New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-12

then mounts the box in high spirits and after having thus
wasted an hour two, OF again reatrc terTe,
down pitch and mp another regardless Of the ditch
the bottom which the carriage and horses take
Of flying leap much 10 dscomfture. Our delays how
ever are long and to admit OF any
STRANGE affecting speed, and the yamschk continues to
his vodka by undergoing the most tremendous
ton. He shouts and curses and applauds and whistles,
and yels without ceasing fourishiDg his whip his
head by way Of hint that the lash may come down,
which, however very seldom does for the horses being
without blnkers invariably take the hint and not to
require much pressing. He picturesque figure alto
geher this Don Ccssack yemschk, with his huge red
mustache the ends Of which visibly protruding
both sides Of his head, sit behind him. He
gray fur cap and blue tunc reaching halfway to the
knee, bound round the waist with red sash. huge pair
of ckbOos into which his loose trowsers thrust
complete which though not altogether ualke
that of the ordinary Russian peasant somehow invests the
wearer with greater degree Of independence. In an hous
and half he has oed us TO the end OF our stage, were
the delay occurs and the same scene reenacted
The desert affords one luxury, however, showing
the devotion of the subjects of the Car to the odor
ilerous herb"
Russian somovar is absolutely essential TO ones exist
AT It's appearance all dreary "Reminiscences of shat
tered wheels and windy seppes yanishthe posihut as
a most cosy, comfortable aspect-the little animals
hopping about one legs fOrgottenyou become utterly
careless the existence Of horses overwhem the suky
postmaster with poeness, confound the Don CoSsack
maens with signs and gestures expressive OF extreme sat
facton ard, finally turn in upon the sheepskin under
the influence of feelings which nothing else could have in
spred. Tho most pleasant sight that meets the travellers
eye, he journeys through these vast plains the bright
FURNISHED copper somova-the most cheerful sound that
falls upon his ear IL the grateful kissing and bubong that
issue from it, II is object upon which the affections of the
noble less than Of the peasant deservedy center aud
Of the only sentiment, probably which these two
classes possess The noble values his
highly he does his ser and the serf values his
var doubt, highly than he does his lord II
imperial ukase 10 issue Tomorrow abOlishing somo
verify believe it would terminate the existence Of
Russia as empire.
No doubt it betokens scarcity in the comforts OF life
that should be thus highly csfeemed and the
pleasures of existence must be few and far between when
iea-dnking is looked upon the Of the highest
enjoyment but all human joys are dependent for their
intensity the circumstances by which they controlled
so tea be highly appreciated as during Jour
ney the steppes We had bought at Mini, which
had just arrived overland from China and provision
for the steppes consisted entirely OF howery Pekoe, sugar
and rusks As nothing but black bread was to be pro-
cured conhned ourselves to this invalid fare at every
meal occasionally induging IN few eggs when they were
obtainabe. Living upon such simple diet and undergo
ing at the time great fatigue, tea acted as most
refreshing stimuant while the peculiar construction OF the
insured an excellent brew. Deriving its name
from two Russian words, signfyIg boil, Itself the
somovar is nothing than large brass urn the
middle of which is cylinder containing quantity of live
charcoal. The top is shaped like funnel, and open.
This the correct place for the po-the fire at the bottom
keeping the hot and boiling the at the time.
slice Of lemon is always used as substitute for milk,
and soon thought il much more agreeable addition.
As sample of the authors mode of reflection in
which he certainly exccls less than in description,
may take the following observations the prospects
of the Car:
The present has Osteasby originated upon purely
religious grounds and the crusade in which Russian sol
ders believe Themselves to be embarked is prosecuted in
the of that faith TO which large proportion of the
imperial subjects said TO be devoted.
There certain facts, powerfully affecting this religious
aspect of the question: which have been confirmed by my
own observation in Russia, and their importance seems
scarcely TO have been recognized. Now they carry with
them significance which they did possess in my eyes
twelve months ago. Although feel quite incompetent to
offer any opinion upon the real designs probable results
of that which engaging the attention OF Europe yet
suggest these considerations, because they
must enter into the calculations OF the CzBr in deciding
upon future line OF conduct should the alternative be
presented TO him of terminating the war by the acceptance
of those terms which the allied powers of England and
France may think fit TO dictate; and whatever tends to
throw light upon the motives which influence him. upon
whom much depends acquires value peculiar to itself
Hostities having once commenced there can be little
doubt that whatever Their result may be- the Sarke sen
ments of large portion of the Russian arsocacy would
in the first instance be eody responded to by those OF the
Car and should the views which they mutually entertain
be adopted reverse Will only a stinulanf to
greater eXeion and victory be regarded a. an earnest OF
complete success. AT the timethe experience OF
former occasions has proved that the pohcy oi hu7sa
characterized by caution which is rarely at iaut-which
seems to rest in obeyance long as by naughty buster
ing she may impose upon Europe and secure thereby her
own ends but which, soon as the horizon assumes Il
threatening aspect springs into active exercise to avert
the disastrous consequences which her too eAra'agan pre-
tensions may entail. - -,
European statesmen may weigh the motives which viii
influence the policy of Russia by those considerations which
press upon he's from without; they may speculate on the
eject upon her Cabinet of alliance unexpected anu
Muscoyite diplomacy as that now sub
sstu between England and France they may appreciate
correctly the embarrassment of Austria and Prussia ana
predict how long those countries are hkey 70 maha
their present attitude and they may attach the importance
which i due to the unOokedfo displays OF energy ana
prowess recently exhibited by the Ottoman army butihe
Rusan Autocrat is also keeny alive 10 the critical position
of matters home. Before he decides upon pOionghS
indefinitely hazardous contest he WIN cohsuer Tue pre-
m asuect OF the internal condition of the empire az atten-
tyey es its external relations c cannot forget that an
extent of territory comprising ono-nli OF what "a now caed
Russia in Europe has been annexed within the last SIXTY
fiv mi
Inhabitants Of the Empire having been recently snpuga-
ted are more or less dsnecicd that N tc'c s'r'cea m-
hons or about one-toar N he cafyc P2pHn0H hHss,a
ects alone amount millions aud half aud that the
protection the Greek religion has boon procncu as
e ground upon which the present anti Monninedan cru
SADIE was commenced .
Mr.. Oliphant's testimony in regard to the dlsposi-
tions of the people on the European frontier OF the
Russian Empire confirms the impressions elsewhere
given by the most intelligent observers From the
Baltic 10 the Black Sea- from the shores OF the Dan
ube TO the banks of the Pharis, deeprooted hatred
of Russia universally prevails. Nothing but the dread
of almost omnipotent and unreentng depotlsm could
have restrained it so long The first moment that ar
rves TO give vent to this feeling. will kndle name
more dangerous to the authority of the Car than tue
presence of Western armies.
LIFE AND SAYINGS OF MRS. PARTINGToN AND OTHERS
or THE FAMILY Edited BY b. r. sHiLLASAN l. "'' ~
5sl J. c. Derby =, ,... -
A regular Yankee institution is Mrs. Partinson ana
well desoryes the compliment of book devoted 10 her say
inca and doncs She is here brought before the pubhc
which is SO greatly indebted to her unique vocabulary or
esbausless stores Of fun in style worthy OF her dsh
,loa oho~oc,o, The illustrations which prousey en-