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THE EACLE AND THE BEAR. jAnother of Our Diplomatic Rumpi. Watacazy’s Case in Still A other Form. Mr. Cramer, Our Reprosentative at Co- penhagen, Makes a Big Sensation. ‘He Attempts to Read Mr. Fish’s Note at a Diner, but is Prevented. All About the Extraordi- mary Affair. OLD GORTSCHAKOFF IN A RAGE. te Calls Cramer “This Animal” and “Bro- . ther-in-Law of President Grant.” Sr. PETERSBURG, Jan. 17, 1872. As the cable wiil bave already informed you, PRaron a’Offenberg has been appointed Chargé W'affaires at Washington, with a view to Bventually replacing M. de Catacazy, and this ly business will thus, it is hoped, have a brought to a final and satisfactory settie- i Ido not know what has been the effect roduced by the affair in America, but I can say hat here the result has caused a considerable stir nd excitement not only in diplomatic circles, but society in general, or, at least, in that part of it upposed to take an interest in such things; and, ven as far a8 my own experience goes, I an aay that I have observed a consider- Me change in the friendly dispositions winced towards Americans during the progress ft the Catacazy quarrel. Whatever be the end of it ll, Or Lo Whomsoever the diame, may be attached, jothing that the Russian government could nave jone perhaps will tend so much to appease the re- ntful feelings thus engendered, to throw oil upon he troubled waters of diplomatic discord, and re- stadlish the previous good feeling existing between jhe two countries, as the appointment of that excel- Aent diplomat and friend of America, BARON D'OFFENBERG. Entertaining, as he does, the most aavanced ideas Dvith regard to government, progress and civiliza- a, the greatest admiration for Americans and pew institutions, with that affability aud true iteness characteristic of a gentleman of @ Old school, and that sterling integrity of char- wer and straightforward dealing the want of ich qualities in Catacazy’s character was the use Of nis downfall, he cannot nelp pleasing not pnly the members of our government, but everybody Pise with whom he may come in contact there. Long fore the Catacazy rupture, or 1s own appoint- ent to Washington ws thought of, I had occasion {0 note his partiality for Americans, and especially {his admiration for General Grant, and it was pro- ‘baby this very reason that caused his appointment bo Washington. Tne choice is a good one, and the Russian government in making it has shown its de- Bire to do everything possibile in order to bring about a reconciliation. AS TO OATACAZY, Wis pretty generally acknowledged here that his ‘vharacter is not of the best; that he isa scheming, punning, unscrupulous man, of a rash and violent Pharacter, and with a most unbridled tongue— Qualities that will forever unfit him for a diplomat. Whis ts not the tirst difficulty he has had, and it was prith the greatest reluctance and upon the repeated request of Prince Gortschakof, his protector, that the Emperor allowed him to go to Washington at all. At seoms that some time ago, before he went to America, even Gorischakoi himself haa decided to #ithdraw his protection on account of a dispute he became involved in while at Hamburg,,but that Vatacazy regained the favor he bad then lost by & well-turned compliment directed to the Prince. “M. ae Catacazy,” said he, “you have oe jhown yourself equal to the position which has mm catrasted to you. { can do nothing more for you, and shall be obliged to tet you drop into obaca- rity among the crowd”——“Of your admirers,” Raroitly answered Catacazy, and the witty reply paved him. I bave 1t from the best of authority that bne of his nearest relatives, who knew him per- fectly, and, it seems, formed a better estimate of his Pharacter than Gortscnakof, exclaimed, when he heard of his appointment to Washington, “He will Mae an ass of himself as surely as he goes,” and the result has proved he was right. It is said now, however, that Gortschakoff has incurred the SERIOUS DISPLEASURE OF THE EMPEROR Dy hie 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 Qrould scarcely seem to indicate such a course, ps note, witch will have already appeared tn the papers, is avery curious one, it was published in the Russian papers here the day after it was re- ceived by Mr. Curtin, probably by way of retaliation Yor the pubitcation of the previous correspondence, nd, whether so intended or not, was sure to lead, Rhe public into error asto the present state of the Wuiscussion. He first refers to Mr. Fish’s request for ‘the recall of Catacazy, and says this request was im- Mmediately acceded to. It is therefore not without Megret that he sees in Mr, Fish’s las’ note a full statement of the charges against Catacazy, which charges he had already received positive Genial from the latter some time pre- |viously, and he adds that ne is sure that the princt- ‘ples of justice are too well understood in.America Jor any one to be tried in nis absence or judged without a hearing, Dia the American government }then demand that Catacazy be tried as a criminal ‘Bud punished, in addition to his recall? Such is the (DIRECT INFERENCE TO BE DRAWN FROM GORTSCHA- KOFF'S NOTE. or tf the american government has only de. janded Catacazy’s recall, since the request has en complied with there can be no question of judgment and trial between the two governments at jeast, If, on the contrary, Mr. Fish has demanded hat Catacazy notonly be recalled, but puntshed Most improbable supposition—it 15 as yet secret; for Mr. Fish’s letter contaiming these was only brought out by the statement on e part of the Russian government that no proofs jad been {urnished of the reasons urged for his re- . It ts @ skilfully worded document, and if ichakofl’s object was simply to have something say for the people to read ip reply to Fish’s last lever publishea in the American newspapers, much ‘to his astonishment and indignation, 1t Is certainly ivery well conceived, as it will lead the Russians, Wery few of whom have seen the whole correspond- ‘ence, to the conclusion that the American govern- wment has demanded a good deal more than Cata- jcazy’s mere recall. To tell the truth, although the jussian government is perfectly disposed to do jeverything in its power to arrange the matter jthey are none the less incensed at the manner in hwhich the affair has been managed by our govern- fmeut and the tone assumed all the way through by bar. Fish in demanding Mr. Catacazy's recall. They jay is style was neither polite, diplomatic nor WEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1872.