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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
OUTAGE AND ROBBERY IN ONO.

COUNTY TREASURER MALTREATED, AND ROBBED
OF $4,000.
CNCINNATI, Sept. Cat Wapakoneta. Ohio,
between aud 10 O'Clock last night The County Treas
urer on bis way home from Catholic festival. vas cap
ur.d almost the Of the town, gagged carried
down an alley, held prisoner till midnight then taken
the Courthouse and after being subjected TO severe
ordeal Dire which placed between his feet, as lie
las upon the l3or was compelled dyulge the combi
nation OF the county SAFE from which about $4,000 was
taken. Mr. Myers the Treasurer, was discovered this
morning. helpless and suferin condition. His wrists,
feet mouth, and face, bear witness to much suffering
M Myers was the out going Treasurer and should have
delivered up the office on the lst OF September Tut,
owing delay in the settlement or accounts. he
was still IN possession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE FREE DELIVERY OF POSTAL MATTER.
INTERESTING PARTICULARS OF TIE sYsTEM-cosr
N THE PRINCIPAL. CITIES.
fly TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

fry TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-Mr. K. W. Gurley,
Superintendent Of the Free Delivery System OF the Post
office Department has just concluded his report OF the
oprratns OF his Bureau for the fiscal year. ending june
So 1877. The report Is very elaborate; II furnishes
much valuable statistical Information, ana VIII be Ioand
interesting by those curious know ho det' Is regard
ns postal matters The service is ia operation IN 81 OF
the principal cities OF the Union, and employ $50 men
as carriers Durn: the wear there were delivered BY
tlcso carriers 1870 81 mail and JTOl7lj3 local let
iers p 9Gj9l6 mail postal cards, and 23ojL'-s local
postal card 81 sO7 newspapers During thc same
period there were ,ccd from succtb9yc- l395G5i33
letters 40 237, j97 postal cards, and 3J,7iG931 news
papers making the total number Of pieces handled &C.,
5C347s The cost OF tu. service, incu ling inc dental
expenses was 81 $50 1917 o. and the postage o. local
matter was e2,2JL507 50. The c st Per piece in the
following cities Boston, I5I00 mills; Ncw-fork
s'loo Philadelphia, 500; Baltimore, $500; Wash
tOl, 5000 The highest cost in any place was at
Paterson, y. j. 59Ioo and the lowest was at PouSE
kcepsie, y. y, sIoo The number % pieces handled Ia
the cities a0ove-naned Boston, 4O73l32i; New
York. Ii6I2OI37; Philadelphia 1O9, l5l.G25; Ba!t-
more Is,l2IC7; Washington, 7.O52,s9s. Tic average
number per carrier was: Boston, 2Gl499; Aew-Iora,
SiJG06; Philadelphia. 1881; Baltimore 303i2l
Washington. 191,159. IN this table philadelphia stands
highest New Orleans lowest The average per carrier u
the latter city being only 1850 Tue number of
rers In Boston 1ji; in New-York, 429; in Pniadc
phl, on; In Baltimore, g. and in Washington, 81.
Tie proportion Of postal cards to letters collected for
transmission through Ac mails twenty to seven
ty-eigat while those collected for local delivery was
forty five to y-1ye. Another fact which viii surprise
many persons is that while there delivered 3O7
O11C07 letters and postal cards, there were but s7s3
so7 newspapers delivered, Notwithstanding the merely
nominal rates Of postage papers mailed at the Office Of
publication Tns demonstrates tie fact that a large
proportion Of the newspapers OF the country reach sub
scribers through carriers, news agencies, and other
means outside OF the POstohlce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
CHARITIES AND HEALTH.
DELINQUENT CHILDREN. HEREDITARY VICE, ASr
SCHOOL VENTILATION DISCUSSED.

