The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-04

question. The flAlayans look upon the English and
ana won,S re 1rectlon OF barbarians and robbers,
anu Wv r, In fact be enslaved by rival tribes
han ger an r the peculiarly cvizing Influences OF
eitner OF Aose nations. These are the reasons that
uoup' antil his negotiation with Mr.. Seward shall
nave been completed and the American nag shall
ave been noated upon its soil by an American vessel
III war.
SKETCH OF MOREN0's LIFE
The life OF this famous traveller and adventurer is
IN Piedmont, of good family and was educated at
she Collegi0 di Marina, IN Genoa where he remained
until ne became Sottotenente di Vasceilo. Al an
early age he became fascinated with the history OF
Marco Polo and contracted ardent desire TO
travel On the death Of his father he was left con-
siderable fortune and found himself able to gratify
this desire for roaming. At eighteen years Of age,
therefore he started out his travels visited the
whole OF Europe in year. thence went to Egypt, the
try he remained until the famous Sepoy rebellion
occurred in 1850. Here began the romantic
part Of our aeros history; He had acquired I'd
the Indian tongues, and could speak almost
IKE native. He happened to be in Benares when
the standard OF revolt was raised. The great Indian
Brahmm chief, Mana sahib. was also there, and
through the friendly Offices Of little Portuguese
priest. named Padre Pacheco, Moreno obtained an
introduction TO and interesting Interview with the
Sepoy leader. Moreno found the latter in native
bungao and was received with great ceremony.
Padre Pacheco told Mana Sahib that Moreno was
traveller who understood the art OF war thoroughly
and desired 10 have all opportunity to and study
both sides N the contest then CONFUSING India.
Mana Sahb remarked that he supposed Moreno
came TO write something about the country and
people. lie had seen many books and read many
lies and misrepresentation about his country by
Europeans. There was only one man who had writ
ten fair account, and that was the Baron Won Hum
boldt, who stated both the virtues and vices OF the
country. Moreno replied that the works on india IN
Italian gave very favorable accounts OF the country
and its people. He tNoreno) did not come to write
book, but TO ask liberty To accompany Mana SahiD
in his campaign without taking any part in the con-
test himself on either side.
The result Of the interview was that consent was
given to Moreno's accompanying the chief and ia
the subsequent series Of battles at CawnpOre Delhi,
Lucknow, Hualabad, Barakpore, Dinapore. Seram-
pore and elsewhere Moreno was constantly by the
side OF Mana Sahb. II is difficult for to be in
the midst of such an exciting campaign without
being , drawn o,o into It actively, and SO it
gradually became fired with enthusiasm, and
finally, on viewing with his own eyes the
treatment of the natives he volunteered his services
rs aide decamD to Mana Sahib and If his own report
be true frequently advised the chief by whom he
was held IN the highest esteem. At one time he told
Sahb 1t would be useless TO keep up the contest with
England unless aided by some Power hostile to that
nation. The sepoys would be overwhelmed in the
end by the superior resources OF England unless
Russia could be induced to sweep into India from
Bokhara az an ally Of the native princes The result
showed the wisdom OF this advice. After fighting
for the indian cause for twenty months and en-
countering great dangers Moreno finally made his
escape to Calcutta in an open boat down the Gan
ges, and thence went to Burmah, Siam, China,
Japan and Cochin China. While IN China
he met the famous Ward and was by his
side when he was shot. Moreno spent some time
both with the mandarin troops and those. of the
rebels and thoroughly investigated their method Of
warfare. He says the Chinese rebels fought better
than the Mandarins. In Pekin he met Mr.. Bur
inQame and claims TO have been the first person
10 nave given true account to MT. Burlngame OF
cording to his story Ward was carried Off the field
by himself and four Cinnamon.
after penetrating all these countries Moreno
turned 10 Singapore, where he heard people
speak OF an unknown island tllat nau eS-
capped the domination Of the Dutch, and
which was supposed to be blessed with the
most fertile soil and rich In the most de-
sirable productions. He determined 10 go IN search
OF TINS unexplored island set out in little Malay
the island In question. His adventures in this island
how he was received by the King and his subjects
and finally made q chief OF the tribe have IN
former sketch partially explained. He soon &C
CURED the language OF the people and after spend
ng some time among them persuaded the raJah
That 1t would be good thing TO have treaty with
some liberal European or American nation. The
raah showed him two letters and a sword which had
been left on the island One of these letters
from Louis Philippe, dated Is43. asking for naval
station on the island. The other was from Louis
Napoleon, dated 1888 on the same subject and was
engraved the words, Z" Cette eDee ne c0nnah que
Ia pictOire'-ths sword knows only victory.
The rajah could neither understand these letters
nor the sabre inscription, and Moreno translated
them Tor him. Finally II was agreed that Moreno
should go to France with these letters and give an
answer to the Emperor Napoleon. and also negotiate
with France or America on the terms mentioned
above. Moreno. therefore took leave OF the rajah,
visited several other Malay tribes ana at last re-
turned to Europe.
First he went 10 Italy, desiring 10 give the honor
OF new colony to his native country. lie expe-
renced great difficulty with the Italian Ministers,
who looked upon him as q dreamer and re-
fused 10 listen 10 his incredible tales He
obtained an interview with King Victor Ema-
nuel, who, it is said, recognized In Mo-
reno a distinguished geographer an intrepid
traveller and an accomplished gentleman. Italy,
however was in disturbed condition and not dis
posed 10 go into the colonzing business. Moreno,
therefore, went TO France. The Emperor and
was well received. He gave the letters TO the En-
peror and told him that he was the person who had
succored the crew OF the French vessel Augustine
GARNER, or the coast of the unknown island In 1862
The Emperor thanked him, and asked hims what
recompense he would receive for such gallant
vice. Moreno responded that to be thanked by the
sovereign OF France was the only recompense he
aspired to-
In the meantime Moreno had had interviews and
correspondence with the American Ministers I'm Italy
and France. In Paris General Dix introduced the
traveller TO Senator Doottle who had Just returned
from Russia. The Senator was impressed with the
project and promised TO consult with the President
and secretary Seward when he should reach the
United States. This promise senator Doolittle full
hlled and the result Is that Moreno Is here. He
negotiation, so far as learn from Moreno, is in fair
way OF success.
Moreno asks TO be appointed special commissioner
OF the United States To the Maayan rajahs, and as
serts that through his personal influence and know
ledge OF the people OF those countries he can erect
treaties and concessions th at will be most advantage
Gus to America.