The New York herald., 1876-02-27

ment this morning'-swe are informed that General
schenck is not likely to retire from the once Of
United States Minister TO this country The Presi-'
dent has not required his resignation, and General
schenck is it is said prepared to defend his conduct
in the Emma mine afair before both the English
courts and the American Congress-
wEsToE's wAIKIsT FuRoR
Weston has managed to wake up considerable en-
thusiasm here The papers are fun Of classic lore
on the subject Of pedestrianism
The doctors and the Lancet professional organ,
are discussing Weston from hygienc point OF view,
while Mother Stewart is proudly claiming him as
ian innexible repudator ofthe maddening wine cup"
forgetting as the Standard reminds her. that
Weston absorbs his whiskey from his boots upward
ABOUT THE CENTENNIAL
In relation TO the Centennial learn that three
fourths Of the objects o. art and one-sixth OF the
other articles which 10 beexhibited by Germany
have already been sent from that country and that
the remainder win follow in the middle Of March.
GERMAN ART.
hibit their works, but many others have abstained
from forwarding contributions on account OF sea
risks.
GREAT GUH.
Herr Krupp has finished giant gun for the Ex-
hibition.
THE RowRo CLUB BALL
The grand bah OF the London Rowing Club came
OF last evening. All the prominent English oarsmen
were present. Commodore Brady, of New York,
was among the guests. u
WILL THEY CONE TO AMERIcAi
Having canvassed the probability OF the English
clubs participating in the Centennial Regatta, Com.
modore Brady says
"No definite action win be taken by any OF the
Thames clubs until after the Henley Regatta In June
The winning four at Henley may 60 to America as a
representative English crew, but there is no pros
pect whatever OF the London Rowing Club going.
Englishmen must be beaten on their own ground If
at all.
A scULLER's HOPE.
Chambers OF the Leander Club, anticipates
taking over a four and pair and sculling himself.
THE 'vARsITIEs' CREWS.
There is not the slightest prospect Of either
Oxford or Cambridge sending representative crew.
NEWCASTLE PLUCK.
In professional circles it Is stated that Boyd Bag
nah, Nicholson and Chambers, OF Newcastle, win GER
tainly 60 to America; Boyd and BagnaIl to row
pair.
CHALLENGE-wHAr MAY RESULT
"A Thames crew, composed OF Green, Higgins
Thomas and Spencer, have challenged Sadler, Tay-
lor, winship and Lumsden Newcastle four, and
viii sign articles OF agreement this week. II the
former crew wins it goes TO America; Green and
Thomas to row pair, and all to row single Sadler
desires to meet Evan Norris
SLIGHTLY ANXIOUS.
"The English professionals are anxious to know
who they are to meet and what purses are onered
them. They can get sufficient matches here.n
THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MEN.
The HERALD correspondent in Dublin telegraphs
that the Trinity College rowing clubs held a meeting
last night, at which it was resolved to decline all
American invitations so far as the college rs con-
cerned. But some Of the members resolved to
form crew TO proceed to America in the end OF
July This crew, If it goes, wiz row under the name
of the Lady Elizabeth Boat Club, referring CON-
plimentary to the royal foundress OF the Irish uni.
versity.
FINANCIAL
In the financial world there are no important
features to record. The price OF money is tending
downward owing to the impending payment by the
government Of the suez money, and the shipments
OF gold from New York.
THE STOCK MARKET.
gloomy atmosphere has surrounded the stock
market for several days, first because Of the failures
that have occurred in commercial circles, which IL
lustrate a weakness in directions that has not been
anticipated, and secondly because Of the French
elections. The depression Of rentes has exerted a
sympathetic influence on this side OF the Channel,
and securities OF all kinds for the moment were
lower. reaction however, has followed, and TO-
day tke feeling is more hopeful
TURKISH BoNDHoLDRRs
At meeting of the Turkish bondholders, held on
Thursday, Mr.. Hammond NJ. p, made report and
offered resolutions concerning the ConstahNnople
mission, which gave rise to a sharp debate. The
proceedings were stormy; but after many Interrupt
tions and much excitement resolution was adopted
authorizing Mr.. Hammond to continue further exer-
tions in behalf Of the bondholders. The gentleman
apparently weakened his cause and the public conf
dence by ndulglng in violent personalities.
AMERICAN SECURITIES
United States government bonds have declined,
owing to the prospect OF new funding operations.
The bonds affected thus far are chiefly six per
cents, and the exchange Of the present nves for