The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-06

1t is still doubtful what position Judge Douglas will ulti-
mately take.
Correspondence OF Other Journals.
Correspondence Of the South
WASHINGTON, Dec. i, 1857.
The Walker Ezpediio,,-7he Gorernnse, Fynarces-In-
crease of the Army--7he Mormon Rebeilion-Me1lco-
Dakaah-Avenue Gossip-The Washington Season.
Those favoraby disposed the Walker expedition
have had their hopes the enterprise Of the regene
raor Of Central America renewed by the late
the Ishmus an effort to discred or comfort which has
been very Ddusriously made here by Gen Walkers
mics, but been codly received all sides. The civil war
which has been declared between Nicaragua and Costa
RIGA has peculiar Significance aside from the Transit
matter and manfests settled hostility the part OF the
first republic towards Costa Rca and determination 10
that the will be waged and any possible settlement of
the Transit dispute will be wholly inadequate to terminate
it, There is, no doubt, an understanding between Gen.
Walker and Martinez In this matter and coalition will
probably be formed between them To crush out the odous
power OF Costa Rica, and to establish basis for the
Interior enterprises OF the Americans in Nicaragua
Ia any view the appearance Of Gen Walker the
OF action cannot be but most oppone and the prospects
opened to him in the condition OF civil war in the coun
cannot be otherwise than aerng and obviously and
emphacay favorable TO the objects of his expedition
The transfer of Gen. lamar, OF Texas, from the ap.
pontment Of Minister to the Argentine republic TO that
post in Nicaragua does not evincc that hostility which
the administration thought To bear towards the expe
dton Of Walker General amars views on the extension
Of the area of American institutions are well known to the
country.
In view OF the enormous annual estimates particularly
in the War Department and in view Of the prevailing pub
lie extravaganza which exists in the country
ing extent ii is generally thought probable tina, the
cess,y will arise FOR resort by the government to new
loan
understand that a recommendation will be inserted In
the Presidents message for an increase of the army by at
least ten additional regiments There certainly exists
necessity for the Of the army not only to meet
exigencies but to maintain suitable defence Of
our frontier the system OF defence being inces
transportation OF troops from point 20 point at very
great expense 70 the government.
The Mormon advices by the way OF California cacu
lated 10 increase the alarm which the rebellion OF the
Saints has already occasoned throughout the country
They evidently determined not 10 abandon their
homes and they were vigorously making preparations
the government troops.
The states Of this evening, in possession OF private
adyces from the city Of Mexico, which will be given
fully morrow, extract from which says "iroops pa
troll the streets every direction and whispered that
Comonfort already medtates flight being convinced his
hour IL come
It's striking illustration of the growth of the country
that while the Kansas question Is still occupying the pub
lie mind a new Territory in the Northwest Is claiming
governmental organization. The people OF Dakoah, Is
seems have adopted resolutions looking TO the erection of
Territorial government, as they claim the necessary
population which has grown up with rapidly uuprecc.
dcntcd IN the settlements OF tho West An adjourned
meeting consider the matter bad been called Tor the
10th ult.
The change to the river route OF the great Southern
mail between here and Richmond went into operation yes
terday
There IL good deal OF political gossip on the ave
nue. that the politicians are gathering here and
the inevitable mounted reporter OF the NEW YORK
Herald may be seen riding backwards and forwards
collecting In all quarters Governor Walker Is on
a visit 10 New york-Hon. Alexander II stephens has mr.
rived here II Is understood that his claims are with
aud his accomplished lady expected by every
conveyance. Mr. Buchanan has given the appointment Of
Mar hal for the district 20 be disposed Of by Miss Hattie
Lane who has settled the matter by naming Mr. Pitt Of
Philadelphia. Lola Monies last night attended by
large turn Of the honorables She dcscanted 10 them
on beautiful women and the overwhelming merits Of
the generay"Sdns les fsmn'ss ies deyx sremes DC
Ia sans seoors 4 e mii'eu sans piaisirs"
The Washington season promises TO be unusually lively
and the city already thronged with strangers and the
usual delegation that attends 80 pernaciously Con
gress OF manageable females and Of pretty Of all
ages and conditions The anticipation &C an exciting ses
sion, and the absence OF the usual raees In the other
afflicted metropoises Of the country will draw an unusu
ally large In Washington this winter OF persons
OF leisure and There will be good deal of money
spent fooshy TO the pront Of the dirty hotel keepers the
impairment, cheating shcpmen Of the federal city.
Correspondence OF the Courier and EnquirerJ
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2. 1857.
zpofhsr Jtah OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Pr,nt,ng-The
Eansos Constitution.
The appropriations for the ouartermss.ers Department,
Of the army for the current year are represented 10 be
quite exhausted Tho amount estimated necessary for
the whole army and the entire service Of the year, was
found than sufficient for the expedition against
the Mormons bill 70 supply dencicneies WI be pre-.
millions Of dollars will be Inserted for the support the
Quartermaster and Commissary departments
Major General smith, IN command of the Western
division but temporary duty Al the East has been d.
recsed repair from Philadelphia 10 Washington 10 con
snl, rsh The secretary OF War on tho erpedIency OF
sonpnne an eSpediton in California TO relieve hr com.
mands Of Col Johnston In Of necessity. This relIev.
ing force organized viii necessarily consist for the most
part Of volunteers The Secretary s, for the present,
dsncned 10 employ volunteers, for the reason that
they might prejudice the reqnisition for additional
regiments Of regular troops which he designs max.
king The dspos ton OF Congress 10 increase the army TO
any required complement cannot be doubted II will not
surprise any one acquainted With the present state OF the
service should Congress raise the effective force TO % 600
Mr. steadman OF Ohio, partizan Of senator Douglas,
IL candidate for the printing OF tho House, conlunc-
ton with A. ~ Banks, OF virginia, the same person
who exhibited, through refugee 10 rammany Hall, q
cane preseated Brooks for his brutal assault Mr.
sumner. Mr. Steadman l. consistent democrat and was
prominent competitor last spring for the ofcc Of Com
missioner Of Indian Affairs. Mr. s. will receive the
nes, support OF the democratic delegation from Ohio The
printing OF the House yields profit OF $4,000 year,
and Is the heaviest item Of the OF patronage to be
dispensed by the dominant party The Senate will, Of
elect the person preferred by the President who
Is Major Harris, of the Tnion
IA IS significant that a report reaches from Chi.
caro, dating from last week, that Senator Douglass
condemns with JUNCTION and fervor, the fraud a..
tempted by the Iccompton Convention The Ian
suage imputed 10 him is nearly identical with that
used TO me by Governor Walker There " also exact
agree ment between these distinguished men in the
dy they propose for the consequence Of the crime already
partiy contaminated They assert that the citizens OF
Kansas ought and will not ratfy the imposition in any
manner whatever that OF course they win not vote on
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