the
Presidency-Gor 6i0ler IN the Senate upon the Naodl
Boari-7~ E1cimcvof the OGcers Composing the Board
Case Of Ae San Jdcint0-A Government agent Snt to
Nicaragua, de-, dc.
The tsegrsphic dispatch Of the 9th alt. reporting
the immediate dismissal Of Mr. Crampton also the
published statement Of Mr. Cushings correspondence
with Mr. Cutting in the settlement Of difficulties with
England appear TO have foundation In truth. II is,
however, an almost even certainty that should the
expected arrival from England bring orders for Mr.
Champions recall that this gentleman will be presented
with his passports and permission given him to retire
Until then Mr. Champion win continue to act a. Minister
Of Great Britain The feeling in tbs Senate Is decidedly
sgainst giving any further time, and Is in favor OF i'm
mediate action though should follow the Minis
ters dismissal Gen. CAss does not fail when approache
upon this subject urge the adoption OF this policy and
very probable that the report which you published
relative Mr. Champions dismissal grew out Of the
strong language witch used by the General Mon
day. while discussing Mr. Mason's resolution think 1t
Il 70 be regretted, more than one account that
large portion Of the press upon The mere pre- sumption OF
unofficial letters, reports, from this city, should have
spread over the country the intelligence that peace WAS
certain and that affairs with England were on the
point Of ameabe settlement The Secretary Of State has
been pressed with inquiries upon this subject towards
which he of course has had to remain SILENT or to give
uch answers when personally applied to, IS we're in no.
wise satisfactory Whilst Mr.. Msrcys policy does not
false reports your correspondent must be excused
faw of conversation with that
gentleman yesterday, in which he said, I" that too
great . reliance the preservation Of peace, under
existing circumstances 1t did not become him to recon-
mend.n You draw what inference you please from
these remarks but have thought them of importance
sufficient to send you 1t is somewhat strange, that it
peace ia evident that every ac Of Washington
since last European arrivals has exaib
tied so strong tendency In the Senate and in ths
House the saundings of daily e,noed and the
gan OF the in i's cautious editorials shows
too plainly tina. the runors Of friendly settlement,
&C. not entertained TO any extent BY either the
II Committees Foreign Relatons, in Con-
gress You not TO recognize by anything here set
down. that war is probable event, and believed in by
the Cover naent, but well state truth as
at later period and in doing IT you'd call your a5ten-
said by Mr.. Mason and Gen. Cass ia the Senate, the
"peace" ruwor finds neither support or confirmation
WAS informed, in the Navy Depar msnt, to-day that
TIE different Navy Yards Of the country have given to
Secretary Dobbir uncomfortable trouble The selec
ton Of the master mocha MICS Of these yards under the
SEN nc have generally runste and
cases OF neglect and pecuation have been brought
TO light The mater boatbuider, plumber, and other
officers at Brooklyn renewed and the city Ia full Of
patrio citizens to I'll their places. The Secretary has
concluded TO devcve the duties Of these masters upon
the except in the Of the master
who msy, perhaps, be reinstated.
The Clnan itee on Commerce have under consider
alton bill to promote the increase of American sesmea
This bill is matter Of particular interest to CONNER
cial city lii New York. whose merchants have long suf
ered both in reputation and property from the charae
ter and eiency Of the by whom their vessels
have been navigated. The bill provides that vessels
shall take apprentices according to their tonnage By
existing laws Of the crew Of svery Ameri;aa
of fact the rate is about two American citizens in every
hundred sesmen employed and all parties concerned wink
az The violation Of the law, finding i impossible
comply with it, If the plan now before the committee
be adopted by Congress- would soon have an intel
gent race Of sailors and u would no longer considered
degI sdaton the part of those in the hum
blest nditor, tina. hefr has gene to sea-" Much
credit is due to j. W. Goin Esq of New York for his
this subject the attention o. the public and awakening
lis behalf interest which will not be suffered again
to surnber. This bill will shortly be reported by the
Conn ittee On Commerce to the House.
In the way of legislation just now there is nothing
really important in either House. Al the members Of
think If any ing else s'Who will be the next Presi-
aehts" is the topic in the ball and q. the dinner
table IN doors and out of DOORS and the candidates
as flies round in the heat Of sum-
mer. beard to cay that General Sam Houston Is
now seriously debating with himself whether
on and Seward has been ramed; but some say that
would stand for the Vice Presidency, play
Genera. Houston, who vent from here to engineer him
through tie convention at Phlsdelphis, and who came
home With tie report that the convention at Phadel
pha had been sold for money, says that he knows to
be General Houston's intention to run, with nonna
ton or without : nomination. The old hero Of San
cause Of his being checkmated at Philadelphia.
In the sense, to day, Senator BIGGER made = long
Who have sat in iu,ament upon The veterans Of the
navy. This Was Governor hger's first speech Of I'm
portspce in the Senate, and his maiden effort
"a huk s4h
Senator'S and spectators. great many Of the old off,
GERS Of the 1syy who have been decapaed by this com
the wrong which has been done them. ~ "
This is the question Ct the day It's nsmSers have
been auded BY Mr.. Secretary Debbin for their high
characters and efficiency Mr. Dobbin, in his letter to
tie Board said efficiency, "eficiency that Is what
Is wanted nefcsncy" insfhciency, that what is to
Now do net propose to write or ask you to publish
honily efficiency, but enclosed you have and hope
win publish in ertenso for the information Of tbs Navy
Cong first session he present SESSION. being report
oftEe Hon the Secretary Of the Navy the Senate and
printed for the information of that body:
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con ms "a DIN the nay yard At New York oseYhag the
from he West Indies Key West
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board fst chip the subject have the honor
n.un'cAe the accompanying papers, have the honor
J. G. DOBBIN.
Hon. j. D. BRIGHT, President OF the Senate.
NAVY YARD NEW YORK, June n 1855.
SIR-Urder tie circular OF May, l849. the United States
Jacinto Capt @. K Striblhg commander,
certify arrived at this port has been inspected and examined
lave the honor 70 report that the shp found In
clean and healthy condition.
Tie exercised quarters and the usual evolu
through WITH The result of the examination
not satsastory desired will fully by
accompanying report from the officers who made IT,
sir very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHARLES BOARMAN. Commandant.
Hon. j. G. DonBIr. Secretary Of the Navy, Washington
Report Of inspection the United States steam gate Fan
Jacinto Captain X SribinR anding, made by Com
mander W. Hudson senior officer present. this l9h day
June, 1855 at the navy yard, New York.
AImamentTwo 64pounder pivot guns, and eight In II
guns Of IS cwt.. truck carriages
]. Date Of last inspection Never inspected
Date of target practice since last inspection, May To-
3. Time of beating TO quarters, IL SO A. N.
Time that the divisions reported ready for acaon-ufl
broadsde guns; II 80 bowspri 1910 r. NJ stern pivot
Whether al the divisions found 70 be properly
pared. They