The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-06
~ Arlington News.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1858.


Cara, to restore what he has plundered
from American citizens, in the same way
that he was compelled to make restitution
to the Spanish merchants.
Five American vessels have been fired III
to. detained and robbed by him, and the
cargo of one was ordered TO be discharged
ON the beach while he was bes.egng the city,
and was then sent by him into the interior
on his own account The vessel was then
made cover to his launches in an attack
on the fort, was perforated with shot holes,
and the chief mates hand was shot away.
Her commander. Capt. Trevis, was i'm.
prisoned for eleven days, and only released
on the arrival of the United States steamer
Fulton but no indemnity was exacted.
Strong protests have been made before MIR.
Chase, the Consul but he, of course, has no
means OF enforcing them, while the want OF
action on the part OF our government ien-
ders his official protection OF little avail, and
his influence daily weaker. The Spanish
Consul is now the only strong man in Tam
pico, and Spanish interests the only ones re-
spectcj by Gov. Cara.
w AhHlNhIuN, l'NI' "a SiN"tS5 ~
ing exists that d thorough union of the De-
mOcracy is absolutely necessary for success
in 1860 and the determination 10 permit
no sid tissues Interpretations cases IN the
future that may or may not arIse-no rcyl.
val Of extinct questions, to mar and distract
our councils, is prevalent and almost uni
versal with the prominent men OF the Dem
ocratic party in Washington. Obviously
enough there can be no complete union eX-
cent on basis OF oblivion OF the past. aud
on a strict adherence 10 the party organiza-
ton
A great effort will be made TO rush
through the Pacific Railroad bill during the
present session The only hope Of its defeat
lies in the diversity OF routes and pIans, and
unless these can be compromised in some
shape, it will not pass
The Senate confirmed yesterday the ap-
pointment of Mr.. X. w. Wooley, of Ken
lucky, as Secretary OF Legation 10 Spain.
By the way, the Hon. Mr.. Preston is still
in this city. receiving his instructions. He
will not leave before the 10th OF January.
Immediately on the resumption OF public
business by Congress. movement will be
made from an influential quarter touching
our relations with Mexico. II will be in
the nature of a substitute for the Presidents
proposed occupation OF Sonora, and will be
likely to command tine assent Of Congress.
We are not at liberty as yet to disclose the
terms of the proposition.
The action Of the Indiana Legislature, in
electing Senators in place OF Messrs Bright
~ IL ..pt hos
Messrs. Bright and Fitch came here with
the forms Of an election which was contest
el, and they were voted into their seats
whether properly or Improperly is not in
question. There the matter ends for the
terms of service for which each was respec
lively elected.
WASHINGTON, Dec 27.--There il reason
to believe that the Liberal party OF Mexico
who are seeking recognition OF the Juarez
Cover mcnt by our own would consent to
enter into treaty, by which the United
States could establish military posts in Chi
huabuh and Sonora; thus avoiding objcc.
tons to torcible possession, rs recently OF
fcialy recommended.
A late and reliable letter states reason
why passorts we're given to the Cheyalcr
Reybouj, the French Charge d Adares
that he had officially informed the Domini-
cans Of the wishes Of Napoleon, that they
surrender their own form # Government,
and submit to that OF lIayt.
The most intimate friends OF Mr. Forsyth
say that he has 10 thought at present. Of
resigning as Minister to Mexico.
.,x 81 ht. tho l.tt nal
of January. to certain proposals leading to
the settlement OF the Central American
question. which were transmitted 10 Eng.
| land several weeks ago.
Letters have been received by the over
| land mail by shich we learn that rich de-
posts OF gold have been found on tie CHA
! River extending 80 mile. on both sides.
| Filty-eight men are at work. ao1 800 mde
are 90 their way from California
Should the emigration increase at the
sam. rate as it commenced. il is supposed
there viii be- 10000 people in Arizona
within the next twelve months.
Specimens Of silver, richer than that from
the Henizenan mine, have been discovered.
The Hs,Gids Washington correspondent
says that great anxiety exists IN Augusta,
| Georgia. and ~ vicinity. concerning the
Africans brought there by the Wanderer
These negroes are kept secretsd near the
city. but 80 unpopular is the movement to
revive ibe .laye trade, that only one Of the
negroes has BEEN sold as yet, and ne was
bought by u colOred barber IN Augusta.
The 7r1tuue correspondence states tha,
there has recently becn free Interchange Of
views among many OF the -eaiing Rspnoii
can Senators and Repreaen,a,ives, and they
came unanimously to the opinion that par
ties and politics are 80 shaped in this Con-
gress, that nothing will BE- Elected this -
sion concerning a Pacific L r., Or mod
! ication Of The tariff
Lieut.. M0wry bas addressed leiter 70
/ the Secretary Of War showing the Dec's b
1 " OF asking Tor the establishment d a mill
,ary pos; at the Pintos village N protect
ernigrants and proven, collision between
the whites and the Indians.