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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

PUI3LIP FEEIJNQ IN RUSSIA,

The Eastern Budget's correspondent at st. Fetersburg
writing on the 9th inst., says :
_ .

" rerhaps the strongest motive for a peaceful solu-
tion of the present crisis is to be found in the feeling
•of resignation and listlessness which now penetrates
all classes of Russian society. The reports of Russian
concessions to England are now received here with
perfect tranquillity, and if the Government should
succeed in maintaining at least so much of the Treaty
of ti;an gtofaro as to show that Bussio's sacrifices have
not 'been ma 4 entirely •in Mill: this 4wmild'satislY all
nien of picidei'ate OPiniops in the country,i.e., all who
possess property. It has now become evident that the
means of carrying on another war could only be ob-
tained by,a heavy property tax, if, on the other hand,
the Government were to declare that it must give
way, as all Europe is against it, not even Mr. Katkoff
would dare to demonstrate against such

The Dominion Line steamer Ontario arrived on
Monday in the Mersey with 28f, head of cattle and 81superior
carriage horses and hunter. The whole were shipped from
the,provinde of OnTario, and have arrived in ercieliVnt c'thi•
414 P,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

this work is now being prosecuted, it is obvious that
the London of a generation hence will be a great im•
provement upon the London of to-day. We shall
have avenues and boulevards all over the metropolis,
quite as stately as those of which the people of Paris
are now so justly proud, and which afford -them so
much recreation and enjoyment

The departure of the Dutch Arctic Expedition tells
us of the peaceful and persevering enterprise of the
people of Holland, and ol their-freedom from national
cares at a time when the minds of the inhabitants of
these islands have so long been impressed with a fear
of impending war. It is strange that, although Hol-
land is so near to our own shores, so little is practically
known of it. Yet it is one of the most interesting
countries in Europe. Its interest may well be said
to consist in the complete absence of every
featere of national beauty and of the natural
resources possessed by other countries. It derives
its attraction exclusively from its unlikeness to all
other inhabited places! Vast difficulties have been
vanquished by the application of intelligence and skill;
the country has been reclaimed inch by inch from the
sea; and yet, without a single quarry, mine, or forest
in the whole land, colossal dykes have been con-
structed, embankments formed, and houses built.
Rescued from the waste of waters, ceaseless and
untiring exertions are necessary to maintain an
existence, for if these efforts were to be re-
laxed, the whole kingdom would be submerged.
Holland, notwithstanding all its disadvantages, pos-
ses3es all the activity of a human hive, and the in-
dustry of the people is unflagging. They have a
variety of manufactures, were amongst the earliest
navigators, compete l with Great Britain for maritime
supremacy, and are still a great maritime community.
It is difficult for Englishmen to believe that just
across the German ocean is a country, where the land
is below the level of the sea, and where canals and
water-courses are above the level of the land,
where the people have no fresh water, no
wood, no salt, no coal, no stone. Yet the Dutch
are prosperous, happy, and contented. With-
out springs, they take the utmost care of their rain-
water; they extract salt from the sea, make turf take
the place of fuel; and in the midst of a depressing
climate and influences lowering to the strength of the
nervous system, enjoy themselves thoroughly. A
visit to the quaint old city of Amsterdam, with its
houses toppling forward, from the subsidence of their
foundations, would be full of interest to many a
British tourist.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

AN INTERESTING EVENT.

