New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-28
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Special Di,ps.ch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. 81 1860.

Gov. Houston telegraphed the War Department,
o few days ago stating that Texas had been in-
vaded, and desiring that steps should be taken TO
repress the ouirages. The Secretary returned
answer, informing him that measures had been
adopted. Col Lee who commands the Depart
ment of Texas, is expressly ordered to pursue and
capture Cortna and HIS band, whether they go iuso
Mckee OF not, the purpose being TO strike de-
cisye blow, oven if other consequences be involved.
There are 642 men belonging to the infantry and
cavalry arms. stretched from Fort Brown near
Matamoros, to Fert Clark, about $50 miles above,
under competent officers and with special iastruc-
tons AZ to vigilance. Information received here
represents Cortina as On American citizen, who re-
cruted his followers by opening the jan al Browns-
vile, and then pnndering on both sides OF the
river. The belief is, be has more Americans than
Mexicans in his band.
TROUBLE IN CHIHUAHUA.
The authorities of the State of chihuahua re.
Gently applied to the President for the aid Of our
troops stationed near there to prevent depredatons
on American citizens and property, alleged 10 nave
been committed by marauders and banditti In the
interest of Miramon, who were drilling and organ
iyinp for the defeat of the Liberal cause. Orders
have been sent to Capt. Walker, commanding at
Fort Bliss. near III PasO, notifying him of this ap-
plcation, and directing his force to be marched
into chihuahua for the purpose stated This indl-
rect mode of obtaining material and for Juarez by
enllsting the military Intervention OF our Govern
mept, clearly foresbadows the pclicy OF the Admin
istration. and the designs of appropriating the
northern provinces of Mexico upon the pretended
invitation of their local authorities, IN the absence
of any power BY the Central Government to pre-
serve peace ard order.
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The Administration gives out freely. ii the Mexl
can Treaty be defeated in the Senate, England
will intervene for the protection of the rights OF her
subjects, and with the full consent OF our Govern
ment. This declaration is consistent, however
with the programme of subjugaton, just suggested
and already begun.
THE PRINTING INVESTIGATION.
The Printing Investigation Committee OF the
Senate will probably conclude taking testimony by
Friday or Saturday and submit their report next
week.
All charges made against Bowman by Brown
of Mississippi, and relative 10 approPratng money
for the support of Democratic organs here and IN
Philadelphia, are fully sustained, with many dlscred
liable Developments involving the personal purity OF
the President in this distribution. These facts will
lead to more searching inquiry by the Committee
on Public Expenditures in the House, which has
commenced taking evidence.
THE CHINESE TREATY.
Jnstrneioos were sent from the Department Of
State to-day to Nh Ward, our Minister In China,
recurring him TO remain at his post and carry out
the purpose of Mr.. Reeds treaty. He had init
mated his intention to return, regardless OF this
duty and will probably carry it out in spite OF these
instructions.
PRINTER TO THE HOUSE
After two weeks contest, Thomas IL. Ford o
Ohio was elected Printer to-day by one majority
Ohio has thus secured the binding and printing, the
most profitable places, beside the highest honors
the House, after the Speaker. This scramble has
disguised everybody but those interested, and Ough
TO insure return to the contract system, or SOM
other that would prevent such combinations.
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The Mexican Treaty was taken up in the Senate
and read according the usual Formally, which con-
sumed most of the sitting. Ii VIII be pressed by
Mr.. Mason daily until vote is taken. The Repuo-
loan side have no desire to prolOng discussion, and
are prepared TO meet the test immediately ana
without debate if desirable. 1t is now understood
that Messrs. IyersOD, Mallory, and Bright, who
were opposed to the ratification have given IN their
adhesion.
DEATH or MR.. SPHINX.
Mr.. Blake of Ohio announced the death Of Cyrus
Sphinx, who was elected from the district he now
represents, in feeling and appropriate manner.
MIR. HYATT AND TIE HARrERs FERRY
INVESTIGATION.
The following correspondence will show that, In
leaving Washington, Thaddeus Hyatt had no desire
to escape the process Of the Senate, Dut only 10 pre-
pare for bis appearance at its bar;
u n meEA1R e.Q Ser1eantdt.Arms United Slater Senate
BosToH Feb. 81, 1860
SrR: By a resolution of the Honorable Senate OF
the United States Of the Dist inst, as reported III
Conversational Globe Of the 22d inst, perceive lnat
n IL made your duty TO take into custody the BODY OF
Tbsddeus HYATT, wherever found, &C. nave
great pleasure being able TO say 10 you tnat on "eu
nesday the 9TH day of March, shall be III W asngton
Dec VOicEte, and at your service. .su
am, Sir, yours very respectfully,
THADDEUs HYATT.
BosToS, Friday, Feb. "a, 1860.
To The Hon J. M MASON, Chairman StL1et Sena. oGsmlse.
SIR: Having obtained, beneath the shelterng wing
If q sovereign State that opportunity to MAINTAIN my
r;obts which was denied me at the seat OF Federal
pewef beg to inform your honorable Committee that
am prepared receive any further process that may
await me. The process Of the honorable 10. 9 g VII
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