The New York herald., 1863-07-26

81.
iet a the taken by United cruisers
20 ut an end TO the trade Nassau and the Goa
,eoeraie States But about ten days ago letter had
oeen puoshed In the Times giving more crcumstantia
account OF the circumstances, and, according this
statement, appeared that the Confederate steamer
Margaret and Jessie left Charleston the 27th or May
laden with cargo OF cotton having succeeded In elud
ing the United states vessels the of that har
which gave chase. The Margaret and Jessie at once
made for the land, aud when she was between four and
hve miles OF the land the steamer opened fire. but she
continued her for the shore until she
about three hunde yards of the land and could get
nearer The United States steamer stil pursued and
Still continued her fire. which reached the Shore OF
the shot shell being picked and carried into Nassau
AT last the Margaret and Jessie sunk by shell from
the United States steamer which put OF boat and the
persons IN the boat declared that the steamer the
United States vessel Savannah, though 1t was after
wards ascertaned that her the Rhode
Island. The captain Of the Rhode Island stated
he was at time within four miles OF the land,
but this was denied However, the point TO be ascer
tafned was not the position OF the steamer but tho
position or the Margaret and Jessie He understood that
MT Seward had mentioned the matter to Lord Lyons
without having the matter brought formally under his
notice and had stated that he would make inquiry, and
the facts were such as reported he would make
Mr. Seward would take steps to prevent the recurrence
on such acts, because not only they outrages TO
the instructions issued by Mr. Seward or the guidance OF
oncers or the American navy. He wished 10 ask the
noble earl another question OF which he given
notice some little time ago II stated that the
officers Of the vessels bockading Charleston had
determined TO take no more przes but to sink any ship
believe that such determination could have been come
70 by the United States captains still less that they have
been ordered TO take that the Secretary
Navy because, though the attempt TO enter blockaded
port involved the forfeiture q the chip cargo
heard that penal attached 10 the
persons who made that attempt. Certainly they were
mot punishable with death, with Imprisonment,
and he therefore hoped that the statement in question
inaccurate
Earl RUSSELL said the noble earl had facts
FAR as they were known, quite accurately and he had
very little 70 add TO that statement The Governor Of the
Bahamas had not mentioned the circumstances OF the
case from his own knowledge he only said there
report TO this effect. On the other hand Mr. Seward,
having seen the statement in the New York papers i'm
mediatey assured Lord Lyons that the captain of the
vousy the facts must be inquired into further.
impossible TO do anything than ascertain what the
facts were and II 1t should appear that the statement
made was borne out, he had doubt that the govern
ment OF tho United States would give reparation
which they volunteered With regard to the other
currence which had been reported the newspapers
there had been official information IT, and he hoped
the report was inaccurate.
The French Despa tch ON Poland.
The following Is translation Of the despatch Poland
sent by NJ Drouyn de Lhuys TO the Duke de Montebeo
French Ambassador d. st. Petersburg
PARIS June II, 1858.
MONSIEUR LIE Duc-The reply Of the Cabinet Of st. Pc
tersburg to the simultaneous communications the
events In Poland forwarded to it by the three courts OF
France England and AUSTRIA did not disappont ouAex
which guided US, and which, according its own ex
pression humane government could be stranger to-
feels in Of this state Of things s
desire to hasten their termination We appealed to the
ssgaciiy well as to the liberal views Of the Emperor
Alexander In indicating the opportuneness Of
the conditions upon which tranquility and peace might
be restored 70 countries tried by fate and worthy of
interest The Court Of Russia tells that nothing could
better respond TO It's wishes and agreeing with the
Powers as to the extent Of tho evil admits that would
be desirable to come TO understanding upon the
Of remedying it. 1t soicts Us, moreover TO explain our
views.
The moment had therefore, arrived for the Empcror's
government and the Cabinets Of London Vienna
exchange views upon the plan TO be followed for the pur
and animated By the spirit Of cancellation which inau
enced their first Efforts they have agreed present 70
the Russian government, as basis Of negotiation
Following six points. (The six points are here
rated
Several Of the dispositions comprised in this pro-
action which the Cabinet OF st. Petersburg has itself
drawn OUT the others scarcely exceed the advantages
pest expressions the elementary laws Of Justice and
equity and they are only IN accordance with stpua
tons OF the treaties by which the Russian government is
bound with resIect to Poland. We induced there
fore, 10 believe that these propositions will provoke
objection from the 81. Petersburg Cabinet and that 1t
win not hesitate TO accept them the basis Of delbera
tion.
Moreover, you know. N. le Due that il in addressing
Russia the Cibineis in obedience motives OF general
crest humane considerations have their share the
sentiment which guides them Poland presents this
moment sad sight. As the struggle is prolonged
animsity and reciprocal render il more and
sanguinary The Court Russia assurodly wishes
TO see cease which carry desoaton and mourning
into the ancient Polish nces well into the king
don 1hc continuance OF these caamtes during nego
ations might iname discussion which should be calm
IL 1t Is TO be useful temporary pacihcaton based upon
the maintenance OF the military status quo might there
fore be established, which u would devolve the
Emperor Of Russia TO rromugate, and which the Poles
on their part would have observe their respon
soilty.
As the form the negotions should assume the Rus.
sian government allowed ITS views to be OWNED in it's
o. the three Cabinets II fully recog
nized its despatch Baron Budberg the right of the
Powers recently called upon to adjust the European po
cai system TO occupy themselves with the complications
that might disturb II. II was still more explicit in ad
dressing Baron Brunow. Ills Majesty" said Prince
6ortchako 10 the Russian Ambassador al London, 'ad
mits that in the peculiar position. Of the kingdom the
troubles which agitate it may alcct the tranquility or
the neighborng states. between which the separate
treaties intended to regulate the condition OF the
Dachy OF Wasaw concluded the Sd OF May. 1885,
and that they may interest the Powers who signed TIE
general transaction of the 9th of June In which the
OF those separate treaties in
serted"
The 81 Petersburg Cabinet has thus spontaneously and
by anticipation allowed II TO be understood that would
acce the operation Of the eight Powers who partc
pled in the general act Of the Congress OF Vienna De-
string on its part TO respond 10 dispositions the conca
tory character Of which IL appreciates his Mnestys gov
ernment Is ready ns far as Is concerned n associate
itself with those dispositions. and to be represented the
conference that j. will be opportuHc to convoke, IT.
hope Russia adberes to the basis proposed for It's
acceptance by the three Cabinets We shall be
happy II the resolution the Emperor Alexander takes Is
in harmony with the great interests that considerations
at legitimate and powerful have induced
mend his enlightened solcituae this question: re
moved from the decision OF force. which might tempo
rarity settle again without finally solving would
enter the domain Of friendly discussion only
method Of preparing solution vanly sought Tor hitbcr
TO- and worthy the enlightenment OF this age aud Of
the generous sentiments by which al tho cabinets
animated.
BE good enough read this despatch his Exceency
Prince Gortchakon, and 10 leave him copy.
The Mile.
TRADE WITH UPPER EGYPT, THE RED SEA AND
WHITE NILE.
alexandra MAY l9) correspondence Of the London
Tines
The company mentioned In last istier as having |
been rmed " trade with Upper fsyy. 81 Soudan and
Red Sea, brilliant prosrccts u under the pa
tronage Of the vceroy, who takes lively interest In t.
and has promised telegraph tbove Khartoum In five
months time, and II s understood will eventually extend