The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-25

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THE LATEST NEWS.
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INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
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The Central American Imbrogllo In WashinK-
ton-Intcresting Intelligence relative to SIR
william Gore Ouseley and the New French
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Seniors EscaIante
and Molina, OF Costa RIGA, to the President
Senior MOlina's Address-Mr. Buchanan hopes
for u United States Central American Confe-
deracy, SC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. "a, 1857.
There is hitch in the Central American negotiations
somewhere. learn from the undoubted authority
that furnished with the information yesterday in re-
gard TO the appointment of French Minister Central
America in the person of Mons Belly that the British and
French legations much exercised upon these subjects
Lord Napier and Sir William Gore Ouseley have had long
conferences upon them, in which Mons. Sartges the
French Minister, has In degree participated Palmer
son and Clarendon arc both exceedingly fearful that Mr.
Buchanan will recommend, in his first message Con.
gress the abrogaon Of the Clayton Bulwer treaty Such
step part would deprive England every she
has upon In regard 10 Central American diplomacy
except the moral of desire to so conduct tn
questions there 70 conduce the great good Of 81
the world
They are consequently using every means to pre%ea
such . course on the part Of Mr. Buchanan and IL wa
this that led to the appointment OF Mr. ouseey who dos
not belong TO the friends Of Pamerson but was known 70
be acquaintance Of Mr.. Buchanan, and supposed bel
Sides TO be possessed OF influence this country
from being married here, and he thus made good
ment for the chief operators who pulling the wires
behind him. will be recolected that the Central Ame-
rcan questions and the Clayton Buiwer treaty formed
prominent subject Of anxiety Lord Napier on the en-
trance Of Mr. Buchanan into office last spring. and WINS
frequently alluded TO In my dispatches As Palmerstou
could not carry bis point them he succeeded in having tho
subject laid over and during the Lord Napier has
not referred to IL in his official intercourse with the ssaao
Department
Palmerston and Clarendon have since got Louis Napo
leon 10 join them In order 10 Increase the moral weight On
the European side OF the question: France has deter
mined 10 send Minister TO Central America, where she
has before been represented The object H. "A tho
French term H. TO arrange the equilibrium OF America
and with Pamcrs,on the old idea OF preventing our
extension southwark. The abrogaion Of the Clayton Bull
wer treaty would leave perfectly free to take such
course as events might render necessary and the con-
stantly increasing influence OF government IN ALI the
Spanish American republics looked upon with great jea-
lousy by the English and French cabinets Their wish is
To keep that treaty in force because our hands for
Independent, action undor tho Palmerstonan nicrprcta-
ton Of IT, and brings England In "a party TO every STEP
They believe If they can prevent Mr.. Buchanan from rc
commenting It's abrogation now they win ultimately sue
coed in establishing their Interpretation Of IT.
This the great object Of Sir VIM Gore Ousecy's yist
here where he has determined TO remain several MONTHS
and will take furnished house for his family and which
Is 10 be followed by that Of the French Minister 10
Central America In order TO consult with Sartgcs
and follow up the game. Under the circumstances a N
doubtful what Mr. Rnc xwlI A,
message regarding the Clayton Bawcr treaty or whether
be will touch II at all.
II has been determined 10 send Gen. Mirabeau n
Lamar, exPresIdent Of Texas, MS Minister TO Central
America and be Is here. Gen lamar Ia a man Of
the right political stripe but he has been retired from
public affairs for many years and old for mission
to those countries where physical endurance IL As re-
qus,e as clear, quick and comprehensive grasp Of
mind. younger would, perhaps have been besier
able to undergo the physical toll that will have TO be en-
durcd there These too apt deblitae the mind,
and fact killed the Minister we lately sent To Gusse
mala Central America may yet be the pivot Of much Of
our European diplomacy, and a young and able
should be sent there
senior scaante and Senior Molina we're 10 day presented
by Secretary the President AZ special envovs from
Costa Rcs 10 this government Senior Monas credentials
such brought by his colleague with instructions
for thcm to &C, together.
senior Molina thus addressed the President
Nh PRxupxsr--Thc government q Costa Rica acsussed
by the friendly feelings towards the United states
and their enlightened administration under President Bu
chanan and by liberal views matters Of paramount
portancc 10 both countries and Of great interest
merce, deemed convenient 10 credit on a special mis-
sion ENJOYS Extraordinary and Ministers Pienipoten
ary this government the hope that this mission,
being received with similar friendly and liberal spirt
may contribute TO strengthen and deveope the good rca
ons already established by treaty between the two ma
tons While we have the honor 10 hand TO the President
the United states the letters that credit us in said CO.
pacity II Ia duty 10 express the confidence IN @ 60
egrsty and wsior, If the federal government entertained
" nc President and TIE people If Costa R'cd for ns
preservation Of hoc rights and legitimate Interests
,csich belong % hat republic az sovereign Sote.
Sharing the expectation Of government we shall do
everything our power deserve the bcnevolence of
the American government and the people In ulament Of
our duty; and We should deem ourselves most happy In
we had the fortune thus Instrumental IN advance
ment principles o justice and freedom on which
the foundation was laid a wonderful greatness Of this
republic.
In reply Mr. Buchanan expressed the pleasure he fes
in receiving these gentlemen thus accredited and assured
them that the United could wish no wrong 10 Costa
Rlca but her wish and policy would be 10 advance and
prosper her interests and a he mould h. ro,ces % ss~
all TIE Central American States united in one corfaeracv
Mr. SIide has declined the mission 10 France and now
says he knows Of contingency under which he would
be willing TO accept.
Secretary Cobb received to-day handsome mahossnyt
containing specimens Of the telegraph cable, bat hs
win M. favor the enterprise
orders were 70 dsy fgaucd from the war D~psrtu~n