The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-06-02
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

The following items have been telegraphed
from Washington.
Washington, Nay 29.-General Jerez, the
Minister from Nicaragua, has been officially
advised of the ratification of the Belly contract,
but with such amendments as avoid complica-
ions or impediments in the fulhlment of treaties
with other nations, our own included. 1t con-
cedes to NJ. Belly no important grants of land
or privileges until the canal shall have been
completed. Costa Rica, it will be recoliected,
first ratified this contract, and her assent to the
amendments made by Nicaragua will therefore
Le necessary before ii can take effect. From
what is known here, it is not probable she will
acquiesce. However, NJ. Belly's scheme is re-
,,ar1ed in distinguished quarters as a harmless
affair. Our Government has accepted the con-
yrmton negotiated by Minister Lamar, which
contains the principles of the Cass-Y rssarri
treaty. but dissents to the anti-filibuster clause
as unnecessary. OF this, the Government of
Nicaragua will at once be informed.
Gen. Jerez, who will leave Washington for
New York tomorrow, and return to Nicaragua
in the steamer of the 9Th of June, is confident
that when this fact is communicated, an extra
session of Congress will be forthwith called to
act upon the subject, and that they will strike
cut the Objectionable clause. The last steamer
measures for the reopening of the transit route
as soon as practicable and on reasonable and
liberal terms. He iudulges the hope that he
will be enabled to enter into mutually satisfac-
tory arrangements in the course of a few DAYS.
From what has already transpired, there can
be little If any doubt OF his success. lie eX.
presses himself both satisfied and gratihed with
the views and feelings of this Administration
toward Nicaragua.
Ia his absence, Senior Moline, the Costa
Rican Minister, will have charge OF Nicaraguan
affairs at Washington.
No particular importance is attached to the
reported Walker.flibuster movements on Mica
ragua. The United States as well as British
national vessels are in sufficient force in that
quarter to intercept such expeditions, if any are
contemplated.
Washingfoa May 27.-The presidents Of the
several railroad companies whose lines extend
from Weldon to Charleston, together with the
president of the Fernandina railroad company
are now here on business relative to the great
Southern mail, their object being to enter into
arrangements with the Post Office Department
for transporting it more expeditiously, especially
between New Orleans and New York, avoiding
the failures which are now so frequent.
1t has been stated that Lord Lyons is o.
opinion that the British Minister in Mexico viii
soon, If he has not already, recognise the Juarei
Government, and that it is understood he ha
instructions To that effect. But there is M
foundation whatever for this statement, as it i
reliably ascertained that Lord Lyons has no in
formation respecting the intentions of he
Maiesty's Government with regard to the con
tending parties in Mexico, and has expressed n
opinion upon the subject.
Washington, Nay 80. = The War Depart
ment has been informed by Brigader Genera
Clark, in letter dated Los Angeles, May 2, o
the complete success of Lieut. Col. Hoffman,
expedition against the Mohave Indians.
Mr. Appleton has resumed his duties as AS
sisant Secretary of State.
Secretary Floyd, who two weeks ago went Il
Virginia to recruit his strength, wasted by sick
ness, writes that his health is considerably i'm
proved.