The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29
Y ,bable ReappOintment of the Latter to
the Paraguayan Mission.
4 rival Of the New Secretary
Of War.
Snstructions to Mr.. Low, the
Minister to China.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 1859.

pping with Colonel Dayton, OF General Sner
! ans stat. General Beknap left Keokuk on last
csday evening, proceeding to Fort Wayne, through
~ way OF Pittsburg and Harrisburg TO this city. At
lrrisburg the new Secretary was met by ). d.
.meron president OF the Northern Central Rail-
~, and who was q college mate at Princeton. Mrs.
,knap will remain in the Wesf Q Tfesenu.
10 new Secretary VIII not deter. - ls 0 the ume
assuming charge OF his department until after
Insulation with the President, VINO Is expected
return tomorrow evening" Tomorrow General
,knap with devote to the arrangement OF some
psrsonal business demanding his attention The
enerai bears his unexpected n0nors with his usual
sc. He Is the same unassuming person he was in
re gallant old Army OF the Tennessee.
no New Minister to Cbina-A Vigorous
American Policy to be Iuaugurated with
the CelestiRls.
The arrival OF Ex-Governor Frederick F. Low, of
iirornia, the new Minister Of the United States to
e ancient empire OF China, promises an early de.
parture Of representative OF this government to
icceed Mr.. Browne. Mr.. Low expects to have an
atervlew with the Secretary Of State tomorrow,
ad VIII then probably receive some intimation as
> the wishes and views OF the government. Mr..
ow lett San Francisco on October 49, and en- route
ere passed several days at Chicago and
oumbus, Ohio. The appointment OF Mr.. Low was
Jade entirely without that gentleman's knowledge;
4 fact up to this time he has never met
resident Grant at oil. The President, 1t appears,
1as anxious to make the appointment Of a suitable
gentleman from California. He had four names OF
Prominent gentlemen Of that State ana handed the
Ast to General Sherman, who had spent some time
"a California be fore the war; ana was, therefore,
veil acquainted with the merits of the inherent
Persons noted down. In handing the list to General
3herman the President requested him to arrange
Ne names the order Of his opinion OF their fitness
lr the position. General Sherman placed the name
\ Mr.. Low at the head OF the list. General Sher.
Gan then telegrapned to General Thomas, requesting
&m to mention the subject to Mr.. Low aud to
tply In cipher. After considering the matter
q consultation with his friends, Mr.. Low
btermined to accept, and General Thomas
nrepled to General Sherman, whereupon the Presi.
kpt made the appointment. Mr.. Low Is a native OF
eN3s and became a merchant. In 1851 he was
Oacted a member OF Congress. Upon returning to
poifornia, IN 1863, he appointed Collector Of the
s0;t oil san Francisco and very soon after elected
arnor OF the State. Since the expiration of his
guoernat0riai term he has been living in private life,
md until the offer OF his late appointment had deter
iIned to accept no more public offices. Mr.. Low is
gentleman of about forty years or age, decidedly
eaisng manners and q face indicating ability ana
tKterous feeling. He has wife and child and will
isse his family with him, In conversation Mr.. Low
fpresses himself thoroughly informed upon
II, American policy towards China, and
niles resolution to adhere to and
ance the American doctrine. Before going to
IN, II satisfactory to the State Department, he
pass the winter. during which time access TO
celestial capital is entirely suspended, In visit
the treaty ports Of China, and advise himself
n condition n 40 ario
nsuar offices OF the United States. Nothing has
u been decided whether Mr.. Low will 60 by way
" Europe and consult with Mr.. Burlingame before
proceeding TO China.
0ur Difficulties with Paraguay-Washburn's
Policy Not Sustained by the Adn,inistra-
ti0n-Probable Rcappointment Of General
4 NIcMah0n.
I General Mcmahon, late United States Minister to
Paraguay, had protracted interview to-day with
Monetary Fish, during which he gave an account Of
d condition OF AFFAIRS in Paraguay and Of the war
Hetween that country and Brazil. With the excep-
hon Of the one-sided ana contradictory reports
4 thich have appeared in the newspapers from time
time the government has had little, II any, nfor
nation concerning the true state OF affairs in Para
Ezuay, or Of the progress OF the war between
se&pez and the coalition Of which Brazil Is the
y. adj The information supplied by General Nc.
government has had since the return OF his prede-
cessor, Mr.. washburn The circumstances under
which Washburn left Paraguay rendered 1t neces-
sary that his statement should be received with
some grains Of allowance, especially what he said
about Lopez. The difficulties thrown In the way OF
communication with Minister Mcmahon by the Bra
lillian authorities prevented the present Secretary
OF State from receiving regular dispatches;
but now that the action of General Mcmahon
Has been made known to the State Depart
ment It Is thoroughly approved. Among the
1cst acts or E. b. WashDurne, when he became
Secretary OF State, was the recall OF General
Mcmahon and the consequent suspension OF dpo-
rsatio relations with Paraguay. In this proceeding
there Ia reason to believe that washburne was
actuated solely by motives OF revenge on account
Of the alleged conduct OF Lopez towards his bro.
ther, G. A. Washburne. II appears that L. B. not
only wanted to punish Lopez and the Paraguayans
bnt also Admiral Davis. When washpurne was
Installed In the state Department he sent for Adj
uIra Porter and insisted that the Secretary or the
Navy should order Admiral Davis home and court
martial him on the strength of G. A. Wash.
ourne's statements. Tho Navy Department, how
ever, was thoroughly posted as to the con-
duct OF Admiral Davis, and refused to
do anything OF the kind. There are good reasons
for stating that the State Department, under its
present head, does not share the views Of Mr. Il. b.
Washburne and his brother concerning the propri-
ETY. OF snspendlng diplomatic relations with Para
quay. To refuse TO send Minister to the latter
pace would be to cater to the wishes and preja-
does OF Brazil not to speak of abandoning American
interests, present and prospective, In Paraguay.
1t Is probable that the administration viii pursue
the policy hitherto adopted by the government Of
encouraging the South American republics instead
OF taxing sides with monarcnical governments
against them, and renew diplomatic relations with
Paraguay. II Minister Is sent there it is under
stood that General Mcmahon win probably be re-
turned
The Crew Of the Cuban Privatccr.
Information from wilmington N. O., Is to the
effect that the crew Of the Cuba were n no ,hnnea
to New York yesterday morning on the steamship
Ashland, BY their officers or the agents OF the Cuban
authorities IN this country.
Gold and silver Ores from Colorado.
The surveyor General Of Colorado has sent to the
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