The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-12
THE LATEST NEWS.
AFFAIRS AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Our Special Washington Despatch.

Our Special Washington Despatch.
BRITISH ikTERFERENCE AGAINST THE FILIBusrERs-
ACTION IN SUPPORT or THE NEUTRALITY LAWS
THE FORTHCOMING REPORTS TO CoEGREss-THE
TARIFF QUEsTioN-DcUGLAs CooUETTING WITH
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM TIKI PARAGUAY
FLEET, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. IL, 1863
learn from the best sources that the English govern
Las replied avoraby TO the appeal the we'll
Mora Martinez declaration which was appended to the
Belly contract and has assured the government of Mica
rsgua that will protect that republic against any
sion b. libusers from this country the government
Of the United States does This power the British go
yernment finds itself authorized to exercise under the
clauses Of the Clayton Bnwer treaty.
The Collector OF the port OF New Orleans, on tele-
graphing Secretary Cobb regarding the hiibusering
oments, to know what he should do about clear
ING suspicious vessels has been instructed through the
telegraph, TO take no action till he states spe-
cha. case TO the department and receives an answer.
Written general instructions will be mailed to him; but up
to the present time they have not been prepared so deli
cate and important is this question: between the necessity
OF enforcing the laws and the fear of ovcrseppng them
Either the British government is prepared to act against
any body Of Americans that may land the Mosquito
in Nicaragua upon invitation Of the called
of that republic Lord Napier succeeded
impressing government with the idea of the posi-
bity Of such interference Hence the anxiety Of the
administration to prevent the unhappy complications which
be the result. Outside Of government it is believed
the British will not presume to interfere, and that it is
diplomatic OF his ordship to give extraordinary yali
ty the neutrality laws at the critical uncture of Sir
William Gore Ouseley's negotiations.
The assertions and spccuations in the
papers about changes be recommended in the tariff
Secretary Cobbs forthcoming report have foundation
All the reports from heads Of bureaus yet in and
the Secretary himself has to decision and there
has therefore, been action in Cabinet council tho
subject. The present income from revenue shows a
healthy condition and growth of commerce. Taking
certain average Of days from October and November
the last three years. and considering the cxtravaan and
flush time of year before last and the extraordinary de-
preston last year. and present year shows about
dunn income between the two former periods
is considered certain, however, that there will be
necessity for another loan.
is believed here that Douglas election to the Senate
is not secured An article in that rampant Douglas pa
pcrthe Pres-expresses doubt by saying the admins
taton may buy up of the Legislature. 1t is rich
pretend TO anticipate defeat that ground.
The Congressional p0tcians of the Douglas stripe who
begin 10 arrive here express the belief that Douglas will
desire reconciliation with the administration aud the
consolidation of the democratic party.
Mr. Pryor leaving the South and uniting with the States
for the Presidency, and tho abandonment of Henry
Wise 1t is evidently nothing than question of
present existence and future printing jobs.
Advccs to the War Department from Fort Defiance TO
the 2Sth of September, state that train in charge Of
Captain Lindsay, with government stores, had arrived
being forty three days on the route. Major Brooks
rived the 24h and reports seeing Indians in great
numbers, but they could not be brought 10
engagement. Captain Hatch with Company I, of
the Rifles; Lieut.. Whppc, with Company b, OF
the Infantry, and Lieut.. Dickinson LETT the Fort
on the oath for Laguna Negra. On the Goth Col Miles,
with entire command except small garrison, left for
Chusco ard Tuncha The force consisted Of Colonel Miles
commander Lieut. W. B. Lane Adjutant Dr. c. Mckee,
Acting Assistant Surgeon; company Mounted Rifles,
Capt Elliott company Mounted Rifles, Capt. Averlle
company Mounted Rifles, Capt. McIane; II company
Mounted Rifles Capt Lindsay company Third infantry,
Lieut. whipple company Eighth infantry, Lieut.. Nil
lard together with guides and spies and Capt Bias Lu-
cerd-in all, three hundred and ten men.
The United States steamer Arctic has been thoroughly
repaired, and wing put on her propeller She
leaves Washington Navy Yard Monday for Pensacola
with officers and for the Metacome who are waiting
here.
The land once yesterday forwarded to the Governor Of
Arkansa patent No Of swamp lands the Helena dis.
trt containing acres and the President Of the
district, containing Ill l66 acres.
In the submitted to the Attorney General with ree
10 carrying the mails from Cairo to New Orleans
and stopping at Memphis at certain hour he decides
that Il the mail arrives at Memphis any during the
day the contract fulfilled, and the Postmaster has no
right TO send by transient boats.
James Wallace, OF Philadelphia Is appointed Third As
sstant Engineer in the navy, vice Rind, resigned.
Tho Navy Department has received Intelligence from
the following vessels OF the Paraguay expcdition-The
Fulton arrived at Barbados the 18TH and the Water
Witch the 10th ult Both vessels leh Norfolk tho
9th OF the month. The Harriet lane arrived a the
same place the goth, in twelve days from New York
They stopped at Barbados few hours to COAL aud then
proceeded to the reneczvous At Montevidoo.
TIE Commissioner of Patents decided yesterday an
poriant case, which has occupied him fortnight and
which has been pending several months for rolling cold
iron high pressure, condcnsing tho bre aud increasing
tie strength and Stiffness Of the metal II il said to
greatly improve iron, and most valuable invention
The contestants Mcssrs. Savary and Bernard Iauth
The case was decided In favor of Iauth.