The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-12

Our Washington Correspondents.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 1853.
The Case Of Capt Mdyo-K&s Claim for Satisfaction on -
Hayiem Gosrumea
Can't Mayo whose name has now become uosoryoxs
owing to his difficulty with the government OF Hayt has
arrived Washington accompanied by OF the officers
OF the corvette Cyane He Immediately visited the Score
try Of State and laid his wrongs before him, demAnAg
redress and indemnity for his long confinement and ~
suferings
Mr. Cass answered that the officer of the Cyane had not
yet presented him with the documents relating to the
petition which had drawn up by Capt Robb but thae
he advised Capt Mayo 10 rest contented with his escape
end his having had war sent TO Cape Hsyes -
effect his releaSe -A.
Capt Mayo however received promise that II, upon
an examination Of the documents sufficient grounds Ter
complaint presented themselves, one should be made
Capt Mayo Immediately set out for New York, en- rose
for Boston. Before his departure had short converse
ton with him lie depicted the horrors OF HAytea ja1f
spenden AZ states that for The FIRST four days Of bis IA
prsonmert he confined in dark cell nine feet long
seven broad and six feet high and that every evening"
nine criminals, three Of whom were chained, werO
crowded into the space After the Hrst fb
days, however, he had the use of the prison yard bu
the same narrow accommodations and the same con-
panious for the night For four months he thus i'm
prisoned.
WASHINGTON, jan Q, 1868.
Letter Jrona Miss noru MF1imsy-Booby Brooks assd Ia
Calico Bau-Masme'a by Miss Flora to Reduce ne
Duties on Silks and Cri,soliss-Wnat they Say atosA
Bennett, DC, dc.
MR.. BESsE1r-Why in the world will you insist upss
mixing up my name with that nasty fellow BOBBY BrooR
had enough of him at calico ball at the Academy.
don't want 70 be on any more committees with him I
like with clean washed face, and and fasheu-
able apparel your calico dress ball cannot get aIoax
without me, may return from Washington with all M
trunkP. But, for mercy's sake, don't put Mr.. Booty
Brooks On the list Of managers he will do ha.a
than good.
1 am here on a very important mission. It Is soms-
thing about what they call the tariff understand that
this tariff prevents the importation Of French silks ana
crinolnes, unless at a very high price, Now want -
get Congress to take away all the obstrucons against the
importation Of these valuable atces for the female
robe at cheap rates for the hard times Can't you say
thing in favor of causef We haven't got eight
thousand dollars TO pay the New York editors eighty
seven to members OF Congress for their votes but wa
do the best we
had a conversation with q member Of Congress tho
other day about the appointments Of the President He
told me that OF the Consular appointments Bennett had got
three for his friends which made great deal of talk and
that the correspondents OF the other papers very
OF the floor Of the House. which led 10 the others.
II also said that Bennett getting ready tack
about and oppose the administration; but told the Presi
dent that you would support him as long az he WAS right
Walker, the destiny man, and Walker and company r
Kansas have got the President into what they cali ghk
place. but he appears to be a. tough a. old General jack
SON.
If new tariff reduction for silks and crnonee gets
through Congress as the free wool admitted for the
New England manufacturers we shall be able, with0xA
Mr. BOBBY Brooks assistance TO get up series Of spen.
did balls with new dresses cheaper than ever that
Gun extend them 10 any dimensions.
Yours truly, FLORA MFLIMSEY.
Correspondence OF Other Journals.
Correspondence Of the St. Louis Democrat
WASHINGTON, Dec 81, 1857.
Western r,es Of Commodore Paul linss Actzhe Centua
American Question 10 be Settled % he Sloord.