DELINQUENT CHILDREN. HEREDITARY VICE, ASr
SCHOOL YENTILAuOS DISCUSSED.
SARATOGA, Sept. 6.-The Conference OF Char
iiies met at 10 a. m. VIM. r. Letchw0rth, OF Buffalo
read paper on dependent and Delinquent Children
He gave brief connected account OF the effort In th
state regarding dependent unfortunate, and delinquent
children, and ia conclusion stated the principles
which should be recognized in providing for their care
Tie reading OF Mr. Letchworths paper followed BY
prolonged and interesting debate participated In by
Messrs Lord OF Michigan; Ton, OF Wisconsin; Lowell.
of NewYork Bradford OF Massachusetts,; Clark Super.
intendent orthe Poor OF NewYork Thomas X. Fessen.
den, OF Connecticut, and others
Sinclair Touscy Chairman OF the Prison Association
Executive Committee in pertinent remarks showed
that there class OF dangerously bad parents and de-
graded homes, from which the vagabond children need
to DO removed by authority OF the State.
DR. Harris OF Sew-York, said efforts made during the
last fifteen years In NewYorE have caused crime among
children b decrease over 10000 have been sent VI
the city, and are building up good homes In the
West.
The following committees were appointed to report al
the next conference; on nsanity-Dr. j. = Conrad. Of
MARYLAND, chairman on Public Buildng-Dr. W. o. Wy.
lie, OF NeW.YOrk, chairman on Dependent aud Delln
auent ChildreI-The Rev. III &. rltOn. OF Wisconsin,
chairman; on Penal and Prison Dseipline-ihe Rev. u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
FINE GOVERNMENT PRINTING.
BIDS FOR BANK-NOTE WORK 10 BE CALLED PoR-
STAMP PRINTING DISCUSSED ~ TIE CABINET
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE1

STAMP PRINTING DlNll SNtD IN lhE tAbLNLI'
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE1
WASHINGTON. Sept. 6.-Secretary Sherman
signed an order today directing that sealed proposals
e advertised for TO received the Office of the Sec
rotary until noon on Tuesday, 2jth ins for exocut
ing for the period Of one year from tue LIST Of October
next one impression, by plate printing. upon All United
states legaender notes. and the circulating notes OF
Nantonal Banking Associations. This printing Will
be the green back on the lcgaliender notes and
the black back the National currency notes,
the same to be executed upon hard roller presses
in the best -tyle OF the art. Bids viii be re-
ouired 10 be made for the 1000 perfect impressions.
The Government will furnish at the Treasury Depart
ment the paper and the existing plates, with the
erayed stock pertaining thereto All expenses for re-
pairs on the plates for executing the work and deliver
ing II at the Treasury Department, and for such Govern
mental work as may be required, will be borne by the
persons to whom the award be made sufficient Sc
clry will be required for proper execution OF the work.
subject 10 the ordinary spuIaons 10 the spoiled etc.
The night to reject all bids, parts Of bids is reserved,
and satisfactory evidence VIII be required that bidders
nave the requisite facilities, safeguards and ma
Bids win be required To bear endors ment upon
the envelopes containing them the words Proposals for
impression United states notes and circulating notes
OF National Banking Association
The subject of proposed transfer OF the work OF
printing revenue stamps 10 the bureau OF Engraving
and Printing IN The treasury Department instead OF
allowing u be done by private corporations, as no
meeting to-day. 1t Is reported mat inc President
aud several members OF the Cabinet were OF
opinion that tue Government ought not to assume
any more OF TINS class Oh wore; ii IL cond Dc
awarded but secretary SHERMAN Insisted thdt me law
reuu red the 10 De done IN the Treasury Depart-
uruf provided could be executed there as ecOnOml-
caly as under existing contracts aud that the yestlga
zion made showed could be. one OF the very strong
oiections made by OF tue Cabinet 10 the
c.1ftiou OF ns work IN the Treasury department. was,
Iuuf curing business or interfere win private indus
tries, # IL by any means DC avoided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
TIE PRESIDENTS WESTERN TRIP.
c1NCINNATfs INVITATION.

CNCNNATI, Sept. GA large number of
prominent citizens of this city, irrespective OF party
have extended cordial invitation to President Hayes to
visit Cincinnati during his Western trip and accept the
Inequalities OF the city Mr.. Rodgers, the Presidents
Secretary replies by direction Of President, that the
cordial invitation or the citizens Of Cincinnati, his
neighbors OF former years. gives bin much pleasure
that he expects to reach Cincinnati Saturday night,
September 10 but too late hour TO admit OF any
public demonstration, and that It is his intention to
spend the following sunday In the city. Engagements
already made, however, Will prevent further stay.
From private source. however 1t is learned tnat there
possibility OF sucn an arrangement OF plans az TO all
the President remaining IN the city TIL Monday
night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
TIE CONDITION OF sERyIA.

