The New York herald., 1872-02-07
He Attempts 20 Read Mr.. Fish's Note at
Dinner, but is Prevented.
All About the ExtraOrdi-
nary Affair.
OLD G0RTSCHAK0FF IN A RAGE.
Nc Calls Cramcf "This AnimaI and "Bro.
tler-in.Law Of President Grant,"
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. II, 1872

Baron d'Ofienberg has been appointed Charge
u'Araires at Washington with q view to
Eventually replacing M. de Catacazy, and this
ngly business will thus, 1t is hoped, have
been brought to q final and satisfactory SETTLE
ment. do not know what has been The effect
produced by the affair In America, Dut l can say
ahat here the result has caused considerable stir
hnd excitement not only IN diplomatic circles, but
in society IN general Or at least In that part OF
supposed to take an interest In such tnings ana,
pven as far as my own experience goes l
gan say that ! have observed q consider.
pbe change In the friendly dispositions
evlnced towards Americans during the progress
pf the Catacazv quarrel. Whatever be the end of 1t
h, or 10 whomsoever the blame may be attached.
nothing that the Russian government could nave
Hone perhaps VIII tend much to appease the re-
pentfu feelings thus engendered to throw Oil upon
the troubled waters OF diplomatic discord, and re-
Establish the previous good feeling existing between
bhe two countries. as the appointment of that excel
lent diplomat and friend OF America,
BARON D0FFENBERG
Entertaining, as he does, the most advanced ideas
with regard to government. progress and civillza-
fiou the greatest admiration for Americans and
american Institutions with that afrability aud true
p0litsness characteristic Of gentleman of
The old school, and that sterling integrity OF char
ecter and straightforward dealing the want OF
which qualities In Catacazy's character was the
cause OF mis- downfall, ne cannot nelp pleasing not
pnly the members OF our government, but everybody
slse with whom he may come In contact there. Long
before the Catacazy rupture, or his own appoint
}nent to Washington w,s thought OF, had occasion
10 note mis- partlality for Americans, and especially
his admiration Tor General Grant, and it was pro-
badly this very reason that caused his appointment
to Washington. the choice is good one, and the
Russian government IN making 1t has shown its de-
slre to do everything possible in order to bring
about reconciliation.
AS TO oATACAZY,
II Is pretty generally acknowledged here that his
character Is Of the best: that he Is schem!ng
cunning, unscrupulous man, OF a rash and violent
character, and with most unbrldled tongue
qualities that VIII forever unfit him for diplomat.
This IA not the rst dirculty he has had and 1t was
with the greatest reluctance and upon the repeated
request OF Prince Gortschakon, his protector, at
the Emperor allowed him to go Washington at all.
1t seems that some time ago, before he went TO
America, even Gortschakon himself had decided to
withdraw his protection on account OF dispute he
became involved In while at Hamburg, but that
Catacazy regained the favor he had then lost by
well.turned compliment directed to the
Prince IN. de Catacazy," said he, '.you have
not shown yourself equal to the position which has
been entrusted to you. 1 can do nothing more for
Iou and shall be obliged TO let you drop into obscu-
rity among the crOwd"--"0f your admirers" )"
ndroitly answered Catacazy, and the witty reply
saved him. have 1t from the best or authority that
bne OF his nearest relatives, who knew him per-
Tecty, and It seems formed better estimate Of his
character than GortscnakofI, exclaimed, when he
heard OF his appointment to Washington, "He will
maze an ass OF himself as surely as re goes" and
the result has proved he right. 1t Is said now.
however, that Gortschakon has incurred the
SERIOUS DIsPLEAsURE OF THE EMPEROR
by his persistent protection OF Catacazy and has
positively decided to abandon him to his fate. How
ever that may be,
HIS LAST NOTE TO MR.. FISH
would scarcely seem TO indicate such a course.
nhls note, which Will have already appeared In the
papers, Is a very curious one. IL was published In
the Russian papers here the day after It was re-
ceived by Mr.. Curtin probably by OF retaliation
Tor the publication Of the previous correspondence,
pnd. whether so intended or not was sure to lead
the public into to the present state OF the
discussion. He first refers TO Mr.. Flshs request for
the recall OF Catacazy, and says this request n-
medlately acceded TO- 1t IS therefore not without
regret that he sees in Mr.. Fisn's lass note
Hull statement OF the charges against Catacazy,
20 which charges he mad already received
b positive GENIAL from the latter some time pre-
viousy, and he adds that that the princi-
piles OF justice are TOO well understood in America
Tor any one to be tried In MS absence or Judged
then demand that Catacazy be tried as criminal
and punished, In addition to his recall2 Such Is the
DIRECT INFERENCE 70 DRAWN FROM GORTsCHA.
KoFFs NOTE.
For n the American government has only de.
manded Catacazy's recall, since the request has
been complied with there can be no question Of
Judgment and trial between the two governments at
beast. L. on the contrary, Mr. Fish has demanded
khat Catacazy not only be recalled, but punished
Rlso-a most improbable supposltion-t is as vet
p secret; for Mr.. Fish's letter containing these
jcharges was only brought out by the statement on
nne part OF the Russian government that no proofs
had been furnished Of the reasons urged for his re
call IL Is q skIlfully w0rded document, and 1
Gortschakon's object was simply to have something
10 say for the people to read IN reply to Fishs las
better published in the American newspapers, mucl
TO his astonishment and indignation, II Is certainl
very well conceived, as 1t win lead the Russians
very few OF whom have seen the whole correspond
ence to the conclusion that the American govern
anent has demanded a good deal more than Gaia
icazy's mere recall. To tell the truth, although tn
Russian government Is perfectly disposed to d
Everything in Its power TO arrange the matte
they are none the less incensed at the manner Il
which tile AFFAIR has been managed BY our govern
nnent aud the tone assumed all the way through b
Mr. Fish In demanding Mr.. Catacazy's recall. The.
say his style was neither polite, diplomatic mol
1Teuuiy huu tuot tuc nus DSSh uAeS~ o." "A'
gusge altogether uniting the friendly relations ex
listing between the two countries.
CATACAzY's SUCCESSOR
twill be remarked that Baron d'Onenberg Il
only sent to replace Catacazy as Charge GAnaires
and not Minister. Tney propose waiting TO se
how he Will be received, and II the result Is salts
factory he will be formally appointed to the once
Df Ambassador would not be at all surprised
however. II they should walt to see what are tn,
prospects OF change Of administration befor,
u0ing this, for
THE FEELING AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
(which does not by any means extend to the ueop,e