The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-18

" In British hands. 10 90 to Brad, oas must take PA.
packet. he encouragement d commerce with these
countries was strongly urged by ths late Secretary q ne
APPROPRIATION Of The present sdninissrato.. Btus we're re-
ported at the late session for giving Contracts 70 various
companies Or tnd;yiduss sSr 1snSpSssns sne p, m,,s p. %;
Valparaiso, etc. but they were not acted upoa. The pre-
sent financial md commercial depression may operate
az. too manifest to allow them 70 Be long delayed.
The Presidents fcee last evening Is generally supposed
TO hvve been one Of the most brilliant and interesting ever
health and spirits, received his Walters with characteristic
Kindness, . hearty shake Of the hand and . pleasant re-
mark TO each-whilst his niece, Miss Lane, added greatly
to her numerous admirers, male and female. The Cabinet
Ministers, Senators, members Of the House Of Represen-
tatives, members or the diplomatic corps and distinguished
gentlemen Of the judiciary united with citizens generally
in paying their regards TO the venerable man who, for
nearly . year, has steered the ship Of state with such
equal care and justice to all. Fourteen Indian braves
we're also present. The Marine Band poured forth many
patriotic airs, and the occasion was one OF high delight TO
every visiter. Another charming reception was also held
at the residence Of Hoo. Judge Black, the Attorney
General.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ia, 1853.
Contents Of Dead Letss-R Requisites in Mailing Letters.
The Sun has already published the number OF dead let
tiers which contained money, amounting 70 nearly $50 1000
during the past year, and the fact that about nine-tentha
of the treasure had been, through the agency Of the de-
partment, restored to is rightful owners. From the con-
Getting branch Of the same ONCE the following interesting
tanning articles Of value other than money, registered and
sent out for delivery TO the owners during the six months
ending 3lst december, 1857, was ,S64, the contents of
which were as folows:-Bills of exchange, drafts and let
tiers Of credit, bonds, notes, checks, orders and treasury
warrants, certificates Of deposits, accounts and receipts,
which, computed at their nominal value, amounted to
81, 460, 6S5 IS. Also 307 deeds and land titles, p articles
Of agreement and policies OF insurance, AZ certificates Of
stock lag pension papers and land warrants. 5l2 miscel-
laneous articles and l0 daguerreotypes. Nearly all Of
the above letters, with their contents, have been delivered
very large proportion of the valuable dead letters
reach the dead letter Office through the fault OF the
writers-either on account Of instruction, ilegible
writing or neglect to prepay the postage. The prompt
return of valuable dead letters TO the owners would be
greatly facilitated II the writers would, In all cases, OBJ
mai a Valuable paper or parcel without a letter accom-.
panying it in the same envelope; always state at the head
q the letter the proper pos. Office address of the writer,
and also OF the party addressed, and sign the full name
OF the writer, legibly, at the close. This last rule is fire.
quenily disregarded by persons Especially ladies)
will certainly reach its destination, they sign only the
initials or Christian name, and give no address Post
masters should, in all cases, stamp or post mark letters
legibly, for it is frequently the only clue to ascertain
where the letter was written or mailed.
Correspondence Of the Pennsyivanian.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1853.
The approaching Meeting Of the Colonization Society.
Next tuesday the Board Of Directors ofthe American Colo
nizatior Society will meet at their rooms in this city. 1t is
thought that the session will be interesting, as many sub
jects of Importance to the usefulness and success of the
society will be considered. The revival Of the s4Ge trade,
the change Of opinion throughout Europe In relation to sla-
very, and, above all, the miserable condition Of the
proe9e Of the society, the republic of Liberia, are all just
now questions OF world VIDE importance. Late ntelu-
gence from Monrovia represents the people CT that coun-
try as being in a most wretched condition. They are idle,
they are vicious, they are descending into barbarism, and
they cannot succeed In perpetuating their government, or
finding bread for themselves even in that fruitful country.
The world is now rapidly opening its eyes to the fact
that the negro race are not capable of civilized self govern
ment. British emancipation in the West Indies has only
resulted In vice and wretchedness. The empire OF Hayt
ia q ridiculous humbug, and even Liberia, modelled after
our own governmental system, has proved q miserable
failure.
Correspondence OF The Pressl
WASHINGTON, Jan. is, 1858.
