The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-11

OUR 81. PETERSBURG CORRESPONDENCE.

The Ambassador 10 wastingtos-Im periaI
Policy or ProGress-A Land Tenure Kevoiu-
tisn for Observation-Disclosures Piaa for the
Pcasants-Reyal Pardens Health Of the
Newly Married Princess-D Of an
American Circus Rider. &c.
ST PKrEssBuR1, Nov. 20, 1859.
II is rumored that Admiral Lissofsky may DO the
cessor or Baron stocck Russian Minister 70 the
United States. am not yet well enough informed
concerning the subject TO give any opinion ID respect to
the truth Of the report kQcv that Prsov -
feels L 70 81 6iicuh mater q dad successor to
Baron stosck, whose dstinguisbsd services in The
United States fully appreciated hsrs Tho import
ancc Of having representative there who - familiar
with our institutions aud who VIII always be on the
bcst Of forms with government not lost sight
here.
The policy Of the present Emperor, Alexander Second
Ia progressive one. Early In his career Emperor Of
all the Russias he determined take great step In
advance and give freedom to the millions Of serfs within
his empire How that grand scheme oe emanci patton
successfully executed 10 spite OF thousand obsta-
ces that would have deferred less bold intelligent
man than tho Emperor the world already knows Al.
though the good results which would naturally flow
from so important step have all been developed
while serious drawbacks have doubt manifested
themselves, tending To shake ones confidence in the
nsl result for the good FOR all classes yet sufficient good
has Of 10 induce the Emperor extend it,
operations beyond the empire Of Russia
He has added another laurel hrs brow by FREE
ing from the peculiar that bound the peasant the
land and landlord in the kingdom Of Poland from rsu-
dal times by n long uksse ssued q day after
the marriage Of bis beloved son. the Grand Duke Nd
tier no gives 10 the PEASANTS freedom from certain
taxes, imposts and iltbes collected by the land.
owners and tho government from time imme-
bonds when chained them for ever 20 ,hs soI sa,Ix
i've hundred towns and cities Ia Poland will enjoy
the benefits Of m great act second only IN Importance
the nrst emancipation ukase. The peasants
TO have a certain quantity 81 land which they sell
dispose Of they choose They made free men, and
the landowners compelled that each Of his
freed servants placed possession OF this bit
tate The government relnqushcs all It's claims i'm
posts, hc and assume. We Liability 70 pay she land
MISSIONS will be at once appointed TO carry out the de-
tails Of the great scheme and an opportunity will be
given tho emsncIpaied scrfs or whatever you call
them 10 take Of themselves 10 acquire property
and improve their general condition In lfe The property
rh.s toe sSpS na ~ pad ao' ana
out by the government. The latter undertakes aid
somewhat and guarantee that the present land
shall lose their all by the change Of relations
existing between them and the dweIers on the soil
In general the details Of the scheme similar
we ,nmp,ss pah bcnr,csn, hss,, -
the Emperor cannot fail % have mighty inDusnce IN
attaching 70 himself and his dynasty the people Of po
land and In uniting IN closer bonds tho Interests and
deetincs OF the Poles with ,he Russians The fan fruit
lion u all his hopes not be enjoyed by the present
enightening and making more free and happy all his
people, but future generations VIII participate IN all tnsr
vast and mnnhceni reuits and will bless The and
honor the memory OF Alexander III for his humane pro-
ere-sive and far sighted policy No mgrc brilliant uus
uations or magnificent pages In the history ~ Kussia
will be found by readers Ia tho future than those being
added 10 II In day by the great and enlightened
eresn who yields Tor good the dssniss of the
Immense empire Of Russia
That he may live long enjoy the golden results Cow
ing from his wise ani humane policy must b. the wsh
Of every one who bas heart the advancement and
well being OF all the peoples ~ the EARTH
The Emperor, the event OF his sons marriage
issued other ukaes which he partoned many classes
Of offenders suffering the penalties red by courts
martial both In the army and navy. Indeed. In every
way he sgnalzed the great event by exsrr sing his
powers for the rood 81 all classes Polish axies 10 Siberia
and political offenders not forgotten a. this moment
add Al VII ENJOY 10 one wsy or another the cismency
~hicn he exercises towards his waySsrf people.
The health NJ the Grand Duchess Marie Fecdorovns,
wife o. tho Grand Duke hrSscr, slowly improving,
but N still deiosie No day has vet been nfei for the
recommerccmept ~ the festivities suddenly stopped
BY Der indisposon learn that the announcement
viii soon be made, and thss The gsye,ies viii nov on
agsio, with all their brllsucy through the winter
The Mobiles ~ English Club ~ sve grand ball In
lev days 10 honor Of the happy event Just sccofn
be present This IA the club that gave splendid
dinner 70 The American mission ju before s departure
and q which Pscs eorsehakoA made bis able asd sio
quens speech. 10 oonpons1 Of The mobiles Of Ne en-
pure OF the highest Ank and gives the magtnoent
balls and entertainments ~ any 10 Russia
"a acrtdsne occurrsd - Wsdnesday night ias a.
ths Crgss Rsss IN hs csy watch resulted Ia the asssh
Of Dsvh RichasdA IN ADestsaa circus ridss ~ great
talent sad vsdseDrss1 rsv1istoa Ne sss sssss Vyw.