The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-31

pAlass ~ Paslosky he had turret expressly con-
srueted In order 70 inspect with telescope the
Of the guards Unheardof punshn,ents were inflicted
when they atsired according TO his fancy A.
all hours Of the day and night he would insist on mill
sleep. He was never satisaed He complained to
Alexander that the troops were negligent and undlsci
e test the pou ths the whole garrison should beat 70
arms at that night The Grand Duke promised oDe-
dience and at the hour 6xed while the whole city was
plunged in Sleep the drums and fes sounded an alarm
In instant the whole garrison under arms. The
citizens from their ascertain the cause Of
fro in wild dismay. The soldiers themselves did not
know why they were called out The noise awoke the
s hsa and
thought only Of his personal safety When Alexander
reached the palace he found that his father mad
in sight Of the fugitive whose terror added
such wings to his flight that he overtaken with dim
plorng mercy and could hardly be persuaded that the
whole affair was the result Of freak Of his own
took dislike to round hats and authorized any to
tear them from the head Of their wearer. He would
ALLOW W no one to keen dog his de- IL tbs
importation Of French books or newspapers, and only
allowed three printing presses in his whole domnions
II man. face dspeased him, he would have him ar
rested. If his did not suit his fancy, he would
cane him. The knout and Siberia he decreed for all
sorts Of imaginary offences that man felt SAFE
Surrounded by spies. he fancied that every
consprator He used to threaten his amabe wife with
Catherine, You viii not find me Peter Ill., So incon
histent and absurd grew his conduct at last that it
generally believed he was mad and the disease was at
rbuted to his disappointment at the rejection OF MS
addresses by the Counters Iaponkin =.
!, A conspiracy at length formed to rid the
Pauis ears, and he summoned Count Pahen
Governor q s.. Petersburg, before him, to in
9 know 1t all; myself Of the guilty, am
myself a conspirator" He was in fact, and, alarmed
struck at once That afternoon letter. containing full
details OF the conspiracy vas placed in the hands OF
the Cars friend and counsellor Kutaiso but somehow
he mis- laid before 1t was read Another letter. con-
tanning the like information was handed to the Gar
while fupping with his favorite the Inflated thrust
it unopened INTO his pocket The hand Of destiny was
clearly upon him. At eleven that night, he lay in his
bed at the palace of Saint Michael, small band Of
twenty rators effected into the private
rooms Cossack at the door of royal chamber
chall nged them but instantly cut down by of
the party All then rushed into the room. The bed.
clothes were in dsorder--the sheets were warm-but
Paul was rot to be The scutie at the door had
alarmed him. and he had risen and hid himself behind
into the middle of the room Of the Zubofs broke
his arms with club; and Others wounded him with
their swords. After feeble resistance he over
powered and srangled His last words-terible words
were: +" And you too, my Constantine! ~
Tbacke1ay's "Newcomes' is as amusing as usual,
ard contains among other things avariey Of piqusnt
revelations of the London press. New York
story, entitled "Ny Son, Sir" is full Of truth aud
patnos. 1t should be read by all fathers who have
fne yousg men for SONS, who can score ever 30
many without stopping at billiards, and cruel in
cognate accomplishments. A couple of other
stories, and beautiful piece OF prose poetry, eni
tied " The Singers Dream" complete the number.
The GEOGRAPHICAL AND COMMERCIAL GAzATTE,
No. 1-DistuInen, Broadway.-The plan OF this
work, although excellent, will, We fear, meet with
great obstacles 20 its being successfully carried
cut. In the f1st place, to inspire confidence, 1t
should bear upon its title page tho name Of SONS
properly qualified scientific editor. In the second,
in the absence of this condition, its contents
should be Of nature ct once to strike public at.
tention In both Of these respects We find the open
ing number wanting. Its contributions to physical
and Jlitical geography are Of character inferior
to roary Of the articles ON this same subject which
appear in the daily newspapers, and, in fact, we
find but little in the general tone aud style Of tie
work which would lead us to suppose thai 1t had
aed, stated, from Gan association Of scieu-
tifc snd prsctica! gentlemen There is well
executed chart Of the recent search for northwest
passage given with the opening numbs-, bat the
text that refers to it throws Few light upon the
subject either by it's facts or s,eculst,ons.
DIAHIEs.-A Amongst the diaries which seem to
find msst favor ut the present seasoa We may men
sop thore OF Ken & LoutreI, rr4nois g. Loutre, AID
Micbsel & Co. For judicious division Of spa,s spi
cemperdious arrangement tbese diaries cancot be
surpassed.
NEW MUSIC.
There appears t, be great commotion ir the
music :sde just now, growing cut of reduction
in the price Of sheet music ali b il advertised by
ore Of our leading publishing houses. This is a
matter Of considerable importance to the public,
and therefore worthy Of attention. Until Within a
few years. the music pu 5fhed in America consisted
merely of reprints from the wo:ks Of foreiga com.
posers and at first tho sails was limited. It was
necessary to sfix high price to it in order TO pay
the first cost of engraving. Now that the sale is
vastly increased reduction In price is not only due
to the public but the publishers will find it conduce
greatly to their ultimate benefit, inasmuch as it viii
prevent simultsdeous Eepubl cations Of the sans
works by almost every one in the trade, and the de-
msnd for music will consequently increase aud the
taste improve in proportion as it is placed within
the means Of the million. Another important re-
Eult must ensue from this proposed change. Po5-
fishers will be the look out for good copyrights,
and will be abe 20 afford fair compensation TO tue
composer. This will foster and elicit our naive
talent contamination devoutly to be wished for.
We iced only cite as an illustration of these
facts the grea. success Of Vincent Wa,lacos CON-
position g. Of which Messrs. Hall & Son have the ex.
elusive tight Of publication. The amount which
they sell of bis writings would scarcely be believed
but that ils fact 10 well known in musical circles.
There are few modern composers who 50 veil de-
ssivs The popularity he has attained as M. Wallace.
All bis works bear the stamp Of original aud power
fu' genius.
We have received from Mr.. Thomas Baker copy
Ct his spleDddy Illustrated musical album for 1855,
consisting Of great variety Of popular pieces, in
ending several of his own composition and arrange
ment. There be no more acceptable git; at lis
season. OF the year than this beautiful annual.
Mr. John Darcie has cent US several of his recent
mosis al public sons amongst the best of whi,h are
the "Masio Schottlsche," "The Borgia valse," Jrl-
liens "Fi emshs Qaadrillc" Jullien's Farewell