—TRIPLE, SHERT mpretty Gigh. In the drat place Gortaohakom, who was absent to Germany when the frst déspaton arrived, ‘was offended because Mr. Ourtin received orders to present It to Mr. Weatman, his chaf de chancellerte, saying that if they chose to treat with his secretary on & matter of so much importance they might go and see what would come of it. Them came the publication of the whole correspondence in the American papers, which he had nos the slightest Feason to expect, which came upon him like a thun- derclap, and 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, impolitic and inexcusable, and 1 suspect that Mr. Gurtin had to display ali his diplomatic talent in order to coa- vince him vhat what nad really beon @ stupid blunder im the State Depar.ment as Washington was a matter of imperative necessity, demanded by the pecalarity of our institutions and ideas, which disavowed ail secret negotiations, and that it was all a matter of course in America. I will DO GORTSOHAKOFF THE JUSTICE, however, to suppose he was not much deceived by the enunciation of this principie, but he was obliged toaccept the reason in lieu of a better, In addi- tion to hus, the tone of Mr, #ish’s despatch, wherein, after having agreed at the request of the Emperor to tolerate Catacazy during the satay of the Grand Duke, he still repeats and reiterates unneces- sarily, they think, that if Mr. Catacazy 15 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 nad 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 impolitto and dictatorial tone used by Mr. Fish; and, further, that a comparison of duties will show that the American government Manifested as little promptness and energy tn trans- acting business as themselves; that more than once Mr. Fish left cable despatches requiring an immediate reply unauswerea two weeks, and that he is as much to blame as they if the Matter was not arranged more promptly. They, therefore, think that Mr. Fish used an undue amount of harshness tn discussing the afair, and & more uncalled for tone in demanding Mr. Catacazy’s recall, and that he showed & want a want of respect towards the Emperor in repeating and reiterating the demand with threats in an offensive manner after having acceded to the Emperor's request. THE AFFAIR AT COPENHAGEN, But this is notall, Another incident occurred at Copenhagen about this time which put the fin- ishing stroke to the whule affair and which tried Gortschakof’s patience to the utmost, causing everybody here to expect for two or three days that Mr. Curtin as well as Mr. Catacazy would receive his passports, It seems that after or about the time of the publication of the first part of the corre- spondence our government sent around a secret circular t@ its diplomatic agents in the different capitals, informing them of the nature of the dim- culty, and that, should they be askea any questions about it, as would naturally be the case in their @iplomatic reiations, they might answer accord- ingly. Now, we nave a minister at Copenhagen whose ideas of the duties of # Minister are, to say the least, remarkable, and who will no doubt one day make his mark in diplomatic circles, if he has not, indeed, already distinguished himself in that respect. He having been invited to a diplomatic dinner at the house of the German Ambassador took the above-mentioned document with him, and wnen the dinner was over and the gaiety and merriment at its highest, drew it from hts pocket, and calling the atcention of the company said:—‘“Gentlemen, I have Just received a despatch from my government aboat the difficulty with Russia, which I propose to read for the benefit of the company here assembled.” The SURPRISE, ASTONISHMENT, CONSTERNATION, INDIG- NATION and 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 that it was neither the time nor the place to discuss the matter; that if there was any business to be transacted between them it could be more properiy done by themselves alone. To this our worthy and courageous Minister replied that he would defend the honor of als coun- try whenever and wherever attacked, AN EXOITING SCENE. To this unanswerable 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 a quarrel m his house; but refused to stay in case the American Minister should persist in reading the document in question, and the former then went to the American Minister aud requested him not to read tt, “Why not? asked he, “Because I will not permit it in my house,” was the reply, and our Minister had to submit. 1 am not by any means:a diplomat, nor do I pretend to bea judge of international iaw or politics, but I should like to be informed by those who are com- petent if there has not neen an infringement in this affair upon the rights of the American eagie, and if we nave not just here a casus belli against Ger- many. An American Minister cannot, it seems, be allowed te read an official State paper, signed and sealed with the seal and signature of the President ofthe United States, at@ private dinner party tn another man’s house, over the wine and cigars, to a lot of jolly fellows that are hav- ing a good time, without incurring the pen- alty of vemg put out of the house, It 1s perfectly true that the Europeans have very peculiar ideas with regard to propriety, etiquette and diplomacy; but it seems to me that we have a very serious cause of compiaint, Let the American eagle look to it. AN UNNECESSARY PROCEEDING. Our Minister was not to be vanquished 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 ‘mmediately sent ao account of the affair to Gortachakom, who became furious about it, he raged and fumed and swore, and exclaimed to those around nim, “And this man, this animal, thar knows no more of diplomacy or common politeness even than a boor, is the representative of the American people and brother-in-law of Presi- dent Grant.” It is a pithy, pleasant little story. and to have it told you at the clubs, with additions, Ulustrations