The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-07

formed in the Great Basin between the Sierra Nevada
and the Rocky Mountains The pseudo representative Of
thie is Judge Crane formerly Of Virginia, who aug
gess The name OF Columbus because the only town in IL is
The new bal of the House of Representatives was
lighted up with gas last night and manuscript statements
furnished for reporters, giving due honor to Captain
Meigs for the fact that continuous jets OF be lighted
at pont and extnguishcd all at once by turning
cock Uuke the noble old hail. with It's massive columns
and imposing dome and classic satary half obscured In
deep shadow when the chandelier gives the only light
the hall is everywhere radiant and garng when tho
gas flame poured down through It's glass ceiling The
total number Of burners 2G0 and Of Jets in the carrier
Inpee tor lighting A. 600
The ball at the Brazilian embassy last night was truly
brilliant affair, and graced by the Cabinet the dplo
matte corps, and large array Of fashion and beauty
Even old General Cass made his appearance for the ball
honor OF the birthday Of the Emperor Of Rraz and
would have the Secretary n State
away.
Whitney, Who s probably the lookout for appropria
ton for tho Springfield 'Armory. Isaac Pray and Mr..
Stewart OF New York. each here with the intention
establishing theatre.
Correspondence OF the Courier and Enquirerl
WAanNGruS, Dec. 8, 1857
The Ns,o Minister 10 Nicaraqua-Aid from Europe
against FIiibrsers.
The nbustcr influence has gained the upper hand in
the administration. The appointment of Mrabeau B.
Lamar TO the Central American mission is omnous of fu
ture trouble He is transferred to this post from the mis-
sion to Buenos Ayres which he had accepted The change
is believed have been effected by secret agents Of
Walker 1t is assumed that Mr. lamar win follow the
precedent set by Mr. Wheeler who became the parzan
ally Of Walker almost that advenrer set
foot III the country. The appointment is nearly certain
Indication that the influence Of this government will not
be exered to pacfy the Central Americans but rather to
excite in order TO pave the for other bucca
neerng forays upon the unhappy people, II is suggested
with much probability, that the recent paper manifestos
by Nicaraguan officials breathing death and defiance to
Costa ca nstgs sted by factonists in Walkers in
erests However this may be, the threatened war could
be arrested by Official lntmatiou from this government
to either both parties that any attempt up the
Trbrs oute or interrupt travel upon would be held
vioato, "t friendly relations with the United States
IL 'h. IT, States threatened with pratical incur
siors wn necessarily seek foreign alliance 10 ad them in
their def" - The general league of ths countries from
Mexico TO Chile, made n anticipation OF his contingency
vii. h. ap lied TO for assistance, and viii b" rendered
The nsad@j states will also appeal To E,cpe for aid
Wh7t viii lot be withheld, for il clearly the interest Of
Enga.l and France 10 keep open highway 10 e Pacific
nov avorabie 10 their commerce The tac encourage
merit n flbusterism implied in Mr.. Iamars appoint
men must lead to serious mischief In whatever aspect
| Correspondence Of the Staesl
| WASHINGTON Dec. 4, 1857.
Presi,nrs Messdge-Hs Tgics-Fiaancial Rep,,lsion,
| kcma-Ltdh-Rer -Rerenue-otntrai American Affairs
The rty lh Congress is about to meet, and there
will be obstruction to the organization of either House,
the Presidents message may be expected at IL o'clock
message, upon the meeting OF Congress, awaited
with more interest The message will, in the
language Of the constitution, "give Congress in
formation the state Of the Union, and recommend to
their consideration such measures as he shall neces
siry and expedient." That this important duty will he
discharged by the present Executive in manner highly
satisfactory to the public mind and conducive TO the pub
lie interests, there is no doubt The message will be
looked TO for information relative TO the financial distress
which has visited this country In common with the com
mercol world and will doubt propose such means
the lorg experience ana sagacty Of the writer
ges for mparng stability to financial system,
in the defects Of which the Of often recurring
vulsons in trade are chiefly TO be found The specific
which he will propose not to be anticipated,
except by reference TO his past opinions, often ex
pressed In Congress; and these Of character which
will commend them 10 the judgment of Congress and the
country.
| Ohcr internal concerns now command the anxious at
tenon Of the public ard 10 the President turn with
coihdn nee for the Suggestion Of such measures will
afford for each Of these difficulties satisfactory solution
He will present the facts in relation 70 the Kansas ques
ton, and Lis views proper legislation thereon; and
being governed only by desire 10 sove the difficulty na
manner consistent with popular rights and the principles
OF the Constitution, his recommendation will not fail to
! receive public confidence.
