The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-04

volunteer force in California There ought 70 be no de-
ees for the purpose OF keeping the communication
between Salt Lake and California.
Military ofnccTs are Of opinion that Brigham Young de
signs escaping 70 Sonora in the spring under compact
with Mexico TO defend that province against the buser
ana Indians think this error, that they propose
emgraiing to British or Russian America.
Correspondents of The SOUTH
WASHINGTON, Nov. so, 1851
The Crisis IN the Kansas Imbrogl.o-Oecss of Governor
Walkers Visa 20 Washing,on-The Goversor and the
Et1offers-Ihe NeU C0ngress-7he 7drV and TIE Iron
Interest.
The crisis the Kansas question has the whole press
OF the Union in motion Tho country evidently alarmed
at the significance OF the phase which the question has
suddenly assumed II obvious that the harmony OF the
democracy in Congress is seriously imperiicd, and It
should be the coidaess already sprngug
between the Northern and southern democracics should
eventuate in open rupture IN Congrcss-n the party
should divide not on mere question OF the day but IT.
reievably the great constitutional issue involved
the Kansas controversy the question presents itself
where shall find another compact link OF the
Union democrats organization has proved itself 70
be- and nov too that all other ties between the two
ons-socal, moral and religious have been SEVERED
and all other links been broken the affairs OF Northern
fanaticismy
In this view the Kansas question Importance
rising far above the pary concerns II individuals and
political parties and directly appealing the patriot
ism Of the country Would that of democratic
Contemporaries Of the Washington Union could heartily
adopt the manly declaration which copy from its
columns for the benefit Of those acous presses making
preension TO patriotic utilization with the party. 'We
are sure SAYS that journal, ssthat was more
earnest in approving the policy of submitting the cons
tuition TO the people Kansas than were and that
one IS more anxious 70 maintain his political consistency
than We are Yet there considerations OF high dutv
to the country which relieve from all apprehen ons OF
beng justly chargeabe with OF consistency in al
herring to our positions when to the administration
our Jealous support in its determination sustain the
ton OF the kans as Convention"
The alarming crisis to which refer has been precip
tted upon the country by tie political vaines and nfa
nous intrgucs OF false, interloping official 1t was
Robert J. Walker who make-or at least il he who
wdened-the the of the Kansas Conven
M, H..
his official post in the Territory to busy himself here at
the capital in hostzng one portion Of the democracy
against the other.
adhere to what said in former letters of the objects
Of Gov. Walkers coming to Washington II is well
idea OF returning there lie brought away his library and
several loads OF chattes and with bag baggage
left Kansas his political home forever His purpose
apparent Knowing that he could not hope TO Sustain him
self with the administration rctrve his character in
the SOUTH he resolved TO play the part OF martyr to the
North on the political stage OF Washington. He has
come here well know prepared to resign If he cau
possibly do under the appearance OF martyrdom and
anxious promote uissension in Congress BY Jealous
participation IN which he may commend himself to the
active gratitude we'll as the sympathy Of the North
Will the country tolerate HIM heres Could anything
he more audacous than his mission OF dsscnon herey
He would distract the democracy derange the organiza
ton of the only existing constitutional party in the repub
lie and mper the country merely to elevate himself into
faciious importance. The lash OF public indignation
should drive him from Washington.
The report that the Kansas constitution is TO be neva
bly, voted down in Congress Is entitled reliance
from the fact that it from correspondents here in
the interest Of Governor Walker, and is merely
the echo Of his own opinion. On the contrary
II is said that Of all the democratic members who
have so far reached here, but single Is in
cned to sympathise in GOV. Walkers positions and
views to the policy that should be pursued by Congress
with reference to the action OF the Convention. The
Governor pays special attention TO the correspondents
ocia proprety very free in the communication OF his
views 10 them, which they readily echo 10 the Northern
presses This appeal TO the newspapers and the attempt
through them to seize the Of public Information
all that relates 10 Kansas affairs Is certainly infamous
conduct on the part OF Mr.. Walker, public lcer, in
communication with the government, the very subject
of which such versions are given through the press
The members OF the new Congress are gathering
here by every conveyance. The usual to
inmate for the Spcakership and other officers will be
held on Saturday next, when IL is supposed that
lutions may be offered initiate harmony in the
party Grea, doubt prevails as 70 the action that will
be taken the vexed question Of the public printing
and II seems to be the better opinion that there will be
change in the system Of expenditures for the work apper
taring TO this branch OF the public service.
