New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-05
Of The y. Y. Tribune.

interest your readers, absorbed as they must
he in the momeutOus criss which IS upon
them. The termination OF the last Ink when
was wanting TO connect US with all the olHeI
railroads of Europe, has drawn US nearer Tue
ether capitals-nearer, IN fact 10 Auieicd'
since we now receive our mails III from lour-
teen to sixteen days from New YORK. shali
epdeayor 10 send YOU, shortly, an account OF
the ne,v road with Ifs branch to k0nigsberg.
Ny object to-day-taking advantage OF a half
holiday which allow myself, since there hap
pens TO be no celebration arranged by our
small American cOmmuuiiy-is 10 announce 10
YOU the arrival OF the new american Minister
Gen. Cameron, with his family, ard Mr. Bayard
Taylor, Secretary Of Legation. They reached
here on the 18th of June, by the new railroad
route, in forty-eisht hours (travcling time) from
Berlin. Mr.. Clay who had delayed bis departure
for his new military field of action at home, until
Gen. CameronS arrival, presented the latter 10
Prince GortchakotI, the Minister of Foreign Al
fairs
The Imperial Family had already removed
to their Summer palace of Tzarskoe-seo, about
sixteen miles from tbis city; but the Emperor
announced his intention of receiving the new
Minister at the Winter Palace, aud came in
for that purpose. Mr.. Clay had his audience
of leave at the same time. i understand
that both gentlemen were highly gratifed by
the cordiality with which the Emperor re
ceyed them, and the great interest which he
expressed in the fortunes of our country. 10
its work of crushing rebellion. Indeed, the
sentiments of Russia on this point are so well
known that the Rebels have not ventured TO
send an Agent TO the Court of st. Petersburg.
Thus, happily for Yancey and Butler King,
the scanty Confederate resources have not
been still further divided.
No newspaper in Europe takes more pains
20 give a correct account OF the course OF
events in the United States than the journal
de 81. PeterSJOurg. 1t is never deceived by the
false coloring given TO the news, as ii passes
through Reuters telesrapbie bureau in London, but
often distinguishes the truth, even through it,
"secesh" disguise. lis editorial references are
always fair and intelligent, and often exhibit q
better understanding of American affairs than
many other journals which could name, between
this and New-IoIk.
AS the relations of our country with this great
Empire are interesting TO our entire people-and
unusually so at present. Will give You Mr..
Clays parting remarks, or the substance Of them,
as they were repeated to me:
Imperial Majesty will from the letter OF the
President Of United which have the honor bes
that be recalls al NY request Had consulted my
pleasure rather than ny duty should not have exchanged
the attractions which Surround your Imperial Mejesiys
Court the haIdsps and dangers Of the held OF battle
BY this devotion to country Imperial Majesty viii
the depth Of ny gratitude that you have nasnsu
rnonsy stood by time Of need Of humiliation and
otnSons peril That gratitude is felt by every lover CT the
Great Republic home and abroad. Should survive the
ws- to ENJOY tina, more stable pace which believe God
reserves FOR our country shall the purpose OF life TO
cultivate and strengthen that gratitude for your Imperial
n, esty your house, and yoar people. Ny c3gurymen
know ,lresdy you have been us- shall tell them Of
the cemency the hrmues Of the sublime courage which
you Imperial Majesty displays in your mssnaplnoqs efforts
for the progress and glory Of your people To have
personally known enjoyed the gracious consec Aon Of
the iustions among living men, who will be known IN
a. time no; o. the Of all the Russas but Alexander
H. will the most precious Of LIES memories Sad
in leaving your Imperial presence 80 20 nnge aspi
tons with great millions Of the Western world thst God
will prosper aud have in His holy keeping your Imperial
people under your paiernai Tule"
The words of Gen. Cameron, on presenting
his letter of credence, were 10 less impress
siyey earnest and cordial. They certainly ex-
pressed the sentiments of the American resi-
dents here, and l have no doubt they will re-
ceiye hearty response from every genuine
lover of the Union at home AS for the rest,
they have no right TO speak.
His remarks were in substance as follows:
am Instructed by the Pesiden 20 convey your lmpe
rial Majesty the Of his desire to prpetnse tie
friendly relations which have long existed between Rusa
and the United Slater.
In addition TO Obligations for ancient evidences Of
friendship, he wei whole people itels abiding
gratitude for the prompt and cordial sympathy which we have
received from your Majesty in successful efo!t TO sub
due an unnatural rebellion. knowing the exalted opinion
entertained by President Of the United States ard by the
American People toward your Majesty, could bnt
sider my appointment Of Minister your Cont TN high
est honor which could been conferred upon
No two Governments in Chds;endom differ widely
IN respects Russia snd the United States both
adapted promote the happiness ard property Of
Their respective people. Both peseIt engaged IN
social change ard have imposed upon them national duiy
similar character snd pronns alike res1ts equally ya
aud glorious 70 either This social change the
Of labor cEec,ng which your esy
noby led the way and which the free Of iay own
country heroicsly emusng under the guidance
OF Divine Providence.
We believe tLat the peace vel a. tie material inter
es's Of ell nations will be best ,ubsered BY the connu
aoe Of the power aud prosperity o. RI'a in the Old world
and On he Counen; by the pspctuy Of the sytem
LIS I'll "a HNr Na