and commentaries, put you at your ease as an American at once, As may be easily imagined, it ratsea A CONSIDERABLE BREEZE IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES, for, of course, all the Ambassadors present at the affair made reports of it to their respective govern- ments, @nd by that means it soon became known generally, and a protest was looked for from Gort- schakoft. He did make some pretty strong representations to Mr. Curtin, | believe, and it was tuen that whe latter was for a short time in MOMENTARY BXPEOTATION OF RECEIVING HIS PasS- Ports. What occurred between them 1s not yet exactly known, but if Mr. Ourtin succeeded tn expiatning the matter to Gortschakoi's satisfaction his diplo- matic talent mast be of a very superior order, MR, CRAMER, THE MINISTER IN QUESTION, was formerly Consul at Letpsic, where he became engaged in @ quarrel With an American student whom he had thrown into prison, and, according to lasv accounts, the poor fellow is lying there stil, having no friends infuential enough to get him oat, Mr. Cramer is, I believe, a minister of the Gospel as well as of the United States, and is said to be a very Sriendly, and that the request has been urged 1p lan- \guage altogether unfitting the iriendly relations ex- Asting between the two countries. CATACAZY’S SUCCESSOR. It will be remarked that Baron d’uffenberg 1s bnly sent to 1epiace Catacazy as Onargé d’ Affaires, Bod not as Minister, Tney propose waiting to see Dow he will be received, and if the result 18 satis- Zactory he will be formally appointed to the office wf Ambassador. 1 would not be at all surprised, Jhowever, if they shoula wait to see what are the Prospects of a change of administration before joing this, for ‘ THE FRELING AGAINST THR GOVERNMENT, Jvuich does not by any meaus extend to the veovie. pious, prayerful man. Heis a native of Switzer- land, was appointed from Kentucky, and is said in Europe to be & brother-in-law ot the President, Added to all these causes of ill feeling, the Russian government, whether with justice or not, is anything bat satisfied with the hospitality shown the Grand Duke at Washington. I do not know any of the cir- cumstances of the case nor why he was not received more cordially, but at this distance it looks as though he had beem treated very siabbily at the White House, PRINCE ALBXIS’ RECEPTION IN WASHINGTON. Certainiy the Catacazy affair snould not have pro- duced aay effect upon the reception of tae Grand Duke, who was in no way responaibie or accountable for tt, ‘When it was learned here that no one had met him at the railway station to welcome him tn the name of the President, that he had not been invited to dinner, that Ms convemation with the President was of the shorvest and coolest, that no officer of 1 Grant or other functionary escortea him to New York, that he was not snown any of the public buildings at Washingvon, the effect here was chilling indeed, THE BMPRESS INDIGNANT. The Empress espeviaily was very imdignant, and expressed hor regrets that they had ever allowed him to go. “Why, they did not even offer him a crust of bread,” she ; ‘is that the hospitality they show a guest of the erican government and the american people?” WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Tf Catacazy ts not at the bottom of this, as of 50 Many other deviltries, if the whole reception at Washington was not planned and arranged by him, then the conduct of the Preeident and members of the Cabinet in not showing their guest more civility 1s certainly open to criticism. If they allowed themselves to be influenced in thelr behavior toward the Grand Duke by their feelings of personal animosity toward Uatacazy they have given proof of a narrowness of mind and a litueness of soul scarcely becoming their position or dignity. He went there upon the invitation of the government, and to allow him to be treated in that shabby man- ner after going so far to accept the invitation is anything but honorable for the government of the great republic. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO THE RESCUE. Here we have tried to make the Russians believe that Oatacazy ts in fanit; that he must have planned the whole affair to create an Ill-feeling against the administration on the part of his Lmperial master, which would, naturally, be a pointin his favor when he comes to give an account of histrust. [t required diplomacy to get this view of the matter accepted, however, and Americans were fast becom- ing as unpopular in Russia as they nad peen popu- lar, when THE SPLENDID RECEPTION THE GRAND DUKE RE- ORIVED IN NEW YORK suddenly set the tide the other way. The Empress now, instead of regretting the visit, 1s highly delighted, and has concluded that, after all, the free, hearty, spontaneous reception he has received at the hands of the great-hearted American people, as she called them, 18 more than enough to make amends for the want of cordiality 80 painfully manifest at Washington. The more so as the hospitality and enthusiasm thus shown were entirely free and spontaneous, uncontrolled and un- directed, differing in this great essential trom such receptions in Europe. THE EMPRESS ANXIOUSLY WATOHING HIS PROGRESS. The Empress has followed closely the history of his progress through the country, as recorded in the columns of the HERALD, copies of which have been forwarded to her every day by the Legation, and she was particularly interested and amused by the continual introduction and repetition of his portrait everywhere, under all sorts of cir- cumstances, DELIGHTED WITH THE WHOLE-SOULED AMERICAN PEOPLB, Taking it all in all, they are exceedingly pleased with the American people for the magnificent reception given by them—a reception unequalled in splendor, magnificence and genuine heartiness by anything the Grand Duke may ever hope to see in aay other country. Nevertheless they are not at all satisfled with our government, not so much on ac- count of the Catacazy affair as the coldness shown the Grand Duke. Had they treated him well they might have thrown Catacazy into prison or taken any other extravagant measures with regard to him without creating any particularly hard feelings; but the slight put upon the Grana Duke ts one they will never forgive. It is somewhat