The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-04

shape of reward Were he 10 assist the government OF
the entire control of the conquered country and the
event OF his throwing the weight of his power into
the scale Of Martinez, he would not neglect TO
demand and enforce partition of the govern
ment II, the other hand, both the bellgerents de-
cline TO accept his Interference, General Walker TOO
in establishing his individual interests upon such
basis will ensure the stability of his power The great
mass Of the appear anxious for his return
and would, no doubt support his pretensions IL pro-
claimed in spirit Of moderation The government Is, it
true opposed to him. but the people heartily tired
Of tie ncapacty OF their rulers Besides this even the
government will for time be poweres to resist his
measures as its attention will be wholly engrossed by the
struggle in which they have ooishly engaged Perhaps
period could have been ltimcd for tho Nicara
guam government to fetter itself by hosties with It's
neighbors will require the undivided power Of the
10 repei him. once he passes the vessels that
are said stationed to intercept his passage through
the San han Affairs are in his favor Walker is too
shrewd and cunning not to bend them to his wishes.
The Navy department has received letter from Charles
II. Davis, COMMANDER of the 81. Marys in which he
states that he had arrived at the sandwich islands, where
he would remain FOR several weeks for the purpose OF
making further observations. Accompanying the letter
charts Baker euano islands Hisrecommended that
vessels making Bakers Nantucket island from the east
should pass the south side of the isl md and haul
around the southwest point il the wind should be TO the
north of east bur to the south OF east they should pass
ON the north side, hauling up the northwest point
Vessels may hcave 10 near convenient all dangers
marked by broken water. Tho landing place the
west side of the island about hundred yards north Of
the house, and Immediately opposite the Post Office box
IN which whliers accustomed TO leave their reports
The directions for Jarvis Island somewhat different
When making this island the east yard and approach
ing with the intention OF landing, IT is desirable to pass TO
the southwark hauling when of the southwest point
at the distance Of half three quarters OF mile, aad
standing parallel with the shore until abreast Of fthc
passages through the reef when heave After lowering
the boat viii be necessary fill away and work to
wndward the here strong southwark
and westward and will in short time drift the vessel out
of sight
regard to the existence of guano the report OF Com
mander DAVIS is quite unavorabie and fully accord with
nFG fhn have
been laid before the public in regard 70 these Islands, is
pretty certain that they will not be prohtabletha
the guano itself Is Of too inferior quality to induce men
TO undergo the difficulties and dangers which attend the
getting OF il.
negligence has been received at the Navy Department,
Of the death, yesterday morning, at Charleston, South
Carolina OF Commander Thomas Gedney, OF the United
States Navy. Commander Gedney was on the reserved
list.
Correspondence of the Prcss.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. l, 1857.
Kansas Question: Yissari not the Representative q Med
ra9od-No Gaano on NeU Nontucket IsIand-Californa
Land Claims
learn that the administration are far from taking the
ultra ground the Kansas question which has been as
cfibed to them. They WILL i'll every respect sustain the
conduct OF Gov Walker up to the birth OF the conro
versy on the schedule adopted by the Kansas Constu
onsi Convention and that subject they will,
appears be the wish OF members OF the party
who here, await the fullest information from that Ter
ritory.