LONDON, Friday. Sept 7, 1877.
The Vienna correspondent Of The Times teleeraphs
as follows: In spite OF the Russian subsidies hitherto
received, Servia less afford to assemble con-
siderable portion of her male population and NAM
tain them than she could last year. The summons
for the militia to be at points of concentration
bv the 18th instant therefore goes far to
prove that active steps must be impending
although accounts agree that there is even less war
Ike ardor among the people than there was last
year, 1t is not considered likely that any difficulty
VIII DE made by the mtiamen about joining their
colors but even after they have done 50, a week or
ten day, viii BE- necessary TO incorporate them with
the regulars and at any rate, until that time,
should there have been decision on the battlefield
in Bulgaria, ready plea viii have been found for
temporzing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
WiSHINGTO
MR.. SMITH OFFERED ANOTHER PLAcE-HIs sUccE:
SOR CHOSEN.
A NEW NDIAN COMMISSIONER.
fnY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRrBUEE.l

Inv TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRrBUEE.l
WAsHINGTON. Sept Ca new Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs will he appointed within a
day or two The President and the Secretary of the
Interior entertain the highest regard for Commits
sioner Smith, and believe him TO be thoro ughly
honest. and to have administered his Office the best
of his ability. At the same time the recent examn-
alton Of the internal organization of the office, re-
port upon which was submitted to the Secretary Of
the Interior few days ago. has led to the conclusion
that the interest of the public service VIII
be promoted by a change. The new Commits
sioner would undoubtedly have been appointed
some time ago. but for the desire of the Ad-
ministration to show, by its treatment OF
Commissioner Smith, its estimate of his value as a
public officer in some place for which he Is believed
to be better fitted. The President after the Cabl-
net meeting to-day authorized Secretary Schurz to
offer to Commissioner Smith an important anu
agreeable position. If he accepts it, his successor III
the Indian Office, who has already been selected, Dut
whose name is for tho present withheld, VIII enter
upon his duties in few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE AUsTRoHUNGARIAN GRAIN TRADE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Ga dispatch received
at the Department OF state from the United states
secretary OF Legation Vienna gives account OF the
,noring of the International Cereal Fair
the 10th OF August IN the rotunda OF the vast
ediace in the Prater, in which the exposition
Of 1873 was held in that city. The numbers Of
PRODUCERS and grain merchants present exceeded 10000
and the amount OF business transacted surpassed all eX
peetatop The official reports OF the condition Of the
cos throughout the Empire up the 18th OF August,
give ASSURANCES of an abundant harvest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE WAR.

LONDON, Friday. Sept. 7, 1877.
The Earl Of Derby, the Foreign Minister. speaking
nj Liverpool last evening said he did not think the
present moment favorable for any interposition by
third parties in favor of peace; but the time might
come. and it might not be far distant when Eng
lands good Offices would be acceptable. He assured
his hearers that, whenever, in the Governments
Judgment, that time arrived. they would not lose
the opportunity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE GREAT ORIENTAL WAR.

ANOTHER RUSSIAN DISASTER REPORTED.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY THE TURKS AGAINST TIE
sERvIANs.
1t is claimed by Mehemet Ali that, in consequence
Of Turkish attack, the Russians have been forced
TO abandon fortified positions near Kechlowa, and
retreat across the LON at that point in disorder
The bombardment Of Rustchuk has been renewed.
Turkish attempt to cross the Danube from Wddin
has ended disastrously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS IN CALIFORNIA.
THE RETURNS COMING IL SLOWLY.

SANFRANCIsco, Sept. Collection returns are
still very incomplete but enough known to render it
almost certain that the Democrats Will have majority
in the Legislature on joint ballot
In the city the Taxpayers probably elect most Of the
municipal officers, except the Mayor, Police Commits
sioners Superintendent of Schools and perhaps. Sheriff.
Ii is Thought tua majority Of the Taxpayers super
Wis are elected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
GREAT CATTLE SALE IN ENGLAND.

ToRoNTo, Sept. Ga London telegram to
The Globe SAYS fortytwo head OF Canadian short-hon
cattle were s1d at Wudcrmere yesterday and realized
IG2s0 gulneas, an average Der head OF about 3SS
euneas Fiith Duchess of Hillhurst brought 1900
rupeas Third Duchess OF Hlhurst, 400 guineas and
Second Duke Of Ihurst, seven years old 500 guneas
The ,yerage price on the whole sale was close upon
90 ooo nor be,dan average not realized before in Eng
land or ON this continent and which has only been eX
ceeded once Ia Australia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
MORE HOYORs TO GEN. GRANT.

DUNDEE, Thursday, Sept O, 1877.
The Town Council have voted TO tender ex-
President Grant the freedom Of his city.
LONDON, Friday, Sep 7, 1877.
The Town Council OF Aberdeen yesterday unanimously
resolved to confer the freedom Of the city upon Cen
Grant. telegram received at Dundee yesterday
from Cen Grant stating that he would be unable TO re
visit the and therefore obliged to decline It's
proered freedom. The General will receive the freedom
Of Wick this evening OF Inverness tomorrow, and OF
Elgu next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
PAPAL AFFAIRS.
LOND1N. Thnrsnay.

