The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-26

Our Special Washington DespOtchs
ruH eIoKLRs CAsE-A0vEMKHzs or MR. KEYS
FRIENDS GRIN. SCOTT AT TIN WAR DEPARr-
hEHr-rHY BOGOrA MIssI0N-CABINzr COUNCIL
ON TIKI BOSTON POST OffIos AFFAIR, Etc.
WASHINGTON. March IS, 1859.
Mr. Keys friends have despatched parties New York
70 inquire into the aniecedents OF Mr. sckes and also
nto the antecedens Of one two OF bis principal wit
nesscs They arc unable, thus far TO procure the
wees OF any lawyer OF emnence appear against the
accused District Attorney Ould said to dag he did not
wish any assistance
Tho Cabinet bad another proacted session 10 day The
Boston Post Office question under consideration Pro-
dgous efforts have been made get the President in
teere In this matter and override the Postmaster Gene
rel and Attorney General who have decided that the re-
moval Is Illegal but he declines 10 interfere. Is said
Postmaster Capen will resign.
Gen. Scott had long interview with the Secretary Of
War to-day. BE has submitted to the Secretary numerous
important recommendations, which will doubtless be
adopted Tho orders for the spring campaign
completed Tie General thinks the present force In Utah
be reduced with advantage. II the INDIANS tho
Pacific continue troublesome, troops withdrawn from
Utah will be despatched hence.
General Johnston, commanding in Utah, some time
since asked 10 be relieved. His request will not be
granted at present.
General Scott left for Now York this afternoon and will
return in . few days.
New York will probably get the mission To Bogota
The applicants numerous though but few up 10
the standard
The Commissioners Of Patents and indian Affairs are
still undecided
The report that Cen Elijah Ward had been appointed to
foreign mission is untrue He is not applicant, and
does not desire such position.
Hon. John Cochrane is here professional business.
He leaves TO morrow for New York
THE GxSERAL sEwsPApKR DEsrArH.
WASHINGTON, March 25 1869.
General Herran still here, awaiting the action Of
government certain sections OF tho treaty with New
Granada negotiated in 1885, relative to the imposition Of
tonnage other taxes and by which American citizens
are placed equality with those of that republic
The amendment to the Cass Herran treaty which went
by the last steamer, is expected to reach Bogota be-
fore the adjournment of the New Granadan Congress.
Mr. Sickles denies that he has employed experienced
corps of photographers to report his trial for publication
in pamphlet form.
private letter from q distinguished source in Paris
states that Monsieur Ievasseur, French ex Minister to
Mexico will TO Nicaragua nomnaly in tho interest Of
Monsieur Belly, but really the agent Of tho Emperor
Napoleon with reference to securing to French ctzeus
tho right TO employ Asiatc and African apprentices in
mining and agricultural pursuits.
The Boston delegation representing the State street in
terest had interview with the Postmaster General this
morning, and report his in the Attorney
Generals opinion that the removal o. the Boston Post
Office Illegal and that 1t must be restored to its former
location when the remonsrants will be allowed
Bile time execute bonds to the government from