The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-19
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1857.

T, wo,l5 have been the place OF our Minister at
Rene I'm ssv. Swiss maintain your RI ghts and il ne
cessary perish ia defe nee OF your honor; snd IL he
lad snok, thus hs Swiss would base felt that they
had friend in the United States who won at lie sst
approve Of their conduct, whilst the American Ma
ton would have enoorsed his words. few days
ago the Swiss government presented through their
Consul General memoir In relation to the Neu ha-
tel affairs to this government and it remains to be
seen whether President Pierce will approve OF the
steps taken by Mr.. Fay,
WASHINGTON, jan Is. 1857.
Tsras and is Rapid Improvement General Hous-
ton-Speech Of MIR. Keih on the Tariff The Mar
cy-Ciarendon ALiance-Mr. Forneg, Mr.. Jones
and Mr. Dallas The Impeachment Case-Iresi-
dent Pierce and the United States Agrieu turaI
Society Sugar Cane Culture, &c.
The statistics OF emigration show that Texas is
growing with unexsmpled npidity. In the next ad-
ustment she will have from six to seven represen'
atives in Congress. The State has now only two
The State of Texas is filing up rapidly with an en-
erprisng intelligent and productive population.
In ten years it will be far ahead Of any Of the other
Southern States in agricultural production and
trade.
The rumor that General Houston contemplated
presenting bis name for Governor, has. believe,
no foundation. If he does, it will carry poll
teal significance of moment to politicians !;
for if the old General should be elected
by his own State it will place him forward
prominently for the Presidency in 1860. In this
view of the msttef, he will hardly run without look
ing carefully over the ground, and his opponents
would make great efforts to beat him. The contest.
if ever it tskes place, will be al animated one and
of national interest.
The speech of Mr.. Keitt, of South Carolina, is
hon atiafon in tic
clts, and may he considered as the Southern ulti-
matum the tariff question. There is dispo' it0n
on all sides to allow the matter to pass over to the
new admin tIaton; and / think. therefore, that
nothing will be done on the subject this session
The Mar ,y-Carer don alhaoce is considered as
virtually killed. The almost unanimous sentiment
Of tne country against it has checked its serious
consideration in executive session. 1t has pass
ed away among the many other diplomatic formulas
OF file in the State Department There let it rest,
as a warning to politicians.
! understand that the recommendation OF the
Judiciary Committee in the Ho1se, to abolish the
District Of Texas and in recognizing it drop the
sccusfd District Judge Watrous, will be resisted by
those representing the prosecution. They demand
his trial by impeachment. AL the com nittee could
90. at any rate, woud be to report a bill Of impeach
inert 20 the House, and the mat going before the
Senate. would remain over until next Congress.
The United States Agricultural Society called by
invitation, On the President teday The ne Wy in
troduced sugar cane will receive rather negative
support fom the society Its successful culture is
regarded as impossible.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l6, 1857.
The Nt,cs from Nicaragua in Potti.
cal, Official and Diplomatic Circles The Opinion
of Army officers IN Regard TO Walkers Posision
"A Special Committee of Investigation TO be Pos.
sibiy Called for. &C., &c.
The news from Nicaragua has been the subject Of
81 ipated discussion among the representatives OF
foreign Powers a. Washington, among politicians at
fhe White B"use and at the State Department In
array circles the opinion ia confirmed that Walker
had either entirely defeated the enemy, held his
position on the Pacific side sufficiently secure to
await the ARRIVAL Of reinforcements. His plan of
operations begin to develope themselves. The
enemy Is 10 he beaten in detail. The native
population will be so placed as to prevent
all revolution in the future, while the
Ildisns must expect war Of determination. I'm
less destroyed by the hand Of death or through
irepcbery. Walker will plant his power firmly in
Cent al america. Ii is now certain that he regards
TIE Cabinet Of the United States as his wrist enc
NY and may boldly apply to England or France. or
both for that sympathy which was denied him by
his country.
No. wi,hstapding all the counter excitements ex
ist,pg in Washington, II is wonderful to see the
usual interest a'tac ed TO Walkers fortunes by men
Of oil parties There is the same sympathy which
txstf for Toy lor when surrounded at Buena Vista
by overpowe.ing nun ber; the ssme confidence in
American valor ard American destiny; the same
uncertainty ano mystery hanging over the fate OF
our gallant countrymen. We all remember how
the national hesrt bourded for Joy as each
express from the Rio Grande gave assurance
OF the safety Of our noble little armyof its heroic
defence and al last OF the total defeat Of the en-
envy.
There are occasions when touch Of nature makes
the North and South akin. The triumph Of Walker
Will come Ike the blow Of fate upon the heads of
fka Cabi 1 no a n a
20 see resolution introduced into the House. dc
man ling an investigation INTO the conduct OF our
government In this matter. The same course was
pursued In England during the last war, aud certain
members Of the cabinet exposed to the scorch
ing ordeal of committee having access to the Sc
oret archives Vt government. committee OF inves-
'igau'n might go even beyond the secrets OF the
State Department, and place the diplomatic
and cor suar agents Of the United States on the
witness stand. Perhaps Mr.. Wheeler might give In
in poItaDt Testimony. Possibly our representatives.
in Costa Rica msy he enabled TO throw some light
on this subject. IT, az Ia suspected, government
has taken sides against Nicaragua in her struggle
through American means for constitutional liberty,
the con- try ouRhi to knov it. The people have q
right a. know the mployed In such a crusade
against Walker whose Chief crime seems to he that
! be Is an American. As stated some time since, |
have reason 20 believe that the contest In
Nicaragua Ia settled, there will be q move made in
| the House, by nan who has his eye fixed on this
| matter and is determined that il shall be investi
! gated. There has been too much American blood
| poured ont on the soil OF Nicaragua to allow the
| trachesy Of this government TO pass unaverged
| There is trouble ahead for the State Department
wAsHn GToS, Jan. IL, 1857.
TfrriJk Fright Of the Iron Men-Consp'rdcy %
Englishmen 10 Control Mr.. Buehandn's CaJtna-
Eigk Amsricans in the Piof--Look TO TIE Ss
nqfe--T2e Bogus Froud--Brit,sh God ana
American Iron.
have Just been informed Of one Of the most q
gahtc and far reaching schemes Of public spoatior
and plumber which has yet been conceived even
hy the lobby Of the Thhth fourth Congress. II was
BY the merest accident that am enabled to sketch
IFS main features The parties to Il arc said to be
men Of character and position, welding q power
which will make ittef felt, for good or for evil The
discoveries made 90 TO inphcate certain British
] rnannfactnrfrs II not the British government, In