The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-24

stated that Senator Lane expresses the opinion that
Bowman cannot be sustained upon the record put against
iim which he has refued and one Senator s report
"a TO have gone SO far as TO declare he win have him n
iicted.
AFFAIR os HONOR AlncABLy MTnD
The difficulty between Senator johnson 4 lrsansas,
and Representative Hindman, which it was supposed
ew days ago would lead to hostile oeetinc has been
lmicably settled through Messrs a abs and Pryor.
POSTAL TREATY BErwEE, uSrTHD STATES AND Herssun
postal convention has boen executed between the
General and the lister Of Belgium estab
ishig a gular exchaage Of correspondence in closed
mails between the United States and Belgium to be
Geyed via England, week oftener, and in coin
,dence as far rs possible with the regular sailing Of the
Anglo Amer can steamers The single rate for leers and
samples a merchandise originating in the United States
Rnd for Belgium uice versa, s fixed At q cents,
o Which prepayment is optional in either country There
are also provisions for printed matter. The transmission
Of closed mails under this convention Is TO commence on
the 2t Of January next Provision is also made for the
dret exchange OF mails between the two countries by
M Of any direct lines Of mail steamers which may
Hreafer be established between the United States and
Belgium at the combined single rate Of Is cents for each
letter packet not exceeding half ounce in weight
and prepayment being optional
BRITISH RECOGNITION or THE CONSTITUTIONAL eoyERSSEsr
MEXICO.
Mr.. Barring and several others Of the most prominent
bankers in London have made joint appeal TO the British
Cabinet to recognise the constitutional government Of
Mexico Lord John Russell appointed the 9th OF Decem
ber for official interview with these gentlemen and
believed that the British government favorable
to the appeal.
ARIZONA
Colonel Bonneville, late commander Of the military
department OF New Mexico, has made an official report
10 the Secretary Of War Of tour Of inspection through
large portion of the territory in New Mexico known
Arizona, in which appears that the agricultural
sources Of the country very limited the chief value
OF the proposed Territory being it's minerals The Ame
population very small not four hundred per-
sons The Mexican population is about three thousand
Private letters from Arizona. received in this city by
the last overland mail state that the Maroopa tribe Of In
dams have depredaons and that the Apaches
constantly maurauding in Western Arizona. There
great need Of mounted troops in the country Several
Mexicans have been lately killed by Americans in West
Arizona and there is considerable III feeling II is
believed that Pes9uera will be deposed Governor
Of Sonora.
There will be attempt TO organize Arizona into
Territory, but the newly elected evidence the subject
will probably prevent it. Measures win be taken to
establish law and order there
OUR CLAIMS UPON CHILE.
The long pending claim concerning the ship Macedonian
has been arranged between government and Chile by
convention, which refers the question: both abl
ty and amount to the King of the Begians The
ton treaty Will be published to morrow.
The Senate in Executive session to-day confirmed large
number Of postmasters, who appointed during the
recess.
MISCELLANEOUS AFFAIRS.
The coincidence Of holding the Democratic National
Convention the birthday Of James Buchanan singu
larly matched by the fact that the Republican National
Convention 10 be held at the city Of Chicago on the
18th day of June, lS6e the birthday OF Lieutenant Gene
raj Winfield Scott On that day General Scott will be
seventy four years Of age.
The call OF the National Republican Committee for the
National Convention at Chicago embracing its does by
special invitation the Peoples party Of Penn
syvana and the opposition party Of New Jersey appears
give satisfaction the representatives Of those parties
In Congress. t.s sss
Col. chas N Pyne, Marshal Of the Northern district
of Illinois, has resigned his Office. The impression tha
Gen. Tram Nye, Mr. Sharpe, of Chicago, will be Col
Pyne's successor. Nye formerly Marshal, but
removed by the influence Of Senator Douglas This
will be sufficient to restore him.
is the opinion Of those best informed the subject,
that Postmaster Cook will be removed from the Chi
cago Post Office.
The opinion is that policy will induce Judge Douglas to
postpone his contemplated journey Florida and take
his seat in the Senate
Information received from Illinois oday induces
believe that Douglas will not be able to elect regular
delegates to Charleston from that State Two will
undoubtedly be elected.
Senator Green, Chairman Of the Senate Commtc on
Territories loaded with speech in reply Mr.. Pugh
and his squatter sovereignty doctrines is expected
that his speech will reflect the future policy Of the demo
cratic party.
The Legislature Of Virginia, by joint resolution has
accepted the flag presented that Commonwealth by the
citizens Of Philadelphia, viewing renewal Of the evi
dence Of its heroic donors devoted patriotism.
Colonel Davis and staff have arrived here, with large
amount Of ordnance stores, on tho way to Richmond.
Only company remains guard o. Chsrlestown, Va
quiet is entirely restored.
The Hon Judge Mason, Of Iowa, late Commissioner Of
Patents, has become connected with the Scientific Aer
can.
TIE Augusta CoHamionais Of the 21st says that the
Medical College 0. Georgia has resolved to invite Southern
students at ice North finish their course Of instruction
there free.
bill has passed both branches Of the Legislature Of
South Carolina, suspendng till June 1884, tho law requir
ing dollar in specie to be in the vaults Of tho banks in
the State TO every dollar IN circulation.
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