The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-19

Turkey. Tho Daily Telegraphs despatch nom Pera
says q Is reported tina, the Russians are moving troops
nom odsssa TO Poti, with the view OF attacking
turkey on the Asatic side Vienna despatch
confirms the programme reported by the
1sm<s Paris correspondent and adds:
Russia seems determined AVOID real declaration
OF war Her troops in Europe will remain on
tho defensive; but In Asia II Is believed
she will commence hostilities, at tho latest, at
tho end OF next week. The Times Belgrade CORE
spondent says II is stated that General Fadaicn will
remain In Belgrade short time and then 60 TO Agram
the capital or Austrian Croatia
WHAT AUSTRIA xEAx
The actisn that Austria may take in the event Of war
between Russia and Turkey Is subject Of some anx.
iey just now, and therefore every item Of news from
Vienna that may give the slightest indication Of
the direction that action may take eagerly grasped
H. Tho following apparently trining incident may
serve 'sstraw to show which way tho current
oows" in that country. Vienna despatch says:"rhe
Emperor OF Austria has written letter to the Arch
duke Albert, Commander-in OF the Army,
eongratulatng him tho ftIcth anniversary OF MS
entrance into the military service. The Archduks
Albert yesterday received The representatives OF
army. and IN reply TO their congratulations urged
the propagation OF tho ancient Austrian sodier-liks
spirit. Tor with that victory would never fail them.n
tion published by the Official papers which declares
Ausro Hungary will only remain neutral so long as its
interests IN the East arc not menaced Intelligence
from Belgrade leaves doubt that Russia is vigorously
Intriguing to excite the Servans 10 break the peace
TURKS ASD MIaiDiTEs.
special despatch from Vienna 10 the Times has the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from scutari say the Turks
ind less difficulty in penetrating the Mirdre country
lhan expected. This may be ient on the part OF
the hrdes TO enticc tho Turks deeper into the
ry, but II may also be that superior armament tells
the Turks having good breech and the Mir
ditcs old muzze.ioadera"
BUSINESS FAILURES.
Liverpool despatch says the liabilities OF Messra
Lockhart Dempster. commission merchants, metal
brokers and insurance agents, whose failure
nounced yesterday, arc estimated At 5000. Ooo Mcssrs
Gholson, Walker Co, merchants have failed. Their
Liabilities arc small. This firm very well known
In Amcrica. where II did large busncssn cotton and
tobacco during and at the close OF the The Liver
pool and Texas Steamship Company imised) have de-
termined upon voluntary liquidation in consequence
OF tho depression treighs and the unpro6abcness
OF the steam shipping trade. The companys thrcc
steamers VIII be sold and expected 10 realize more
than enough to meet all liabilities.
JAPANESE INSURGENTS DEFEATED.
despatch from Japan. received in Paris on Tues
oay al the Japanese embassy announces the defeat Of
the insurgents and their flight In the direction OF
Honga The governments headquarters have been
transferred to Kumamoto Tho insurrcc,lon is rc-
gardcd as nearly ended.
NIL GLADSTONE I'LL.
Tho Liverpool Courier yesterday had the follow
ing:-"Mr Gladstonc's health Is causing his family
anxiety, and medical men advise him to go abroad.n
UNITED STATES SHIPS IN EUROPE.
Tho United States irigate Trenton has arrived at
Villeiranchs
Paris correspondent states that tho Mediterranean
squadron OF the United States has attained tho rcqu
site permission to pass through the Dardaneles from
tho Porto and Will Immediately proceed to the Bos-
phoru&