amusing to hear them discussing THE DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF OUR GOVERNMENT and the opinions they entertain of their respec- tive personal merits. Grant and Fish, although somewhat bearish, are not thought after all to be 80 very méchant, But Davis, whatever ts the rea- son, they imagine to ben very Machiavelli in cun- Ding and deviltry, and they believe him to be at the bottom of all the mischief, Mr. Ourtin ts very well liked, and they think it 13 greatly owing to him that the affair did not become realty serious, This shows that they are not at all disposed to generalize in making up their estimates of the government; that they are inclined rather to individualize, and fully appreciate tne effects of character of different men upon the governments represented by them, THE CZAR THANKS THE AMERICAN NATION. There was a good deal of curiosity manifested among the members of the diplomatic body as to what the Emperor would say to Mr. Curtin upon the occasion of the New Year, and whether he would thank the American government or the American people for the reception of the Grand Duke. In hts speech to Mr, Curtin, which you will have already received, he BVAPED THE DIFFICULTY, however, by using the word “nation,’”’ which may, 01 course, include the government and people, but he did not mention the President nor say by what intermeatary the thanks were to be conveyed to the people. WHAT THE EMPRESS SAID. The Empress on her part showed herself very grateful indeed. She sald:—“I do not know, Mr. Curtin, how to express my thanks and my delight and gratification for the cordial and enthusiastic reception that has been tendered Alexis by THE GREAT-HRARTED AMERICAN PEUPLE, Believe me, I shall never forget it, and I wish you to tell them how much I bave been touched by these marks of frienuship and kindness shown my dear son." There, dear reader; do you not feel fally recom- pensed for throwing up your hat, shouting till you were hoarse, and for the other extravagant things you did to show your hospitality and your desire to hug the Russian bear? (This remark is, of course, not meant for any of my lady readers, who, I know, wouldn't think or such a thing.) TO CONCLUDE. Liincident est clos, and if Catacazy does not in- vent any more mischief, or if Mr, Fish does not find new cause for offence in Gortschakof’s last note, we may hope that, with the arrival of Baron D’Oifenberg, the era of good feeling will be restored and that the American eagle and the Russian bear will lie down again together and be as sociable and Jolly as they can, ROYAL ARCH MASONS. Session of the Grand Chapter in Albany— “From Labor to Refreshment.” ALBANY, Feb. 6, 1872, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of tne State of New York commenced its session this morning, at eleven o’clock, at Masonic Hall. After opening in ample furm and with solemn prayer by the Grand Chaplain the Committee on Credentials reported present—M. E. Rees G. Williams, of Utica, Grand High Priest; M. E. Thomas C. Cassidy, of New York, Deputy Grana High Priest; R. E. soseph B, Chaffee, of Binghamton, Grand King; R. EB. David F. Day, of Buffalo, Grand Soribe; R. E. J. & Dickerman, of Albany, Grand Treasurer; R. E. Christopher G. Fox, of, Buffalo, Grand Secretary; Rey, J. Byron Murray, of Rondout, Grand Chaplain; Companion —— ——, Grand Master of the Host; Companion James D. Pollard, of Seneca Fails, Graud Principal Sojourner; Stephen Clough, of ‘Trumansburg, Grand Royal “Arch Captain; George Van Vilet, of New York, Grand Master of the Toira Veu; J. William Walt, of Sandy Hill, Grand Master of the Second Veil; Willam A. Baldwin, of Wittsville, Grand Master of the First Veil; Amza Puler, of Ajoany, Grand Tiler, and the fol- lowing permanent members:—M. E. James M. Aus- un. G. H, P.; M. E. Jonn L. Lewis, M. E. Hotace 8. Taylor, of G. H, P.; M, E, John Perry, of ‘Troy, P. M. K. Darius A. US ea Penn xan, P, E. Jonn W. Simons, of New York, P. Arar Boyce, of New York, P. U, G. Ms . Hofman, P. G, K.; Comp. Jackson H. vbase, Grand Lecturer, and tne representatives of subordinate chapters, The Grand High Priest submitted his annual address, Which was read, Jt 1s Yoluminous, Interest- ing aud tustructive. Tue Deputy Grand High Priest Grand Treasurer aad Secretary presen! their reports, whictt were referred to lal com- mittees, Coinp. Jackson E. Onase, Grand Lec turer, submitted bis annual report, which Was highly complimeated by the chapters throughout the jurisdicuon, The Grand High Priest announced that the afternoon would be devoted to the con- ferring of the order of High Priesthood. The Grand Chapter was then called from labor to refreshment, until tem o'clock Wednesday morning. Many dis —— Masous are present aad otners are ex+ NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The United States South Atlantic Squadrea— List ef the Present Oficere—Movements of the Fleet. The flagship Lancaster, of the American South Atlantic squadron, is at Montevideo, There have been recent changes in the squadron, and the following ts the assignment of officers as 1. now stands :— OFFICERS OF THE LANGASTER. Rear Admirai—Joa. Lawrence. Commander—A, W. Johnson, Chief of Start. Rear Admirals Clerk— jard P, Mimi Clerk to Oni —Harry W. Myers. Caplain—J. W. icholson, commanding. oficon; "Alex, ‘i MoGormck" (uavigatory;, Metril 3 Alex, ck (Mav! 3 Miller, Albert G. Caldwell. f ieutenants—Isaac Hazlett, Henry G. Macy. Master—Sidney A. Simons. Midshipman—Wiiliam F. Bulkley. A Meson Inspector—Joseph Wilson, Jr. (feet Engineers. Harman Newall (feet engineer); Firat Assistants, rge W. Melville and Hiram Parker, Jr. ms ay Inspector—Gil. E. Thornton (fleet pay- Captain of Marines—Robert W. Huntington (feet marine officer), second Lieutenant United States Marine Corps— Samuel Mercer, Chaplain—Wesley 0, Holway. Assistant Surgeon—William G. Farewell. Acting Boatswain—John Foster. Gunner—Richard J, Hill. Peder tet tC Ayaan 0) Fleet ‘k—H. O. Jordan. Captain's Cler) les M. Thompson. OFFICERS OF THR TICONDEROGA. Commander—Oscar 0. ding, Lieutenants Comma navies 8. Cotton (ex- consive officer), Board & Keyser (navigator). jeott, Jr. Masters—George ©. Clay, Richardson Glover, Charles 0. Allibone. m ” Midshipmen—Samuel P, Conley, Sidney H. May. Surgeon—Edward 