The New York herald., 1871-10-06

As Grand Duke Alexis will soon reach the United
States the position OF Mr.. Catacazy the Russian
Minister, is freely discussed In diplomatic circles,
as that gentleman win take prominent part In
the ofcial and popular receptions In honor Of the
distinguished visltor and especially Is this subject
invested with additional interest from the fact that
the correspondence between the United States and
Russia with reference to Mr.. Catacazy has been
closed, at least for the present, with the result as
hereafter mentioned the facts having been derived
from well informed sources, and which are sub
stantially as f0ll0ws:-
In June last the President, through the Secretary
or State, requested the recall OF Mr.. Catacazy,
placing the request on the ground that his conduct
Official and personal, had for some Tune been such
as materially 10 impair his usefulness to his own
government, and to render intercourse with him.
for either business social purposes, highly DIS
agreeable; and the President also expressed the
opinion that the interests OF both countries woud be
promoted and those relations OF c0rdalty with the
government OF the Czar-of the importance OF
which the Czar was well aware-w0uld be placed
upon much surer footing II the head Of the Rus
Legation here were to be changed. Our Minister,
Mr. Curtin, pursuant to instructions, communicated
these Views Mr.. Westman, the Vice Chancellor Of
the Russian empire who, in reply to our Minister,
expressed himself to the effect thai this was, IN his
opinion, an improper time to recall Mr.. Catacazy,
In view OF the visit OF the Duke Alexis to the United
States as In such event there would be no Minister
to attend the Duke the properly accredited repre-
sentative OF the Russian government 1t was
very serious matter, and ne, for the reasons stated
declined to bring the matter to the notice OF the
Emperor. A successor, he added. could not be ap-
pointed in time to meet the Duke on his arrival
in the United States. Our government, how
ever, uninnuenced by the arguments Of
ha
gress OF the correspondence continued to in
slst on Mr.. Catacazys recall. In the mean
time ON the 10th OF August the secretary Of State
had an interview with Mr.. Catacazy, the only one
since June, when the first note was sent to Mr.. Cur
tin. AT tnat interview the Secretary informed him
that his recall had been requested. IL will be recol-
lected that on the 9th Of September letter was
published, purpOrting to have been written az st.
Petersburg, and dated the 18th OF August, or four
days before that interview, In which II was stated
that Mr. Catacazy was thoroughly sustained by his
government, ana that during the interview sni.
lar assersion was made by the Secretary himself.
1t would seem, from what has already been stated.
whoever may be suspected OF being the author
OF that letter. that the assertion therein was incor
rect After various notes to the Vice Chancellor
that ocer finally brought the subject OF recall 10
the notice OF the Emperor, who requested, in the
language reported. that MIR. Catacazy should be
tolerated by the Prcsident until the visit OF Grand
Duke Alexis is On the 10th or Goth OF Septem
ber, on receiving information OF the request, the
President through the proper Official channels,
acceoed to It, coupled with the expression OF de-
sire to manifest friendship for the Grand Duke,
well as for his imperial father; and Mr. Catacazy
was informed by secretary Fish that IT. when the
visit OF the Grand Duke is concluded, he shall not
be recalled his passport will be sent to him, and
that the President will not receive nim unless
companied by the Grand Duke; and, further, that
the President will at no time hold conversation with
him.
In connection with the coming of the Grand Duke,
It should be stated that the salute to be fired by oar
naval vessels on the approach Of the Russian neet
VIII not be In his hands, ne Is only subordinate
officer on board the ship. but IN honor OF the Rus
sian Admiral, the superior In co mmand. The ova-
tion TO the Grand Duke according to etiquette. Will
commence only when he shall land uron our shores,
soon after which he viii proceed to Washington,
where he viii be officially received, as were the
Princes Albert and Arthur, OF England. In the lat
ter case, when the Secretary Of state was
informed OF the arrival OF the Prince
ne paid him o visit at the residence
of Sir Edward Thornton, and arranged
for his presentation to the President The next day
Sir Edward and the Prince proceeded to the Execu-
tive Mansion and were conducted to the Blue Par
lor. Soon thereafter the President entered the
room, IN company with Secretary Fish, who pre-
sented the Prince to the President. There were no
speeches otner than in the way OF conversation. the
Grand Duke will remain here day or two ana then
return 10 New YORK, whence he Will 60 to Niagara
Falls chicago and other Western cities, and also 10
San Francisco, He has also expressed desire to
sec prairie, about which he has read so much.
He will again visit Washington during the session
Of congress.