The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-09

p0scsrs of Mr. Dallas ia the Central American Ne
gotiations-Great Britain Urging upon Spain
the Sale of Cuba 10 the United States Il Her No
tire to Chsckmate Louis Napoleons Spanish Pro
jects.
The statement of the London Times, that Mr.
Dallas is empowered by his government to treat for
definite and final settlement of the Central Anne
rican difficulties independent of subsequent super
vision and action by the United States, is not cor
rect Mr. Dallas instructions give him extraord
nary latitude in treating upon the question, beyond
two or three points, which are to remain as set
down by the Secretary. From the fact that the
British Ministry have conceded to these demands
and that Mr.. Dallas is on all other subjects on the
Central American question at liberty to entertain
the most favorable terms offered by the British Mi
nistry, has arisen, doubtless, the impression pro-
nounced as fact by the Times, and now in general
circulation.
/ learn, from a correct source, that the British
government has again been urging upon Spain the
sale of Cuba to the United States as the only means
left to repenish her exhausted treasury and to meet
the demands upon her by England, in favor of her
numerous British claimants. This intelligence is in
every way reliable and also remarkable, as indica-
cative Of the long entertained opinion in England
that Cuba must ultimately become American pro-
perty by force or purchase. This second effort of
England to impress this fact favorably upon Spain
was made during the ministry of Espartero who was
not alone ayerse to consideration of the subject,
but refused to present the paper making it, to his
colleagues of the ministry. The British Minister
at the court of Madrid, however, through whose
bands this important document had passed, made
ODonnell acquainted with its contents, AMI urged
the necessity FOR action if the Queens government
would hope TO sustain ITSELF and which it could not
do without fresh pecuniary aid.
When this question Of the sale of Cuba came be.
fore the Cores, at the commencement of the late
Spanish Ministry it was not permitted to be discuss
ca; but the proposition, should it be made just now
" ID thought would meet with far different recep-
ton. II is evident that the Queen cannot support
tionary spirit growing up and encouraged in
her donnions without funds to back her, and
those funds are not available to her in any effort she
may make for their requirement in Europe. II is
quite probable that England is aware Of tbs. as well
as OF fhe design OF Louis Napoleon upon the crown
OF Spain the success of which would be Of far more
serious consequences to England than that OF Cnba
passing into the hands Of the United States So
you see that the Cuba question is again up; ami this
time It bids fair to. become Of surmountng in-
terest to England and the United States. Strange,
should England abandon her old ally for an alliance
with the United States Such an event is by no means
improbable. Further information will give addition
o. interest to the present interesting relations of
Spain ard England.
WASHINGTON, Aug :, 1858.
III, Efficiency Of the Nary.
The Committee Naval Affairs in the House OF Repre-
sentatves have agreed upon substitute to the Senatc
Naval bill, which deliberately discussed during the
past winter General Hocock the author OF the subs,
tue, strikes OF al the provisions relative to Courts Mar
tal and submits the whole question the discretion and
wisdom Of the federal executive by and with the advice
and consent o. the United States Senate. The bill will
probably be reported in few days as follows
BILL
70 ams.d an ae enlsd AN act 70 promote The efficiency Of
The Nary"
Sec 1. 70 enacted by the Senate House of Repre-.
eentaves Of the niied States Of America in Congress
be ass .s 81 o 70
officer OF the Navy unier the act of February IS 1885,
entitled IAN act TO promote the efficiency of the Navy"
be shall he a. hereby Is authorized aud empowered TO
nominate ard by and with the advice aud Of the
senate TO 5pp such officer in he shall have beeu
placed The list the active service t ant
In lie shall have been dropped then either the
tive service list or to tie reserved list on leave OF alb
ecncc ray 10 tie reserved lit iurlough pay to
shall he satisfied that any officer OF tho Navy, placed
the reeryea i under the said act Of February 2s is55
entitled 10 ce!e leave OF absence pay, he shall be- and
hereby authorized and empowered TO recommend and
by and with the avcc and consent OF the Senate 10 trans
fer such officer 10 the reserved lit leave OF absence
pay prov dcd thu, a. power Of nomination given to the
President by this act shall terminate at the expiration Of
twelve months from the assagc OF this act.
Sec q And be further enacted, That the operation Of
Navy shall be suspended 20 far az to authorize the re-
alterations provided for in this act Provided that there
shall DO no further promotions or appointments in any
to- uLl such grade the active service shall reduced
70 the limit prescribed by law That when any such
vice and consent Of the Senate the officer shall
occupy that position and rank in tho Navy which he
would have held had he not been retired furioughed or
dropped by the order Of the President the report Of the
Sec. 3. And be Il further enacted That officers who
Wh hall orCf
TO the naval service within year from the passage
hereof shall be entitled TO receive one years duty pay
Sec T. And be Il further enacted Tha. all officers who
may be restored TO active service under the provisions.
OF this act, shall he entitled 10 draw the pay they
were drawing at the time they retired cropped,
for and during the time OF such retirement suspension
from the active service Aforesaid.
The Administration n nd the Kansas Lexisla-
turc.
MESSAGE or TIE PRESIDENT or THE UNITED STATES,
COMMUNICATING A RfP0ET, IN COMPLIANCE WITH
A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE, OF THE 2lsT ULTf-
MO, CALLING FOR INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO MILITARY oFFIckns IN
August 6, fssG--Head referred 10 the Committee on
Territories an ordered 10 be printed.
ExEcrrrE OFFICE August 4, 1855.
To Tur SENATE on JNTED STAIRS -
communicate herewith n repor, OF the Secretary Of
War in response TO resolution Of the Senate calling Tor
Information In relation TO Instructions issued TO any
unarmed meeting Of the people OF that Territory, 10
prevent By military power, any assembige q the peo-
pie Of that Territory" FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WAR DEPARTMENT, July 80, 1855.
Sx-The resolution OF the Senate OF the 2ist instant,
which requests you 10 inform that body Il any nstruc-
lions have been issued 10 any military officer IN
napd 10 Kansas TO dispense any uuarmcd meeting OF tho
people Of that Territory prevent by military power
any assembsge the people Of that Territory has been
duly considered.
In reply thereto have the honor TO inform you that no
such orders a. those referred 10 therein have been issued
from this department.
The accompanying papers contain the only orders or
instructions in relation 10 this matter from the War de-
pArtmcnt 10 the commanding officers OF the military force
in Kansas. Very respectfully, your obi servt
JEFfN DAVIS, Secretary Of War.
To the President
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, February Is, 1866
srR-The President has by proclamation, warned all
combined for insurrecton invasive aggression
against the organized OF the Territory OF
Kansas associated 10 rea he ds erscutton Of the t1ics
therein, 10 obf1p from such revolutionary and dglsss pro
ceriro and has commanded he 10 disTsrss and retire
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