The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-19

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THE NEW TREATY WITH NICARAGUA-HOw THE AID
MINIsTRATION VIEW THE KANSAS CONSTITUTION
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE APPOINTMENTS
OFFICERS IN THE NAVAL COURTs-CONTRAOT
FOR SUPPLYING INDIANS, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1851.
Mr.. Yrsarri left this afternoon for New York Before
leaving he paid his respects to his diplomatic colleagues
according etiquette He assured British and French
Ministers he was prepared to conclude with their 70
specve governments treaty similar every respect To
that just negotiated with the United States Lord Napier
understand declared his want of power to act but "a
believed possible that Sir William Gore Ouseeys instruc
tons may authorize him negotiate with Senior Yrisarn
The new treaty has not yet been by either Lord
Napier Or sarges They are, therefore, ignorant Of
its provisions the points Of which correctly stated
evening.
The treaty does not provide for the transportatioa
of troops over the Transit, either with without
arms. This the clause insisted upon by Gene
raj Cass, but resisted by Mr. Yrissari the ground
that his instructions did authorize him grant such
privilege
The fact that the treaty not signed until after Gea.
Walkers departure is looked upon with suspicion and
is feared that Nicaragua doubling good faith, may
ject it.
If ratified by Nicaragua, and Walker should succeed IN
getting possession Of the government the treaty just
gotated would revert to his benefit in every particular
Such the view taken of it by of the European
dplomatsts OF, rather they say this will be the view
taken Of the transaction in Europe The good faith Of
government not questioned by any of the diplomatic
corps here.
No has yet been thought OF in connection with the
Central American mission The suige0 was laid aside
until after the arrival here OF Sir Duseey Who
companed by Col Van Buren, OF the Any arrived this
evening, and is stopping at WIZARDS. He has been Do
tanned in New YORK, owing TO sickness in his family.
Lord Napier wrote him day two since TO
as possible. understood that Senior Paraga will leave
the first steamer for Nicaragua and carry the new
treaty.
II is understood here political circles that the admins
traton well satisfied with the action Of the Kansas
Convention in submitting the slavery clause only TO the
people. This forces the free State vote for the
constitution without slavery, which otherwise unobec
tonable. The plan is said be Governor Walkers and
altogether shrewd one.
Collector Schell is expected here tomorrow morning
1t understood that he brings large batch Of appoint
TO be confirmed by Secretary Cobb Look out fos
clean sweep In the Custom House.
In the first Naval Court to-day Doctor Sharp was OK
amincd behalf OF the government in the OF ex
Passed Midshpman West, which then concluded In
the Second Court Mr. Brady examined on behalf Of
Lieut. Lynch In the Third Court Commodorcs Perry and
strngham examined, on behalf Of government, In
the Of Captain Levy.
The Court of Claims adjourned till the 3oth instant
The bids for furnishing Indian goods have been opcncd
and the results will probably be announced 10
Cronin, Hurxtha Sears Of New York, will get the
for furnishing dry goods at their bid Of sil3 osS
Stewart Matthews, Of New York bid sil5Ts5 Two
other bids were received but being informal were
considered. The firm may get the ready made
clothing contract at their bid of sioea5 Whiting Ga
oupc, Bliss Co.. of Boston, bid slo&75, but the
Of either of those bids depends upon calculation yct
to be made by the Office. There ak other bids,
ranging from eleven to seventeen thousand dollars The
hardware contract will be assigned 10 either Brun BRO
Their Sewer, OF New York. r. Poultney, Of Baltimore,
with the chances in favor OF the latter, at the bid q
sl1 ,l53-one hundred and fifty nine dollars less thaa
Brun Brother Sewers. Six other bids were in, rang
ing from eleven thousand Ave hundred 70 eighteen thou
sand dollars. II. + Leman Of Lancaster, Penn, gcz
the gun contract o. 800 y. Poultney, Of Baltimore,
the only competitor, bid sT,4oo