In any event there will be on all sides an effort made
Congress pursue moderate and fair line Of policy
If he made perfectly apparent that the constitution is
proof Of juggling the part Of the committee to which
the framing Of that instrument confded it will have
much weight in the ultimate decision. 1t is taken for
granted by many that the question as now stands
Is pretty much legislative Ia its character, and that
to Congress will be left for determination after full and
fair discussion. Mr.. Buchanan, in his message will not
60 farther than the expression Of his opinion in this
gard and in saying this only repeat what have written
you once before
| am informed from good authority, that dispatches
have resche. the State department, recommending de-
lay in the recognition Of frssar as Nicaraguan minister
In fha nttAnN tE a m
would be subserve the interests Of the fbusers
not that of stable government in Central America
This warning comes too late Yrissari has been for
may received by this government and has acted the
behalf of Nicaragua in the negotiation OF treaty. The
represent will, when is known here, clear up what is
doubtful Oh this point Every arrival, however,
from that quarter Of late has only brought Information OF
increasing complications and added TO the perpexity Of
any body's attempting to understand really the condition
Of affairs there
The fates are with the MAN of Destiny" lie has baf-
fed all the plans intercept him, and II is now,
which doubted at the time that General Walker
started for Nicaragua when every thing was propous to
bis enterprise II Is strong belief with gentlemen
quanied with General Martinez and parties in Nicaragua,
that there is complete understanding between him and
Walker
Commander Davis reports the Navy Department that
he has visited the Nantucket Islands, owned by Ben
son and others OF the American Guano Company, and
that after careful search lie unable TO od there
large deposit OF guano or indeed any at ALL to make the
islands valuable.
BY the last mail the General land Office received the
PA, Of tho rancho Of Tarkns children finally confirmed
10 Francis Iarkn 81 al, containing IA 36 ~ 100
This claim situated IN townships seventeen, eighteen
and nineteen north of ranges and two Of the
Mount Dabe meridian, and lies upon the west side OF
sacramento river.
Map Of the Cayunas rancho finally confirmed to George
c. Youn,, containing IL ,si4 52loo acres.
This claim Is situated in township north OF range
west, and townships and north Of range west, OF
same meridian. Napa creek runs through this claim
including part 81 Santa Teresa, finally confirmed 10
Iibersta C. Bull Il al, heirs OF William Fisher,
containing 2o,oSl S4-loo acres THIS claim IS stu
ated in townships S and SOUTH of ranges 2
and Of the Mount Dabo meridian, and Is bounded
by the ranches san Felipe de las Anmas 90 de Aqua de
Ia Coche. las Uras. and santa Teresa.
Map Of the survey Of the rancho "Oio de Aqua de Ia
Coche, finally confirmed to Martin j. C. Murphy, contain
south &c range east townships and 10 south, Of
east ana township south OF range T. east Of the
Mount Dmblo meridian, and Is bounded on the north by
the rancho de In Aguna and The south by the
rancho lie las Ispas.
These claims cover altogether Of 50 57 % 100
acres.
Correspondence o. the Press.l
WASHINGTON, fec z. 1857.
A Cheerful AJe Of The Kansas Qpestion-Csn,,at Aneri-
can Quesion-Ctnfet for CIsrkship-1ode n Procedure
far securing Patents for California Prirats Land
Claims. &c.
wonderful change has "comc over the spIri, Of the
dream Of politicians In Washington. Only three days
ago those who bitterly denounced democrats Tor difference
Of opinion the Kansas question: and formally read them
~ the party organization, change front, aud IN
ducci tones that any objection could have been
made 10 fair and honest expression OF opinion. This
hopeful turn o. the current toward moderate views u
doubt due mainly indications from high quarter that
the course heretofore pursued was not exactly squared
with the ground held by the administration.
Mr.. Buchanan will, n his message, "a | am informed,
conoedc fully that would have been best and most
with the Nebraska bill 10 have submitted
for the approval rejection Of the people Of Kansas the
entire constitution. Yet other couscls have prevailed
In the Convention II hebooves democrats and eonserva.
tive to look At the facts and the case rs Is present
ed. suggestions from all sections and ultimate
~ to conclude. ia manner credable 10 oW Tree instu
tons and the democratic party now holding the reins Of
the federal government.
disposition IA universal amongst the Senator's and
members who have arrived this city % wait Tor further
deyelopements and the end the question nj last Il
for their judgment be be guided by an adherence
~ their pledges u " Scple aud perfect spirit OF far'
/ ness
II reported that protest has been sent 70 the secre
tary N State by the French and British Ministers, com
planning that this government winks at the buscrsm of
cen Walker Ths may may not be true; whether u n
will not affect the firm aud decided attitude as
sumcd by the Administration on Central American affairs.
The United states, in strict compliance with the popular
Monroe doctrine will pursue her policy In that quarter
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