New York has taken a step ahead of the rest of civi-
lisation, and the Elevated Railway is an accomplished
fact. By this time, indeed, it is probably thrown open
to the public, the latest New York papers bringing us
lively accounts of the trial trip which, on the last day
of April, seems to have satisfactorily proved to the
locomotive world of that locomotive city the feasibility
of the scheme about which so much controversy has
of late been raised. The trip was announced for
three p.m., but by two o'clock a vast crowd of people
had congregated round the inclined plane at the back
of Trinity Church, which the passengers would have
to ascend in order to reach the cars above, and
by three o'clock all along the line of the road a sea of
human heads dotted sidewalks, deorsteps, windows,
and roofs. It is roughly estimated that not less than
a hundred thousand people witnessed the interesting
event, and as, says the report, "they nearly all
hurrahed or waved handkerchiefs, the effect of the
popular excitement may easily be imagined." Indeed,
among the passengers on the train, we are told, it
was commonly observed that if Sixth-avenue had
been stubbornly opposed to rapid transit in the
past, it appeared to be exceedingly well reconciled
to it at present, if one could judge by the popular
delight manifested by the immense crowds of
spectators. Of conrse, if the fastidious Sixth-
avenue approves the new line, which actually
passes along it from Third-street to the Park, there is
nothing m•)re to be said. The passengers have not
yet an opportunity of "looking into the third-storey
windows" of Fifth-avenue, but that will, no doubt, come
later; and if Fifth-avenue does not like it, why, Fifth.
avenue must close its jalousies or put up ground glass.
The chief point seems to be that the horses below were
not frightened, a single pair only having turned round
as the elevated train passed and smashed the plate-
glass windows of the tram-car they were drawing.
And even this may, after all, have been a protest on
their part, not against the new mode of locomotion
but in its favour.—Evening Standard.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

THE STOURBRIDGE OBSERVER

might very well be disposed of by joint com-
mittees of both Houses, where one hearing
would be sufficient, wui u.A4 the present awe
and expenditure would tao saved. And when
there is no opposition to a private Bill, it ought
not to be essential to call in the weighty agency
of Parliament in ord:r to carry out the object
aimed at. A provision:ll order, subject of
course to the sancion of the Legislature as a
matter of form, might be granted by a judge of
assize, or indeed, by the County Court judge
of the district in which the place is situated.
To some such system of relieving Parliament
from purely matters of detail the country will
sooner or later come, and the sooner the better
for the execution of many local reforma which
cannot be attempted now because of the cost
incidental to the passing of an Act of Parliq-
ment.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

TRADESMENS ADDRESSES

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MEERSCHAUM PIPES,

CIGAR

HOLDERS,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

A WEATHER WARNING.

Tlio following cz,ble meloage was received on Tues-
day at the London office of the New York Herald
from New York :

"A depression, attended by strong westerly winds
and rain, will probably arriye on liritiah coa4ts about
17th, and may develop considerable storm, energy
about longitude 45 and eastward."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

BROMSGROVE.

SERMONS BY THE BISHOP OF NEWFOUNDLAND,--SpaCial
services were held in the Parish Church on Sunday last
upon the occasion of the re-openir.g of the organ after
extensive repairs and improvements. The sermoas in
the morning and evening were preached by the Right
Rev. the Bishop of Newfoundland, who was for many
years senior curate of Bromsgrore. In the morning
the text was taken from I Timothy, iv., 8, " Godliness
is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life
that now•is end of that whiTh is to come." The right
rev, gentleman strongly urged his hearers to cultivate
peace of mind, and to rest upon the justice and love of
God. At the evening service the church was densely
crowded. The text was Proverbs iv., 25, 'Let thine
eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight
before thee." The preacher alluded to his new spheze
of labour, which he stated he had not accepted without
careful consideration, but he felt that he must look
right on, and he WRS sure he should be assisted in
his labours by the prayers of that great congregation to
whom he must say farewell for many years, and
perhaps for ever. The collections amounted to upwards
of £25.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

RUSSIAN CRUISERS,

We (Olobe) have received a translation of the pro-
clamation issued by the Moscow Cruiser Committee,
and which is now being dispersed all over Russia.
We may add that the document was revised lasi week
by the Cezarewitch himself, and that it therefore has
the character of a Russian State paper :
"Appeal for Subscriptions in Aid of the Acquisitic,z, of Ships
for the Volunteer ileet.

