The New York herald., 1869-09-14
Excitement Over the Rumored
Triple Alliance.
Important Developments Ex-
pected i'm Cuban Affairs.
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Minister Motley Negotiating a
Consular Treaty.
Proposed Election Of Senators by the
Virginia Legislature.
Fhe Texas Election to Extend
Over Four Days.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. 1860.
The Runicrcd Tripartise Treaty Against the
United States.
The despatch from Madrid representing the corl-
pletion OF sort Of trpartite treaty the part OF
England, France and Austria to protect Spain
against the United States creates quite an excite.
ment, anu 1t is surmsed that the unusual! secrecy at
the state Department has something to do with the
matter.
General ssic.tlcs' Instructions.
II is ascertaned from reliable source that Gene
raj Sickes was no: authorized to make any demand
upon the Spanish government. lie was instructed
merely TO act dscreetly, out with earnestness,
mediator between that Power and the Cubans on the
basis already published for the independence OF the
island. Leading members OF the government favor
the proposition but not free at present to finally
accept Of 1t.
Interview Of The Cuban Envoy with Secrc-
tary FisA-ReiiceRce Concerning Cuban
Affairs.
Mr. Iemus, the Cuban Envoy, with Mr.. Ruiz, OF
the Cuban Junta arrived here to-day from New
York. Their movements have been unusually
secret hut IT Is understood that they had private
interview with Secretary Fish during the day, at
which Cuban matters we're discussed, especially the
new phase which affairs have taken relative to that
island IN spain. Late in the evening MessIs. Lemus,
RUIZ and oste or TWO members Of the Junta held
private conference the result OF which has not been
made known. Mr.. Ruiz left tonight for New York.
IL is said that in a short time important develop.
ments Will be made relative to the relations between
Cuba ard the United States The Secretary OF State
ss web as the Cubans, maintains reticence which
makes it impossible to obtain any positive nforma
tionns to what is going on, but from the wise looks
and omnous headshakng it is evident that events
0l unusual Importance are about to transpire.
The Alabama Claims Treaty.
The administration has not contrary to report
restricted Minister Motley in the reopening Of
the negotiations for the settlements OF the
Alabama claims although it thought, at the time
he received his instructions it would be expedient
TO wait until the excitement in England caused by
the Senates rejection OF the Clarendon Johnson
treaty had subsided before again entertaining the
subject with her Majesy's government. But it was
never contemplated that Mr.. Motley should neglect
any favorable invitation opportunity to renew
negotiations 1t Is no secret that he was specially in
siructed On the subject Of the naturalization pro-
toco which was ratified by the Senate; but Parlia-
ment has yet to pass the law necessary to carry IL
into eIoct He has since been engaged in the nego.
tiaion OF consular treaty, measure considered OF
much Importance by this government.
Vexed Qucstion-Foreign Etiquette.
Foreign representatives have heretofore on seve-
raj pubic occasions, complained OF lack OF atten.
ton. Last Thursday, at the funeral OF Secretary
Rawiins, all proper courteses were extended-tick.
cts were sent them for admission to the services at
the War Department. Their position in the process.
sion was Immediately after the President and mem.
bers OF the Cabinets but as they were invited per.
sonslly and not as members Of the diplomatic corps
surprise is expressed in prominent circles that,
notwithstanding former discussions of etiquette,
they appeared in plain citizens DRESS instead Of
the costumes distinctive OF their Official character.
The Virginia Senatorial Question.
There is a growing disposition among leading poll
ncEns OF beth parties in Virginia to advise the
election Of United States Senators by the Legsla.
ture when 1t meets to ratify the fifteenth amend
ment nexi month. 1t is believed this Is necessary
to perfect the work OF reconstruction and that it is
In conformity with the laws of Congress- though the
opinion OF Attorney General Hoar does not dis
tinctly say so In seeking admission to the Union
Senators will be required as well as Representa-
fivos, and the best judges OF the law are inclined TO
think they should be ready to take their seats when
the State is admitted. OF course such action If de-
fermined upon, would be entirely subject TO the
approval OF Congress, whether tnat body should
afterwards declare it valid not. One or the chief
effects OF this course at the first meeting OF the
Legislature would be the election of two senator's
who would be In every respect acceptable the ad
mDstration and to Congress. II the matter is lelt
uni the State is admitted Senators OF different
political cast would in all probability be returned
The Election In Texas.
When the election in Texas was originally ordered
the 30th OF November was fixed as the day on which
1t should be held. General Reynolds, commander of
the military department in which Texas is located,
Informed the Secretary OF War recently that In his
opinion 1t would be impossible TO hold fair election
in one day and recommended tlat IL be extended to
four days. In accordance with this recommendation
General sherman, Secretary OF War; has issued an
order tha, the election be continued for four days.
Favorable Report from the Indian Country
Abundance of Fire Water the F,ains.
private letter received here by Colonel A. III. Ja k
son, from a party who has Just performed journey
through LOO miles Of the Indian country accom-
panied by Mr. Pugb OF Cincinnati, and Mr. Jonn
Butler, OF Ohio, members OF the Quaker delegation
gives u very encouraging account OF the state of
things thereahouts, and looks well for the prospects
OF peaceful relations with the lately hostile savages
The writer thus concludes his letter.
I never travelled with better men In nv life than
my two passengers and am satisfied that they mean
10 do the fair thing with the government and the
and peace Will be kept If not again broken by the
OF affairs az Camp Su pply Whiskey |
seems to find Its wal there and to the Indian camp
10 abundance.
Colonel w. +. Cady, Chief Clerk of the Indian Bu
eau, is now Acting Commissioner, in the absence |
" General Parker, who is In New York making the |
early Purchases. General Parker Will be away |
bout two weeks. Colonel Cady the new Chief !
)lerk Is very elflcent oilcer. He served through
he entire war with much distinction as surgeon OF |
ne Of tue Illinois regiments.
General Ward b. Burnett, OF New York. the well |
nown heyo OF Mexican fame, and lazy, are among
he recent Motel arrivals In this city.
C0aTR eUTi0NS TO THE RAWLInS FUND.