New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-08
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e hi. arrival q, Panama The objects OF his mis-
.;on were stated in The TRIBUNE st the time Of
his departure, and all other alleged exPosruons arc
mistakes. Ii is ubted here if the subjects IN cen
.rover,v can be closed before the exodus oil the
n,s.ant Administration. Mr.. Bowlin, Resident
Minister, hss got into an unfortunate controversy
with the local press, by which negotiations ma! W
srb.rras.ed. The best hope Of success depenos
upon the overture made by this Government for the
nnrcba,e Of territory along the railroad route, and
the free dom Of the cities at the termin iue
!, lef, open to bargain. The islands winch a'!oih
Psusus, and are proposed as q United states 90.
not. belong to the Railroad Company anu would
be included if adopted, under the free MUNICIPALITY
of Panama. Another island, Tassds, near BY, Is
also suggested for the same use. THIS point Will
he determined when Mr.. Morse returns from b.
gotta, but it is subordinate in the general plan Of
srrar gements.
TIE amendment of Mr.. Villiers as Minister from
ENGLAND here was not formally announced In Ea-
Gland but ia undOubted. The Administration was
spprl,ed of such intention two weeks ago. though
il is in direct conflict with previously expressed
IL.
cbspge of intention was not Occasioned oy the aP'
pesrsnce Of the Resolute though there Is reason
to believe that the preparations OF this Govern
nent to dispatch her and the character OF the MIS-
sion produced much impression on Eogish orheih
coup.els. Besides, it is we'll known that the au-
tboritatiye tone of the Press has much changed Of
late. and it is believed that Lord Palmerston vas
not inclined to face Parliament in February with
diplou atic relat Ons suspended toward the United
States. Mr.. yIliers is brother of Lord CIsren-
DON ard is a bachelor, about ffty-four years old.
He was noted in Par lament for introducing the
standing resolution on the Corn Laws. No Inteui-
sepce has reached here as TO the time OF h' ar
rival, though it is soon anticipated.
Ii the intention of the Administration to reci-
procate in every proper way the attentions mani
tested toward Lieut. Hartstene and bis associates,
soon 10 arrive in British war-steamer. lnstrdc-
tons will be issued to receive her with proper
salutes at the New York Navy Yard, and the Odi'
GERS will be invited to Washington to be well
coined BY the hospitality Of the President and
Cabinet.
The Supreme Court this morning affirmed the
decision of the Court below, giving damages to
Mr.. Mccormick for the infringement of bis Reaper
patent This decree will undoubtedly exert much
influence in determining yexstiOus legislation.
Mr. Buchanan's special friends in the SeOate are
Danifesng tokens of opposition TO the recent treaty
with England, on various assumed grounds Mr.
Douglas, who expressed his objections at the first
has receded The appointment of the new Minis
ter, and the exchange ofinternatOnsl cviliaes may
overcome the prejudices now entertained.
John Appleton Is fesed here like Grand Bashaw
on his travels He evidently feels his oats, and has
bis cinners doubled almost daily. Three months
hence such hospitality will not be superabundant.
The dispatches cent by Gov. Geary, through Mr.
Hoag and, cover nothing of public Importance
They relate mainly to internal affairs, to his Admin
istrstion, and give assurance of continu ID peace
and growing security.
Congress adjourned over tomorrow, 10 celebrate
the memory of Saint Jackson, now canOnzed
with the Democracy.
When the printing of ten thousand copies of the
Coast Survey was moved and carried to-day, only
ten men could be mustered 10 demand q call Of the
Ayes aid Nays. Had it been widows pension, in.
stead Of big job, half the House, or more, would
have been prompt.
Opinion il divided as to the fate of Mr. Harlan's
case before the Senate; but party practice almost
nsures bis defeat. Arguments go for nothing,
although exceedingly well put to-day BY Mr Foster,
and yesterday BY Mr. ToOmbs and others.
Mr. Bright is sangune of r, election TO the Senate,
even in spite of coalition to bring in moderate
Republican or a Know-Nothing. A deadly feud
with Gov. Willard fayors his chances for cOmbina-
tons hat might not be formed otherwise
To the Associated Press
IL spp4 ars from documents sent 10 the Senate 30 day
by the Pre- sdent that the reuss Of Mr. Dubois Minis
ter Of the Netherlands, TO testify In the Herbert case
wa grounded on intern rational law, on the institution
Of The United States. and special law OF our own
enactment and after he had bad consultation with
the diplomatic corps. He states he was the only i'm
partial spectator Of the proceedings at Villa Hotel
which reeuled In the cesth Of Heating tie would
have had no objection 10 being witness i his itiOn
as representative of his Government did nc. ent
him from appearing in court OF lew, waere
Although Il was against bis wish 10 decline
Mr. Marcy invitation to testify but that he was ready
go TO the State Department and here give the de-
tails Of what be saw in the presence of such persons as
Mr. Marcy might think necessary. Mr. Belmont, our
Minister TO the Hague, by direction Of Mr.. Marcy
brought the conduct OF Mr. Dubois ID the notice Of the
King who while approving the proposition Of the
Minister expressed the warmest feelings Of friendship
for thi. Government. Such testimony as Mr.. Dlbos
pr, posed to give would not have beeo competent in
Court of justice and il therefore declined by Mr.
Marcy.
Day to consider what best TO be done relative to
he fifty or si1ty River ard Harder bills nov pend.
ing IN both Houses. Ii was concluded to unite them
all in bill and efforts thus TO pass them even
Yer 10 the Executive VETO.
TIE Committee Of the House on the Post Office and
Pcs Roads are 70 have meeting TO night b consider
the propositions let ali mail steamer contracts to the
west bidder uncer the direction Of the Postmaster