The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-26

Affairs In Washington.
Correspondence Of the Boston Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. II, 1851
cns. n. and %eseus a. a s from ne
Sost tAe SUB Marine Telegraph Company APpotntmer
-Breech loading Frearaas-l'sdian Contracts, DC.
soree musicale given last evening by Lord Napier
NE principal topic Of TO gossip although the number
q guests large comprising the regular vriteTs ~
sety The entertainment was given that Sir William
Gore 0useey might be introduced under favorable aus
Isces, and the ducet notes OF SreS1oni Win INC piano
harmony and concerted action which hoped for on Cen
al American affairs Massachusetts, was represented by
The Countess de Sartiges Madame Stcke Mrs. "Harry
crinRo Everett Wise and other ladies' There has not
al present declared been as delightful party in Wash
uetou since days Of senatorial assemblies and
Lady Napier added to her mered popularity by the ease
with which she made all her guests home y convers-
ing with the many foreigners present in their native Ian
guAges
Members Of Congress continue to arrive and all from
the far Pacific coast in the city Major Stevens from
Washington Territory is rather understood military
looking gentleman with closely cut black hair and clear
bright eye He and General Lane Of Oregon have some
Nee little bills for Uncle Sam for Indian hostiltes,
amounting probably TO some eight millions Of dollars In
aoed dghtng uns has been the most profitable occu-
patton in Oregon Of late and fears there
nat the supply Of hostile red getting too low Yet
with the payment Of the California bonds by the last
Congress- smuggled through as the measure was, by
Committee of Conference at the last moment)
ample and as precedent heavy charges must be ex-
pected, and, more than that they will be paid
Another 'lte bin" is that for the of the Niagara
sest OF Legislation, amounts TO upwards Of half million
Il dollars Resut-O.
is said today that Judge Grer has consented 70 retain
Mr. George Pitt Clerk Of the Circuit Court Al Phiadel
ph. This will give the Marshalship Of the district 70 the
candidate of the +. rs, an old gentleman named Sci
dem of the suspended" banking firm Of Selden, Wthers
Among the candidates for Doorkeeper of the House
Mr. Wilson who halls from Texas has qualinca-
ton wounded arm through which "Plug Ugly' bullet
passed during the recent election riots. The probably
successful candidate for this post will be Mr. Sanmcyer
Avuifh uhn Mr. Llinffl nf
Zee during the recent State Agricultural Fair in Boston
Gen. Burnside has returned to Rhode Island without
having made any contract with the War Department for
His breech loading firearms It is said that at first he
fused supply them less price than forty dollars
each and that the Department refused TO con-
der offer at reduced price Mr. Brooks of New York
whose "Gbbs" frearm was spoken Of by the committee
Of officers in high TERMS is here and may obtain the much
Nessrs Whiting Goloupe, Bliss Co., Of Boston, have
received the contract for furnishing the Indian Depart
nent with ready made clothing for the year 1868 The
articles TO be supplied 100 blue blanket capotes 100
black overcoats 100 Overcoas and 900 coats
pantaoons and vests Of blue broadcoth and blue black
and gray satinet, made in semi military STYLE some of
the pansaoons having stripes Of list Their bid as &C
cepted, el047bony $500 less than the bid of Gro
MIN Hurxthal Sears, Of New York, who received the
contract for Macknaw blankets and dry goods, at
Sll3, 1885, The hardware and agricultural implement
contract awarded TO T. Poultncy, Of Baltimore, at
4l1 153 which 1859 less than the bid Of Bru Bro
lher and Seaver of New York But Mr. Pouney lost the
contract for GOO flint lock guns and zoo lock-
Pu, who obtained It at 81 800.
Correspondence of the Picayune.l
WASHINGTON, Nov. Z, 1857.
Nicaragua Nsws for ne Southern Marke-Wht he Admin
iaration trtll do.
The President has determined send special minister
70 Nicaragua TO endeavor To unrave the complicated his
TORY Of events in that region The gentleman upon
whom this appointment is TO be conferred has been
ected but his lie kept profoundly secret at present
The President considers him TO possess inary
qualifications for the place. and has great confidence in his
ability render his government clear explici, well
Judged account Of matters they in Central America
o. course his commission cannot issue until the United
States recognise government In Nicaragua, 10 whom he
san be accredited.