8. Matthews, Asststant Surgeon—Adam Mackie, Jr. Paymatser—Frank H. Hinman, Engineers—Omef, Edward Farmer; First Assist- ants,{T. W. Robinson, McArthur L, Watson. Boatswain—John Burrows, Gunner—Felix Cassidy. Carpenter—Warren Barnard, Satimaker—George W, Giet. Commander's Clerk—Ephraim Browne. Paymaster's Olerk—H, W. H. Karcher. OFFICERS OF THE WASP. Commander—Joho N. Quackenbush, commana. i "E asters—Benjamin F. Tilleyyexecutive officer), Oghustone— Richard ticenell. ar che! Passed Assistant EA feat edt ls Tarbell. Assistant Suryeon—Hampden Aulick. oe st assistant Engineers—Edwin Wells, A, J. ‘enyon. Commander's Clerk—J. W. Grant. The Ticonderoga sails from Pernambuco January 16 for Rio de Janeiro and the coast of Africa. The Wasp is at Buenos Ayres. The United States bela steamer Hassler leaves Pernambuco January 16 for Rio Janeiro and the Straits, The United States steamer Shawmut, Captain Potter, left Trinidad for Ciudad Boltvar on January 20. According to a letter from Samana Bay January 8, the Worcester was expected there. The Nan- tasket is still at Samana Bay. THE STUYVESANT BANK TROUBLES. Mr. Mack Makes an Explanation. Mr. Joun Mack makes the following reply to the resolutions adopted on Monday by the Stuyvesant Bank depositors:— To THE CREDITORS OF THR STUYVESANT BANK :— Lam a creditor of the Stuyvesant Bank. I hold its certif- cate of deposit tor $7,650, dated September 26, 1871. As such oreditor I watched the proceedings to see what steps were taken towards setting tho affairs of the bank, An examination of the records ot the Supreme Court showed that the appointment of Mr. Archer as receiver went through the Supreme Court in this manner:—Mr. Barr, of the Erie Railway Company, by Mr. Sterling, of Field & Shearman, Erie lawyers, commenced his suit October 13, Is71, and on the very ‘next day appeared by his counsel in Court and the ‘attorney of the bi ‘also ap- peared, and by thelr consent and ment ne “appotutment of Mr. Archer, of the. Erle ‘Railway Company, as receiver, was made. Mr. Archer filed his re- ond, on which Jay Gould, Wiliam K. Barr and L, H, Rucker (all of the isrie Railway Uompany: Field & Shearman were immediately retained by M: Archer, and then followed @ series of proceedings in’ the Supreme Court, wherein ot were made for settlements aud pay- ments, including payment of co fees. ‘Lhe Attorney neral’s suit followed, and was conducted :—The summons was returnable at Field & Shearman’s the judgment against the bank decreeing its disso- lution was entered on the motion of Dudiey Field, of counsel for the plaintiffs, the Attorney General being Mr. Champlain, who was then in the last days of his official career. being impressed with the fdea that the interests of the bank's creditors were in great danger I was interested to learn, as Idid, that another creditor had filed a petition in bankruptcy against the bank; and learning that on the re- turn day of the order to show cause the parties appeared by. ‘their counsel and discontinued the proceeding, I thought fi necessary to commence for myself without delay, and ac- cordingly filed my petition the same day. | Mr. ‘Kvcher has been 1p possession of the assets of the bank for nearly four months. He bas paid ous large sams of money and has made settlements of large claims belong- ing to the bank, and is authorized to pay legal expenses, by order of the State Court. His coun: Fieid & Shearman, have endeavored to thwart the bankru 1 proceedings by motions, but the United States Court bi irmiy sustained my pro- ceeding, and the aifairs of the nally passed into the care of the United States Court, where creditors may know what is done’ in the administration of the estate, and may have no fears of private or chamber orders of any Judges of the Supreme Court or any sinister control. The certificate ‘of deposit on which my petition in bank- ruptey is founded is my own, and not the broperty, ‘of any bank. bt ‘dings have been commenced with a view to the rightful settlement of the affairs of the bank. No offer or position for settlement or arrangement has been made either to me or by me. Kk ha oe of the receivership was a breach of the Bankrupt law of the United States, and all hia re- ceipta and payments under color of such’ receivership are wholly yold and without lexal authority, and he will be re: juired to res] as any other unlawful constituted distgnee. vt JOHN MACK, 366 Fitth avenue, NEw York, Feb. 6, 1872. THE NEWBURG SAVINGS BANK TROUBLES. NEWBURG, Feb. 5, 1872. The savings bank troubles in this city, referred to in the HERALD on Saturday last, are in a fair way towards adjustment, and will probably not crop out from tne surface of the Board of Direction again. A meeting of the trustees of tho institution was held this morning, and important changes were made, Rev. Dr. Forsyth, who was recently elected President, tendered his resignation, and it was accepted by the Board. Mr. J. De Witt Walsh was chosen to fill the vacancy. A resolution was adopted ordering the transfer of the surplus funds from the National Bank of Newburg to the Highland National Bank, of the same city, the latter institution having offer: four and a half'per cent for the use of the funds, The former had allowed only four per cent on the amounts, The meeting was protracted yet har- montous, a spirit of compromise was manifest, and all connected with tne {ustitution are breathing more treely. §T, MARY’S HOUSE FOR INVALIDS. Under tne above name it is proposed to establish, m the city of New York, an institution for sick per- sons of means not having @ settled home. Such persons cannot command at a hotei or boarding house the special conditions most conducive to comfort and to recovery. The household ts arranged for well persons, and its machinery cannot be adapted to the regutrements of sickness. The need of some provision for such cases has long been felt, and, more especially, by physicians, who are often obliged to treat their patients under unfa- vorable circumstances, even in the midst of luxury. An opportunity to make such provision under pecu- harly favorable conditions is now presented by the generous offer of the Sisters of St. Mary of the Epis- copal Church to take the entire charge and man- ‘agement of an institution for this purpose without compensation. The