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SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE n. 4. TRIBUNE.
Frcs Our Orn Corropoadsrt
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec 3, 1857.
Senator Douglas and the President had confer
ence this morning on Kansas affairs, but without
any satisfactory result. The President adhercs TO
the position he took in the conferences with Cover
nor Walker, that the Lecompton Convention muss
be suitained. Senator Douglas denounced tho
Convention, and maintained that the whole Const-
tuition ought to be submitted to the people. The
Democrat camp is troubled sgsn.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Senator Douglas was serensded by bic friends 1t
10 p. m. tonight and made brief speech coupH.
mentsry to Washington City, svOwiDg his ,ninusl
adhesion To Constitutional principles but MT giisg
the least indication of bis course on the KaasAs
question. He will probably show bis hand On
Monday.
From Another Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1867.
Senator Douglas is emphatic 10 denouncius the
Kan,ss Constitution a. violatve Of the spirit OF tAs
Nebraska Bill, and as ignoring the pledges and pro-
'eis;ors Of the Democracy. Ho prosaims h" ep-
position, if the instrument presented 10 Cops,esi
identical with that published, and only waits for the
ficisl documents. Without expressing bis pur.
rose distinctly he is understood t. favor the intro
duction Of an enabling act for new Convention.
If this stand be maintained, q scbism 10 The
Democratic party is inevitable for Mr.. Douglas
has that power.
Intelligence received at the Indian Office die.
credits the statements that tho Chsyenaes and
Ayanabnas aFa ina atin~ Unit h.
Gen. Twisss agent Is among them, and rep ,rts
friendly disposition. The intended movements VI
the Moruons are obtained through this source.
The Government has authorized considerable pres
ents to be distributed, with the hope of retaining
their services.
There is no foundation for the report that
the British and French Ministers protested
sgainst Walkers expedition, or reflected on the
Government ss Indirectly couutenancing it. Months
naval forces to prevent fllibusterng nvssions, bat
the Admin istraton declined participation.
The War Department will recommend that tho
Army be increased FIVE regiments, and will discoss-
tenance all schemes for calling out volunteers a. in
volsiDg an expense which cannot be safely est-
mated.
The Brszilian Minister'S party last nigh 10 honer
Of the Emperors birthday, was one OF tbs mcse
brilliant ard select given bere 1t included the
Cabinet, the Diplomatic Corps, the Army and Navy
officers, and many distinguished citizens.
1t is now conceded that the Treasury must i'm
mediatey AK authority for ssuios notes. Tho sur
plus is above six millions, but is declining. and tho
revenue is DOT meeting expectation in conseq1escs
OF the accumulation Of warehouse d merchandise aod
the limited Withdrawals for consumption.
Special Di.pa.es 70 The n Y. Tribune
WAsHING1o s, Thursday, Dec 3, 1857.
Senator Douglas 10 here. The breach bes~esn
him ard the President seems likely TO widen. His
urgent recommendations of devoted friends for i'm.
por.ant positions have been treated very cs'aieriy
throughout. he seked frst-cls.s Mission f'r ME
Lieutenant, Richardson, and obtained for hin the
,ffer of the Governorship Of Nebraska
1t is currently reported tba. his Ohio frieod
Ste admap. who came here strongly Tecommsn1sa
for an important post, wss met By Dir. Bacasnsa
with the blunt remark: "Sir, you did al you ooak
ss,in,t ma at tue Cincinnati Conventios.
SssdnsD, as soon Is be hsd recovered from tss
urprss which this Obsery alton replied:
True, Sir; did support Judge Dougss in thas
CsnyeL.iop, becssss believed him the ATTEST and
6ttest man presented. Ian Ct the same opinion
siiIl / with you good morning" This 'jstem'
ate rejection Of Douglass friends by the Executive
may OF have provoked the pending sehism, bat"
Lley to ssgravs.e it. Richardson 10 known 70 ~
vehement against TIE dodge submission. h.