The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-01
THE LATEST NEW S.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.

IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Joint Note OF the English aud French Govern
ments Upon ti,e Central American Question
-Beily's Canal Contract to be Carried Out
Under the Protection of the French and Brit
ASH Fleets-The CiaytOn-I3uiyvcr Treaty to he
EnfOrceti-Sir Gore Ousley's Sudden Depar-
ture-RecoptiOn OF General Paez by the
PresideEt, Sc.
WASHINGTON, Oct 81, 1853.
It known in diplomatic circles that the English and
French governments have addressed formal note TO the
here announcing their determination
the provisions Of the Clayton Buwer treaty
by them protecting the company organized by Mons
Belly in the construction of the ntcroceanc
the Isthmus Of Nicaragua. believe the note has not
yet been received by the President; but there is no
doubt he is aware of its contents. II is represented
being drawn up very unmistakeable phraseology,
asserting the right OF the Of Costa Rca and
Nicaragua to enter into the convention which they have
with Mons Belly and his associates for the construction OF
the canal and calling upon the United States to fulfil their
obligation under the Clayton Bulwcr treaty and assist in
maintaining the perfect neutrality of the route
In this connection the OF the large feet
Of English and French vessels ordered to Nicaragua has
peculiar significance.
is understood that Sir Gore 0useley FASTENED his dc
parture to leave Lord Napier bear the brun OF
the explosion when the note received Sir 0useeys
position had he remained would have been peculiarly
pleasant he had all along assured the President that there
intention the part of his government adopt
any steps to enforce the Belly contract and believed
that mainly owing to the specous of
0useey that the administration induced not to press
the for the authority of Congress put
end to the Clayton. Bulwer treaty.
The Central American question has nov assumed s1ch
shape bring matters crisis Our government is
called upon to acquesce in the Interpretation Of The Clay
ton Buwer treaty assumed by England but always de-
MED by US and the enforcement Of lh Interpretation is
to be carried out would appear by the joint acats Of
England and France.
AS far the rival fights OF Write and Vanderbilt
concerned, not believed government interfere
The opinion prevails that both these worthless have been
overreached by the little Frcnchman
The weakness OF our Minister Gen Lamar, has no
doubt fastened events
General Paez and the Commissioners from Venezuela
PJ Rojas President, aor Muca and Manuel Paez
the Genera-who rived in Washington day two since
for the purpose OF seeing the President yesterday
morning introduced by General Herran Minister from New
Granada TO Gen Cass at the State Department and after
wards, by appointment presented in company with
General Herran to the President at the White House The
other member Of the Commission not there, he
being indisposed in New York
The President received genera P1ez ana his comparots
very cordially and expressed his qualification at seeing
the old hero Of Venezuela the companion in Of
Bolivar
General Pace then addressed the President ID Spanish
| which was translated by Senior Rojas
lie said-On returning to my country, come to bid
farewell through your Excellency, to the great nation
which consider my second home. II is more than
eight years FIRST to this land exile The
hosptalaes and sympathies with which have been ia
vored by the citizens OF this Union have soened the bit
erness Of exile Now THAI return home rejoice In the
hope that those benevolent sentiments manifested
may be extended to my native country BE sure
sir. that the high respect and gratitude cherish
for the United States not only survive the gloomy
days OF my misfortune, but that when on my sol
they VIII daily and become stronger and that
when justice and the good of this republic shall re
quire they win be manifested tribute which owe
the people whose usrous chief degns receive
my adieus
The President replied with great warmth that he re-
cognzcd General Pace the chief who had won SO much
fame during the Of the independence OF Colombia
and who after rendering such important services had
yielded himself sacrifice to the constitutional liberties Of
yenezuela Known the United States the defender
OF the liberties Of his country General Paez not ex
pect augh, but sympathy and hospitality from American
citizens and am glad to know that In every part OF the
Union such sympathy has been extended TO you The
President said with all my heart wish you triumphant
success your country, hoping that Venezuela may
soldae her liberties under such eminent leader en-
terrain the warmest regard FOR that South American
publcs and hope the most friendly relations may always
oxis; between the two countries and should difficulties
doubt not they may be amicaby settled
After expressions Of personal regard the
cordial informal manner General Pace and the Com.
miss took their leave OF the President
Gen. Paez and party left this afternoon for Philadelphia,
where they to be received by the city authorities
The General Land Office Is in recep, Of the following ap
proved survcys-Pa OF the rancho Bosa del Potrero
Moro Coo, la sagrada Fanila, finally confirmed TO
Cooper containing 6,9l5 acres; plat Of the rancho
Poso de los osos finally confirmed Carlos Espinosa
containing TO- p3s acres plat Of two tracts a the Mission,
Socdad finally confirmed 70 Archbishop Aicmany, con.
tanning 81 a. 100 acres plat of the tracts the Mission
San Juan Bauts,a, finally confirmed to same containing
So 23oo and plat OF the tracts al the Mission Of
san Gabriel finally confirmed TO same, containing 100
60 loo acres