The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-04

Kertsch while a land force advanced along the shore To-
wards the fort The defences OF the place having belre
been destroyed unable 20 offer resist nce and vas
at opce occupied by Russians The Circassiaas with
drew into the mountains taking with them fifteen piees
Of cannon and all the provisions u IS thought the Rms
slams will satisfied with the taking Of Anaoa viz
leave all urthur operations till next campaign Gen Be
sutoll has the temporary command.
Another despatch Gays the Russians have also takea,
possessi ion of Novogeor wiask on the GhelendHk.
The diplomatic corps intending to be present at the
Czars coronation, would leave St. Petersburg on the %
Of August for Mofcow. The departure OF the Emperor
Alexander fixed for the Goth; his solemn entry c
Moscow will take place the 10th ultimo and the Colo
nation will be on the 9TH of September: the Court will
return St Petersburg at the end Of the month. s
ceremony OF the coronation and It's aduncts will apIa
renty throw into the shade every former proceeding
similar kind in Russia elsewhere The Inagncenceo
the preparations something fabulous. There will be
present than ten European princes, besides 70
representatives. Of Powers and principaites lnnumber,d
The Grape Crop Of France and Germany
IRON the London Times, Aug. 23.l
The following letter furnishes the latest description OF
the prospects Of this years vintage in France and Gen.
SR-Havng just returned from visiting the principal
wine districts OF France and Germany peg 10 oier the
following remarks
During the last thirty years the demand fer champagne
not only for this but Tor other countries has Increased
immensely; but the supply has kept pace with the de-
mand and although the land capable OF producing this
peculiar wine is comparatively limited and the vineyards
generally very carefully cultivated there seems NJ
reason to doubt that the same causes which have hitherto
led to increased production without dminution of quality
or higher prices, will continue to operate.
This district has entirely escaped the OLDHAM, vii.
disease; but, owing TO several unfavcratle seasons
stocks low there's but little very fine wine, and
prices have lately risen, owif to cold weather the
spring and heavy ram; afterwards the vintage TIN
very beneficial and hne weather continues, excellent
wine may be expected
by reference TO the map OF France II win be tina.
the whole of the district generally supposed by English
be the only pla;e where wine besides champagne,
be found for them, is the small spot below Bordeaux
nm tbn pdtnuG nr PuQr
This the country OF caret, known everywhere else &c
Bordeaux wine much Of 1t deservedy he'd in great
pue. and probably ten times much is soid yearly In
France and abroad under the name Of Fcrdeaux as s
actually produced in the whole Medoc. The disease has
been very severe there for two or three years. and con
seqnenty there Is but little fine wne and tie prices OF al
the common descriptions have risen enormously. But
the vine itself is reganing its natural healthy, vigorous
look evidently throwing of the disease which formerly
seemed TO threaten its very existence and may be fair
y hoped that with the healthy stem another year
Will Civ abundance of good frut
From Bordeaux to Toulouse is continuation OF hills
and plains Of healthy looking vines less aud less cared fol
the distance from the former town and The expense
carriage increase After leaving Toulouse come into
the great wine districts which possess climate and Sol
nowhere the world surpassed, but, although very
productive Of food and drink capable Of great increase
AS one proof OF this may mention that common
sight circular space in field, beaten down level.
which were laid the ripe sheaves Of corn, which
three women with fails, three or four dcnkeys or
horses kept running reund and q driving
three bulocks dragging behind them large stone with
longitudinal grooves and after the corn has been thus
thr the straw carried oil and the thrown
up let the wind blow away the cham may be
inferred this how the vines looked TO and the
made and rs probably no exaggerated suppositio
that immense the usual produce o; this great
district, extending 10 the Mediterranean when thrown
open by the Taways nov 10 ,ha enconage
may be increased tenold The disease has been very
vruent and stocks were never before SO low prices
high, and this will be little If better but al
anxiety TO the decay Of the vine itself hiss vanished
Tor everywhere looks strong and WELL and the alarm
has already led 70 greater attention TO the culture
Rv far tha ri ri win n
in France grown here being well suited By its natura
strength for mixing with the lighter wines OF Bordeaux
Burgundy, &C., and also BY its usually extraordinary
cheapnees. But now, although the coIamon kind
dear TO have had the unfortunate effect Of drv
ing many OF the working classes 70 spirits, very fair qua
Eties be had at prices which astonsh Engishman
who would be not less surprised TO ind tina. by addin
the usual application Of brandy that port undergoes
would have wine quite pied for John Ball. though
too strong Holander the Hamburger the Swede
in their nne climates.
