The New York herald., 1867-06-11
R RUSSIA.
SPECIAL Correspondence Of THE HERALD.

Made from the Russin n : A IN ericau Purchase
MOncy-C0ming War Troubles and Use Of
russia-A Joint Commission likely TO Winter
in Sifka-Novements of Royal and Distin-
tinsnished Personges-Imperial Rewards.
ST. PETERSBURG, May %. 1867.
There grain of TRUTH II not more, in the rumor
that circulated few weeks since in the Continental
journals to the effect that Russia proposed to take hor
pay for her American possession in iron.clads l
enabled from good authority to state as have already
telegraphed you today that the United States have
offered for sale to the Russian the celebrated
doube-turreted monitor Miantonomoh which vs-
tied the Baltic ports last year, and which
IS still in European waters; fifty gun
frigate whose / cannot give, and
two Of the intended to be swift twentygun cruisers
just completed and ready for sea- with all their guns
equipage &C.. prepared for service The Russian gov
ernment has taken the proposition into consideration,
and. II am not mistaken, is negotiating the
terms Precisely how much Uncle Sam proposes to do
duct for these ships from the 81 to be paid the
Russian government am not In position TO state;
but understand the bargain will be favorable
this government.
We can spare the ships, and Russia certainly needs
them in the event OF general European contest which
has just been postponed, but forever The sssick
man" Is manifesting visor-at all events
paper-and there seems to be inclination longer to
put off the settlement Of that vexed Eastern question
Luxcmburg is out of the way, for this year, at least
Now it time reach conclusion in regard to the
fate Of the Christian population in the East OF
Europe. The struggle in Gambia exctes intense
interest than before Omar Pacha with powerf ul
army, has commenced again the task of suppressing
revolution which official reports from Consiantnope
have again and again declared entirely crushed out.
II Christian reports be true he has succeeded thus far
fhanc Init
victories always paper In vigorous effort to
penetrate into the mountain stronghold of the parI
OTIS he badly defeated after long days strug
gle and fell back the plains again with just strength
enough left to declare to bis government that he
successful at every point The Turkish government in
forms the world through its embassies that Omar Pacha
will proceed to crush out the last vestge Of
the rebellion, which he doing by burning villages put
ting death unarmed men, and devastating the land
far he may reach These ourages have highly
ncensed not only the Russian people, but the
government and q renewed effort will be made
bring subject before the European Powers in the
style the Luxemburg question presented, in
order that speedy and final settlement of the danger
| Gus affair may be reached.
Russia is Justly interested in pushing forward the
question and she ID determined that understand
ing in tho matter shall be obtained II tho European
Powers give attention 70 u she wili The ap-
preaching alliance between the King of the Greeks and
member OF the imperial family Of Russia Will still
closely interest Russia in Eastern affairs, Turkey be-
gins to menace Greece itself for the active sympathy
has shown in the struggle Of Christians against their
All these facts eve dark hue to the horizon Of the
future. What may come Of it no one can more than
conjecture But It looks threatening that Russia docs
well strengthen herself the by the addition Of
four powerful men-of war, built on the latest
principles and superior to any other Of their
| class in the world over
Europe both from her offensive and defensive
powers and than match for the best IRON
/ clad which any European nston possesses She could
do good solid work anywhere and would be worth feet
OF Turkish iron-cads The frga,e to be bought, pre-
sumo, OF best powerful o 2)vosses and good
for general service account OF her powerful batteries
The swift cruisers, carrying twenty heavy guns each
would sweep the OF commerce, eliminate all smaller
vessels from the problem successfully their
heels wnen they could not fight such little squadron
would DO Of immense service 10 Russia In case OF war IN
which any naval Power were involved against her and
gam not looked upon hero with anything but favor.
When tae negotiations, which are not likely TO be
prolonged are concluded shall send details a. once by
| the cable
The negotiations for the purchase of the movable
property OF the Rugsan-Amcrican Fur Company by the
United States be a standstill General Clay
has asked saccount OF stock from tho company;
the territory since last year the company is unable Just
now give tho desired information. AS II VIII take
to obtain the facts from Russian America II
Is likely that the purchase will not be concluded for
some coo, unless conditional sale be effected
1t has proved easy matter to arrange all the do
tails OF transfer OF property. There several un
settled questions vet under consideration between the
government OF Russia and the company, upon which,
a measure the basis or sale OF the movable properly
must be determined. The government CLAIMS certain
things which the company demands pay Tor
and On the other hand 100 the company paces ~ is
articles witch clearly belong 10 the government.
The arrangement is being perfected ~ rapidly as posi-
bic, and will doubtless prove cieraby satisfactory 70 Tue
company The interests Of TIE company existing ior 20
| many years. have In some way become ntcrwovcn
with the rights Of the crown, and u requires the sharp
est among them the lines Of setaration The
company's stock sil It's inflated POSITION and
somebody IL bound 20 TO grief 10 the naiicr when
the terms Of settlement are ,oshed. y !. quoted % M =.
pay more than 100, IL that amount Tor ~ and the
balance, if u comes out at all must be rawn rom Uncle
Sama probability not at all encouraging TO the STOCK
holders u they did but know the truth.
Up the moment write no officers have been desig-
mated ny the Ministry TO proceed 70 the territory 70 ue-
liver over the property TO the United States The de-
cision must oe soon reached, because as learn inc
territory is 10 be delivered TO the United : aes on
the 18th Of September next, al sitka
In consequences of the vastness or the abors 10 DO
performed by these Commissioner they expected
70 spend the winter In the Territory and return 70 Europe
The American Commissioners viii doubtless find
themselves compelled TO winter that region possibly
nsh and canned milk diet, and will emerge only IN
the early part Of next summer Living, with the ex.
cepon OF such Injuries as whskey and tobacco 10 sara
be cheap but not sumpuous in the colony. while u s
by means encrvang and exbausling to the frame by
rally found In fashionable fe In short m Is desirable
place spend the winter those who peDchant
for solitude and quiet and dcsre to lay up money FOL
the future.
Aaron Araugcl the President OF the Russian American
Tar Company fell heavily last Saturday and dislocacd
his hip bone. He s now very seriously III, and will
scarcely be about again under four or eve weeks His
illness has rather nierfcred with my Efforts to obtain
the geological and meteorological reports from the
colony which are In the archives OF the company.
, hope 70 have something from them very soon.
! The Emperor will spend eight days in the French
capital, and VIII then visit various points In Germany,
} being absent one month from this city.
Mr. Oiadimier Bodsco, Secretary OF the Russian Lcga
ton Washington left 81 Petersburg this morning fol
London where he bears the eight copies of the treaty
OF the London conference, signed BY hs Majesty th'
Emperor He also carries the Russian American treaty
which he will deliver In Washington, where he may bt
| expected about the 22d Of June.
Rear Admiral Lissofsky has been decorated with .h
order Of 81 Anuc OF the first class and Baron 0stei
sacken, Consul General Of Russia, in New York, will
that OF the second class.
After furious snow storm yesterday forenoon, tn