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

Convention against the constitution IA rN inform Con
gresF aulentcay OF e feeling In the TefrSsry towards
Tue instrument proposed for It's adoption Theg hold tina
IN this way the subject will be presented 10 Congress in
suitable form and will then be the duty OF that body
resubmt the whole question to the people by passing IN
act authorizing and enabling them 10 form Constitution
and State government, under such guarantee As will
efcctualy eprcss those tendencies fraud and VIC
ience which have heretofore been deyeioped This d
the true policy ant proceeds upon the correct prnc
pie that TO Congress belongs the duty of taking the
initiative IN the formation and admission of States II is
strict conformity with the principle acted upon last year
In he case oil Minnesota and previously in that OF Oregon
In tr nth, the course which was adopted in respect
20 eye-y Territory whose condition was not entirely ex
cepona ~ that Of California There Is propriety
whatever IN making special favorite of Kansas,
there many reasons why all the rigorous and whole
rules Of practice which has obtained for half cen-
tury should be applied TO her.
true that ths policy will be dstasteful TO the free
State party of Kansas, wins hsve suffered under three
years and half of the most arocous oppression which
has been sometimes encouraged and at others directly
sanctioned by the federal government. They will
tend they have done "A all times for the last eighteen
months, that they driven TO the formation or the
Topeka constitution that tzs constitution expresses the
will OF three fourhs OF the inhabitants and that they
ought to be admitted under II. But il IL a sufficient
this that Congress will not recognise the Topeka
movement, though satisfied tha II proceeded from the
mass OF the people, and that while the Territorial govern
men shall continue the free State majority will it,
Correspondence Of The PressI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 1857.
Expedition Of Rangers from California against Uiah-In
l.rse b,,sen General Cas- and the kuisie7s Of Costa
R,cd-Importart California Intelligence DC
The administration inclined, in the prosecution OF
Mormon war to cell for volunteers for an overland ex
petition against Utah from the Pacific coast 1t will fur
nish hardy pioneers and mountain men, Injured the
hardsps and pers OF the guerilla warfare which will be
adopted mainly by the enemy under Brigham Young.
The army for Utah. supposed to be at Fort BFdger
whereabouts, will be reinforced and every sup
piled for effective offensive operations in the spring Each
sitance the other While the regular troops are
ing fight against the front OF Brighams army he will be
harrassed by the rangers in the
This plan will compel him to divide his for defence
of his territory towards the Pacific and towards the At
antc slope and thus weaken bis power of resistance
Instead of entertaining the sentiments ascribed TO them
by this protest. they have the contrary again and
again given the strongest assurances Of their belief that
Mr. Buchanan will oppose nlibuserism and prevent the
sailing of expeditions against neghboring nations
TO the farthest extent OF his power They blind to
the fact nor is the administration that outside Of the duty
OF this government under treaty stpuatons, there
thing which so much embarrasses our relations with
neghborng States and retards external interests
these very awless expeditions.
This morning Seniors Escalante and Molina had accord
ing TO agreement interview with the Secretary State
to confer questions affecting mutually Costa RIGA and
the United States. General Cass well as Mr.. 0uscley
the British Minister TO Central America openly and deter
mnedy oppose the present invasion ST Nicaragua by the
forces OF Costa Rca under Col Cauy. The right to the
Transit route enforced as belonging to Nicaragua and
the provisions Of the recent treaty with Yrissar are un
Several changes have been determined on by the Pres
dent of officers in San Francisco. Austen A. Smith, Esq
will succeed DR.. Ash as Navy Agent DR.. Maxwell viii
supersede Dr. Mcmillan physician and surgeon Of the
Marine Hospital O. H. Rand will take the position of
master mason at the Navy Yard.
bonds in payment therefor at seven per cent interest
Congress afterward appropriated million Of dollars
indemnity has been decided by the proper officer
that these who served in these Indian entitled
under the bounty land act Of 1850 to bounty land
rants and accordingly several OF them have been already
issued TO parties applicant.
Hon. Joseph G. McKibben, member from California has
during his stay here had frequent conferences with the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office, the subject of
grants OF patents for confirmed private land claims that
State Former decisions of the Office have been reviewed
at his suggestion and means adopted with the hearty con-
o and Mr.
Wilson the chief clerk, for speedier issuance Of these
final titles.
Amongst other decisions this: That no caats or let
tiers will restrain the action Of the department issuing
patents unless the parties comply with the mode pre-
scroed by the law OF Injunction and besides serve copy
Hen David c Broderck has taken house for the SEES
sion and has gone earnestly work in behalf OF the in
terests OF the Pacific slope.
Correspondence of the Trbune1
WASHINGTON, Dec 8, 1857
Senator Douglas and The Kansas Questio-7he Probable
Issue of Treasury Notes--Incredse in the army dc
Senator Douglas emphatic in denouncng the Kansas
constitution violave OF the spirit Of the Nebraska BILL
cracy. He proclaims his opposition IL the instrument
presented to Congress is identical to that published and
only waits for the official documents Without expressing
his purpose distinctly he understood favor the intro
ducton of an enabling act for new Convention.
II this stand be maintained schism In the democratic
party is inevitable for Mr. Douglas has chat power
Intelligence received at the Indian Office discredits the
statements that the Cheyennes and Arapahoes
rating With the Mormons Gen Twiggs' agent Is among
them and reports friendly disposition. The intended
movements of the Mormons obtained through this
source. The government has authorized considerable
presents be distributed with the hope OF retaining their
services.
The War Department will recommend that the army be
increased i've regiments, and will discountenance all
schemes for calling out volunteers, as involving
pense which cannot be safely estimated.
The Brazilian Minister'S party last night in honor OF the
Tmperors birthday, one Of the most brilliant and
select given here. II included the Cabinet, the
Diplomatic Corps, the Army aud Navy officers, and many
distinguished citizens.
II i now conceded that the Treasury must Immediately
ask authority for issuing The surplus above six
millions, but L. declining aud the revenue meeting
expectation la consequence OF the accumulation OF
housed merchandise and the limited Withdrawals for
sumption
Senator Douglas Is here. The breach between him and
the President seems likely to widen. His urgent
meDdatons Of devoted friends for important positions have
been treated very cavaliery throughout lie asked a
first class mission FOR his lieutenant Richardson and oh.
for him the offer of the Govcrnorshp of Nebraska
Il IL currently reported that his Ohio friend Stcadman
who came here strongly recommended for important
post, met by Mr. Buchanan with the blunt remark
'sir, you did ali you could against at the Cincinnati
Convention Steadman he had recovered
from the surprise which this observation occasoned re-
plied:-True, sir did support Judge Douglas In tina,
Convention because believed him the ablest ami test
presented. ! am Of the opinion still. wish
you good morning" This systematic rejection Of Doug
as friends by the executive may not have provoked the
pending schism, but IL rs likely 10 aggravae a. Richard.
is known TO be vehement against the Dodge submis