Commodore
and the faith OF treaties in arressng Walker the soil q
Nicaragua, does not admit of question: and whether tho
Senate which part Of the treaty making power and
authorized xpositor of public law will sanction such
act remain 10 be The flbusers that body wiz
take the ground that Pauldngs act gross instance
OF the violation Of principle which government has
always proicssed the basis Of its foreign polcyths
principle OF non The event opens very
considerations Granting that the arrest OF Walker has
the TACT approval of Nicaragua, 1t Is the less
frngeinept Of American principles and public law. II
monsraos in practical way that the government OF Nj
caraga IL IN allegiance that is powerless for perform
ing the functions which appertain It's Office II viii be
held that the European Powers will longer respect the
integrity OF State which has been rayshed Of the essen
s OF c sy the sgsn &C the cdes
fngland and spain in retarenea 70 iS1. csn,rs
American region. Ousey, the knglish negotiator
is here, and Belly, the French negota,or, is en-
pec,es daily. special message from the President
a, an early day Will throw light upon the intricate pro-
bem but taking all the facts into hazard
nothing In saying that will 1nd its solution the sword
In The meantime the Kansas question will be postponed
and both branches ofCongrcss will grape
with this uanscondant the prominent points Of which
will draw the lightning from the clouds that oysrhang tho
national democratic party.
A war Of annexation would no, only be popular with
the masses, but would make a unit Of the democrAso
party. Nothing more advantageous TO that party thSa
the substtton Of the Central American question Tor che
Kansas question could be devised. II would give ,hom
great chance for eorganxng their demoralizei egoos
and restoring their waning fortunes II word re
fraternity and firm concord between Toombs aud Dours
slavery on Community which wOe ps b sr %
OF whenever they rcganed freedom of action The SOUTH
err leaders would turn not unwlingly frsm chmeroa
enterprise TO practicable enterprise and they would
followed BY the Northern leaders OF the national demo-
Gratis who anxious TO ind platform Zoe bo4A
wings Of the party lvcw the subject FROM the southern
stand point exclusively, for the simple reason that the
South IL the dictator Of the federal government
Correspondence Of the Charleston yercuryl
wAsmsgros, Jan. s, 1863
The Utah QfeSfOn
The delegate from Utah states that he has nothing 10
say IN regard 70 the Warren resolution until he hears
the report of the committee 10 which has been referred
only he s unable 10 see what the acts OF tbs fede
raj Governor ola Territory have 10 do with the represcu
ta've Of the people in Congress In regard 10 the que
hen OF Mormon rebellion, he says he thlks hard that
people who have gone a thousand miles beyond tho
bourds OF civilization and by their privator and indus
the choice Of thor federal ocerat least long they
remain isolated from, and out OF the protection tho
rest Of the nation AZ the same time, he says he has
doubt but that " Governor Cumming would 20 o. Utah
acne-that H. without army with hlm--he would DO
cordially received both,by the people and Gov. Young,
and checrfully installed h Office The doctrine of the adj
mnistration on this is simply ,hat The yormons
berg settled United States territory, and having al
ready manifested some impotence Of federal government,
the they taught 20 realize where they are and
10 understood and respect the laws Of their adopted
try the better for themselves the country at large:
and that regards the choice Of federal officers these
arc sent ffo1 the states 10 other Territories well 70
Utah
Correspondence Of the Prcssl
WAsT vgroy, Jan 10, 1855
D,ieoaic from UldhSndks rpSians- lan ~ Or,rns,os
Prcsidenfs Lcrees- Treasury Notes &c
probable that the House committee win report this
frorn
Utah. The recommendation will, think be in favor of
bis retain mis- seat and UPON legal grounds aogcthe~
because neither the committee nor any member OF Con-
gress bubble 10 the offensive attitude OF the Nor
mon elders and their followers toward the federal gov
ernmc1t
This Bernhsel il supple ard subtle tool Of Brigham
Young and no doubt regularly furnishes his master with
fun and complete information OF the events TRANSPORTING
the states and Of the preparations making FOR promps
suppression OF the rebellion In Utah
Day after day he occupies bis seat showing the plea
sanies and most anabe face Of all the venerable gentle
men OF the House, and, looking al him be Tolls w hn
chair reading the lighter literature Of the day. or chatting
good nnuredy 10 those with whom he acquainted ono