Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-01

msnt should they desire to do so after the
lapse Of certain number of years. The IN
ternal discussions between the factions OF MICA
ragua have too long existed to give Wsy'
except during an invasion, like Walkers
directed against both in common:
"From the earliest time since the in1ePeno
ence Of Nicaragua was achieved, sne leaS.ng
tho heads of hostile parties which have never
ceased TO faht for the control Of the Govern.
ment. The ground of their difficulty is geo.
graphical, the commercial interests Of Granada
being with the Atlantic, and those of Leon
with the Pacific By the proposed mode Of
ton of San Salvador, and Granada (now in
ruins) in that Of Costa Riea."
A Weighty Delegation.-Tbe State Of
Maine can. undoubtedly, boast of having in
this city at this time more mon Of avsight than
any other State in the Union. The following
is the true weight of the following named gen.
tlemen from the Pine Tree State, now hero.
Let no one accuse them of being set of lean,
lank Office seekers - Major N. Bodfsh, $50
Col. F. T. Lalley, GAS; L. Jones, $50 Albert
Smith, $50; Ex-Gov. Hubbard, $40 Hon. N.
Littlefeld, 235; Mr.. Patten, 23O; Mr.. Davis,
$50; Hon S. Jordan, 22O; E. Rose, 220; VIM.
Bennett, 2l5; Hon. v. D. Paris, 2l2; Rob't
Burns, 2lO; Hon. G. P. Sewall, 2lO; Hon. j.
D. McCrate, 210; Mr.. Young, 2l2; Hon. ].
Babson, 200; Hon. w B s Moore, 200; Hon.
Benz Wiggin, 200; Hon N. Clifford, 255-
aggregate weight, 4,494 lbs. Average weight
of twenty persons 224t lbs.
The Second Auditorship Of the Treasury
There are at least forty gentlemen said to be
on the anxious bench in connection with this
vacant Office, among them being platoon Of
perhaps dozen of our own ambitious fellow
citizens Of Washington. The hunt after the
office is becoming exceedingly interesting, the
game being near at hand, and the trail-to
use sporting phrase-being very hot. As
but one Of the forty can win the brush, we ad-
wise them all to keep as cool as cucumbers, for
nothing is to be made by fretting over defeated
hopes in such affairs. 1t is certain that at
least thirty.nine Of them must be disappointed,
as we'll as, perhaps, thirty nine friends of and
sxpectants from every one of these thirty nine
There is no help for it; but 50 it is. "Blessed
are those who expect nothing, for they shall
not be disappointed "-INinsh Beatitude.l
The Collectorship Of Portland Some
signs in the political horizon bearing on the
subject point to the fact that the Hon Moses
Mcdonald is to be the new Collector of Gus
toms at Portland, Ne. The struggle for the
position is said to have been intense, q largo
number of prominent Democratic politicians
of Maine being on the ground. Mr.. Mcdonald
when in Congress enjoyed a large share Of
personal popularity among his fellow members
from all sections of the Union, all of whom,
more especially of the Democratic party, will
be gratifed on learning of this good fortune
believed to be in store for him, as explained
above His rivals for the position are men of
high standing and long political service. So
the Administration can hardly 20 amiss in
any selection it may make for tho Office.
A Mistake.-We have every reason to be.
lieve that the usually we'll informed CORES.
pondent Of the New York Ne,cs is in error in
what he says in the annexed paragraph, with
reference to successor for Mr.. Appleton, in
case continued ill health obliges him to relin-
quish the position of Editor of the Union:
WASHINGTON, March %.
Very vigorous efforts have been for some
time in progress to secure the services of the
Hon. Edmund Burke as Editor Of the Union,
it being understood that Mr. Appleton on 40.
count Of feeble health, has been anxious to
retire from a position Of such responsibility
and requiring such wear and tear Of body and
mind"
teresting General order No. 4, dated head
quarters of the army, New York, March 30,
1857, has been issued:
The General-in-chief takes pleasure in an.
nouncing the satisfaction felt by the Head of
the War Department, as well as by himself, in
learning, from Oficil reports, the creditable
conduct and energy displayed by the troops
in various small conflicts with the Indians, as
follows, in the order of time:
1. Lieutenant Robert C. Wood, Jr, and his
scouting detachment, Of the second cavalry,
pursued an Indian trail for three days over.
took the party near the north fork of the Con.
che, Texas, February IL, killed three and
captured the two survivors, with all the ami
mails and property complete success with.
out loss, or serious hurt, to the victOrs
2. Sergeant Walter Mcdonald, with a small
detachment of company ID second cavalry,
from Camp Verde, Texas, vigorously pursued,
and, February IL, successfully attacked o
party of hostile Indians-killing four and cap.
turing all their animals. Private Martin, Of
company d second cavalry, died of wounds
then received.
3. Lieut. Edmund Freeman, fifth infantry,
demonstrating, with small party, in the Big
Cypress Swamp, near Bowlegs' town, Florida,
was attacked by the Seminoies, March 5, him
self and three Of bis men severely wounded,
| and one man killed.
Captain Carter L Stevenson, 5th Infantry,
With bis command, called. by express, from
Fort Keats, twenty miles distant, came rapidly
| to the relief Of Lieutenant Freeman's party,
attacked the enemy, and after gallant Skin
mish put them to fight, with an evident loss
| to the Indians, the extent of which could not
be ascertained owing to the density of the
hammock. The loss Of the troops was as fol-
lows:
Killed-Privates Chiffon. comnanv q. No