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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08
President Hayes and the silver
Question.


The widely circulated report that the
President has expressed himself strongly in
favor Of making silver full legal tender
ought not to be believed on a mere flying
rumor. 1t is question on which he may
be called to act officially, and we doubt
whether it is prudent for him to commit
himself until he is prepared to make spe-
cifc recommendations to Congress. We do
not believe that he has given vague and
loose Endorsement of the schemes of the
silver party. lie ought not to express
any views on this subject until he is
ready to say precisely in what man
ner and with what limitations he is
tender 1t would be preposterous for him
to indorse the prevalent Western notions
about ''the old silver dollar" If silver is to
be made full legal tender for all amounts
the standard should be SO changed as to
make the market value of the silver in five
coined dollars equal to the market value Of
the gold in a half-eagle. If this were done
the reconciliation of silver would facilitate
the resumption of specie payments by
making it easier to accumulate the
necessary coin reserves. But u would
be mischievous burlesque to attempt
this without readjusting the nominal values
Of the two metals. If ''the old silver doll
lar" is to be rehabilitated, and the silver
dollar is to have less intrinsic value than
the gold dollar, nothing could be more abb
surd than to make silver full legal tender.
If silver is to be legal tender without any
more metal in the coins than the present
coinage laws prescribe it should be only for
limited amount. It might perhaps be
wise to suppress all government notes and
bank notes Of lower denomination than
five dollars and substitute silver coins OF the
present standard in their place; but in that
case the amount for which they are to be
legal tender should not exceed twenty dol
lars. If it is merely intended to substitute
silver for the one and two dollar notes the
question is of very subordinate Importance.
If the West will consent to have the amount
of silver in our coins increased the remone-
tization of that metal would be a question
worth considering, but otherwise every true
friend of a sound currency should frown
upon the project We should be truly sorry
to see Mr.. Hayes committed until there is
some evidence that the West will listen to
reason on this point.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

Over the river at one side were the Turks,
and over the river on the other hand were
the Russians. Villages, towns, cities trem-
BILE at the remembrance of what had betallen
Bulgaria when they reflected on the posi-
bility that the Turks might come first; and
when the Russians really arrived they well
coined them as the guarantors of safety,
life, property and civilization. Now they
have forgotten all about their former fears,
inconvenience. 1t is almost pity from the
Russian point Of view that the Moslems could
not be let into some corner OF the country
that Roumanians might grumble with cause
II they must grumble.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

General Washington made in his will an
important gift to an ancient institution Of
learning, then called Liberty Hall Academy,
in Virginia. Founded before the Revolu-
ton rs classical academy, it received the
charter under which it now works in 1882,
and was called Washington College in 1898.
Besides Washington it had among its bene-
factors the Society of the Cincinnati and
General Harry Lee. the father OF General
Robert T. Lee. II was always an important
institution and until the war Of the rebel
lion was handsomely endowed. After the
war. in which it was crippled in its resources,
General Lee became its President, and at
his death he was succeeded by his son, Gen
eral G. w. c. Lee.
Last year, during the Centennial celebra-
ton, it was proposed by q number Of the
most eminent Northern and Southern men
to raise a centennial endowment fund for
the institution, and considerable sum was
at once subscribed. Among the gentlemen
favoring and taking part in this movement
are Chief Justice Waite Secretary Evarts,
Judge Hoar, Of Massachusetts Charles
Francis Adams, Robert c. Winthrop, John
W. Forney, W. w. Corcoran, Judge Strong,
A. L. Borie and many others. General
r. d. Lilley, the financial agent OF the
University is now endeavoring to secure
subscriptions to complete this centennial
endowment fund.- We hope he will meet
with satisfactory success, for the object is
eminently praiseworthy. Judge Hoar wrote
of it :-''You can engage in no more gener-
Gus or patriotic service than in seeking to
re-establish this institution = and the coun-
tenance of the gentlemen whose names we
have mentioned above is sufficient to show
how widespread is the interest felt in this
seat Of learning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