Institution will be in effect a poaraing house arranged expressly for sick persons, ‘where they can have quiet, skilled nursing, and a cuisine specially adapted to the needs o1 invalids, and be attended by their own physician, instead of being odliged, as in the private roo vals, to accept the services of sisters have had hospital training, and will act as nurses, receiving and carrying out the orders of the physicians. The accommodations will be the best m every particular, and the charges such as to render the institution seil-supporting, but still less than at afrst class hotel or boarding house. No one, whatever may be his social position, can tell at ‘what moment some relative or iriend may not be Mm & condition to need, and prize most highly, a re- treat of this character. All that 18 required to in- augurate the plan is suMfcient means vo meet the first year’s rent of a commodious dwelling and to procure the necessary furniture. Once open tor attents, it Will thereafter be seli-supportt One undred subscribers of $100 each will provide the required funds. If they desire the subscribers will be entitled to the benefits of the institution, for themselves or their friends, to the amount of their subscripuons. ASSAULT ON A THIRD AVENUE CONDUCTOR. Arrest and Discharge of the Alleged At- tempted Murderer. It will be remembered that on the 234 of Decem- ber last Robert Halloran committed a violent and bratal assault with acar hook on @ conductor of the Third Avenue Railroad, named Toomas Larkin, Halloran escaped, and unti vesterday sacceeded in evading every effort of tng Nineteenth precinct po- veyed in a dying velieved, vw Betlevue (Hospital. agu he had, however, so far recovered as to be able to leave the ee ag Yesterday Omcer Ninevent ps2! found Halio- fore Justice ‘KVING Police The Court did not, how- ever, feel justified i7remanding nim for examina- ‘in, although several days out of plied jor ® warrant, or in any invention of prowquting the AROUND THE CITY HALL. ‘The Mayer's Office. Mayor Hall was at his oMfce yesterday and did not leave until late in the afternoon. Rumors of his indictment by the General Sessions Grand Jury were current during the day, and were persistently affirmed to be correct, inasmuch as the fact was said to have spoken of by at least one of the jury. ‘The District Attorney did not say anything about & to ® HERALD reporter who called upon him, and if @ juryman really made the statement outside the Grand Jury room he rendered himself lable to criminal prosecution. It 1s, however, understood that attorney General Barlow attended betore the Grand Jury on Monday evening and pressed vigor- ously for tudictments against the Mayor and others, and it is supposed that & jority of the jurymen favored his application. As, however, no bill of in- dictment could ve presented to the Court before next Saturday the announcement made s0 posi- tively is at least prematare, though ligely ~ sera pointed Librarian end Btgreeting Clerk of the Gbmmon Council; James J, Martin, First Assistant Clerk to the Board of Aldermen; Henry W. Rosenbaum, Janitor to the Oity Libra- vian; Henry Madden, Messenger to the Board of Aldermen, and C. L. Mather, Second Assistant Clerk to tne Board of Alaermen. Thexe officers were Sworn in before the Mayor, and their signature to their oath of office show a good education and @ caligraphic fitness for their respective occupations, The Sheriff's Office. The only warrant conneoted with city frauds in the hands of the Sheriff yesterday that had not been acted upon was that against Ingersoll, who, it is sadi, 18 in Jersey. Warrant on six indictments Were nanded to the Sherif by the District eager affecting three ns; two have been serv the remaipi understood, 1s now being ar- Fanged fec, 18 xed 1¢ 1s believed that Mr. Ingerscii will surrender to the Sherif. This will bi It has been’ probab! the course of to-day. stated that there were seventeen other indictments returned by the Grand Jury on Saturday. but thin 18 not quite confirmed at the District Attorney's office. When the warrants are ready to be issued the Sheriff will be notified by the District Attorney. In the meantime all mention of the names of per- sons indicted is mere speculation. ‘The Comptroller's Office. The Comptroller paid the pipe men yesterday. The Day rolls fooved up $60,000, and this amount clears of the city indebtedness as to labor of this char- acter. The unpaid claims are receiving the closest scrutiny by the Department of Finance, and the Comptroller is using every endeavor to expedite the payment of all claims. Department of Public Works. Commissioner Van Nort has still further reduced the expenses of his department, as follows:—The expenses for the services of engineers, surveyors na inspectors engaged in the construction of sewers averaged during the past vear $16,000 per Month, which has been reduced during the month ot January to $7,180. The exnense for repairs to gsewers, &c,, for the months of December, 1870, and January, 1871, amounted to $16,000. For the same months in 1871 and 1872 the cost for this work was $1,665. THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Meeting Last Evening—No Definite Action Taken in Regard to the “Range.” A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Na- tonal Rifle Association was held last evening at 127 Mercer street, Colonel Church, the First Vice Prest- dent, presiding. In relation to the subject of selecting a suitable place for a range nothing of @ definite nature was done, although announced by several was of the members that Staten Island, Harlem Flats or the Jersey Flats would in all probability be selected. Colonel Uburch said that in Saw Mill River Valley @ most excellent site could be obtained, and, as it 1s only twenty-three miles from the city, it would be almost, if not quite, as desirable in point of accessability as the other localities mentioned. Colonel CHURCH further stated that the Reming- ton Arms Manufacturing Company had, throug! him, placed at the disposal of the Association twenty-five of their finest breech-|oading rifles, which they desired should be competed for by mem- bers of the National Guard. Der. Gatling had also presented the Association with one.ot his improved guns. which wus to be disposed of the