The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-22

time knowing that in spite of the dis Drifting aspects
of the moment, the temporary ascendency OF rev.
grade principles and the apparent torpor 81 ,nt
public mind, the people are immortal and must
finally be triumphant. go.
Among the various scientific institutions OF this
city one of the most interesting are the Botanica'
Gardens, situate about two miles from the rolsuan'
Gate near the village of Schoneburg, which Is con,
nected with Berlin by an unbroken series ~ ~ VA
and country houses. They were piahIeo Wy rSue
rick the Great, and the buildings, hotnousss: 9c-
erected by the same mOnarch but great additions
with regard TO exotcs and other Improvements were
made by order of the late King and continued under
the reign of his successor by whose ulrectlons tne
a" Victoria regia was Mso prousn. over, anu
To L. which at one time was the favorte re-
sort of the Berlin public. 1t has now been
resolved by the Minister of Public Instruction to
enlarge these grounds by aunexing plot Of land
that borders on the rear OF the garden and has just
been purchased by government The extent OF this
field is about twelve acres, part of which has been
placed at the disposal of the Association for the
Extension and Improvement of Horticulture in Prus-
STA" to try the cultivation of new vegetables foreign
grasses for cattle feeding, flowers &C. The Botani-
cal Gardens under the care of M. Lure. descen
dant OF the French refugees whe, driven from their
country by religious persecution, first introduced
ornamental gardening, along with many other arts
and sciences. in the then semibarbarous regions OF
the North. M. Lure is director general Of the royal
gardens, and it is by his advice that the present
addition of territory has been made. On portion OF
this ground he intends to erect new palace house,
surrounded with plantations, lawns and parter1es.
The greatest part Of the whole plot however, about
eight or nine acres viii be appropriated to an aro-
retum or nursery, for the raising of every species
of foreign tree and plant that will thrive in the open
air in this climate. In laying out the drborem, es-
pecial care will be directed to the arrangement OF
the various genera, taking into consideration the
difference of ground and situation, for instance
to place all the BIRCH oak, alder, maple linden and
other trees together and yet separated that each
of them may be able to develope itself. Through
this classification an opportunity will be offered to
the forester and student Of botany to examine the
growth of the various species Of trees he them
next to each other. and form his judgment accord
ingly The palace house is to be ITO feet in length
by "a in depth and will consist of central building
and two wings, the former "a and the latter
50 feet in height. These dimensions appear small
in comparison with the palace house at Kew which
is considered the finest and largest in Europe its
total length being 1862 feet but the sum of 1000
200 600 thaers, that was spent upon the erection
of that magnificent building would be thought enor
in this country, and so they will probably be
content with following their English prototype in
its general arrangements the perforated cast iron
flooring under which the pipes are laid for warming
the conservatory with hot water, &c. As it is the
expense of repairing and rebuilding the hot houses
and green houses, which partly Of the last Gen.
fury and Of importing costly exotcs from distant
regions, will not be inconsderabe. There will be
large saloon and ante for the meetings of the
Association for the Improvement OF Horticu ture,'
and also Offices for the gardeners and other func
for the introduction of fruit and fruit trees plants
and flowers, into this barren, sandy country where
nature has done so little and almost everything must
be produced by art.
The streets Of Berlin have been infested for the
last two three days by strange looking individuals
in fantastica dresses and high crowned hats adorned
with immense white plumes, who strut about very
msestically to the wondernent of all beholders and
the especial qualification of the boy population These
lustrious strangers are members of the provincial
Guilds OF Archers, who have arrived from all parts
of the kingdom to be present at great toxophilite
gathering or shooting match that has continued for
several days, and will be concluded this evening.
Almost every town in Prussia rejoices IN such
schaSen glide, some of which are of very ancient
origin having documents to prove that they existed
as early as the fifteenth century At first presume
they sported crossbows arrows but their primitive
weapons have long made way for muskets or rifles
and they value themselves exceedingly in their skill
as marksmen, though do not know whether back
woodsman would be particularly satisfied with their
performances At the time these guilds were inst
tuted they bad practical utility, as they served to
defend the cities against the robber mobiles OF that
period but they have long since dwindled down into
mere paythings only fit for the amusement of grown
up children.
The Republic OF Liberia.
| Is THx LIBKRIAN REPUBLIC SLAVE MARKET? ?
cHARACTsR OF ITS POPULATION AND ITS TRADE
WITH TIE FRENCH.
Prom the London News. June 2e.l
Some recent conversations In the House at Lords
way, dragging other people out OF theirs, in ex
posing did some months since, the origin and
character Of the Monrovian settlement on the coast
| of Africa. Any OF our readers who may happen 10
remember what was told in columns Of the deri.
walton of the population Of Liberia, the condition of
industry there, the temper OF the immigrants, the
prospects OF the colony, and its relations with the
tribes around, must have had their attention fixed
by the disclosures in the Lords Thursday last Of
the connection between the case OF the Regina
Cab and the free laborers" Of Liberia.
Lord Malmesbury evidently knows less than he
ought. or he would not have said (as the report
makes him say) the Lberian republic is +" the great
sanctuary of free Africans: whether IL be true or
not that II Is very much protected by the English
government" But Lords Brougham and Grey could
possibly afford him some information, II we may
Judge by their warnings that second statement Of
the case Of the Regina Coli may require as careful
an Investigation as the hrst; that in fact, the two
statements now made public are simply cS parte on
the respective sides. To their warnings we would
add another-that the special connection between
the French scheme Of transportation Of abOrers
aud the State Of Monroyia should be well noted and
| yiglantly observed.
| In the despatch Of the Minister Of Marine 20 the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs ia France, read by Lord
Malmesbury on Thursday the statement occurs that
/ the Regina Culi was az Cape DC Monte last October
The chief OF thai place steuuorsy urged CAPTAIN Simon
for hs operations that portion " the coast above
al others and they both proceeded 10 Monrovia the CAPT
LIBERIA in order to settle the rreninsSes Of toe
affair The President " that repuo- on leAr6ns Captain
smons pan approved 40 highly tina. be persuaded thai
rfs 70 carry 90, bis operations exclusively the terri
/ tcry 81 the Lberisn republic.
The letter goes on ~ state the terms:-The pass
poIt duty paid. the number of laborers stipulated
ior (iOO) 10 be supplied In the OF forty days
Then comes at the value OF the protest made
by certain parties in Liberia against the French
scheme; and after account of the ARRAY, some ex
pressons Of disgust at "the weakness completely
4 OF the Liberian authorities; and Lord Malmesbury
declares himself surprised that the Liberian govern
merit should have allowed the escape Of the negroes
~. To fderif a linn
transaction altogether; and The NOR, because Che
French narTo.ors erpdfidfe ON the great adrdnfag,
iriH BE- 10 obiatn their negroes from Liberia abors
/ oihsr places, because they hare brought tcuh them
| -df.on IN ,rbi,h o'eu there brought mp.
! Ipsse neDoes-native Acknowledgment 10
AHla against their will. in helpless ignorance
are the persons who probably best explain what
ever mystery hangs about the seizure of the Regina
I CuE ard The conduct Of the Liberan authorities
Tho 40 n.Iind rntalhc with Is nnn1la fion Of frne