The New York herald., 1877-02-04


Mr.. Mundella, member Of Parliament for shef-
neld, has made speech congratulattng England
on this new import
The English railroads are constructing cars for
from the North.
RAP AT THE CUTLERs.
At the annual meeting Of the Sheffield Chamber
OF Commerce to-day the President said that the
snerield manufacturers and workmcn had only
themselves to blame for the loss OF trade with
America and the successful American competition
with foreign countries. Shcflleld workmen had not
como up to the mako and style required by GUS
toners.
WHY AMERICAN MANUFACTURES GnOws.
M Mundea said American competition was sue
cessfui because the Americans excellcd In the
rapidity of their adoption OF labor saving machinery
II peace was preserved English trade had nothing
to fear. and in any the English colonies fur
nished the most promising market in the world.
HORSE QUESTION.
A discussion has also arisen regarding the horse
supply, not hippophagcally, but mitarily. What
with the notifications ofimmense armies on the con-
tinent OF Europe, the number Of animals required
for omnihuscs, tramways ana cabs, the equine
supply is SO far exhausted that the govern
ment demand at its price OF forty-two guineas
($22O for three.ycar olds has not been
responded to- 1t is generally conceded that Canada
and the Western States must be looked to for sup
ply. Blooded, weight-carrying hunters must be I'm
ported from the Blue Grass region Of Kentucky,
where are to he found descendants Of Messenger.
Pram Glencoe, Margrave, Tranby and strains OF the
best blood in tho English stud book
SOUND POLITICAL INSTINCT.
Regarding American politics the Times says
'eThe Senate and House OF Representatives, furnish
proof OF sound political instinct which, above all
other attributes, qualities community for freedom.
II was difficult for foreigners to imagine the mode
by which an escape from the actual deadlock would
be eventually secured"
SPECIE PAYMENTS.
The Times, in an editorial on specie payments,
commends the action Of President Grant. The
country has been opportunely reminded that the
question is pressing and ono requiring practical
solution. The policy Of funding the legal tender
notes Is sound onc Even infiattonlsts must sec
that nothing is to be gained by delaying what in
evitable.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
The question OF international copyright is again
discussed in an article by DR.. Appleton In the
FortnagnNv Rerie,c. 1t is chiefly statistical. The
AtnenGum, ACADEMY and other papers have articles
also in which the old ground is retravcrsed.
HELEN's BABIES.
No less than six editions Of "Helcn's Babies" are
announced by English publishers.
PRINTERS QUADRIcENrENNIAL.
Active preparations are foot for the fourth cen
tennial in juno next OF Caxton's introduction Of
printing.
Trrbner announces q new edition Of the "Iife and
Typography Of william Caxton," by Brades.
The first part OF new serial, ''London Street
Life Photographically Illustrated" Ia appeared
from Sampson Lows press.
BRONZE GILT DOORS.
The latest decorative luxury Is found in bronze
gilt doors for drawing rooms Miss Hosmer has de-
signed magnificent pair for Lord Brownlow. They
are eighteen feet high, with studies of Morning,
Noon and Evening in alto relieco.
LIBERAL MEMBER EMBARRASSED.
At a meeting of the Halifax Liberal Association
last night the President announced that Mr.. John
Crossley uiberaD who IS reported to be financially
Parliament.
pEPEAT OF THE CABLE MoNoPoLIsTs.
The Daily Ne,cs, in Its financial article, referring
to the extraordinary meeting Of the shareholders
Of the Direct United States Cable Company held
yesterday says tho result Of the poll the resolu.
ton for the appointment Of committee Of share
holders to confer with the directors the subject
of amagamation is not known, owing to the time
occupied in its scrutiny, which was strict. No
doubt the proposals of the agitators for friendly
alliance have not met the approval OF majority OF
tho proprictors and In the public interest this is
source of congratulations It's to be hoped that the
tempts at the conversion OF Atlantic telegraphy
into monopoly, to the injury Of the outside
public.
STOCK EXCHANGE REVOLUTION.
The feature of Stock Exchange news is revolu-
ton and change OF government in that body. The
new committee is pledged to support the views Of
the rcformers The regulations OF the Stock Ex-
change Will be submitted to competent legal author.
ity for the purpose Of determining where they are
inconsistent with law.
Tho following are the regular daily observations
Of the weather made for the HERALD at Holyhead
and Plymouth. The Information conveyed therein
will prove OF great service to merchants and ship
masters as It gives the weather conditions prevail.
ing through the past week ut two important points