California Land Caims-Annezation Of Sonora-Osr
Relations Nth Meztco-7he N7o Regiments, dc. dc.
The General Land Office has received the following re-
turns of surveys from California, by the last steamer
Plat OF the Jurisrac Rancho, containing 4,439 67-100
acres, finally confirmed to A. and =. German.
Plat Of q part Of the Rancho Entire Napa, designated a.
the Rincon de loe Carncros, containing 1851 6s1oo
acres finally confirmed to julius Martin; and
Plat Of Nome LAckee Indian Reservation, containing
This reservation is situated north Of San Francisco
about one hundred and twenty miles, and was located
by the Superintendent OF Indian Affairs in September,
1854, in execution Of the general Indian policy OF the
country to settle the scattering tribes Of ~aborigines upon
The Secretaries Of the Navy and of War visited the navy
and Sioux, which have been here for some days. The big
guns and the talk OF the big wars with other nations did
f SS' , assr'i minds ins s Wss h esp % %sn; I game ss. ONE p,, Of I ahlS @seny
tremendous peacemakers could bring down al one shot.
The official copy Of the state constitution, ratified By the
people OF Oregon, has not arrived by the Star OF the West,
~ II was expected that II would. The reason ascribed for
is non arrival is, that there was no connection with the
steamer from Oregon at San Francisco.
II is stated that our Minister at the City or Mexico will
be recalled for consultation with the Cabinet, but | can
hardly believe tha. there is any truth IN the statement. OF
all other times, our interests demand the presence in that
city ola full ambassador Of the United States. IL Mr. For
syih does return TO the United States, il must be
because a direct proposition has been made, as Is
suspected to be the case, from Comonfort, and par
TALLY agreed to, for the purchase OF the State OF
Sonora; There u no, a particle Q, Soss. thai 2. the p i MI aa
sire the annexation OF this STATE Of Sonora, for the reason
that il affords q convenient outlet for the trade Of that re-
gion by the way OF the Gulf OF California; and there can
be a. little doubt that the Dictator Of Mexico, in the exist
ing distracted condition Of the several States Of that con-
federated republic, wants money and must have money
TO make head against the revolutions,s that crowd In op.
position 10 bis rule from almost every point OF tho com.
PASS Where else can Ne get this money! Not from Eng
land, unless, as a matter Of selfish policy on her part, she
will try TO prevent us from securing what she cannot gain
herself. Che has already trusted Mexico beyond her abb
The money must come from the United States, and by
the sale Of territory. I am led to believe that such a pro-
position has been made TO this government, but that II has
not yet been determined whether TO accept or reject IT,
But even 90, I cannot see why Mr.. Forsyth should leave
his post just now; for IL is well known here tina, Mr.. Blu
chanan 10 casting about for his successor. When his sue
cessor shall be appointed, and II will be soon, IL win then
be time enough, think, for Mr.. Forsyth 70 show himself
in Washington.
II seems that the proposition for the addition 70 the
army Of Eve new regiments-two dragon, two mounted
rihemen and one infantry, does not meet with the ap.
prevail that Il was expected IL would. II Is alleged that
the war against the Mormons cannot be protracted; that
as very little trouble can be expected from the Indians
within our limits, seeing that they are hemned IN upon
nearly all sides, that difficulties with other nations are i'm
probable, and that OF consequence there Ia no necessity
for q permanent addition 10 the standing military force OF
the United States. A volunteer force 10 act with the re.
gular force under Col. Johnston, is favored because Of It's
better adsptability 10 the service required, and because
when the occasion which called Il forth has ceased 70
exist, II can be a, once disbanded. I am Of the opinion
tina, the new regiments will be voted, but II will be done
after debate and a struggle.
In expectation that this will be done, applications for
commissions have been sent into The War Department In
number enough not only TO supply the complement, Of or
6cers, but also 10 al out the ranks OF the regiments.
Nicaragua and Costa Rica-
from the Washington States, Jan. Isl
Don Fermin Ferrer, ex- President OF Nicaragua, but now
IN exile in this country, for his too republican principles,
has addressed q letter 10 Gen. Lamar, United States Minis
Ter TO Central America, in reply 10 the claims set up by
Costa Rca TO the joint sovereignty OF the san Juan river