On my nrrival here l found the President favorahly disposed, but fearful of action lest the censures of the world, or at leasl lhc civilized world migh L fall upon him. IL has licen suggested lo me that he is surrounded by an atmosphere which produces unnecessary fears a11d apprehensions, or he would act promptly. Tlte dcl,alc and vote of the Senate was a tri11mplrn11t manifestation of feeling on !heir parl towards us. The House of Representatives will doubtless pass the rcsolulions on monday the 4th instant, which Leing the great anniversary of the independence of this, our native country, will produce fine effect and influe11ec upon tlw public and the world; it is indeed too significant lo be misunder- stood. l send you the Telegraph which contains a brief outline of the proceedings of the Senate; the vote was unanimous. The committee of Foreign Relations, in the Mouse of Representatives, are ready to report the resolutions of ~Ir. Clay, as amended by !\Ir Preston, vcrbalim, but have designedly postponed the final action of the Mouse till Monday the 4th. in order that it may be passed and bear date on that memorable day. The venerable James Madison died on the 281h. ultimo, due honors will be done lo his memory by this great Nation. On yesterday 1 dined, by invitation, with the President. 1 had entered Lite palace (as il is called) but a short lime before the- following eonversati~>rl took place between him and myself. President. ''] l is true, i\lr Carson, that your Govern men I has sent Santa Anna back lo l'llcxico in company with your Vice President and others?" Carson. "A letter has been received, Sir, which slates that he was to sail on the day the letter was elated, or the next clay from Mexico, with Vice President Zavala and i\lr llardcman as ministers to negotiate the final recognition of our Independence upon a basis arranged by Ilic Government of Texas and Santa Anna." President. "Then J tell you, Sir, if ever he sets foot 011 Mexican ground, your Governmc11l may whistle; he, Sir, will ~ivl' you trouble, if he escapes, which you dream not of." Carson. " I le will be 011 hoard of one of our armed vr~sds, and l hope the negotiation will be c:irriccl on from V<'ra Cruz, without pcrmilling him to land.'' President. •·1 tell you, Sir, if thal v1·s:-:l'I go1·s within ran~t· of the G1111s of the Battery of Vera Cl'llz, lhL' )' will (·,1pl11rt• th(•
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