The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-05
THE LATEST NEWS.
IMPORTANT FROM WaSHINGTON.
TIE DESIGNS OF THE BRITISH IN NICARAGUA.
British Proposition Respecting the Right
Of Search.
NC &c IA


WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 1868
The substance OF the despatch Lord Napier to thc
State Department is represented to be- effect that tho
Ncaraguap government will avail Itself of the aid OF ths
British feet to prevent the landing OF flibusers Our
government itself able enforce the neutrality
laws. Should, therefore, Walker and his followers fa&
into the hands Of the British and thus be prevented from
carrying out their designs il would prove occurrence
much to be deprecated would produce unpleasant
state Of feeling against the British government.
The manifesto published by Gen. Jerez in the HERALD
yesterday, against the old Nicaragua Canal and TRANSIT
Company was drawn up by Webster, Wallace and others
IN the Vanderbilt interest, and Jerez humbugged
dragooned into signing it,
II will be recolectcd that several months ago the go
vernment Of Great Britain suggested in general terms
that some mode ought to be adopted verifying the INA
tonalny OF vessels, which could be mutually used
by both parties, without offence TO either But the
distinct form of the proposition has been made no
is il known what arrangement her Majesty government
will recommend. 1t is, however, not considered
cessay for the United States to take the initiative in this
matter the law of nations is Acknowledged by Great
Britain to that for which government has always
contended and this the latter satisfactory II Eng
land desires any modification of it, her proposition will o
course be entitled to consideration.
The administration does credit the charges made
the London Times against Mr.. Reed, Minister China
with regard to his conduct about the treaties The
favored nation clause added the treaty negotiated
by Dir. Reed therefore Is argued lie could have NO
motive to prevent the British French from obtaining
airy number of privileges. On the contrary Il would be
to the interest Of his country to favor their efforts
The sloop of 81. Marys is expected shortly
nan,a when by order of the Navy Department her ON
will be relieved Others have been ordered to PIE
pare to take their place.
Quartcrmaster General Jesup's report now in prepare
ton for Congress, will exhibit highly satisfactory stats
Of operations OF that branch OF the War Department Out
Of ten millions four hundred and seventy two housans
eight hundred and twenty five dollars TO be accounted
for for expenditures for the year ending June 3Oth NC
counts have been rendered for nine millions Con
sderng the many different localities far in the interior
the continent the stations extensive ops
rations this shows great efficiency II beeved the
Quartermaster General will not require large 40
amount for the current for the past year The ga
mates, however, are not yet prepared.
General Herran, who has had interviews xith
the Secretary of State concerning the Cass treaty
will return to New York on Friday.
Barrett, who convicted Of the murder Of Reevs
Lewis, and who respiied two weeks, had his sou
committed by the President day to imprisonment
for life in the pententary To the day 6xeJ
for his execution