The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-05
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.

Instructions to Mr.. McLauc, Our Minister
TO mexicO-The Lobby ana the Mexican
TreAty-Reply OF tho President TO Gen.
Houston Delegates to the Charlestoa
neutrality-suspicious. from the ARA.
can SquadHon-lnvcstiga ttng Commit
tees-The Japanese Commissioners-The
President and the John Brown Insua-
rectfonists. &c., &c., SC.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.
WASHINGTON, March 4, 1853.
MOVEMENTS OUR MINISTER TO MEXICO.
Mr.. McIane left here this afternoon for New York and
will sail in the Brooklyn Tuesday for Vera Cruz
he clothed by our government with ample authsrAy
and instructions 10 protect American citizens and pre-
perry in case Of attack by Mramons party The squad
rons movements will also be governed in great degree
by Mr. McIAnes orders, he is fully empowered for
every emergency that may arise. This policy has emily
been determined by the government within the Ast
forty.eight hours.
THE LOBBY AND THE MEXICAN TREATY. 4
There Ia prodigous lobby here, not only from
New York. New Orleans and other sections of the
try, but from Mexico who are working like beavers fev
the ratification Of the Mexican treaty the treaty ia do
feaed 1t will be BY these stock jobbing interests. Soma
tors buttonhoed at every by these harpes,
and many Of the Senators who in favor Of the treaty
are suspicious that there is ngger in the fence
where stock jobbng journal in New York, which deals
in brick churches lead mines known have large
interests in it,
There is truth in the report that the Mexican Nhis
ter Senior Mata is opposed to the treaty any part s
provisions.
AFFAIRS TExAs-Rxpry PRESIDENT GOVERNOR
BoUsroN's LETTER.
The letter OF Gove Houston the President
been, but may be, made public, in response to ha
resolutions Of both branches OF Congress, calling for
formation in relation the troubles along the Texan bor
der II is understood however, that Governor HouSon,
among other things, represents the existence Of stns
war, urges Immediate succor, and Indicates
his intention TO call ont volunteers in sufficient
force to pursue and punish the enemy to tho fullest
tent Is known from the latest Texas dates that he is
vigorously prosecuting his plans to the letter. Arepy
has been sent by the President, who there s to
believe is opposed to this independent course in waging
war; especially aairs with Mexico in critical
condition and orders have been despatched for the
marching Of large bodies Of troops to tho frontier,
and the instructions of such character to
psh the objects contemplated without unnecessary delay.
Gov Houston has been informed by the President also
that the calling Of volunteers for the purpose MENTION
ed properly devolves Congress- No unconditional
order has been issued by government for the forces
10 pass into the Mexican territory The constitutional go
aat gave permission for the landing o
naval forces ports for the protection Of the pcr
sors and property of American citizens, and 1t 10 prob&-
bic that in pursuance OF this course, provisional
arrangement will be made according to which tho
Governor of Tamaulpas will Offer obstruction 10 the
crossing Of troops in pursuit Of those who may seek
refuge in that reiehboripg territory.
The pREsDKyT AND TIE JOHN BROWN NsURREcuosrsrs.
Mr. George Senro counsel for Stevens and Hazlst now
under OF death at Charlesown arrived here
yesterday, and had interview with the President, in
the hope Of obtaining his personal influence with tho
Governor and Legislature Of Virginia TO obtain their
don. Tie President treated Mr. Sennott kindly, and
pressed TO him his warmest sympahies and the hope
that he will succeed in his mission but, while he did NOD
decline TO act directly he did not promise TO take
ton. He said matter for the Governor and Legi
ture Virginia Decide and he could with the
legislative affairs Of any State Mr. Sennots leaves hero
for Richmond to morrow, having the assurances o. Gov
Jecher that be shall have hearing before the Committee
on pardons in behalf Of his clients. BE viii ask for
general amnesty in their case. 1t Is matter of great
Doubt Il bis request il granted. Stevens does
rrees hope of being pardoned. he is ready and willing
70 meet his fate and 10 said that be manifess much
coo,pess and indifference concerning his end AZ Brown
DID,
rNvMsrGAryG COMMITTEES.
The republicans preparing move for investigating
committees In tho House. with the view Of Gripping and
embarrassing the present administration They will,
understood be aimed principally at the President Mr..
Covode, Of Pennsylvania will tomorrow move for the
committee whose duties win undoubtedly tako wide
range involving the President, the departments, o.
post Offices navy yards and New York ana other cusc
houses for the improper Of money in elections and
influencing federal Legislation. Csvods has old sAss
against The President, sad alleges That msaey w. snA
Into hadsrict hss An 70 defeat biz election ne P-