Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-11-26
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EAsHISeroS, D. C.. EsvonbsT 20. 1857.
Nothing fsrth has tTaBspiTed as to The
whereabouts OF Gen Walker, but in The
mesnwhlle the Administrators bss negotiated
a treaty with the Nicarsguan Minister, Mr..
YsIssARI, which Is Of dsrp interest 70 this
coantry. By the terms Of this treaty the Nj
eafsgua transit and its free enjoyment BY our
citizens. it is hoped, as It is believed, has been
guaranteed. Sir wn. Cove Ousley, Agent
Of the British Government to this Government,
relative to the settlement Of Central American
SfsirE, and especially with regard to indsmni-
f.ation Of British subjects for property de-
stroyed BY the bombardment Of Greytown, ar
rived here after TIE treaty was negotiated. Il
is said that the matter was hurried up in con
sequence of his expected arrival.
The Mormon rebellion has been fully con
frmed, and the question now is, in the present
state Of affairs, What viii be dOne2 Owing TO
the lsteness OF the season, no successful at
tempt can be made at present to throw sdd-
tionsl force into he Territory, consequently
tie expedition will either have TO accept Brig
han Young's proposition, as promulgated in
his proclamation, or beat a retreat. The indi-
cations are, the latter course viii be pursued.
Such being the case what is to be the policy Of
the Government for the suppression Of the re-
bellious spirit manifested by this bond Of poly
g~amis;si Shall we wage a war Of extermins.
ton, or adopt some other mode more consistent
with humanity? It is very evident hat a rigor-
Oas and stringent course should be adopted,
and that at once.
The Constitutional Convention Of Kansas
has adopted a schedule relative to slavery OF
free State, and the vote is to be taken thereon
on he 2iss Of next month. TIE ballots cast
at said election shall be endorsed q Cons.itu-
ton with slavery" and " Constitution with no
slavery and if a majority Of the ballots cast
are for the former, then the State will be pro-
slavery f; if a majority are Of the latter, then
otherwise. There is no doubt but a majority
OF the votes cast will be for a free State, as II
IS well known that many Southern men who
went to Kansas with different views and OBJ
ieets, are anxious to make a free State Of it.
How such a result has been brought about ]
cannot say, bat in this matter it is evident maj
the South has received her most fatal blows
at the hands Of her friends" It lie sur
missed and hsralaed forth that this wiz settle
and sllsy all excitement relative to the Kansas
question. This depsnis altogether upon the
result Of the election next month, and the de-
velopmsnt Of events that now bear an ominOus
aspect.
The controversy between Pillow and Scott
has thus far resulted very tavOrsbly to the for
msr, but as the latter has had the " last say"
and Gen. P. has promised to reply as soon as
be returns from his farm in Arkansas, his card
is looked for very snxiOusly.
A few nsnbsrs have already arrived and
taken rooms for the session, aud everything be-
gins to wear a more lively aspect. A large
number of members are looked for during the
course Of The coming week. J.