The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-20
THE LATEST NEWS.
AFFAIRS Ar TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Dispatches from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the
New Government by Our Minister-Ameri-
can Purchasers OF Church Property In DIM
culty-Serious Question Between the Two
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF Our Army and
Naval Omccrs-Increasc OF the Army, &c.
WAms0roy, Feb. 1e, 1858.
Important dispatches from Mexico have been received
at the State Department Mr. Forsyth our Minister had
recognized the government, have all the other
members Of the diplomatic corps such course being not
only but necessary for the protection of the interests
Of American citizens Grave questions likely TO como
up al once with the Zuoaga government In consequence
OF the decree restoring the conscaed church property 10
the clergy When the sales Of this property were made
last year by the government OF our citizens applied
TO legation know whether in case they should
buy any Of the conhscated property from the
government, their title would be good one; and If
thew oond claim damages American citizens any sub
sequent government should take the property away from
them. After mature examination Mr.. Forsyth decided
that the concaton and sale the acts Of the gov
crnment OF Mexico de aeo and de ure, they would have
good claim in the property they paid for should be
taken from them by any subsequent government 1t Is
said that purchases the valne Of several millions have
been made by American citizens, and that the recent
decree Of President Zuloaga has retroactive well
present and prospective effect the property TO be taken
from them These question likely to serious
well founded Presden, Zuloaga's government may be,
possess the RICH, to invadac completed
tracts between former governments and individuals
There have been quite number Of duels the ps for
the last two three days, but they all likely TO ter
inmate without bloodshed. II appears that difficulty
occurred between Gen. Harvey and Col Sumner, growing
out Court Martial orihe latter gentleman Fort LeAv
cnworth weeks ago, COL sumner thinking himself In
suited by Harvey. shortly after their arrival here Sum
addressed note to Harvey asking him 10 meet him
outside Of the District Gen Harvey sent the the
Secretary of War; md the time addressed note
10 Col Sumner stating that he intended 10 make IL Of
fetal matter for investigation and he has accordingly pre-
ferrcd charges against Sumner. Col Sumner replied 10
Harvey that he could have nothing further 10 do with
who would himself by his ofilsisl position
Thus the matter stands ot course the army officers who
are and their legion-dscuss the matter In
oil It's bearings Both Hrney and Sumner have le the city
Here is another boodless AFFAIR A. c. Rhind, formerly
OF the navy sent challenge TO Commander Boutwell,, In
consequence Of false charges made agains; him in .
pamphlet published short time since. Boutwell, refused
accept the challenge, and consequently Rhind posted
him in the old style, follows
To All WHOM II MAY ooscERS-cEsT1kxEy or TIM NAVY IN
PARTICULAR
Whereas, Commander b Boutwell,, In pamphletpub
lshed by him has made certain false charges against me-
and whereas have demanded satisfaction from him,
which he has declined or failed to give, hereby proclaim
him a coward and n liar. A. Z. RHND.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1855
The wabash late flag ship OF the home squadron, has
been ordered be put out Of commission, and prepared
flag ship Of the Mediterranean squadron. The officers
have been detached and the crew will he discharged.
The democratic members Of the Pennsylvania delega-
ton, Iecompton and snIeoompton, me, Last evening In
the Ways Means Committee rooms, for the purpose
OF conferrng together relative 10 the Lecompton consu-
ton This consultation free and friendly one and
they manifested disposition to together they con
sIstently could They 70 conclusion, but ad-
journed 10 meet again.
In the House to-day Mr.. Hatch, In reply TO Mr. Zoi-
cocrs remarks Of yesterday, placed the whole
upon jus, and honorable grounds, and satisfactory
Mr.. zolicoGer rcjoined in appropriate terms
Here ended what one time threatened personal din-
Guilty.
The Committee Military Affairs of the House has do
cided 10 report in favor Of Ave regiments Of volunteers
Mr. Faulkner OF Va disents from the views Of the
jori,y, and WILL behalf Of the minority Of that
mittee, present bill 70 add 10 The regular army.
The Army bill (ths administration measure) win pro-
badly be carried early nex week In the Senate In the
shape that Mr. Hunter proposesto add three regiments
10 the army.
The District Of Columbia appointments win be sent TO
the Senate next week The mportont office, that OF
Marshal, hangs between Mr. Finn and Mr.. Seldom MI
Pitt, who candidate for the Msrshslship, WILL II
understood, have foreign appointment MI Fnn, All
old personal friend Of the President, will probably DC sp
poip,ed Col, seIden's connection with the disastrous
banking nston of the District considered a. fatal 70