It is reported that the Ottoman govern
ment has .taken measures to avoid any
conflict in the Suez Canal" and,
furthermore, that navigation in the
canal will be free to oil vessels except
Russian" oil of which is mystical No
doubt the Porte might prevent the occur
renee Of any trouble in regard to the canal
by agreement with its enemy; but that
agreement could not involve q discrimina-
ton against the enemy's commerce There
is no great probability that Russia will un-
dertake warlike operations in Egg ptian
waters; but this abstention which will Sc
cure the safety Of the canal will not be due
to any measures taken by the Porte, but
to Russia's we'll judged discretion with re-
gard to British susceptibiities. England
has declared herself somewhat distinctly in
regard to the canal, and Russia practi-
cally accepts that declaration as in
formation for her own guidance, as
she not only docs not want two wars
on her hands at time, but does not
want the Moslom spirit to be raised by the
hope of British interference, which would
be u certain consequence OF clustering
demonstration in London. In Anglo-Rus-
sian diplomacy Egypt and Constantinople
have always been balanced against one an
other, with the idea that il Russia had one
England must have the other and there
| seems to be revival of that sort of moral
| spoliation of the Porte. There has certainly
been drawn up lately between three or four
| governments programme of the conditions
on which peace might be possible, and it
has involved the cession Of Turkish terri
tory in Armenia, the temporary occupation
of Constantinople by the Russians, and the
occupation Of Egypt by England, temporary
also, - security tor the evacuation OF Con-
stantinople. AS recent British diplomacy
has been miraculous for stupidity the gov
eminent may fall into the trap of thus prac-
tcally taking price for assent to Russia
| tormc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

The PERILs OF Coal MISING.-Several lives
were lost yesterday and large number Of per
sous wounded in the Pennsylvania coal region
by the falling in of rotten mine roofs. The
disasters occurred at different places, widely
apart, and, it is to be feared, the result Of
carcessness on the part of those having charge
of the mines. 1t is asserted that ut least in one
Of the works the Mining laws were violated and
rs . consequence, another fathcrless family is
added to the already too long list of sufferers
from so-callcd coal mine accidents. The lesson
Of the calamities Of yesterday, it is to be hoped
will not be lost upon the mine managers. The
caving in OF rotten roofs can be prevented Let
the companies everywhere cause examination to
be made, and see that their workingmcn are not
sent to certain death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08
Latest War News from the East.

The struggle on the frontiers of Montene-
gro continues to divide attention with the
preparations for the crossing of the Danube
and the Russian advance on Erzeroum. The
object of Sulieman Pacha in attempting to
force the Duga Pass is clearly the relief Of be-
leaguered Nicsic, and, unless his efforts sue
coed, that town must soon fall into the hands
attack from Podgoritza and Spuz is sup
posed to be feint in support Of Sulieman
Pacha; but we are inclined to believe that
it was intended as grand coup, by which
the Montenegrins were to be caught between
two fires. 1t is evident that it has failed,
and at a severe cost to the Turks. The Duga
Pass defenders have not been so fortunate
MS their brethren at Maljat, but we hesitate
to accept the accounts Of Turkish victory
on that wild and tortuous mountain road
as true until we learn of the relief Of Nicsic.
On the Danube all is preparation yet. No
advance has been made, probably on ac-
count of the unfavorable state of the river
for forthcoming The presence Of the Gar,
however, may soon bring about stimuli
taneous movement between Widdin and
Nicopolis, Rustchuk and Silistria and Silis-
tria and Hirsova. Roumania has proclaimed
martial law as measure Of precaution to
protect the Car against assassination by the
numerous Polish refugees that are now resi-
dent in the Principally. This action places
even the civil government Of Roumania COM
pletely under Russian control. With the
hostile armies in close proximity near Ere
roum at the date Of the last dispatches from
Asia Minor it is not unreasonable to expect
that battle will very soon be fought. The
enormous preponderance of the Rus
slams must assure them victory, even
against the desperate valor of the Turkish
troops, who are brave enough, but are badly
equipped.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08
The Russians In Rou mania.

Prince Charles and his subjects welcomed
the coming of the Russians very warmly a
short time ago; but the Muscovites, it ap-
pears, have already worn out their welcome
in the ungrateful Principally, and there are
murmurs OF discomfort at the conduct of
the Russian officers and such disagreement
as to the exercise of authority that nm
open quarrel seems unavoidable between
the governments and 1.-The Russian COM
mander 2 But a Few weeks ago it
was doubtful in Roumania whom they
would presently have. in their houses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

resorted to this topic of invective, and Mr..
Marcy made the pertinent reply that Turkey
was the only party that had right to CON-
plain, and that until she demonstrated other
people had better mind their own affairs.
Mr. Evarts will no doubt pay as much re-
spect to the territorial sovereignty of Mexico
now as Mr.. Marcy did to that Of Turkey in
1853. The purpose IS not to affront a
friendly Power, but to protect American
citizens.
Since the affair of the Trent, in the first
year Of the civil war, our government has
made no exhibition of the old national spirit
until Mr. Evarts was put in direction of our
foreign affairs. In Selling Mason and Sill
dell Captain Wilkes made a mistake in in
ternational law, but in spite of that he cleo
trifed the country with admiration, and was
more popular than Captain Ingraham had
been eighteen years before. The most NOR
tifying task our government ever undertook
was its disavowal of the action Of Captain
Wilkes in the face of unanimously app1auf-
ing public opinion. Nothing ever SO iowl
cred the national spirit as that humiliating
but necessary surrender. Then the tameness
OF the administration when Napoleon set
up an empire in Mexico in defiance of the
Monroe doctrine seemed to quench the few
remaining sparks Of national pride, and in
the midst OF our internal troubles nothing
has been done to rekindle it until the good
beginning which has been made by Mr..
Evarts. Let us trust that the time has
again come when the bearing of our govern
ment toward other Powers will be truly ex-
pressed in the Language of Webster the first
time he was Secretary of State :--"In every
regularly documented American vessel the
crew who navigate it will find their protec-
ton in the flag which is over them"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08
Our Navy and the European War