same as the mingtons. Captain WINGATE announced that he was pre- Paring, 00 behalf of the Association, a manual for drill and rifle practice services, which would be out in a few days, This manual, itis understood, will be adopted by the Adjutant General of the State, and it was proposed vy General Shaler that when it ‘Was distributed among the National Guard, the re- cipients ot it be notified of the prizes held by the Association and also that they will be competed tor some tme during the summer or fall. On motion of General SHALER,a committee of three was appointed to take under consideration the securing of Legislative assistance. ‘Ine committee ‘Was appointed by the Chair, and consists of General Shaler, Colonel Woodward and Captain Wingate, ‘They report at the next meeting of the Board. The resignation of General Varian as a member Of the Board was received and accepted, and Gen- eral Wm, G. Ward, of the First brigade, First divi- sion National Guard, was elected to fill the vacancy thus created. Alter the election of some half dozen gentlemen to be members of the Association, the Board aa- journed. . PIGEON SHOOTING. A match for the Jacus Handicap Medal of the Forester Club of Buffalo was shot on the 24th ult., attne Driving Park, between Mr. E. B. Hambledon (the holder of the medal) and Mr. 8, W. Nash, both being handicapped alike. The terms were to shoot at 30 single birds, 26 yards rise, 80 yards boundary, and 10 double birds, 28 yards rise, 100 yards buon- dary, 134 ounce shot, ground traps and the guns limited ‘to 12 bore. ‘The day was cold, and a heavy wind prevailed during the shooting, with the snow drifting so that it was difficult to see the white- colored birds. Mr. Hambledon was successiul in retaining the medal, as tue subjoined score shows:— THIRTY SINGLE BIRDS. Hambledon—0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, & 1, 1 We Sg O—total, 22. Nash—0, 0, 0,,1, 1, 9, » 1, 0, 1, 0 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0%, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0—total, 13, DOUBLE BIRDS. Hambleaon—11, 1), 11, 01, 11, 10, 11, 11, 11, 11I— 18 out of 20. Nash—01, 10, 00, 11, 01, 01, 01, 01, 01, 00—9 out of 20, Hambledon—40 out of 50; Nash—22 out of 50. CHALLENGE TO THE WORLD. The champion of America, Captain Bogardus, of Elkhart, lL, having successfully disposed of the Bastern pigeon shooter, Ira A. Paine, in the jast two matches between them, shot in Canada last month, and believing that he wouid have great dificulty in getting on another match at home, boldly issues a challenge to apy man in the world to shoot a match under the following conditiot 'o shoot at 1u0 single birds and 60 double rises, for a stake of $1,000 a side, and give or take expenses, the match to come off within six months from the present time, and to trap and handle out of the same lot of birds. Captain Bogardus is also ready to bet $100 against $1,000 that he can kil! a nundred pigeons in @ hundred shots, any man to furnish, handle and trap the birds from plunge trap, twenty-one yards rise, eighty yards boundary, five minutes to gather @ bird, and if the gun missea fire to have another shot. “ At Meyerstown, Pa., on February 2, twelve men contended for the large porker originally snot for on January 20, each snooving at eleven single birds, twenty-one yards rise and eighty yards fall, one and @ quarter ounce shot. The lucky competitor was F. Gernart, who killed ten. Panapacker, Frick and J. Ulmer killed mine each; Spohro and Uope, eight; Lawrence and Fix, seven; Trndgeon, six; F. Ulmer and Reed, five, and Mercer, four, HORSE NOTES. A trot to sleighs took place on Ventral avenue on Monday afternoon for $200 between Mr. Trimbie’s brown stallion Brown Rover, driven by Dan Mace, and @ bay gelding driven by Peter Manee. The race ‘was a mile and repeat, and was won by Brown Rover in two straight heats, Mr. Henry Smith, of Thirty-fifth street and Sixth avenue, has purchased tne celebratea trotting geld- ing Coolo of Mr, Tanner, of Albany. Coolo is a mag- nificent horse, fifteen and a haif hands nigh, by Hambletonian, and can trot close to the “twenties.’? He 1s & capital roadster, easy to drive and of fine appearance. Mr. Smith, who is a gyeat lover of a fast reel for | $5,000 for Coolo, and wiil use him exclusively for road purposes. The chestnut gelding Judge Scott and the brown mare Lady Anna, by George M. Lrg) are win- tering at Mr. Garrison’s farm, Rhode Hill, James- burg, N, J. They will both appear on the trotting track nex! on. Mr. A. C. Garrison owns @ fine brown mare, called Lady Quick, hat has @ sharp turn.of speed. The year 1871 was particularly unfortunate for fine trotting stock borses, some ten oF twelve no» table stallions having died: among the number Royal George, Curtis Lambletontam, Mambrino Columbus, Clark Chief and Goldtust, They were all vaiuable animals, and it would have taken & email Jorcane tonere Durchased ey can Fg? : jonn loore drives a fine five- * Hambietonion gelding that it w reported cen trot in 2s J. M. Stewart owns a fine pair of brown trotting (ena of Bashaw * thot cam show 2:50 to the pole. Samuel Stewart drives the ding McClellan, ‘The horse is sixteen hanus high, very showy and can trot fast. see felowmg toting BoE ere wintering at Arie: paloma Murphy's bay gelding Charley Green and wn Peter Manee’s bay stallion W, H. ailen, gray geld-, inane hee daar ra ‘1m Be W qoigung Bella. '|DISASTERS AT SEA. Harrowing Details of the Buraing of the Steamer America, APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE. Explosion of a Boiler Tubo—Fire Amidehip, Separating Crew and Passengers. SCENE OF PANIO. The Punips in Bad Order—Only One Beat Available—The Ship’s Grew Fight ing with Revolvers for the Means of Safety. COWARDLY CONDUCT OF THE CAPTAIN. Total Loss of the American-Buift Ship White Rose. The steamship South America, from Rie Janewe January 13, arrived here yesterday, bringing owe Brazilian correspondence, which ocontaina the de- tails of the burning of tne steamer America, atready announced by cable from Lisbon. Rio JANEIRO, Brazil, Jan. 18, 1872 We have most distressing news from the Rie de ia Plata, Last year at this time the plague was juss beginning its terrible ravages. Now death comes in the loss of the tron steamer America. Tre