New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-24
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WASHINGTON Nov. IL. 1857.
The arrival here of Sir VIM. Gore Ouseley, jist
after the conclusion Of treaty which rather puts tho
no.e Of the special miss'on out Of joint, is little
unfortunate in point of time. A week s0ODer per-
hsps, he might have deferred the reception of YRS
ssrr, by presenting reasons which could not b,
supposed, in the absence of proper Knowledge Of
bis instI uctons Some Of the wisescres here an-
nourc that the arrangement 10 quite acceptable
t. England, AID that Lord Napier has virtually sub
scribed deed Of cooperation. Permit me to say
ih.. thi. i, al gsmmOn England msy onclu3e, ss
sbe usually does, 10 make the mos. of bad bar
gain bu! her acce 2tsnce ~ i'll be a. best eeremOui
GUS If given at al aud can never become hearty. Her
whole craft and ingenuity have been steadily exerted
70 obtain sn equal participation with this Govern
nent in controlling the Isihnus, and sac has not
scruped looking 10 that end 70 propose u sacrl1ce
the Central American States if we would consent
to partition Of the power to he acquired through
such combination. That was the secret OF the
coerciye scheme into which Mr.. Webster was be-
traypd by Dir. Champion, aud which Mr.. Fillmore
ienOranty approved by which Crest Britain and the
United States were to dictate the terms and TO dis
tribute the territorial Jurisdiction Of the sthnus be-
tween Nicaragua and Costa Rica, allowing neither
of them any privilege but that Of submission, and
Wrestling province ftom the former in order to
satisfy England, through nominal con session 10 the
hitter. The project was deeated, aud the whole
effort rsm that day to this has been IL attain the
came practical result through other means, fortliy
ing the claim upon the reprehensble admission made
by Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Fillmore.
In adopting the policy of separate negotiations
with these States the Administration has acted dis
creetly as relieving one Of the causes Of diplomatic
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cisely the nature and extent OF our Obligations Sir
Gore VIII find his mission now relieved OF some o.;
It's cares, and he may 60 on 10 recede the Bay Islands
10 Honduras, as proposed and negotiate with
Nicaragua directly concerning the MuSquito Indians
his zeal m pressing the claims of Costa Rics may
depend upon the temper whch he finds here 10 oP-
pose any Intrusion or idlse pretensons from that
quarter. We are bound to keep the Transit open,
but England may enter into similar treaty and
erjoy Like advantages. Ii Costa Rica should inter.
pose as claimant Of part of the Transit, and be
supported in that purpose, under our guaranty the
question OF right would have ~ be- set led withUat
any prctrace I'd controversy, and doubtless would be
for Mr.. Buchanan has now got his blood up and will
| not submit to any further fnessing.
Since this point has been settled there is NJ fur.
TIER reason why MIR. Dallas should remain 10 Lop-
| don, except Tor the comfortable annuity which be
and his hopeful boy appropriate on the score of pa.
trotic service, amounting, between them, to So 600
year. He tells American travellers of his desire ~
return home, but lie very careful 10 exclude any such
suggestion from his correspon fence with the De-
p,rtment of State. The President would give
Jews eye for The sight Of his resignation.
The Administration has inaugurated practice
which rather cuts under any Democratic or other
precedent in these parts. Heretofore the hsb. was
when visitors called upon the President or hesds of
Departments, to receive them individually in the
der in which they appeared, thus allowing each per.
son an opportunity OF presenting his business o.
claims without being subjected t. the rksoIne ordeal
of A public audience. Now the fashion Is q usher
i'll the whole crowd, and to discuss every private
natter ss if there wss no sucb ting as becoming