The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-17
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EFFECT OF THE NEWS FROM CENTRAL AMERICA-THE
GOVERNMENT ORGAN TO BE CRUSHED oUT-GR AND
TRIAL OF FIRE AUTHORIZATIONS IN INDIAN
LANDs-THE COURT OF CLAIAs-OCEAN NAIL
STEAMERS, ETC, Etc.
WASHINGTON, April 16, 1856.
The of the defeat Of Gen. Walkers forces In Costa
Rca caused quite sensation in and about the State De-
day and the general theme Of
ton in both houses Of Congress.
No dispatches from England have been received at the
Sta to Department up 10 this evening
It is in contemplation to get rid Of the Washington
Union in e most summary manner. prop osition has
ben submitted by distinguished Senator and accepted
by the party to whom it offered recommending, ct
the close Of the Cincinnati Convention the introduction
Of resolution severing all further relations between the
Union and the democracy. This course is thought
eesssy from the general dissatisfaction which prevails
against the managers and management Of the Uno and
in the total absence of capacity and reliability which
characterize that journal.
Strong efforts will be made to introduce new paper
in the place Of the Uion b. conducted By the rst
talent Of the country and to be under the supervision of
board OF managers that shall be selected by the Con-
vention
The particulars received here Of the open secession
OF certain New York Custom House officers from the
fortunes of General Pierce made dinner in
your city has given surprise TO the Pierce of Wash
rgton Among the Of persons who figured 1t hat
entertainment found those upon whom the President
had relied with confidence, his best friends; but
Forney's aposacy has set example which doubtless
viii be followed throughout the country
An error inadvertently made in the tslegraphic
despatch yesterday relative to Senator Rusks bill for the
transportation Of the mails between New York and
Southampton II proposes to open contracts for general
competition and not tor the benefit OF particular
pamphlet WAS laid On the desks Of mem bers TO-DAY,
nd vial 4nr
hectipc the Collins steamship line and urging he
scheme OF Com. Vanderbilt.
Minister from Mexico to the President Expressions Of
friendship, and earnest desire to preserve peace be-
tween The two Tsg,sss ware %u.uay
the Charmen Of the Committees Naval Affairs OF the
Senate and House, stating that he would be happy to
meet them together with the members Of the Senate and
He use at Annapolis, Saturday next, to examn the
irigste MsrTi.ac They viii accept his invita- Ion
and large delegation win leave here on Saturday
morning
The csprt of Claims will adjourn Friday, for
week az order TO prepare reports TO Congress in the nu
mer Gus cases already submitted.
Mr. speaker Banks gives grand entertainment ct his
private Iesioence to. morrow evening.
present this morning At the trial Of firearms
et the Washington Arsenal. The old musksts riAed
with level groove Minnie bali, and the twelve inch
carbine, were tested-disiancs two and i've hun red
yard At the shorter distance the balls Of each pierced
the shots ohe three long pieces fell within the dame
Of two fest the earbins put two shots out TX
within eight inches OF the bulls eye The snArp ride
TO be tested at nine hundred yards but the or
time and accommodations prevented
The correspondenoe communicated to tbs Senate by
the Interior Department, relative to Col Thompson
claim against the Minoninee Indiana u said to be
taordinary ros Of The private pathways TO the public
treasury. The Senate's Committee Indian Affairs
considering the propesy Of printing the document
Let the public have It, by all MEANS.
The s4le OF the Delaware lands In Kansas VIII take
place al Fort Lesvepworth to prevent disturbance he
competition will be great.