America was one of the steamers making daily tripa from the city of Montevideo to Buenos Ayres, She was constructed in New York and was one of that class of steamers which navigate the Sound. Ske arrived here in May, 1868, on her way vo the Plata, coming into this port for provisions and coal. She was well fitted and elegantly furnished for the Work she was intended to periorm, and while here attracted universal attention. During her stay she was visited by the Emperer Dom Pedro IL, and by invitation he made sa excursion on board of ner. She left here and safely arrived at Montevideo, and thence begam her daily trips. She acquired an excellent reputa- tion for safety, speed and comfort, and her appolmé- Ments excited universal admiration. Within the last two years she has passed into the nands of Italian capitalists, and when lost she was com- manded by an Italian, named Bossi, whose ali was invested in her. Her loss now has caused profound sensation throughout Montevideo and Buenes Ayres, and ts the last and engrossing topic of wal- versal conversation. DESCKIPTION OF THE DISASTER. The steamer America was totaily lost om tne morning of the 23d of December, on her passage from Buenos Ayres to Montevideo. The following isa résumé of descriptions of the loas from several » surviving passengers, and also from the Chief Ea- gineer:— The America sailed from Buenos Ayres gp the evening of the 22d of December, at the custojaacy hour, taking 134 passengers. Her company oen- sisted of over thirty persons, including captam, officers, crew and servants. She made her voyage without interruption until at half-past one o’clook on the morning of the 23d, when the Cerro (@ well known point on the river) was discovered twelve ox fifteen miles ahead, At this hour one of the boller tubes, called THE “WATER POINT,” EXPLODED, The steam rushed ous into the fireroom, im. stantly scalding to death two fremen and one ooai- heaver, who were ol!ing portions of the machinery, and at the same time extinguishing all the lights and scattering the live coal all about the room and between the boilers and the steamer’s sides, The heat was 60 intense that it was impossitve to remain longer below, and the chtef engt- neer informed Captain Bossi of the fact and recommended that the pumps should be rigged and immediately set going. The pumpa had not been used in some time and were in suck bad order as to be cotally unserviceable. In the meantime it was deemed advisable to form a com- pany for the saving of the lives of the passengem, for the vessel was constructed of white pine, and everything im its material tended to the rapid pre- pagation of the now increasing fire, which spread rapidly, consuming everything before it. THE FIRE, BEING AMIDSHIPS, separated the steamer’s company and passengers into two portions, those forward being totally un- able to communicate witb those in the afterpart of the steamer, and reasonably and naturally causing ® panic and producing deplorable confusion, tae gcene of which 1t is impossible to describe, Of all the boats of the steamer—which were able to save 200 people or more if properly handled—only one could be lowered, The others, not having beem used in some time, were secured #0 firmly in tha boat shocks that it was next to impossible to re- move them, and the two which were cast loose and launched were immediately mped by tte naif-crazed passengers. Some of the more energetic passengers tried to launch the other boats, but it was found impossible, At this time tne oficers had lost all control over the steamer’s crew, who with revolvers, which t¢ appears they all carried, were disputing and fight- ing with passengers for the means of saving life, Strange as lt may appear, no signals were made te the passing steamer Villa do Salto which would in- dicate any unusual danger on board the America; and not until the fames burst ont into sight was the officer in charge of the Villa do Salto aware of ang trouble or danger, when he immediately put back to the assistance of the America. The captain of the America (Bossi) was tne first to avandon hws steamer, taking refuge on board an Italian vessel-of- war, Where he has since remained. His course has excited universal indignation in Montevideo and Buenos Ayres, and he is threatened with being qynched if he appears ashore. The loss of life it ta not possible tolearn with certainty, but it seems that MORE THAN SIXTY PERSONS HAVE PERISHED, So far as I have been able to ascertain no citizens of the United States were among the lost, The Captain of the port of Montevideo has asked that a gold medal be awarded tothe captain of the Villa do Salto for his gallant conduct, which saved the lives of certainly seventy persons from whae must have been, without his efforts, a horrible death to them. Although Captain Bossi is much to blame for his conduct, yet it 18 certainly to be lamented +that tae savings of many years of diligence have been thus instantly lost, for his whole property of $30,000 w aa invested in this meamer. 1088 At half-past five e’clock day, Bea ii, @ tel sical tr oan stranding Brat ethane Seat in this harbor, was immed: sent to G but finding it Imposstble to effect any mate: as. sistance the Immortalité returned on tae following day. White Rose was an American built vessel, neg em under the British fag and Englwh owners. ‘was on the passage from Callao to Portsmouth, England, for orders. She was com~ janded by Captain Jenkins, and was of 1,198 tong Durden, Her cargo consisted of 1,400’ tons o& guano, ie spr ® leak and made water s@ Tapidly that in Jenkins ran her ashore ata jot jazareth Beach, near Ponto Negra, on the coast north of Rio, and about twenty- five miles from the entra of Rio hi re Upon striking she immediately filled, and her crew seouiodoe atts boil Got spent vit anything tniy we es yand the first and second oficera rem for Just as + She was advertised to-day at abc auction at the Exchan he , boats and all—and waa sold at two o'clock to Caymari & yal $876. If tne weather roma a8 Bc ~ at present, onains, &c., can ee haved, but the hult pon cargo must prove @ total loss. Un other ae cee c a ‘Wind come up from south, sou! tor iy the southwest, which woaivare ied by heavy rains, wind and @ acon it wall be unooasiole tq gave a rope yar,