New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-11
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THE SPAEISH-M0RoCCO WAR.
Diplomatic sdSices here give materially differ
emit version Of the Morocco war from the Spanish
accounts. The MOors had proved much more
formidable enemy than was anticipated and dis
eases, which entered the Spanish camp, had
seriously impaired the efficiency of the troops.
One of the principal causes of the war was the
representations made to France, by her diplomatic
agent that the MOOrs were dissatisfied with the
present Sultan, Sid Mobammed and the country
was ripe for revolution, there being FIVE aspirants
for the Sultanship. 1t was also stated that on
the first appearance of European force, or shot
from vessel of war, no opposition would be made,
each aspirant being willing to weaken Sidi Moham-
med, and cObciliate the invading foreigner. That
information was communicated to Spain, aud,
under belief in its correctness, programme OF
conquest was drawn up, which was to occupy only
90 DAYS when Gen. ODOnnell was to salute the
Queen from Tangier. Their mistake was only dis.
covered after an invasion was begun, and the holy
war, as it is called, instead of weakening, has
strengthened the ruler. Spain has Suffered heavy
losses in men and money in this rash enterprise
which was started on false information.
MAIL SERVICE.
The Post- Office Department daily receives num-
hers Of notices of abandoning service from various
sections. and all bids for untitled contracts demand
double and treble the recent compensation NO
arrangements have been made for continuing inc
service in such cases, except where contracts ex-
n;re within a few months. Those for the South
have three and half years to run; for the South
West two and half; and for the West two. Inc
Central division will expire on the lst Of july
when new proposals must be made. Little diihcui'y
ia experienced in the Northern division, as the ser
rice ia priucpaIly by railroad The severest suffer-
ers are small contractors, who carry mails on horse
back, buggy, and twO-hOrse coaches.
THE HoUMAs LAND GRANTS.
Senator Fessenden refused serving on the Com
nttes to investigate the Legislation on the HOunas
claim, because no Republican was associated WIN
him, and Mr. Foster declined being substituted ior
the same reason. As Messrs. Slideil and Benjamin
are both implicated by this inquiry, they should
have insisted on Committee not liable to the I'M
putation of partisanshiP.
MIR. DOUGLAS AT CHARLESTON.
Mr. Green Of Mo- overhauled Mr.. Douglas ana
Souatter Sovereignty unceremOnously IN the Senate
to-day, proving the purpose to crush hun out a'
Charleston.
HOUSE.
The disunion speeches of Messrs. Gartreii ana
Ieake. to-day, helped to widen the breach between
the Democracy and the Southern Opposiusni anu,
with the demonstration made by Mr.. bngnt Vi
Tam unon Mr.. Stokes forbids any immediate
prospect of concentration. The pervading feeling
in the House to. day was adverse 10 any Pi'"o"'e
coalition, and the belief is freely expressed 'na'
the Democracy have exhausted their most a'ai'aoio
candidates. Prominent leaders admit that de-
test ia inevitable, involving only quesnon o'
H,0a Letters from North Carolina, tennessee
and Georgia urge the Southern Opposition not 10
It, Gov q Democrat, and predict absorption I'D
certain in such an event. -, !.
Mr. sberman's friends were greatly cheered O'
a. ,,rsvs;ipo tone. and previous signs oil appre'
hersion disappeared. -,o.rored N
Mr. Edwards of New.Hampshire endea'Oteu ~
introduce resolution requiring three baliO's 'on!'
I,,,t ob;set;ous were shouted from the Demoera"S
eide. -, o.vet,
Present indications sre against the usuai s'?0''
this Winter. Few entertainments nave "e'" e'''
90 far, and few are contemplated
Letters from leading bankers in New. OH $50 SsoS'
that owing TO the non.organizatiOnhere r0s'o%0'
scrip will not be purchased at higher rates '"''
were paid six months ago. Il, hors IN
Mr.. StaIworth of Alabama Is eApeciou N''' ~
morrow.
1Son al their programme o