The New York herald., 1863-05-16


the Gear on the Polish question. Both papers are
OF much importance. They call the attention OF
the Russian Emperor TO the periodical dangers
which threaten the peace Of Europe from war
agitations and military repressions which take
place in Poland, and state plainly that reforms are
needed to end them The Gear in his reply, which
is also given, tells the two Powers that it is evil
dent TO him that the Polish struggle has been used
| againsr him by others cas- an encouragement TO
revolution" The foreign communications "aggra-
waited the position without showing any way OF
solving the difficulty without ESTABLISHMENT" In
fact, the notes called on the Poles 'to continue
the struggle" Concessions might have been
made to Poland previous to the recep-
tion, but now such q course would in
volve abdicaton. Baron Brunnow, tue Russian
Minister in London, in q conversation with Earl
Russell, stated-"lhere were prospects afoat for
altering the map of Europe. In these projects
compensations to Russia were included. Russia
entered into none of these projects. She wanted
no compensation she held by the present terri
torial arrangements Of Europe and ne (Baron
Brunnow) trusted Great Britain would do 80 like.
wise." The emigration movement in Ireland and
the condition of the defences of Canada attracted
a large amount of attention in Great Britain.
An interesting letter from our correspondent in
Shanghac, China, dated on the 2Sth of February,
published in the HERALD to-day, announces that the
distinguished American military organization
known as Wards Legion had passed to the con-
troll of English officers in the service Of the Chi
nese Emperor. We are also informed Of the de-
feat of the imperial troops and foreign levies
(Franco-Chnese and Anglo-C Chnese) in three Be-
we're battles by the rebel forces. The rebels were,
a. l-xu o;r vlo ~Hoa
In connection with Wards Legion we have an ac
count of the services of gallant American
named Edward Forester, tried fellow officer Of the
late Mandarin Ward, and who was himself created
blue -buttoned" mandarin by his Celestial
Majesty as reward for his meritorious deeds.
Mandarin Forester is about to return homo from
China. He was born in Jefferson county New
York, in the year 1882. He went to sea at an
early age and after some time settled in the city
of.Hakodadi, Japan, where hs was employed in
ship chandlery store for about five years. He
joined Ward in Japan. having been previously
acquainted with him. and has spent over two
years in China, serving the Emperor in the famous
legion. The letter contains report of a visit
made to the First battalion of the legion, in
barracks.
MIsCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The war crinoline, or loyal war and women's
rights sisterhood, met in council again yesterday
afternoon, for the purpose Of transacting business
matters. The meeting took place in the lecture
room of the Church of the Puritans, and the at
tendance quite numerous. Miss Susan B.
Anthony was in the "chair." and the whole session
nearly was taken up with a discussion on a pledge
by 'the Loyal Ladies' League" committing the
sstcrhood to be faithful to the government, and to
support it long 1t would be in favor of justice
and freedom. Several addresses wrrc made by
oratoresses Stanton, Anthony, Weld, willard,
White Spence and other female aspirants for
political prominence.
The annual meeting of the American Board Of
Foreign Missions was held yesterday at Irving
Hall. The attendance was large and the proceed
ings very interesting, from the reports of the mis-
sionares present from Syria. the Sandwich Islands,
Persia, nc.
The twenty-seventh annual celebration of the
New York Institution for the Blind was held last
evening at Irving Hall, in Fifteenth street. The
attendance was very large. the greater proper
ton Of visitors consisting Of ladies'. The pupils
of the Blind Academy appeared In strong force
In all the departments of their varied studies,
including music Vocal and instrumental), reading
by raised letters, mathematical deductions.
geography. history and other studies. After
prayer by the Rev. Mr. Stryker, and music by
the band Of blind Students the vocal class of boys
and girls very beautifully executed the "Gorif
camus te," with fine piano accompaniment by
Professor Lasar. The class in reading then read
from books printed in raised letters, psalms
twenty third and nineteth, in truly surprising
manner. II is impossible to give but brief idea
Of the performances. Mr.. Kanski played an org
nal air on the piano with much taste and brillancy
of execution. The instrumental music, under the
care of Professor Reif, was exquisite. The ann
versary celebration on the whole was Q decided
success.
The following named gentlemen were yesterday
selected by the members Of the Produce Exchange
to represent that body in the Commercial Conven-
tion for the enlargement Of the canals, at Chicago
on the I'd Of June next:-Messrs. David Dows,
Jas. p. Wallace, Alfred N. Hoyt, Geo. d Cragen.
Hiram walbridge, Captain E. Nye, Geo. b. Powell,
f. w. Coleman, Hugh Allen, E. H. Tompkins, 8. L.
Hustled, Edward Cromwell, w. II. Fuller, ]. M.
Fske, Henry r. Pierson, E. X. Alburtis, Jno. b.
Wright, Captain French, F. A. Fisher, Alex. M.
Mcleod, Elmar A. Kent, E. J. Mann, Jacob B. !
Herrick, J. NJ. Freeman, John 8. Williams, Angus.
tus F. Masters and w. B. Barber. On motion Of
Mr.. David Dows, General walbridge was appoint
ed chairman and A. Il. Masters secretary, the
committee being instructed to meet at the Sher.
man House, in Chicago, at seven P. NJ. on the lst
day Of June next
The venerable John J. Crittenden has received
the Union nomination for Congress in the Seventh
district Of Kentucky. He has come out strongly
against the rebellion, and has pledged himself to
support every measure Of the administration tend.
ing to vigorous prosecution Of the war until the
power Of the government and the constitution IL
re-established in all parts of the country.
| The hearing In the case Of the Broadway Rail.
road injunction, before Judge Hilton, restraining
them from laying track in Madison avenue, was
yesterday adjourned by consent, until the 2sd inst