The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-13
THE LATEST NEWS.

Our Special Washington Despatch.
DISPATCHES FROM THU UTAH ARMY-sBNAFOR rios
OF MINNESOTA, IN TROUBLE ALREADY-APPOrrr
MxNTs CONFIRMED-THB PACIFIC RAILROAD PRO-
JECT TO BE REvIvKD-AFFAIRs IN MEXICO ETC.
wAsHINGToN, May Ia 1855
Dispatches have been received ct the War Depamsut
from General Johnston, Of the army Of Utah. TIE
dispatches dated the 10th Of March, At which tine
the troops in good health. General Johnston was
informed that the Mormons threatened his communica-
tions
One Of the dispatches announces that no official mai
had reached Camp Scott since last September. md
Judging from this circumstance General Johnston feared
that Brigham Young had either cut him Off from diros
correspondence with Warrington that the courers asa
messengers employed had deceived him.
On presenting the credentials Of Minnesota Senator's
TO day exciting scene occurred Mr. Harlan Of lows,
read documents and afdavits accusing Senator Rice ss
embezzlement while in Iowa. and spoke for some us ON
them. spicy debate followed, but the Senator was
finally Mr. Phillips, Of Pennsylvania presents TO-
morrow the credentials Of the Minnesota members OF the
House. Objections will be made by republicans and viii
probably cause lengthy debate
The following California appointments were confirmed
Solomon, Marshall and Tore, Attorney Of the Northern
district Collectors Downez at San Pedro Sutherland at
Sacramento and Lester at San joaquin Kane Appraiser
at San Francisco; Roman, Appraiser General. Ass
Horner a. Assistant Surgeon, and Gsrvn Chief Eng-
neer Of the Navy The New York appointments
acted on.
The special committee on the Pacific Railroad met this
morning. motion made to postpone action until
next session. nasmuch the Senate had decided post
pone the matter. This voted down. and proposition
adopted to mature bill They again Saturday.
when the majority of the committee will be ready to re-
port.
The confused reports to land companies schemes and
expeditions Northern Mexico have their tounds
ton in extensive system Of grants made by General
Comonort for the purpose and in consideration OF having
public land surveyed parties receiving in fact lands In
payment for making surveys.
despatch has been received NJ the Mexican Legations
expressing the probability Of Osoos being President az
Mexico. 1t is stated reliable authority that zamoxrs,
Governor Of Vera Cruz had formally applied to GO
vernment for assistance 70 establish order in Mexico
Oscanyan appointed dragoman at Constantinope MOI
consul, reported Mr. Brown likely there
for the present.
rHE GKNxRAI SEwsPAPx DksPArcH
wAsHIScroS, May IL, 1858.
The Turkish Vice Admiral has respectfully declined he
tender Of the President Of passage homo In tho
Wabash, Wishing to prooDg his stay beyond the time q
her departure.
The Committees Naval Affairs OF the Senate and
House Of Representatives held joint meeting morn
ing, the general sentiment Of which favorable
increase OF the compensation OF naval officers Of all
grades The chairman Of each committee requested
TO submit bill for that purpose and then should be
approved, TO press its passage not at this at the
session Of Congress
II is stated good authority that nothing has been
elected BY the Investigating Committee to show that
Secretary Of War was In any way concerned in conpn-
city or coiluson, in the purchase Of wileus Point fo
fertilization purposes.
appears from the Official report sent 10 the seo.,, N.
day in reply to Mr. Brodericks resolution that SOC 90
are agreed to be given the perfection Of The title fer
Inre Point The north side Of the entrance the bay q
San Francisco, for fertilization.
The number Of warrants issued during the mosth Of
April, under the bounty &C, OF March 1885 100 To
satisfy the total number Of warrants issued il viii rcqurs
rs ,0cooe0 OF acres