The prompt and thorough investigation
which Secretary Thompson is making of
such parts of navy as Mr.. Robson was
liberal enough to leave us gives the hope
that the administration does not mean to be
without an adequate naval force in case the
war in Europe should become general. For
the present there seems no reason to be-
lieve, at this distance Mt least, that the war
will spread, and SO long rs only Turks and
Russians fight our interests on the ocean
are in no danger. But if England. France
and Germany should take q hand inf q
general European war should break out it
would be well, and might be absolutely
necessary, for us to have ut immediate COM
mand naval force sufficient at least to
watch over the interests Of American ship
ping in many waters. In such case the
carrying trade Of the world would be very
apt to fall to us for while, and the eager
ness of belligerents might seek to trench
upon our rights rs neutrals unless we were
prepared to defend the flag promptly and
everywhere.
We do not need such immense md costly
iron-clads as the English, French and other
European nations have long been wasting
their means on, for we do not expect to
begin offensive warfare. In the case of O
general European war our government
would probably want to fit out feet Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

THE WEArIER.-Two rain areas are now
moving over the United States east OF the Rocky
Mountains. The first is that on the Atlantic
coast. embracing New York and the New Eng
land States, with the heaviest fall on the coast
Of the latter. The second is that moving over
the Mississippi Valley, and extending from
Louisiana to the lakes and through the Lower
Ohio Valley. The depression which passed over
New York and its vicinity on Wednesday is
now eastward Of the New Jersey Delaware coast
and within the influence Of the Gulf Stream.
The low barometer in the West has moved north
ward somewhat. hut embraces the whole of the
Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys.
Yesterday tlic isothern of 20 degrees embraced
Montreal, lower Lake Michigan and Fort Garry
Manitoba, but excluded New York, Albany, the
lake region generally and nll west Of the Mis-
souri, north Of Yanlston. The area of 80 de-
grccs included the Lower Mississippi and Cum
ocrland valleys, st. Louis being its northerly
point. The highest pressure Us now in
tho Northeast. We call attention to the rccur-
renee OF torradoes in the West. The accounts
given Of the destructive violence Of that mt
Omaha are published elsewhere this morning
High winds now prevail over Lake Michigan and
along tho Platte Valley. Local storms are likely
20 occur In the vicinity Of Chicago and Buffalo
aud through the Ohio Valley toward St Louis
md Cairo. Tho weather in New York to-day
will be cloudy and cooler, with fog aud occa
sional rair, followed by temporarily clearing and
warmer weather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

in the South now the republican party can
not be held responsible for it. The South is
in the hands OF democrats, and that party
alone must be responsible to the public
opinion of the country for the conduct OF
public affairs there" This is the plain and
clear truth, and we advise Southern men OF
influence to bear it in mind. They cannot
afford to be silent when riots occur. We
should like to hear from Mr.. Lamar, for
iuetonca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

The Golden CLUE is anxious that the United
States should give in its adhesion to what is
called the declaration Of Paris in regard to pri-
Watering A letter on the subject was read ut
the meeting of the Chamber OF Commerce, and
by it referred to the Secretary of State, whose
reply will be awaited with interest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

WALL STREET Observation-Disclosures was
another decline in the values of the principal
active stocks, and with few exceptions the
entire list suffered. The first stock to break was
Pacific Mail, which fell to 1855 under the sale of
; few hundreds by the ''blonde firm Gold
opened ut 1855 and declined to 1862, the clos
ing price. Government and railroad bonds were
steady, but dull Money on call was easy at l Z
per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

