The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-16

iHOslJy OI winch nave been the OBJECT.
Second-That Mr. Fish was not ignorant OF the
misdeeds OF the promoters OF this fraudulent en-
terprise, and that In consequence, he had no right
to affirm, as he has done In an Ofcial document on
the faith OF the interested evidence OF Mr.. Tas-
sistro, "that the advocates Of the Widow Perkins
fell innocenty into q trap" that had planned for
Tnird-That in characterizing Messrs. Stewart
and TassstrO in my Official communications as
"audaciOus fOrgersu and "men capable OF any
thing" have not abused my diplomatic immuni-
ties, but have only exercised an ncontestable right
to acquit myself OF an imperious duty-that OF
defending the interests which had been con-
1ded to me-
Second Count.
UNFRIENDLY ATTITUDE AND INTERFERENCE WITH
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-
The Secretary of State has stated in his despatch
of November 10, 1871, that on my arrival In the
United states produced "a very agreeable impress
sion, and that promised to be useful and very
acceptable Minister.n
On my side, 1 feel it my duty to say that up to
August, 1870, had only to felicitate myself on my
personal and official relations with the President OF
the United States. as well as with the Secretary OF
In receiving my letters of introduction General
Grant responded to my respectful address In the
~ am happy to receive you as Envoy Extraordi-
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary OF His Majesty
the Emperor Of all the s. Rus ssa
relations so far as the good will regulating the
AFFAIRS of our respective countries in the past and
"You ought to attribute part Of the warm well
come which is given you in your new capacity to
America since you there undertake other func-
ti0ns"
My reports to the imperial government testify to
my grateful appreciation OF this reception, as wei
as the courteous and pleasant proceedings OF which
sons interested in the so-caied Perkins, claim pro-
duced false dispatches which We're attributed to
me, and brought about through different stages
no1t tinni In
In order to prove the Closeness or the relations
which had been established between the Secretary
OF state and myself win cite the following fact -
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH.
Having learned that had been charged to buy in
New York a piece Of ground for the building OF an
orthodox church, Mr.. Henry Fish, who possessed
real estate property, wished me to bid, which
will be by the letter given below for two lots
OF ground, which he desired to sell for forty odd
thousand dolars and he carried this obging readi-
to the point OF suggesting In the postscript Of
that with the soanas e.
order to save ourselves several hundreds OF
dollars" 1t was impossible for me to profit by
appraised by competent persons at half the price
demanded, and another piece Of ground, well stu
ated, having been offered for s2o, 200.
add urther:-In July, 1870, had the honor to
make In the suite Of His Excellency, the President,
journey into New England, and assisted at the
celebration of the national independence at Wood
stock Seated on the right OF General Grant ne
dress Ihad delivered on that occasion.
A few days after Mr.. Fish extended to me very
cordial invitation to come and sec him at his coun-
try house on the Hudson, and had the honor to
pass days there on farms Of the closest init
macy with himself and family.
end to nrnve THAT Hthe agreeable i1nnressionn or
which the Secretary of State has seemed 30 willing
to speak In his despatch of the 18th November was
not Of such short duration as he states In the docu
can affirm also, beyond all doubt that never
interfered between the Senator'S and the members
brought forward by me. The only matter that I was
In In the was to indicate to some OF them the
disadvantage Of unfair tmpost on Russian hemp,
contrary the spirit and letter OF existing treaties
Yet had but just done 80 when the federal Secre-
EFFORTS to the suppression OF this difrerentla right,
stating 'that the executive power alone could rec
ommend to Congress question of tariff; that the
legislative power was exactly the same and that
might fairly address myself to members OF Congress
direct" Ihad but little hesitation In speaking Of
this matter to some OF the Senators and influential
deputies from the fact that they had nom the time
OF my first arrival in the United States accorded to
me a most benevolent welcome, and have had
with them relations which now remember with
IMpoRrUNrNa MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Mr.. Fish was opinion that had importuned and
annoyed the members OF Congress whom ad-
dressed. If such was the case should very much
regret it but question Of tariff s not amusing to
schurz, Sherman, Buckingham, and Representatives
others, who did me the honor to visit my house,
and from whom still retain some amiable and
manner of resenting, in their dealings with me- OF
"that annoyance and that importantly that the
Secretary OF state directs against me. AS to
the accusation more strange still. "Of having
upset the regularscourse Of legislation" which Is
the least dicult to reconcile with the guarantees
offered by the federal institutions, should believe
myself wanting in respect for the great work of
Washington If sought to demonstrate that 1t was
regular course OF American legislation, and which
would be piece OF uncomfortable pretension.
Third Count.
ALLEGED ATTACKS AGAINST FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN
THE PRESS.
In accusing me of having attacked, or caused to
be attacked in the press some OF the federal off,
Gals, Mr.. Hamilton Fish tersely says:-"That on
one occasion Mr.. Catacazy went 80 far as to write
to the press under his own SIGNATURE This asser-
tion has been brought out in such manner as to
make it appear that published some article in q
newspaper under my signature.
That the Nattonai Republican, OF washington,
which is said to have some attaches connected with
the Administration, having published, February 26
before the presentation Of The false despatches an
article upon the Perkins claims, full of violent at
tacks against the representative of the Emperor at
Washington, General Clay, late Minister of the
United States at st. Petersburg, spontaneously
addressed me the letter (see afx letter E), from
which reproduce the following paSsage:-
"Iamp persuaded that If the President and the peo
pie of the United States could know the facts CON
corning the Perkins clalS) as they exist they would
unanimously agree to forget that affair and save
the nation nom dshonor and Of injustice and in
gratitude
replied to General Clay by the letter herewith
lafix letter ~, where said, among other things
Whatever may be the sum claimed, Russia would
be willing, l assure you, to pay 1t. AS regards
with liberaty more than otherwise But tins is
not question OF money, 1t is question OF princi-
pie. We may not be able to admit that they i'm
pose on us and that they continually harass US
with claims which are only based upon assertions
OF interested persons. Between nations, as be-
tween individuals, friendship ought to be the basis
for respect and wise discretion.
remember chiefly that 1t was on my own account
that this correspondence has been made public,
and think have but done my duty in prohting by
occasion which was offered by an old Minister of
the United States in order to correct public opinion
upon the real points OF this affair." of which the off,
cial organs have published the most inexact and
the most outrageous statements In order to main
tain the good relations between the two countries.
KNIGHT OF THE QUILL.
am accused, besides, OF having inserted in the