The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15

ST. Pxxnsvso, August q, 1850
Growing Friendship Of Russia and Emg,omd-T1ple ALI
droe cf Great Britain, RAsssa and Pyusia-Gcytsch0-
k1T a~d Palmevaon in A0yeement-Ths Grand Duke
COmsantine's Long Stay in Engand--He will not Visit
Ndpateo'-The Russion Press-Ref~m Required-The
Cars Intesded Fist to 0-many-Neo Riaed Cannon
for The Russian Army-Gsneral Improvement in Arms
The Russian Reviewed at Portsmouth Russia and Chino
Negotiations in Pscgress-The Position Of England-
Military Exploits in the Cdsscasus, &C., DC.
Tho entente cosdiale between our Court and that of st.
James decidedly progressing Our coffee house polit
clans persuaded that triple alliance Of Russia Prussia
and Great Britain has already been concluded mako
head against France and Austria; and although matters
not quite 50 far advanced that, there doubt
that such combination, the mere idea Of which would
have appeared preposterous year ago. has become
not only possible, but probable The Oriental qucs
ton, which led 10 the rupture between this empire and
England-a rupture from which no derived any ad-
vantage but Napoleon .-has been adjourned for the
present. and that OF Italy Prince Gortschako Lord
Palmcrston are very much Of tho same opinion They
are both the bitter enemies of Austria, both
Il favor Of Italian independence, and both agreed
az to the necessity Of a Congress- not to confirm
he spuatons Of yilafranca, but revise them and to
eliminate those they consider Objectionable The pro-
tracted stay Of the Grand Duke Constantine England
Ministry this subject and the announcement that he
viii return to St. Petersburg without paying visit TO the
Emperor Of the French evident proof that the init
connection with the Court Of the Tulcres has been
greatly weakened, and is longer what it used to
This may be seen, too, by the altered language Of
press which to have caused annoyance tothc
French government which has complained the
in which the Russian papers, particularly the Inuode
discuss the behavior Of France towards the Italians and
the shortcomings she has been guilty Of in the peace
vlaranca. The Talide received in consequence hint to
be guarded in his expressions, which had the effect
Of slencng him for day. after which he resumed his
structures with much spirit before As long the
censorship exists, however, both the press and the gov
eminent must always be in false postionthe latter
being not unjusty considered by foreign Powers
sponsbe for the opinions advanced in the newspapers,
though may be totally innocent OF them; for long
the censor has right to cancel such articles dis
pleasing y the government the inference is natural that
approves Of all those that allowed to be published.
De facto the Russian has more liberty at present
than in many countries where the censorship is nomnay
abolished, as in France SPAIN Austria, &C. the
appointed since the accession of Alexander H. being
to hs wnS o%
but this is only an indulgence granted TO, not
right enjoyed by the press, and may be Withdrawn at
any moment. Prince G0rtschakoif and NJ Kovalafsky,
the Minister Of Public Education who represent the party
of progress in the Cabinet, quite alive the dsad
vantages of system and anxious to have abolished
but the difficulty is what to substitute in its place Com
pete liberty of the press like in America is of the
question; there would have to be press laws, like in
Prussia Belgium, &c. and offences against those would
have to be tried by the civil tribunals This again. could
be done without the introduction Of trial by Jury for
If offences OF the press to be subjected to the usual
Of provincial courts Of justice which ought rather
to be called courts of injustice, would be good deal
than the censorship at least that institution is
administered Thus the question is indissolubly
nected with thorough reform Of the entire system of
legislation and administration and government has got
many other irons In the fire just now, am afraid
1t reported that the Emperor would make ex-
cusion to Germany this summer to have an interview
with the Regent of Prussia but appears his journey has
been postponed till the fall when he will take the oppor
tuny of escorng his mother back to Russia. Her Ma
that cost the country such enormous sums Of money and
give rise to considerable anadversion il being remark
ed that if the Empress health requires change air
and more genial climate, trip to the Crimea would
swer just well 10 Nice nterlaken. The En-
mo- on which day bis eldest son the Grand Duke ceaare
WITCH Nicholas Aexandcrwitch, completes his sixteenth
yoar when, though ordinary morals are only Of age at
twenty the scOns Of the Imperial house attain their
majority There WILL Of course, be great festivities the
occasion and some people think the final seement of the
serf question will then be announced and their emancpa
ton proclaimed; but this believe TO be premature, in
asmuch as the Central Committee, under General Ros-
tovso yet proceeded coae the reports Of the
provincial commissions, the discussion of which can
hardly be finished before the year
It is high time however, for this affair to be disposed Of
the peasants who have waited hitherto with exemplary
patience beginning to lose it, and ascribe the delay
though partly justified by the Importance Of the under
W,
| the Gar.
committee has been appointed by the Minister OF War
for the purpose Of introducing into the Russian army the
| modern Improvements in artillery which have been
brought to bear with such decisive effect in the late TIA
fan campaign. model OF the ri0ed gun procured
some time since from the French government and the
experiments made with it have proved to demonstration
the formidable nature Of that invention which Is un.
doubtedly the tremendous engine hitherto devised
for the destruction OF mankind Al the beginning of the
Crmean war only few battalons Of the Russian army
lad hall Cknfga
ments we're still armed with intiocks which placed
them at great disadvantage when opposed to the supe
have been generally introduced and the old fashioned
ordnance will be gradually superseded by
General Deadin, Of the abcst officers of artillery in
the Russian service, and consists Of Prince George Of
Meekenbarg Inspector General OF the Traleur batta
IONS six generals and two colonies.
The Mediterranean squadron under Admiral Istomin
which reviewed by Grand Duke Constantine Ports
mouth and returning Cronstadt, replaced by
another, which sailed from thence last week. composed Of
the Grand Admiral, Captain Shestakof and three more
screw men of war, commanded by Admiral Nordman, a
gallant Fnlander who distinguished himself at the de-
fence OF Sweborg. 1t may be recoected that he
flag officer Of the squadron to which belonged
all hands, off HIGHLAND in the autumn of 1867. He
placed before court martial in consequence but
acquitted notwithstanding which his professional reputa
ton thought to have suffered; seems, however, by
his being selected for this command that the Grand
Duke from whom all naval appointments emanate, is of
different opinion. Captain UnkoHsky is also expected
from JAPAN with the Askold and two smaller vessels
but naval force in the Pacific will not be diminished
another gate and two corvetes having received orders
to repair TO those waters. The Russian fleet will in
future have regular stations at Nagasak and Shanghae,
under the orders of the Admiralty at Nkoayefsk,
Aexandroisk (Casrias bay), to which port the head
quarters Of the Amoor squadron will probably be trans
ferred
Soon after the signature of the treaty Of AgoOn which
fixed the eastern boundary between Russia and China
mentioned that our DESTROYS to conclude
similar engagement in respect to the Western frontier,
where there is immense tract Of territory claimed,
but not occupied by the Chinese, and which is being
gradually settled by Russian colonsts who have advanced
step by step till they have arrived at the foot of the THAN
Shan mountains. General Ignatief, our ambassador ex
uaordnary TO China whose arrival at Pekn noticed in
OF my former letters, has opened negotiations with
the Cclestals this subject and is said to find them
very accommodating and ready to anticipate his wishes;
but they demand piece Of service in return which our
government is not yet prepared to grant It is stated
that they will surrender to Russia the whole pro-
vince of Iii. with the sovereignty the tribes Of
Krgheez and Zoongares, who form the cratic
population OF that REGION If the " White Tar"
will consent TO lend his armed assistance the Brother