New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-03


now sdd some further details ~ wei a, the nsa.
An which il was taken possession OF. These st
we derive from sources not easily accessible n
European writers. The Msntshco conotry, ss,.
sted on the left side Of she Amolr, is occup'eiN
a fe " none dc bspss 81 Tsrssfs no fixed ssttA
uent or any kind Of cities existing there. A.
though rominaly considered under the sopre.'ss
of China, is Vas. in isss region without ma
ter. TIE Chinese reslly never claimed H. MN
wears $50 Rdssian traders descended the nysr
SUimpdi, aad some other streams runDiss Sn
debouctius IN the Amour aud visited The caiass
towns thereon. The Celestial sushoria>s, y
well az the Inhabitants, spoke Of the lef bank VI
this river Is naturally belonging 70 Russia lac
regular occupation of the territory TOOK placsa
ls49. Il WA prepared with ears and foresight
Two small iron steamers were built Ia SoilkAs
mining establishment situsted on the river OF he
same nsme. Their construction occupying nine
months was divided between naval officer ni
an engineer, having 81 their disposal only
c1ude materials and raw workmen. Thsse
steamers laden with guns, arms, ammunition,
stores sui implements of all kiads served to coa-
fsutry soldiers. They were accompanied BY At n
one hundred rsfts and bsrks filled with Cosssoxs.
The river. carefully explored and sounded, proved
everywhere nsvigable, without rapids 90 any
other serious incumbrance. AZ the end OF thirty
three days, the expedition reached the mouth Of
the river. and permanent establishment. wss
planted there Industry aud activity begau. A
few miles down or the opposite side is si1uaf u
Chinese town, and a good understanding eS ~
between the two banks. The natives made 40
opposition whatever to the expedition nor tneoc-
cupsiion. TIE Russians do not interfere vita
them, Nor does the Goyernm mt limit their rsslns
life, or exscs any kind OF service. TIE hsrbcrh
very deep and extensive being nearly shut out from
winds by the Island Kersfss ct Saghaien, ysich
was seized by Russian nsyisatoIs yesrs before
the expedition. TIE whole land is covered with
meadows and forests fall Of the best klnG OF lam
Der. and excellent oak for naval constructions.
The soil IL capital and At for all kinds of culture.
but is 81 yet untouched by the creative hama. In
all Siberia, Amour IL spoken of as the land Of
promise; and go it will become when agriculture
and industy shall wake it iuto genial life. Tns
River Amour ems with fishes ofal kinls the aiost
delicate known, and some said 70 be ssrangeu
TO other waters. The forests are fall Of game
as well az Of bears and wolves. Grain and bread
were unknown to the natives, who now esseny
seek the latter In their barter With the Rassians
The acquisition OF this part Of the Msnschoo
country aud of the mouth Of the Amour. il Tho
most valuable made by Russia during the reSa
ofNichoas. 1t gives completeness aud vitality
TO Siberia When the new territory Ia de-
yeloped, Ksmtschstks and the East will be Ia
dependent of supplies from St. Petersburg.
Trade will be opened with Chins, japan Csi-
forris, as the empire comes to take fall advsl-
tsse of its new outlet on the Pacific.