"The Lord has cant Russia another trial. An implacable
foe threatens us with war, fellow-countrymen I Are we to
bear patiently the wresting from us of the fruits at our
victory I Are we again to have to liberate our brathers ? Our
foe is Strong on the sec. The number and might of his
mnrine resources greatly exceed our own. But there is a
way of striking him a blow on his sea path which he may
sensibly feel. Who does na know that the interests of our
foe lie in his profits and gains? He owns a mighty marina
fleet. Thirty thousand vessels plough the :;eas for him.
Here, then, is the way to strike at linA a blow. At that
moment when the enrioy closes our seas, and, as in the
Crimean War time, burns and robs our undefended villages
along the coast, at that moment let us carry the misery of
war into the midst of his marine. For this purpose we
must have swift and powerful vessels that may present
themselves suddenly an with terror upon the sea paths
of our foe. The last war covered with glory our
seamen, fighting with fragile vessels against the terrible
ironclads, and 'pull% victorious from such an un-
equal combat. Give them regular sea ships, send
them to the ocean to cruise among the enemy's
merchant fleet, and our anepay will be rolled up in his self-
presumpEiOn. Children of the Russian soil! ye have risen
as one man each time that danger has threatened our Holy
Mother, Russia. Answer to her call this time with united
will, and with every means create a fleet that will again
show to the world the worth of the Russian people When
they stand on guard for the honour of their country. But
thei.e is no time to be lost. We must act quickly. Dost
thou want peace, prepare thyself for war."
A telegram to the G-olos from Toula last Thursday
states that the governor of the province had that day
started a subscription list in his chancellery, ad that
Tonla merchant had headed it with a donation of
5,000 roubles.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN BRIGHT.

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Bright, the
wife of the Right Hon. John Bright, which happened
suddenly on Monday morning at his residence, One
As, near Rochdale. On Sunday Mrs. Bright was in
her usual state of health, and attended the meeting at
the Quakers' Chapel. On Monday morning she
was found in an unconscious state having fallen
down in one of the rooms of the house. Medical aid
was quickly summoned, but in about a quarter of an
hour she expired. Apoplexy or heart disease is said
to have been the cause of death. Mr. Bright was in
London at the time, but a message being immediately
despatched for him he arrived home in the evening.
The deceased lady, was Margaret Elizabeth, elder
daughter of the late Mr. William Leatham, of Wake-
field, Yorkshire, and became in 18.47 Mr. Bright's
second wife. Many besides his own circle of per-
sonal friends will deeply sympathize with him in the
loss he has sustained.

Amongst the expressions of sympathy which Mr.
Bright received upon the bereavement he has suffered
through the death of his wife was one sent by the
Queen from Windsor Castle, and which was at once
acknowledged by the right ho*. gentleman.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

CAPITAL AND LABOUII IN THE
UNITED STATES.

Ominous reports come from the United States with
regard to the danger of a conflict between labour and
capital. The railway riots that took place last year
showed the strength and resources that the dangerous
classes possess, and were an unpleasant indication of
the seething discontent which exists in the country.
It was vainly endeavoured at the time to diminish the
significance of the movement. Patriotic Americans
were naturally adverse to admit that in their young
and vigorous land there was any wide-spread spirit of
social revolt, and that even under the Republic there
were down-trodden masses, just as much as under
any despotism of the old world. English sympa-
thisers, too, with Republican institutions, strived
to explain away the unpleasant facts that con-
flicted with their theories. It was clear that per-
4ect content and universal happiness ought to el,ist
in a land where was universal suffrap, an elected
President, no aristocracy, and no ,TAtate Church, and
other excuses than the obvious one had to be found
for the raisguidad men who made war upon society.
But nc,w it begins to be seen that the outbreak in
Pennsylvania, which spread throughout the West so
rapidly, was not a mere isolated occurrence, but that
it pointed to unhealthy ao;:ial conditions that are
likely to produce further disorders. The United
States will clearly have to deal with difficulties that in
all time have more or less perplexed Governments.
It will probably be found in the end that the American
institutions are less, rather than more, fitted to effec-
tively deal with the great problems that confront
civilisation—the relations between labour and capital,
and the distribution of wealth and pauperism.--John
Bull.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

A ROYAL VISITOR.