The Mormon usurpation and nsurrccon is TO be earnest
! ly grappied with by the Executive The policy and
measures of the which may be adopted for
the purpose Of aba,ng ths great moral and political na
sance, which has been planted in the centre Of
the continent, sil receive cordial appreciation
and support. The ovcason demands energetic mea
| surcs, and regard more for efficiency than
| Tor economy. II viii he wise economy to employ
at once such means IA will put an end at the earliest
practical moment, 10 Mormon Indian bostlities, and
respect in future for the laws and nstu, OF the
tnied states within the Territory now known as utah
The subject OF the and tle tarf will
y occupy the attention Of Congress, and Is probable
that the secretary Of the Treasury, in his report on tho
the finances viii present very fully and
~ the views oi the administration on that subject
The condition Of our foreign affairs Is understood 10 no
50 satisfactory, IN general that will not form essen
al topic of the message for interests in the commu-
nca,ons betseen the Atlantic and the Pacific the
sthmian r'go arc not ot the nature Of foreign but
President thus subject will doubt prove to bc such
will correspond with and carry the principles adopted
as part OF the democratic platform nj Cincinnati.
correspondence Of the Post
WASHINGTON, Dec 4, 1887.
Reception cf Dopgras-7ze EaRsas C,asitsor prospects
Z he HiInets cand'dats for Clerk " The Hoase-Ths
T,astry H,ySrt, d,,
Senator Douglas arrived on Wednesday and was rc.
coyed with hurras bonlres an illumination (of his own
house, and seronadc, producing certain degree the
desired mprcsaionvil that the prestige Of the rcdoubt
able Senator un mnished lie had Along interview yea
"a uvh IN NJ
fairs were discussed and there pros
pect of in their views relating to the constitution Last
nigh. be again sercnaded, made speech carefully
avoiding any alusion to Kansas, compmenug the citi.
zens oi Washington, and rcTrang some generalucs
concerning his regard for the constitution aud his love of
the Inonal al which was very nnc, but disappointed
many VITO bad come, expecting 10 hear him publicly,
a. he had done so often IN private, his determination
pose the Kansas constitution. IL Is no; improbable that
be may propose some modification, which viii save the
chances Of his re election at home, and not loosen the
hold which be iances he has upon the S'eth
II that the administration viii be able TO
carry the constitution against the opposition Of DoGgas
The whole influence Of the government direct and nd
rect has been used TO bring the party 20 it, support and
with such success that iis position IN Congress much
less critical than Il IA. week ago There are efforts 10
weaken ors strength among the Southern members but
without much success. His personal qualifications FOR the
once OF SPEAKER are 40 generally afprec Ecd ana his
supporters strong and well organized that there
but little doubt that he will he nominated
Mr. Allen, Of Illinois, who for long time had the Geld
almoei To- himself candidate for the ccrkshp, has had
hi chances injured by the which his competitors have
made of Douglass atntude towards the administration.
MT Alteh bteh tbhgtd " exert hiutstH 10 make
lrovp that he is v.u the administration. THIS straw
shows Hach way the wind turning. democrat, to
secure the votes OF his party Is obliged b. deny that he
folOss Douglas.
Tie report q Tie Secretary of the Treasury il prepared
and portion Of Il have already been furnished To his
gaus The increased and increasing receipts o the
toms encourage the belief that iDan vii be
sary. Tie outstanding debt Si5 10000 So 600 900
II tebt has been vd mct enc. aarch 4, 1855 Tho
Total plsuum Fnd interest aii ~ the amount redeemed
i somsthns ossr t1 iooooo Iis sum, deducted from
the interest ~ m.lurttv. shows saving Of nearly
sI7 GOO eco ACCORDING - the aat Icaurers report ani
statements since pvblished.
[Corrcsrpndcnce of the Times
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1851
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during tie sitting of the Convention Henry
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