New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-01-29
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

There is longer any doubt that instructions have
been sent to Mr.. Buchanan directing him to demand
of the British Government the recall of Mr. Cramp-
ton. This action of the Administration proceeds
from the alleged completely Of Mr.. Champion in the
in this country, of troops for the Crmea
Such enlistment was clearly in contravention Of the
spirit of our neutrality laws-but whether Mr. Cramp-
toms offence was of so grave character as to justify
our demand upon Great Britain for his recall may well
be doubted. In point Of fact the troops not
listed in this country, but persuaded to go to
New Foundland and Novia Scotia various preten-
ces, and while there were drafted into service So
that while it amounts to the thing in the end,
it was not direct violation of neutrality laws,
but only an evasion. This movement on the part of our
Administration is regarded by many here as being pre-
cipitate and advsed. But we are not yet admitted
behind the scenes, and it may be that when the cur
tain rises sufficient excuse will be found for ts
action.
ann informed on good authority, that Major
Marqe of Nicaragua has arrived in this city, bearing
from the Government of Nicaragua the recall OF Col
Parker H French. Col French has been here for
three or four weeks as the diplomatic representative
of Walkers government; but Mr.. Marcy refused to
recognize him as such, and would have had him ar
rested as libustcr had there been proof sufficient to
convict him. His recall by his government will
remove all difficulty as well quiet the dreadful ap
prehensions of Mr.. Marcy. If there ever was con-
sistent and uninchng advocate of peace or if there
ever was man who has holy horror of '' grim-vs-
aged war; it is the Premier of the present Admins
| tration.
If should be necessary that Mr.. Champion should
be recalled it will be source Of regret to many who
have admired his administrative ability and his
assuming virtues It may not comport with the aris-
tocrtc pretensons of the Administration to be salts
fed with plain Mr. Champion, to eat diplomatic
dinners with anybody short Of lord or baronet !:
hut the people really care nothing for such things
pa7yenuism is as ridiculous in governments as in in
divduals. .... ..
But notwithstanding this "speck of war" upon
the horizon, do not think there is much chance Of
an actual collision between the two nations Great
Britain finds her energies taxed to the utmost in the
maintenance of her campaign in the East. And, even
there France has almost monopolized the honors of
war. The hereditary hostility between them, at first
ignored on account of their being engaged in COM
mon cause, bids fair to break out againand it would
NOT surprise me at any time to hear of rupture of
the Anrlo-French alliance. Premonitory symptoms
of it have already been given by the London Times
clarendon at one time asserted, as existing between
France and England not only in respect of Eastern
but of cs-Atantic affairs, may cease to exist at any
mop1ent-and Great Britain, deprived of IN ally far
more powerful than herself, would not be guilty of
the fatuity of an expensive war upon US. Marcy is
well aware of this-and nothing contributes as much
as this yconsoling reflection to the proundity OF his
| sleep and the pleasant tenor OF bis dreams.
rnofn Nnnn fNrf fh1 hlpn-
ton of Speaker to the House now, than at the be-
ginning of the session. The antiN men have
had it in their power several times to elect their man,
but they are unable to combine their forces. The
hulk of them stick to Banks of Massachusetts, but it
is utterly impossible to elect him. His recent avowal
of the most odous amalgamation sentiments has dis
gusted even his peculiar friends. 1t would not sur
prise me if he were dropped in day or two, and the
Black Republican strength concentrated upon some
other man.
But even if the Black Republicans should elect the
Speaker, they could accomplish no practical legisa-
ton. If they could pass any measure through the
House, (which is doubtful) they would be check
mated both by the Senate and the Executive. Why
thew should thus insist upon having a Speaker of
their own aith in the face of the fact that they could
do nothing with him, can be only accounted for by
their Insane puSSlOu VI slavery
question.
We had another heavy fall of snow to-day. 1t is
now twelve or fifteen inches deep We shall have our
mails blocked up again, and all travel suspended for
perhaps week. Young America is again in his
glory and the jinglng of sleighbels announces the
commencement of another carnival.
The declaration of the Alabama Democratic Con,
vention in favor of PIERCE has revived the spirits OF
the administration hangers-on amazingly. The Kitchen
Cabinet is in ecstacies The thrill of joy which per
vades the Kitchen does not however, extend up stairs
for most of the Cabinet are themselves, candidates
for the succession. In addition to the President ane
Marcy, and Gushing, and Davis there are many out
side aspirants also, among whom may be mentioned
Hunter and diWiselfrom Virgins, l.! buchanan, Douglass
Cass, Bright, Linn Boyd, Gov. johnson of Tennessee
Gen. Joe Lane, and others too numerous to mention
Cincinnati has long been famous for the bnteherng
hogs. What great slaughter-house it will be 70
Presidential candidates in the month of June!
" ESSEX
The New York police recently made descent upol
several aristocratic gambling houses in that city The
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