The San Francisco Chronicle gives the following ac-
count of a recent interview with a visitor from liaison, who
a staying in California for a few weeks for the benefit of her
health :

"The Royal Princess Lydia Kamakaeha is a lady
about 40 years of age, of middle height, and well-
rounded form, with a complexion Spanish in its tint,
liquid dark, brown eyes, and much resembling in
features her brother, King Kalakaua. She was
attired in a rich black silk, cut in the latest style,
the overskirt draped in folds across the front, and
finished with a quilling of handsome black lace.
Her hair was arranged in a simple coil at the back
of her head, the front being frizzed in the prevail-
ing style. A rich necklace of gold encircled her
neck, and superb diamonds glittered on her fingers,
while her wrists were decorated with somewhat peculiar
bracelets, composed of three strands of very large
black beads. The other ladies of the party were
simply but elegantly attired in black. The Princess
spoke English very fluently, with no perceivable accent,
in a softly modulated voice, a little hesitation now
and then being the only peculiarity observed in her
speech. She evinced an unusual depth of thought, in-
terest in scientific subjects, and rare conversational
powers, King Kalakaua and the Princess were both
educated at the Royal Schools at Honolulu under the
direction of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke. In 1877 she was
proclaimed heir apparent to the throne, and should the
King die at any time she will become Queen. Her
husband, his Excellency John. Owen Dominis, is a
Boston man, of Aniddle height, with dark hair, beard,
and eyes, the tinge of a tropical climate on his skin,
and is Governor of Oahu."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1878-05-18

SEED.

LONDON, Monday, May 13 —Cloverseed in limited request,
the stocks being very much reduced of all sorts, and the de-
mand over for the season. Trefoil was searcely asked for,
and prices were about 20 per cent, under the top value of the
season. Canaryseed was in good request at enhanced values.
Hempseed realised previous rates, with a fair sale. White
Mustardseed sold at full rates for Bowing purposes, but
there was no demand for brown parcels. Foreign Tares
were taken off to a limited extent at prices In favour of the
buyers.
PROVISION.

LONDON, Monday, May 13.—The arrivals last week from
Ireland were 86 firkins Butter and 2,978 bales Bacon, and
from foreign ports 23,815 packages Butter and 3,863 bales
Bacon. With the very favourable weather for vegetation we
have increased supplies of Butter. and the prices of Nor-
mandy, &c, were In favour of buyers the demand being
chiefly on hest Dutch, 104 s. was made for them. The Bacon
market has continued slow, and a further decline of 3- per
cwt. was submitted to in Hamburg. In Irish there was no
change in the finest quality, but other descriptions were sold
at irregular rates.

TALLOW.
s. d. s. d.
Town Tallow, per cwt. 3S 3 Rough Stuff, per cwt. 14 9
Rough Fat, per Slbs .. 1 7 Greares 11 16 0
Melted Stuff, per cwt. 27 6 Good Dregs ,' 6 0
. Yellow Russian, new ... Its. per cwt.
Australian Mutton Tallow. 3Ss. „
Ditto Beet Ditto. 375. „
POTATOES.

The trade for potatoes has been very heavy during the
week, and prices, as will be seen, are considerably ldwer.
Kent regents, 120$. to 1605 ; Essex ditto, 100 s to 120 s. ;
rocks, Bus. to 1003. ; fluke's, 1403. to leas.; and Victorian,
120 s. to 180 s. per ton.

WurrEonAPEL, Saturday, May 11.--The tupply on offer
was large, and trade in consequence ruled very dull, prices
for Meadow Hay being much cheaper. Prime Clover, 10Ds.
to 1375.; inferior, 855. to 955.; prime Meadow flay, 85a. to
965.; inferior, tOs. to 803., and Straw, 40s. to 503. per load.
GAME AND POULTRY/

Live quails, is. to is. 9d. • leverets, 2s. 91. to 55.; wild
rabbits, 6d. to is.; tame dial), is. 6d. to 28. 6d.; caper-
dailzie, 4s. 9d. to Cs. 6d.; ptarmigan, 10d to is. 4d.; pigeons,
Sid. to is. 3d.; Bordeaux ditto, is. 61. to 2s. 6d. • pea fowl,
ss. Oct. to is. 6d.; guitrrea fowl, 4s. to s's, ; yourig turkeyS,
8..4. to 158.; ducklings to Os. ; chickens, ls. 9d. to g 3. bd.
each ; hen eggs, 84. to 'O4. per 120.