The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-07-01
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

The latest official advices from England rep
resent the tone of the English Cabinet towards
us as much more favorable than was expected
from the previous steamer. They reiterate
friendly sentiments toward this country, and
disavow any intentional offence against our flag,
and mention the fact Of the prompt issuance of
orders to discontinue the visits which have
given rise to the pending difficulties. Her
Msjesty's Government does not insist on the
visitation or search as right, but, as both ma
tious are solicitous to put an end to the Afr.
can slave trade, it desires mutual understand.
ing or arrangement as to the proper and most
acceptable manner Of ascsrtaining the charac
ter of suspected slavers. This is the mooted
point.
The tenor of the dispatches is far from being
unsatisfactory. Ia fact, the doctrine so long
maintained by our Government is considered
as practic ally acknowledged by Great Britain,
and the differences between the two countries
are therefore not such as cannot be amicably
acco inundated.
1t is understood that the Cabinet has had
under consideration the affairs of Utah, which
are so complicated with difficulties as to re-
quire great caution in their management.
From present indications, all the troops now
on their way will continue the march to Utah.
What additional measures will be pursued, will
depend on the character of the next official
dispatches from that quarter.
There is much feeling at the White House
in relation to the proceedings of M. Belly, the
French agent in Nicaragua, and the ingratitude
of the Governments of Nicaragua and Costa
Rica, for their deliverance from flibusters BY
the United States Government. The compl.
ments thus bestowed may be remembered on
suitable occasion. M. Belly's influence will
break down, unless supported by the Imperial
Government Of Frsnce.-Sun.
1t is thought by sagacious men that Louis
Napoleon backs up NJ. Belly, and if he does,
something serious may grow out of his pre-
tensions. We don't know, though, about the
to this country. The Sun is little wild there.
If due at all, it is due to Commodore Paulding,
and not to the Government which in past years
has worked at 6libustering in Central America.
The Star of this city is ont again upon Mr..
Douglas, and in defence of the course pursued
BY the Administration Democrats in Illinois.
Straws, etc. etc.
Lord Napier came hurriedly back from his
Pennsylvania trip, to attend to important dip
lomatic business here. he has stated that
British men of war will no longer attempt to
search or visit American vessels.
The warm weather is thinning out Washing.
ton to considerable extent. The ofice-seek.
ers, however, still congregate at the hotels, and
give them fair business yet.
The Virginia politicians are already in fer.
ment as to the next President. One of them
writes as follows to an exchange:
1--WE have good deal of speculation here
with reference to the next Presidency. Hun
ter is occasionally spoken of in connection with
that posit;on, but Wise stands far in advance of
any yet named. Hunter's reelection to the
Senate last winter was the result OF tacit I'M