The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-22

TkrEhSbuh0, kec ~ 1877.
Catacazy arrived here some days ago, ano was I'M
mediately received by the Emperor, with whom he
renamed closeted about an hour ana hall. He
gives out that he mas made MS peace with impe-
rial master. having convinced MIN that he was noe
In the least to blame Tor the extraordinary course
pursued towards him BY Mr. Fish, SO far as | can
learn, however, he was received very colaly py the
Emperor, and he only succeeded IN drawing smile
from bin by recOunting In lively and witty man
ner some or the adventures OF Alexis In America
He Is considered great failure here ana, 80 far
as can learn, dead man in the diplomatic world.
GORrsCHAKOFF's RECEPTION OF HIN
Is said to have been in about this wise: He declined
receiving him In the first place without witnesses
to the interview. upon the ground that ne wac
afraid Catacazy would misrepresent what passed
between them, and several other persons were ad-
mtted to an audience at the same time. When 1t
came to Catacazys turn GOrtschakon said:-"M.
Catacazy, wish to tell you a story. Once upon Q
time. wnen the birth OF noble princess was being
celebrated,
ALL OF THE FAIRIES
came, each bringing fairy gift as an Offering.
There was one wicked old fairy, however, that camo
without being invited; and, because she was Of
Tended at the slight which had been put upon her.
she brought one gilt which destroyed all the gifts OF
the Others. think, Mr.. Catacazy. this fairy must
have presided your birth; for although you nave
the gifts OF Intelligence, eloauence, SKILL learning
and no small amount OF talent you have been en-
dowed with one other thing which spOls them all,
and that Is very loose tongue.
PREPARING HIS DEFENCE.
This is, at least, the story which Is told here.
Catacazy Is now engaged In preparing his defence.
for as yet he has only given verbal account Of the
affair and OF the causes which led to the quarrel
with Mr. Fish, He expresses himself as being per-
fectly confident OF his ability to clear himself OF the
charges brought against him by our government.
and Is as bitter In his talk about the Presi-
dent and secretary oil State. He claims the right OF
publishing his defence TO the world as q set-on
to MIR. Flsh's publications., but Gortschakor gave
him the
RATHER SIGNIFICANT
answer that as long he was in the employ OF the
government he could not be allowed to do so; that
In case, however, he should wish to retire TO prl-
vate lie the government, having no control over
his actions, could not hinder his publishing anything
he should choose. do not know whether MIR. Cata-
cazy looks upon this In the light OF hint or not
ANOTHER SAD BLOW.
Probably the worst thing that has happened him
yet-a circumstance that Will tell against him more
than anything else-is the report OF Mr.. Clay our
former Minister here, having written letter to
Gortschakor defending Catacazy and attacking our
government. l do not think that Mr.. Fish,
or even Bancroft Davis, with all mis- malice.
would have wished any greater evil to befall their
enemy than the friendship and support OF MIR. Clay
and am sure there is nothing that win hurt him
80 much In the eyes Of GortschakOf as this recon-
mendation from our ex-Mnister. 1t Is q weight
that q much stronger man than Mr.. Oatacaxy
would sink under.
CATACAZY's SAD FATE.
Whatever be the result of Baron Ofenberg's mis-
ston whether his reports to his government be
favorable or otherwise, think there Is little doubt
OF the fate In store for Catacazy. His great fault
has been probably not SO much q want OF tact as
negligence OF precept OF Taleyrand which he
embodied In a command TO his subordinates when
he said, 'Strtout pont de zele.n Had Catacazy re-
membered tins precept and showed less zeal in
serving, ne supposed, the interests of his govern
ment, he would have avoided all the scandal and
the consequent little 'unpleasantness' at present
existing between the two countries.
GOING TO TURN JOURNALIST.
Thev say In ministerial circles that bis talents
Will not, however be lost to the country, as he Is
regarded as q man capable OF becoming q great
Journalist, and they advise HIM, understand, to
turn his attention TO that profession In the future
instead OF diplomacy. Perhaps this plan is sug-
gested by the fact of his having been formerly
manager OF the official journal nere In the admin.
istration OF which ne gave evidence OF great literary
capacity and administrative ability. He Is certainly
very ready ana witty man, not without talent
and were 1t not for rash and impetuous nature
ana very loose and venomous tongue, he might
Yet have distinguished himself In tile diplomatic
world.
RUSSIAN BUFFALO.
He said very good thing the other day oDroDos
OF the Grand Dukes famous buffalo hunt.
He was at Baron Onenberg's when General Por.
nutz came In. They recognized each other at once
and shook hands, the Consul welcoming him back
to his native land. A copy OF the HERALD was lying
on the table, which contained account OF the bur
falo hunt and the latter, picking up remarked:-
"what pity It Is you did not stay long enough to
take part In the sport, which seems to have been
very fine"
IAN" replied Catacazy, laughing, ~ saw enough
OF your American buffalo hunting. Unfortunately,
however, was the burao."
THE NEW MINISTER.
Baron Gutenberg lett here Yesterday, bearing with
him the good wishes OF everybody. He intends
stopping few days IN the Baltic provinces, where
his estates are from there he goes London, where
he Will stop Snort time, Intending to sail for
America about the 1ss OF April.
from the conversations 1 have had with the
Baron lattery am convinced that the rep
reservations Of Mr.. Calacazy have not
had the slightest eject upon the favor
able opinions OF America and American states
men previously entertained by hlm-Opinions I
often mad occasion to remark long before he had
any hopes OF being sent to Washington. l would
bespeak for him the heartiest welcome and tho
klndest reception; and, indeed, he is such kindly
disposed, genial, warm-hearted, old-fashioned gen.
tleman that 1t Is difficult to conceive how he could
be treated otherwise. he was exceedingly liked In
Roumania, and the koumanians said he was the
only foreign Minister there mat showed himself
really and truly friend.
The Russian government IN sending such man
to Washington, has given proof Of a desire on its
part to do everything possible In order to effect
Cancellation; and, indeed, am assured that the
delay In replacing Catacazy was, in great part
caused by the wish to send Baron Ofrenberg
which they could not do upon the instanS, the