The influence Of the war in Europe upon
the opera seems to have escaped the consid-
Grafton of those who watch the conflict Of
nations and predict the political results.
Yet music is delicate creature and cannot
but be affected by the noise of battle and
the movements Of armies. Opera. which has
its home in the great capitals of Europe, will
first feel the effect Of political and military
discord The time is passed when Napoleon,
from the head Of his victorious armies, could
send instructions to Paris for the manage
ment Of the opera, and if tho present strife
between Russia and Turkey continues
long enough it is more than likely
that both Constantinople and 81. Peters.
burg will be without Italian opera next
winter. Egypt, too, where Verdi first
brought out .'AYda" in Oriental magniti-
cence, may not be then in q singing mood.
The continuation of the war may close the
opera houses in other gay capitals. Italian
opera in London is VIGOROUSLY uncertain,
and is more so now than ever, as England
is in danger Of being entangled in the East
ern complication. France, besides the pos
sibility of renewed hostilities with Germany,
has internal troubles which may diminish
the amusements of Paris. Thus, presum-
ing that war will continue and spread,
the result will be that the song birds
which sing so sweetly in the secure luxury
of peace will spread their wings and fly
from the smoke and thunder Of the battle
field. Where can they find resting
place but in America? Just at the time
when the troubles Of Europe are
greatest our era of prosperity re-
turns, and the uncaged nightingales will
seek to share its benefits. Already there are
rumors Of prudent or adventurous tenors,
sopranos, contraltos and bassos who look
forward to engagements in this country in
the event of dull season Of opera in
Europe. 1t appears to be certain that il
Adelina Patti is not obliged to fill her Paris
engagement she will sing in New York and
other cities next fall under contract with
Maurice Strakosch. If we should get Patti
there should be no difficulty in obtaining a
strong company to support her in Italian
opera, for New York will no longer endure
number of mediocre singers for the sake
Of one great artist. We do not wish discord
in Europe for the sake of harmony in
| America but if Sultans and Cars will have
it so who can blame us if we give q welcome
| to the melodists they Danish?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

The SwEENY SUIT.-The terms upon which
the Sweeny suit was compromised are more
favorable than at first reported The figures
are four hundred thousand dollars, and not US it
was understood on Wednesday, two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars. The views of some OF the
lawyers in the case are given in other columns.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

From oar reports this morning the probabilities
are that The ,ceather IN Nesc York today wiA he
cool and cloudy, ,ciM fog and occasional rains,
5ollo,ced BY temporarily clearing and ra'mer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

THE Policy HOLDERS Of the Continental Life
Insurance Company are under obligations to Mr..
Grace, who resigned his receivershp yesterday,
thus averting what threatened to be long liti-
CATION involving loss Of time and money. There
is no reason now why the affairs Of the company
should not be speedily settled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

THE PRESENT WEST PorSr CLASS has fallen
upon evil days. First Of all there is no money
to pay them; and, second, the prospects OF
obtaining commissions rather blue. Our
Washington correspondence will interest but
hardly comfort them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

very fast vessels, each armed with few
heavy rifed guns, to net as q kind of naval
police When there is general fight the
police are usually needed to watch pick
pockets and rufians.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

THE HACKMEN are wisely Fastening to share
in the profits OF the cheap cab company. Several
OF them offered yesterday to exchange their
horses for stock, which Mr.. kavanngh agreed to
accept mt the proper time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

NEW YORK, FRIDAY, JUNE s. 1877
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

In future all advertisements presented for pub
Heation after eight O'Clock p. M. aoiH be charged
dO1tbLe rates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

JUDGING FROM THE LONG LIST of octogenarian
pensioners printed elsewhere q government
bounty is the surest recipe to prolong life. The
pensioners Of 1912 never die.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

YAcnTsaIEN AND LOVERS OF YACHTING will be
interested in the details given in another column
of the preparations for the annual regatta Of the
New York Club, which comes off on the 14th
inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

An IMMENSE SALE of rubber goods took place
at Boston yesterday. Prices were good and the
rubber men are happy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-08

A SUMMARY OF important decisions in thu
United States Supreme Court will be found il
another column.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-02-15

The value Of this plant. not by any
means q new introduction, seems to be
but slowly realized by many, though
others who test 1t are readily convinced
as to its great merits. 1t is admirably
adapted for sowing with Clover-far
better than TilnothyLis. They bloom
about the same tirae and the Clover
seems to fill up the spaces between the
stools Of the Orchard grass. The yield
is much greater than either will give
alone, and late pasture is abundant aud
lasting
Tie tendency to form stools, and the
coarseness, to which some object who
have not taken the proper means to
remedy it. is counteracted by thick
sowing and early cutting. Some have
recommended in sowing the seed
to dampen it and turn it over once or
twice, but an experienced hand finds 10
difficulty in sowing it evenly.
For late and early pasture. resisting
drouti, and long continuance, there is
no forage plant equalling this. We
know sods, productive still, which have
not been disturbed for over % years
OF course it needs top-dressing to main
tain if.