II is not probable that any considerable modification
will be made In the tariff by the Congress, notwith
standing the complaints and greedy winnings OF any OF
the pet manufacturing interests OF the country. The po
Icy Of protective tarn may be regarded permanently
exploded. 1t does not follow, however that any consti
tuona and legitimate plans that may be proposed for the
protection OF the and industry of the country
viii be rejected by the government In disregard Of the
necessities the times But another policy than that Of
a protective tariff will be pursued
In circular issued some time ago by the Treasury
Department. in relation to the iron interests, the idea
" suggested OF discrimination IN favor OF domestic
products by the government IN It's capacity
umer. This idea may found policy OF afording
oursgonen 20 the great interests country would
be accomplished by the assistance OF the government in
treating permanent demand Tor domestic products, by
discriminating favor OF them IN H. large measure
q patronage consumer With regard 70 the iron in
tercst this policy which, Mr Cobb says, has been
commenced by the government would afford most
considerable encouragement gather the fact from
the circular OF the Secretary Of the Treasury that
iron rs superseding the Of wood aud stone
in the public buildings, erecting at cost Of many
millions OF dollars annually, under this department.
II the policy should be adhered TO by the govern.
men Of using exclusively American iron it would af
ford legitimate and healthy stimulous 10 the manufacture
Of ron without those fra articles and inequalities which
are inseparable from protective tariff
lCorrespndenoe OF Commercial Advertiser.
wAsHiSurus, Dec. /, 1857.
Social Arrung.r for the Wirfcr-Arotdng the Hotels
The Nicaragua Treaty dc
A number OF members have already arrived aud more
are coming IN daily. There will soon be quorum. As
there be long session, many members bring their
familics with them An unprecedented number Of mem
foftaby during the nine months session, well
TO entertain their friends Some Of them have not re-
covered from the fright occasoned by the National Hotel
sickness aud afraid 10 trust themselves and families
In these large Many Of the members are
men Of liberal fortune and accustomed 10 live in libe
raj manner and beside this their salary Of three thou
sand dollars year than equal to the income OF
many families who live here very comfortably The
hotels and boarding houses not improving 10 tlc
tempers and pockets or members, and Il X favorable
sign that they are now scattering over the surface or
Colonel orr, Of South Carolina, Is the popular
di1aie among the democrats North and south, Tor the
spcakership Mr.. Phelps, Of Mo, his competitor, ~
also very much rcspested. The administration are
careful not 10 NEEDLE in the matter. The ex-
cteneni lately produced by the Kansas question,
ia phase, has somewhat subsidized. This Is partly
owing the caution and moderation Of the two candidates
for the and also 81 their democratic Trends
who have reached the cay. They all opposed 10 pre-
mature Judgment and rash commlttas the subject OF
the acceptance rejection Of the Kansas constitution
The President has talked very fairly upon the sub
ec and has said that he should bring the subject before
Congress ia h. message and then submit entirely To the
WISDOM Of that body and that he considered matter
for legislative and not for executive decision. He
further tina, the furry will be and forgotten in
a month or two. The President Is not panic sIicken-
that certain He has shown GOODNESS in Cabinet delbe
ratlons.
senator Douglas will take decided part in tho Kan.
question, and L. supposed that he will throw his
weight against the acceptance of the constitution III so
will he rejected But M my event, the democrats are de
termnec they say that the question shall not be success
fully used by tho republicans 70 break up the party.
The administration u embarrassed by the news from
Nicaragua They begin 10 think that they taken In
by Yrissarr Their treaty Will be great help 70 walker
especially II he u really in alliance with Martinez.