Advces received at the State Department by the Star Of
We West TO make quite possible that Martinez is
BY this time President elect Of Nicaragua The Cali
fOvnia steamer the st. Louis which be looked for
within week from this time, may bring decisive ntei-
Hencc The subject Martinez is elected President Mr..
Buchanan has determined at TO receive Yrssarr
he Minister Of Nicaragua, and recognise the existence
Of de fdcto government that country, matter
how threatening the indications OF revolution This
done, Minister may be despatched at upon his
mission VIM Carey Jones has not for warded line
department worthy Of five minutes attention.
The government has official Information of the con-
templaed appointment OF an agent by the Costa Rcan
government 70 enter into an arrangement with in rea
lion 10 the Nicaragua Transit Its unofficial advices
however, fully confirm the published statements that
effect Ii all likely that anything will como of
United States concede her right free navigation Of the
San Juan river, do not admit that she has any sove
veigny over any part OF the Transit route OF COURSE
then we make arrangement with her for the free
dom Of the transit 10 guarantee It's neutrality. To
W
has some rights there which she trade away That
We repudiate absolutely We contend that she has no
thing 10 give us and therefore no capital upon which 70
part admission that she confer any right upon US
which have not without her assent would be TO admit
she has the right 10 exclude US altogether and
that the administration has already distinctly denied
We treat with Nicaragua only on the subject o
the Transit route and IL Costa Rca desires TO be
rsrtv n the nerotiaous she must needs come 20 us
through a pre-arrangement with that government
Meantime have stated in former letters, If the DE- do
t.llp eina nfDft thu
transit franchises any American company the United
States will permit Costa Rca To close the route against
them and If the latter government insists upon holding
the river and blockadng IT, shall in that case have a
cheap and simple Of bringing her 10 her senses
Temporary suspension OF the neutrality laws with refe-
70 Costa Rca, would pour In upon her host oil ni
busters whose assaults upon her capital would recall
every soldier from the river aud lakes Costa Rca must
foresee the possibility Of such contingency, and will not
attempt any forcble resistance 10 tho demands Of tho
United States for free passage OF tho San Juan river
Tho parties engaged In the squabblo over the
Transit have essayed every imaginable device Tor ouw
ng each other and securing the special protection by the
United Of individual Inerests Thus far their de
vices have utterly failed and they will continue 10 fail
Ill some Of the parties has the good sense 10 secure the
support protection Of by pursuing the
:ny Sours. rn,Sn oo oan WIN getting %
grant from the government Of Nicaragua, putting
sheir boats on the route under such grant, and so
making the direct In that case, the Costa Ri
cans permit them 70 pass unmoested, all is we'll; and
they intcrposc any obstacles the United States govern
neut "a fully committed TO the vndicaton Of their rights
and the Of ample damages for any injuries they
nary sustain.
M / do not mistake very much, the feelings OF Mr.
Buchanan towards General Walker and his Central Anc
rcan movements undergoing change and he IL
rather dispoed interfere with and intercept him, he
ean aud occasion for so deing. General Henningsen
rived in the city day since, but has gone 10 New
York He will be back in day two. II IS understood
nat all the and ammunition required for the new
expedition Walker safely stored IN depot outside the
6us Of the United States so that he has no temptation
10 violate the Of the neutrality law in getting
armed organization here. Tho President rs assured that
General Walker so far contemplating such Illicit
recruiting within the United Statns has issued specific
INSTRUCTIONS who should attempt would be
recognized hereafter in Nicaragua AZ entitled 70 any con-
staeration whatever The intention IS 10 aid large
her OF unarmed "emgrsnts " land In Central America;
and o when they get in the country they will bo
subject 10 militia duty and will naturally JOIN Walker .
standard believe the friends OF the "Gray eyed Man OF
Destiny do not hesitate todeclare the above W be the
programme. -
WASHINGTON, Nov. ., 1857.
TIE Prcsiieni and he kormons, DC, dc.