The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-05
party which shows the real strength of Mr.. Douglas In
the democratic States and this division is fatal 70 his pre-
oensiOns
THE LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
Our Special Washington Despatch.

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Our Special Warrington Despatch.
WASHINGTON, April 4, 1860.
1HR CORRESPONDENCE BrrwmS THE AMERICAN, AND SPANISH
AND FRxNcH NAVAL OFFICERS RELATIVE TO THE CAPTURE OF
THE MEXICAN STEAMERS
The following the principal points In the cores
pondence between Captain Jarvis and the Spanish aud
French commanders, together with the respective off,
GERS, against the capture and sending to the United States
Of the two Mramon vessels Captain Jarvis answer TO
their letters and protests very BRIEF he considered
the whole matter asn the hands OF the government after
the steamers were sent to New Orleans.
The letter Of the commander Of the Spanish brig pro-
tests against the capture and sending Of the
The United States, and Says
The dignity Of the great Spanish nation, to which
glory In belonging and the high honor or being here the
supporter OF us untarnshed renown, now impose on me
tbs sacred duty OF examining all the views contained IN
the communication referred to- st them and make clear
the dark and or,uous course unaffected In the act or
Saraoss that you may be accountable for IT, and
be alone responsible not only to the Spanish govern
ment and TO those OF the civilized world but to thar Of the
respectable American nation, whose Reproduction am
certain, will not be long delayed
He then maintains in q long rigmarole, that the Mar
ques de Habana did not nre inio steamers interfere
with them in any manner and sAys:-"I shall mako this
statement OF the affair TO government In order that 1t
may understand which weasel first fred shot.ed guna
sells under your command Of hating . ves-
gel At sea 70 ascertain whence she came"
He. then says" The indignation awakened by the
narration OF the which wire practised by your
order 10 carry into effect enterprise which viii be
ssed BY he swIess asmpt to eesse The Capture Of th
vessel, the immediate delivery OF which required
Of YOU These transactions are 30 public and notorious
ana have taken place 80 Immediately before the eyes Of
the nations which worthy represented on this
choripg ground that shall find in them the Impair
N. Witnesses to affect all the essss committed by you
Onlo IN inst vfnAica ri ha In NJ nafLoa
they shall have already protested against the
outbreak by which you set it at defiance.
support Of the Of the Unprecedented which
you find IN the contradiction between the ships papers
sucient Of having brought and small arms
had brought articles oontraband Of war tho Mexican
the business Of the United States forces 70
anime in the matter nor had they authority 70 try the
vessels On the other hand from this place the Amer
can merchant vessel Wave 10 continually seen bring
ing arms, troops and military supplies, .which pass
before your ws,chfu and ready eyes, but so far has
peoimept In her way. For all these reasons,
which throw upon You the terrible responsibility Of the
moral force which those reasons give me- because
is the only force at present 1t my Disposal, against the
capture Of Marques de Habans and her being sent with
prisoners TO the ports Of the United States.
In the meantime reporting the matter 70 my govern
ment, which in It's enlightened Judgment win adopt such
may deem most expedient TO wipe off the
insult which you may have offered IT, and for which you
viii have 70 repent. vICTORIO sAURES
Capt. Jarvis replies to this protest as follows
shall not attempt quote the law Of nations to justify
my acts, a. the tribunals Of my country will shortly de-
eide upon them.
The commander Of the spansh brig writes 70 Captain
jarvis desires to be informed she bore the Spanish
flag when captured, and whether there were found
board documents that accredited this nationality, 70 Wit
the rolls and patent issued by Spanish authorities; be-
cause in this case they must have been despatched by
functonary Of her Catholic Majesty.
Capt. Jarvis REPLIED that "upon examination Of the pa
pers referred TO- there great discrepancy between
them and what actually the Her papers stated
that she had guns and the and passengers in al
but thirty Ave. whereas have received from her
sixty three. She also had cannon and small Arms"
The spanish ommandant writes again to Captain Tur-
ner again protesting against the departure Of the vessel
70 the United States.
The commander of the French squadron, G. A. Boyer,
addresses letter to Conn., Jarvis, in which he says
"Durng the night Of the 9th two Steamers whose nation
atty acquainted with, were anchored at Anton
Isardo roadstead within the jurisdiction Of the Aex
republic. For reasons Of which am ignorant you
directed expedition TO seizs the strange seamers which
object effected An act OF this nature may great
prejudice French commerce by stopping s vessels for
may be apprehensive Of not finding sufficient protec
ton against the aggressons Of American vessels In this
affair the Mexican authorities alone had the right il
necessary detan within its territorial jurisdiction the
two vessels in question. II, therefore, my duty
and to my dignity to protest against act which con-
sder Illegal which violates the rights Of neutras, and
which shal hasten TO convey to the knowledge Of the
Emperor Of the French"
Commander Jarvis replied 10 this by expressing his
deep regret that the French commander deemed II his
duty To address such letter, far transcending the
bounds Of courtesy.
ADMISSION KANsAs UNION.
The admission Of Kansas into the Union is the next
question entitled TO consideration in the House, and the
disposition of the democracy and some Of the repub
cans ID not to debate the subject in that body. It's
that Of this desire get the ques
ton into the senate, where the Presidential candidates
swarm to put them the record Mr. Douglas seems TO
be the principal target which this action aimed. He
declares he shall vote to admit Kansas into the Unon
upon the application Of her people, under the Wyando
constitution Some Of the Southern democracy think
they get him to make his record thus, tina! will be
weapon their hands against him at Charleston mas
much will be violatisn of the law Of the English
BIZ, upon which they will take their stand.
a PAMPHLET ON THE PRINTING QUESTION.
Mr.. Cornelius Wendell, finding he cannot be elected
Printer Of either House Of Congress- phamplet
and puts copy possession OF each Congressman,
sorting that the present SYSTEM of which he has been
the principal operator and beneficiary for years, does
appear have met the expectations Of Its friends
He says, 81" alleged with what degree Of truth others
well informed ~ myself that political parsissns
elected public Printers, who intend only 10 sell out 70
some practical workman and pocket the proceeds
dering service whatever therefor 1t b also alleged
that the present system corruptng in is tendences
This sudden virtue Of Mr. Wendell Ia the result Of two
thngs-nrst, he knows better than any else that
the present House Printer did not get elected Printer
least TO sell out to Mr. Wendell and second that by ad
vocating = government printing establishment he will
stand chance Of selling the large printing estate
now carried on by Iarcombe English.
THE REPORT PRESIDENTS PROTEST MESSAGE.
Mr. Hickman will endeavor TO report from the Commit
tee the Judiciary Saturday, relative to the Pres
dents protesting meeeage minority report win also