Proceeding UPWARDS to Montpelier and Avlgnou, tn,
same fertility and abundance presents Itself. ASCENDING
the Rhope, the vines being generally grown rock.
round .bow more deicacy and variety, aud SIN NOR
getting into the Burgundy country, where YER.
cir vintage may be expected, and where the oidsm ha
ever been very bad.
Throughout the beautiful country from njon, in Bur
INDY, 10 Mannheim. on the Rhine, not much wine Il
reduced but there the great Rhenish vineyards begin
nd continue long way down the river These distr,'
Lave aso escaped the disease but there is rarely ahov
fine vintage in every i've six years. The presen
promises TO be fine but the quantity small
10 The Palatnate the vines are heavily lafen with well
grown grapes giving the prospect OF abundant supply
q the pleasant though very light, cheap wine u TIN
district
that prices have attained thei- maximum, and conse
quenty PURCHASES made only for mmei date wants
and consumption Is diminishing THIS s,ste OF matte
must continue TIL II Is Known now the vintage CT ls5
VIII prove, and, III Is very abundant great la ma.
be expected for every will then br forward what
he has for sale remembering the former usua price,
and what he may therefore expect by holding Thu
fear will not be diminished by the ledge OF the la
falling Oh in the demand at home and abroad and by th
bu
and high prices.
The Prussisn Naval Engagement with Rif|
Pirates.
Berlin (Aug 2o) correspondence Of the London Times
since my letter OF the day before yesterday variety o
particulars have come to light connected with the late
skirmish Of the crew OF the Prussan corvette DNntz
with the Rn pirates, the coast OF Morocco " thcs
various communication the official statement IN The
Irsvsstschs Correspondents Is tho most circufnstantia
From II it appears that after parting company with th
rest OF the fta of Madeira the Prince Admiral though
desirable account Of the cholera having ragged a. Fun
cbal 70 procure Gle an bi Of health, lest any difcue
should be made by the QnaraI tine authorities occasion
OF bis putting into Gibraltar or Malta He therefore touche
al Aogador anc obtained from the European Consul
residing there, and thus provided proceeded 70 Sibraa
for Goals The stock that the government stores cou
part with there being sufficient for the prosecution
his voyage to Constanpoplc the Prince made Tor Agiers
where there said 10 be ample sticks. While on th|
way thher. and Oh thief coast the nanzis arrive
the spot 10 the east o. the Spanish town OF Mea
where IN 1852 Prussian brig bad secn plundored n
the natives and interest and curiosity led the Prince N
put OF boat or two Tor the purpoec OF Gkng neAre
view az the ,pot but any attempt 10 land lay entrc
out Of bis Intentions and plans. number OF the lnbab
tants down 10 the beach and made every Trend
demonstration at FIRST waving white Tags &c, wheI
suddenly they poured IN yoley upon the occupants Il
the boats, woundng Of the oarsmen; the wolfe
returned and the nbg Increased frJrn the sd
Of the shore the nautzg, under the command Of TIL
Prince OF Hcsscn, approached, and brought heI
guns 10 bear upon the piratcal assailans. All ,hI
boats of the steamer, wh the exception Of the padlcI
box boats, manuci and armed and, uni
der IRE Of her heavy guns the party, about - strong
put of for the shore, and abont 65 Of them landedI
Here, throwing out trailleurs they went, the !
drove the Arabs or Moors before them up acclivt
about 500 600 feet high. that slopes cose down n
the edge of the beach aud planted the frussan Sag for
few the top; hut finding that the sssailsnt
(rhose humber nj the time OF landing 10 mentioned d
accounts have been already 6o0) contuu 4,
increaPng and menaced 70 cut the party OF rom "a
boats 10 surround them entirely the Prnce orere
them retreat the boats. This reirea. the resi-
tug Of the batetne Dantzg plying her guns vgorous
the dense Ct the natives and the landing exptI
don keeping up steady IRE OF small arms as long Al
their ammunition lasted. The greater Of mer
IL in ALL wounded the boats. sx killed, d
whom three left in the field The less o. tho nativc
presumed 10 be III rec Tour times ~ many. wa'
the top Of the activity that Prince Adasers received