The New York herald., 1872-02-07

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npretty aish In the arse place aortschsko who was
absent in Germany when the nrst despatch arrived,
was offended because Mr.. Curtin received orders to
present 1t TO Mr. Westman his cher Dc chancersvte,
saving that II they chose 70 treat with his secretary
on q matter OF 90 much importance they might
60 and see what would come or 1t. Then came the
publication OF the whole correspondence In the
American papers, which he had not the slightest
reason to expect which came upon him like thun-
derclap. ana which. while awakening him to the
gravity OF the situation, aroused his Indignation to
the highest pitch. The publication OF this correspond
ence he denounced as unnecessary. Imp0lItic and
inexcusabie and l suspect that Mr. Curtin had
to display ali his diplomatic talent In order to con-
vince him that what mad really been stupid
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was matter Of imperative necessity demanded BY
the peculartty OF our institutions and ideas, which
dlsavowed all secret negotiations, and that 1t was
all matter OF course In America. Will
DO aORTscHAKoFF THE JUSTICE,
however, 10 suppose he was not much deceived by
the enuncaton OF this principle but he was obliged
to accept the reason in lieu Of q BETTER In addi-
ton thls the tone OF Mr. Fishs despatch, wherein,
after having agreed at the request OF the Emperor
to tolerate Oatacazy during the stay OF the Grand
Duke, he still repeats and reiterates unneces-
sarily, they think, that If Mr. Catacazy Is not
immediately recalled upon the departure OF the
Grand Duke he will receive his passports. made
them begin to think that the American government
was really searching quarrel
THE ONLY SUBJECT OF COMPLAINT
Mr.. Fish mad against the Russian government was
the hesitation and DELAY shown In recalling Mr..
Catacazy. But they maintain that even this is no
excuse for the impolito and dictat0rial tone used
by Mr.. Fish, and, further that comparison OF
duties Will show that the American government
manifested little promptness and energy In trans
acting business as themselves that more than
once Mr.. Fish left cable dispatches requiring an
immediate reply unanswered two weeks, and
that he Is as much to blame as they II the
matter was not arranged more promptly. They,
therefore, think that Mr.. Fish used an undue
amount OF harshness in discussing the affair. and
more uncal!ed for tone IN demanding Mr. Catacazy's
recall, and that he showed want want Of respect
towards the Emperor in repeating and relterattng
the demand with threats in an offensive manner
after having acceded to the Emperors request
THE AFFAIR AT COPENHAGEN.
But this Is not all, Another incident occurred
at Copenhagen about this time which put the fin
ishing stroke to the whole AFFAIR and which tried
Gortschakoff's patience TO the utmost, causing
everybody here to expect for two or three days that
MIR. curtin as well as Mr.. Catacazy would receive
OF the publication OF the Hrst part OF the CORE
spondence our government sent around secret
circular to- IT'S diplomatic agents In the different
capitals informing them OF the nature OF the DIM
Guilty, and that, should they be asked any questions
about 1t, as would naturally be the case IN their
diplomatic relations, they might answer accord
ingly. Now, we nave Minister at Copenhagen
whose ideas OF the duties OF Minister are. TO say
the least, remarkable ana who will no doubt one
day make his marx in diplomatic circles If he
has not. indeed, already distinguished himself
In that respect. He having been invited
to diplomatic dinner at the house Of
the German Ambassador took the aforementioned
document with him. and wnen the dinner was over
and the gaiety and merriment at Its highest, drew
from hts pocket and calling the attention OF the
company aid:-'Gentemen, have Just received
despatch from my government about the difficulty
with Russia, which propose TO read for the benefit
OF the company here assembled" The
SURPRISE, AsTONIsHMENT, CONSERVATION, INDId-
NATION
ana excitement with which this announcement was
received are not to be described The Russian
Ambassador Immediately arose and objected
TO the reading OF the paper In question,
saying thai 1t was neither the time nor
the place to discuss the matter; that II
there was any business to be transacted between
them 1t could be more properly done by themselves
alone. To this our worthy and courageous Minister
replied that he would defend the honor OF MS coun.
try whenever and wherever attacked.
AN EXCITING SCENE.
To this unalYywerable declaration OF principles
the Russian OF course had nothing to say and pre-
pared to leave the room. He was detained by the
German Ambassador, who was anxious to avoid q
quarrel IN his house; but refused to stay in case
the American Minister should persist In reading
the document IN question, and the former then went
10 the American Minister aud requested him not to
read It,
''why not ?" asked he.
because will not permit 1t In my house," was
the reply, and our Minister had to submit. am
not BY any means "a diplomat, nor do pretend to
he Judge Of international law or politics. but
should like TO be informed by those who are com.
petent there has not been an infringement In this
affair upon the rights Of the American eagle and II
we nave not just here q casus oelu against Ger
many. An American Minister cannot, 1t seems, be
allowed to read an Official State paper, signed and
sealed with the seal and signature OF the President
or the United States, at private dinner party IN
another mans house, over the wine and cigars.
to a lot OF Jolly fellows that are hav.
ing o good time, without mourning the pen.
atty OF being put out OF the house.
1t Is perfectly true that the Europeans have very
peculiar ideas with regard to proprety, etiquette
and diplomacy; out IL seems 10 me tnat we nave q
very serious cause OF complaint. Let the American
eagle look to It,
AN UNNECESSARY PROCEEDING.
our Minister was not to be vanqutshed or put
down in this way, however. The next day he went
around and read the document to all the members
OF the diplomatic corps, except the Russian Ambas.
sador who was not at home.
GoRTsCHAKoFF FURIOUS.
The latter Immediately sent an account OF the
affair to Gortschakon who became furious about 1t.
he ragged and fumed and swore. and exclaimed 10
those around nlni, "And this man. this animal, that
knows no more OF diplomacy or common politeness
even than boor IS the representative OF the