The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-06
AFFAlRs Ar THE NATIONAL CAPITAL,
o~r w..n,n.Is. Correspondence.


Our Washinsfsa Correspondence.
=. uScros, Dec. q 1857.
The Reported Note from NasssY a. Sa's9es-Goser'o
Wright in Berttn-Mayor wosSs .Defeot-Gove'mo'
Walker.
We were quite astonished here 10 carn Though the
Herald, that Lord Napier Count dc Srtiges lad a.
dressed crusty note to General Cass tho subject OF
hlbustersm No such note received by Gen. Cass,
ana the Onion will probably say tomorrow We oil
know that Baron Stoeoke the Russian pienipotentary in
addition 10 his many admirable qualities dipiOrnatist,
possesses also fund Of humor and with word that
he is something of wag-and has been surmsed that
he might have perperated the practical joke which msled
your otherwise we'll and accurately informed tecraphc
correspondent But rather think Lord Napers private
conversation with other persons than with the Secretary
of State may have given color to the II is not
customary in diplomacy to send remonstrance to 60
vernment after fat accomp Gen Walker has set sail
for Nicaragua, and will be quite time for England and
France TO remonstrate when they shall have discovered
the completely OF government with his movements
Till then, neither Lord Napier Count de Sargesboth
able and experienced diplomatists--will make them
selves unnecessarily disagreeabe TO the President Tho
mission Of Lord Napier has thus far proved complete
success British Minister before him having taken such
studious pains please the President the Secretary Of
State, the people The Count de Sartges has made
America almost his meme His wife Il an American lady
and-barring few ridiculous and unworthy ATTACKS on
him by men who had real Of complaint except
their wounded vanity-hs high social qualities
much appreciated the zeal with which he the
Emperor. Between the President and these distin
guished the friendly relations continue sub
sist
Talking of diplomacy and dipiomatss, allow to al
lude TO the exploits of Governor Wright of Indiana
Berlin. is true he has not yet made treaty with
the Zollveren but he has lent his aid though feeble
may be, to the Evangelical of Christianity He
present great meeting OF Professionals in the Prussan
capital, and afterwards invited the whole assembly 10
partake OF frugal Christian repast at the table dh0e
without wine Aside from the wise economy OF which
he thus set the example, the act is mertorous
Of its republican simplicity and practical teachings of
perance. Nothing can be more IN unison than that
minister who plain black coat should also drink
nothing but cold water and expect his guests to do the
II remarked, however. by some sarcastic
theo0gan that il the Catholics who suppressed the
wine with the people, reseryng the OF for the bic
rarchy.
The news of the defeat of Mayor Wood has been re
ceved here with great sorrow, and is looked upon
indication of the future loss Of the State.
Governor Walxer has left for New York; so you may
Judge that the conferences between him and the President
have led to very amcabe understanding. The Pres
dent nevertheless cherishes high estimation for his for
friend and able colleague under Mr. Folks admins
raton If he must part with Gov. Walker he will do
with the deepest regret.
1t is still doubtful what position Judge Douglas will ut
mately take