Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-22
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

hntouio, 4eAds, ana the 0tnere are employed
by Lieut.. Beale in his explorations in New
Mexico and California Those at Camp Verde
are reported to be in thriving condition, only
one Of the last lot imported having died since
their arrival in this country, while some twelve
| or fifteen have been foaled. These young ones,
it is stated, bill fair to grow up as healthy,
large and strong as those imported; thus
proving, beyond controversy, that they can be
bred on this Continent quite as we'll as in
Asiatic countries.
The Secretary of War Is thoroughly satisfied
Of the great usefulness of these animals, and
of their superiority for army service in the
wilds of the interior over both the horse and
mule. This opinion is confirmed, too, by the
| experiments already made, especially those by
| Lieut.. Beale, who has used them in crossing
the plains Of New Mexico, and in travelling over
the mountains, and found them entirely capa-
bic OF enduring the climate. and of being en-
| ployed to great advantage. Notwithstanding
these facts, however, a number Of the army Of
ficers speak in disparaging terms Of the exper-
iment and manifest NO little prejudice toward
| the animals. Be this as it may, from the ex-
periments already made there is no reason to
such reasons as to entitle them to any serious
consideration; and it is generally believed, by
those best acquainted with the matter, that
the increase of the number of camels in the
service will, ultimately, prove to be a measure
OF great economy and utility.
IROS.-1t is no longer to be doubted that the
most formidable effort Of the last decade to
fasten the doctrine Of protection forever
upon the statute books Of this Gov ernment win
be essayed next winter. The basis of the union
of all the different Opposition wings in Penn
sylvania, in the recent canvass there, was this
purpose. Forney, it will be recollected, when
q mem Der of the Democratic party, was pro-
fsssed anti-protectionist, though now, next to
personal abuse Of the President and other dis
tinguished Democrats, the columns of his Press
newspaper teem most with protection articles.
Indeed, protection to the iron interest was the
substratum of the Opposition platform in that
election, the Republicans "going in" for it as
thoroughly as Forney, though not long since
they, too, were protested free traders. Thus,
the adoption Of the protection" doctrine was,
in part, what Forney & Co. agreed to pay to
the iron masters for their aid in giving them
revenge on the National Administration, the
majority of the Democracy of Congress, and the
South. Nevertheless, We doubt whether their
dicker in principles will avail either party to
1t next winter, for it was sufficiently fragrant
to insure its own punishment in the defeat o
whatever change in the existing tariff they may
propose for the benefit of the pockets of the
iron masters. The Senate, if not the House.
will surely repudiate their scheme and when
that shall have been done, the political rogues
making it will as surely fall out again
HoS. j. CLANCY JoNEs-We understand
that the Hon. J. CLANCY Jones, of PennsyIya-
MA, Is expected in this city to-day. We hope
So Ii he failed in his late campaign to secure
his election, he conducted the warm contest
with the spirit of hero and the dignity of
gentleman. II he failed to turn away the
wrath Of political intemperance and error, il
Is not the first time that virtue and patriotism
have been ostracised by popular delusion and
impulsive disregard Of truth and reason. If he
has to bow in submission to the popular voice,
he will do it with dignity that belongs to his
own conscious rectitude and the sustaining
power Of truth that is to outlive error. If the
iong-cherished political relation between him
self and tho people Of Old Berks," are sun
dered by the machination of enemies and the
back sliding of friends, he is content TO
wait upon time for its healing influence.
If, for the moment, in a heated conflict Of
opinion, he has been defeated, he has the un-
shaken confidence of the President of the Uni
ted States, who has known him long and init
matsly, in storm and sunshine, in defeat and
In victory, and in all the relations that could
test fidelity, honor, and friendship, and has
never found him derelict in either. Not on,v
worthy Of all the trusts of the closest intimacy,
but worthy the rank of patriot and states
nan, and the honOred confidence of his coun.
try. Endorsed by this high authority, Mr..
Jones goes as our Minister to the Court of vi
emma; and we are confident that the appoint.
ment will be approved by the unprejudiced
opinion Of the country.
THs WEAraER.-The following report of the