New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-28
RUSSIA.
RESURRECTION IN THE CAUCASUS.


ne dated August % We learn that the Caucasian popq
aton the neghbohood Of Sochumkau is in open revolt
against the Government imperial uksse offered 20 eau
recently the abolition a serfage In tour maze ny
paneto and the peasants this imperial decision the people
strange say showed the greatest dsconent at the PROPOSE
aud who attempted TO defend him Two Cosacks
who succeeded IN eseapne carried to & nm az we
other ships in the harbor order to AVOID the re-
ashes by rebels 1t is believed at Odessa that the rebels
have retrested the GoyernorGeneTa OF
Caucasus Prince Mrk SwatOpulS has concentrated ioce
Of about IA, 900 men 10 pursue them.
PRINCE GoRTSCHAKoFF on AMERICAN POLITICS.
Translated for Tug NEw.YORK TRiBUSE from la Pfeic
The English Club at 81. Petersburg las gwen
dinner in honor Of the American mission At the conclusion
of Prince Gortschakof Minister OF Foreign Affairs
CTsriEMfS OR friends from across Atlantic under.
stand me sentiments with which among and
The object Of their visit inspire us Taese have
been expressed to item in all gTadaou OF the soca sae
where illustrates thougO wei as where the heart
knows only primitive tongue They have resounded like the
echo Of sin gle voice. which mre can but add little
An exceptional act unique IN toiy 10y Wmen congress
has conveyed message Of affection to sovereign the
choice Of the person Who has been charged with and whose
high distinction calm dignity united 70 warmth OF neM We
able TO appreciate the sku courage oil those VINO
directed the voyage in solving problem which until now
had beed modern sciences IN short the TACT hat among US
representative Of that nation which during series
Of and under all circumstances has gwen proof OF us
strong desire 10 maintain perfect understanding between inc
two couBtries-an this gentlemen constitutes compete ana
rejoice presence Of these gentlemen among u.s. for
believe loses nothing by being near BY DIS
a
an accurate acquaintance with the details Of the situation.
congratu ate myself that practical minds. strangers 10
10 poeeae both the sovereign the greatest glory Of
the country. and The nation which IS its strength
said good reigns form the white pages OF history
This saying absolutely II there regnof which
every page fruitful reforms Of high character IN the
care for TIE Present IN view Of great Future that
which to-day unes all afecoute and devoted sentiments Of
country all the innate conviction that every
moment Bebe existence eOnsec5aed with bound
less abnegat TO the well being of our land
will only cite among these numerous WORKS the greatest
e. h 81 @ ala .h hsT pss ass OF Ess Of
Congress which only distance can account
for, when 1t refers to an enemy OF em anelpa ~ . -
nationality. He had personal stake IN the destiny Of the
country be only represented the blind chance OF birth
In Russia gentlemen there does hot et'st Snge enemy
Of emancipation The classes which owe 10 TINS act their
liberty have welcomed with the enthusiasm as that
other class on whom the measure imposed Dea'y saCAce
testimony sovereign been the hfst 70 render
Ills assembly which unes intellect aud interest not single
voice will be raised TO contradict my words ~, -,
1t is needless for me to dwell upon ae @ .,
~, ~ a. II ~ one F The most Interesting facts Of
ooaI ny. t which creates between two natlons might
say between continents, germs OIL recprOca
aud friendship which will bear fruit when create uauitons
and which tend TO consolidate between them relations based
on true spirit OF Christian civilization IA.
THIS understanding does not rest ON geograpca pTohlm
The cuf OF oceans separates il does hot rest either on
parchuents unable TO ind single trace oil ~ IN lhe
cbves OF the department which has been assigned TO
DENTAL rejoice in thus good understanding Dave iah ~
its continuance In my political situation all my an1letes are
sbont 10 say anxioties and not efforts be-
requires efforts 10 give effect to an attraction at
Another that induces me to declare emphatleAy my
appreciation OF this Alliance is that 1t is neither menace nor
perl 20 any one 1t does not IT'S inspiration from
from any sinister desgn God has gwen 10
the two such conditions Of existence that their grand
internal enough for them The United states OF America
are able with them This state OF tngs zoos not
depend upon the fact that the barrier OF the ocean Keeps
them ont OF European connlcts ost upon ase Ptoo
which reigns there upon the personal claaeer OF tn cru
America cannot experience any e' except "HA' se
We have clothed with mourning the sad pages Of recent
history We have witnessed with profound regret The con
fct between brothers Of the North and the brothers Of
south but always bad faith in the final triumph OF
me Union and the efforts OF the President to bring about
durable consolidation all sgmpahies In this con-
neetion gentlemen be permitted TO find also certain
graphical position cannot be drawn into European comIlca
Ohs the chances Of war might bring re'erses upon as
Nevertheless think that the inYulneably exists
equey Russia she has always shown at those tmes when
80 dv and the honor of the country have seriously
menaced for then every crisis OF history the true
power of Russia has appeared Ihat power depends NOT
solely upon OF her territory upon the number OF
her popaaton but proceeds from that ndlssoube bond
IN ms hands ali the material and intellectual resources Of
country ceneied him 10 day every sentiment oil love
thsnE Won gentleman for the indulgence with which you
have listened to ne and only regret the sentiments
animate all this occasion should have found 20 I'M
perfect expression Before concluding let me say tht
90 wish leave blank In these proceedings with whch
American irends will repToaeh US If forget to Sonse
crate words respect 10 the memory Of president Ian
coin Of that noble citizen who sacrificed his LIE in the ia
flhnent u his duty. 49,. -.
With your permission viii here propose toast 70 the
prosperity Of the United Sates the OF the Pres
work paccatOn MI Fox TO whom has been con
fded trust could have been placed IN better bnnds
10 Capts Murray and Beaumont whose inrepdy and skill
assured the Of long voyage ane 70 an hose
collectively who been sharers of IT, would not be
guilty u The ngratude Of forgetting the actual representa-
live Of the United who has constantly given
us proofs of bis affection 10 Russia.
When oar friends from America return 10 their country
wish them WIKI them and the sentiments that
tbev leave behind with us tGey their country men
thai great nation viii forget The proof Of sympathy
offered 10 ia sOyeregn that II will never forget that mere
haonened m the history the countries time when we
and our American friends lived the same hei when they
shared our pangs they associated themselves WIN or o