The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-10

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ers Office seekers and agents "Dvide, divide, and the
value of word for word p is the cry The only hope of
salvation, check tohe vice of the age, lis in the
independent press
Letters to other Journals
Correspondence Of The South
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1857.
The Presidents Prte Opinion Of tie New Kansas CON-
siution-His Reception Of the Fire E1ers-Dr Gtcin in
DiJawr- Festivities and Personal Movements in Wash
ington-Senator Pugh Againa the Kansas C0nstita-
The President while firm in his determination to sustain
with all the moral force he command the action Of
the Kansas Convention regards the question lightly
mperilling in any manner the harmony Of the demo-
cratic party, or as threatening any serious results.
The President has expressed the opinion that the Kan
sas has adopted one Of the best State consu
tions ever formed.
An Informal but very large delegation of the members
Of the Congress crowded the reception room of Mr.
Buchanan day TO pay their respects TO the venerable
President and conversation was freely induiged for the
space Of nearly an hour The President appears to be in
remarkable health and he conversed very cheerfuy,
with occasional manifestation Of that genial
humor which is the chief charm Of his discourse.
lns pride ekea 81 S~ S s hs
President to their several Constituencies; and he paid
especial compliment to Virginia. which was acknowledged
by Mr.. Bocock in style of repartee; Mr.. Buchanan,
speaking of Virginia that " fine old State, which
right when her service was needed" and Mr.. Bo
cock replying the compliment nigh, have been uster
in characterizng the Old Dominion as "rght all the
time" On OF the members nterposing some depre
cations in jest, Mr.. Buchanan remarked with empresse
ment, Gentlemen, have not reason TO be grateful TO
Virgnia9" The State Of Alabama taken TO task In
playful remarks, which were concluded with an
phasis OF Seriousness when the President declared his
devotion TO the constitutional rights or the South see"
said the President TO Of the members from Alabama
that your people have been passing some terrific resolu
great aboi,ionist. THO New Orleans Delta says
terrible abolitionist" Qaugher) "Now," added Mr..
Buchanan, becoming serious, - cannot say that am
pro slavery man, but do say that in contendng for the
constitutional rights OF the South, have done than
! any other man now living
An interesting scene spred December g. at Browns
when large number OF Cafornans called, delega
on from the Golden State pay their respects TO Hon
Charles L. Scott, OF California, formerly Of Richmond
Va and his accomplished bride, whom he has brought
here from Alabama The lady Of the honorable member
grace that all hearts The delegation headed by
Mr. sce,is colleague Hon Joseph McKibben, who sus
the reputation Of being the bandsomest member OF
the Congress. BY the way, California has TO
be proud Of her representation the Congress- with
the exception OF the rather notorious than distinguished
Senator Dr Gwin), who has achieved unenyiabic
puation in selling HIMSELF body and breeches, to his
colleague in the Senate and by certain lame honcyfng
Cling ntrgues, OF which more anon.
Correspondence Of the Pennsylvania Inquirer.
waHrSGroS, Dec. 7, 1857.
The Designs Of Brigham, Foung
recent interview with Mr.. Bernheisel, the delegate
from Utah, has enlightened TO some extent % the
designs OF Brigham Young Although this venerable pa
triarch rather commita yet idea hint ooca
sonally slips from him. which reasonable presumption
may be prcdcated II appears certain that the Mormons
have 10 reserve as hnal place Of retreat settlement
rapgemens with q the Indian uibes they will be
able 70 hold against Mexico, and which Is beyond tho ju
rsdicton Of the United States. Young has used
his powers Indian Agent N curry favor with
hose tribes, and has them under his control.
II is not probable that he contemplates a regular
battle with the government troops He will
noy and impede them In every possible manner, de-
sToy their provisions, ammunition and forage when
ne lay hands upon Is, and wink Al asssinatons
ambushes and iDdiscrimnae slaughter, whenever
plished by his people their Indian allies He dare
that Rs has placed himself beyond the - of pardon
He " aware that Utah s no longer - residence, but
he is ,esrminea not @ resrea, wth dong all The -
Nero, and teaches his people - Is sin, but rather
meror'ous 70 XIII the gentes. His case desperate,
and he s determined 10 meet with desperation. our
crusade against the hormons will undoubtedly result in
recovering possession = the Territory Of Utah but at
great loss OF life and property while tho saints them
Of the mountains 10 be heard Of again their
sreearious condition where they can set us entirely at
defiance.
Correspondence Of the Boston Journal
wasHsgros Dec, I, 1857
Diplomatic D'""er'-ore",ngg # he Winter" 1" e cap'
Lord Napier gives dinner party on Tuesday, and will
soon have another grand evening entertainment NJ de
sartses has his usual weekly reception this evening
in Georgetown, which keeps away the pedestrian people
and makes the Saturday evenings Al the French Legation
the most recherche Of the diplomatic gatherings
The President intends forthwith give grand dinner
the Pcnnsy delegation by way Of assuring them
that the keystone State s in possession Of the White
House and that he appreciates their adherence to him.
despite the aruui eounefmining OF Col Forney Miss
lane receives every evening at o'clock aud after New
Gen Cass has received the last ustalne1s OF his mag
Dfcen furniture and will give his rst grnd dinner par
~ Friday next he Is greatly relieved Dy Mr. Apple
ton Assistant Secretary OF State who IL well acquainted
with the views Of the President with whom he in the
department chief clerk, and Mt London as Secre.
tary OF Legation. Mr. Appleton occupies the house where
Senator Brodhead resided during the last Congress
Gen. Gushing will remain here few days longer.
Correspondence OF the Post
wAsHISGroS. Dec. 8, 1857.
The Araroerae,sts n he Fyiibristcys.
The preparations Of the ibusers for their last expedi
ton much more complete, and the situation Of affairs
In Central America Ia much favorable 20 their sue
cess, than nj first supposed. The officers ~ the
United States vessels that coast instructed tQter
cept any parties coming there with hostile purposeths
responsibility OF deciding upon the intentions being thrown
upon them that Walker and his party assume 70 bc
simply errants and there Is no papable evidence OF
their being armed and organized their landing viii pro
baby little opposition from the officers Of the
United Ssa,.s government did their departure. More
precise Instructions have been sent o but whether
II designed not they win not arrive IN time TO
aec, the present expedition, unless should be accident
Correspondence Of the Tribunel
wAsHrsoTov Dec 8, 1857.
The Ne,c Govss on the Po,it,cai Cncss Board
To-day should be marked with white stone. II the
promise 81 today shall be fulfilled tomorrow we are Al
the dawn Of in our hstory-at the beginning u
a most momenous political contest The remarks Of Mr..
sldered decisive Of his ultimate from the admin
istrsion ard from the SOUTH The Southern Senators,
Mason aud Davis plainly showed that they considered
IL, by their tone and manner Southern senator con
graduated General Wilson the o Mr. Douglas
the republican party: "You have got a leader,
clearly confession Of fact which every year viii make
more conepicuous-thst the passage Of the Neoraska
Kansas act, although apparent triumph was IN reay
the beginning Of the ruin Of the democratic party