LONDON, Thursday, Sept. 9, I81I.
The London correspondent OF The Manchester
Guardian says: The Pope has definitely resolved to
tbe Roman Catholic Hierarchy in Scotland. Car
dinal Manning will shortly to Rome confidential
mission connected Herewith"
special dispatch from Rome 10 The Times, say the
health OF the Pope is improving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
BISMARCK AND ANDRAssY TO MEET

LONDON, TrlUay, HepT. = IsIN
Tie Daily Necs's Vienna correspondent, teie-
graphing on Thursday night, says: 1T Is now
settled that Count Andrassy and Prince Bismarck
will meet on September ~ or 10 at Salzburg
In ministerial circles it is maintained that this is
merely an act Of courtesy. 1t is admitted however,
that the chances of future mediation may be
touched upon." The Ners's Berlin correspondent
however discredited these rumors relative to
mediation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS MOVED.

LONDON, FfIday, S0pt y Io1I.
The Vienna correspondent of The Times says news
has just been received that the Russian headquarters
have been moved from Gorny-Studen to Bulgareni
This may indicate either an advance in the direction
of Pleyna or retreat from the neIghborhood of the
Jantra line. lBulgareni is about nine miles from
Plevna.l
Shumla correspondent reports that the fighting
at Kechlowa lthe Kazeeyo of the mapsl lasted ten
hours,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07

WASHINGTON, Sept. Gan ex-Confederate
General who was a brave officer and much active
service writes as follows in private letter friend
in Washington, regarding the attacks made in the
south upon POstmastcrGeneral Key; "Ihe editors who
have assailed Key, class never attacked thing
from 1861 to 1865 which could strike back. They VIII
not be a9le now to do much, certainly not make Key
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
CANAL tonnage FOR AUGUST

GAIN or 1907 TONS OVER AUGUST, 1876
GNN FOR TIE SEASON, 313,0S2 TONS.
IRON An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF TRIBUEE,l
ALBANY, Sept. 6.-The following table shows
the tonnage canals during the month OF August
as compared with that of August, 1876. II WAS COM
piled at the Auditors Office, and shows accurately. the
whole tonnage transported any distance. Articles
marked with star are the free list, this year. but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
MORE OFFICEHOLDERs OUT OF POLITICS.

MOKE OFFIIEHOLDLKS OUT OF FOLTITCS.
At the meeting Of the XIXth Assembly Dis
trct Republican Association, held last evening, at Sew
cntctst. and the Boulevard, the following officers OF
the Association rendered their rcsgnations which we're
referred TO the Executive Committee Custom House
employees: j. 0. Hunt T. Hagan, j. Plumb, c. ueth W,
H. Bruder. u. b. Sandifcr. Col MendIll. Appraisers
OAice: J. Iiufnage, j. d. Humphrey, NJ G. liobnson j.
W. ComstOck P0st-Olice employees: A. Martin, F. Lin
den. Joseph Gilbert, john Hutchngs, c. Gebbardt,
George S.ilgcr, ID. Burke. W. H. Waripg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
DIR. BUTT AND HOME RULE.

LONDON. Thursday, Sept @, 1877.
A letter from Isaac Butt, Home Rule"
member OF Parliament for Limerick City. published,
which, though addressed The Catholic cergymen. Is iD
tended TO explain TO Mr. Butts constituents the differ
between him and the obs'ructoEiss. 1t ridcules
the idea that Parliament will grant Home Rule in
order to get rid Of any annoyance inconvenience that
the Irish members can cause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE HELD OF POLITICS.
TIE CUSTOM HOUSE DECISION.

No CHANGES TO DE MADE UNTIL CONGRESS MEETS
THE CONTEST CLOSE IN PENNsYLVASIA-IlE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PROBABLY DEMO
CRATIC.
The Cabinet decided yesterday not to remove
any of the New-York Custom House ON
Gals until the meeting of Congress. III Is
stated that one reason for the delay is the
dilHcultv in finding suitable persons TO fill
bo offices Of Collector. Surveyor and Naval Officer
The Cabinet thinks new officers would remedy tho
evils of the Custom House much better
than the present ones. close contest
is predicted in the coming election in Pennsylvania
fhe result depending chiefly on the vote in Ohio
The latest reports from California indicate that the
Democrats will control the new Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
1ARoR NOMINATIONS AT BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 6.-The Convention of the
Workngmens party was held tonight at RaIness Hall
Joseph Thompson nominated their candidate for
Mayor Mr. Thompson is a resident ofthe Seventh ward
and successful blacksmith. He still works at his trade
lie was nominated by reclamation. There was full at
tendance OF delegates from each ward, and large
Der OF spectators were present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
GENERAL FOREIGN Ne US.
THE CANBETTA PROSECUTION.

LONDON, IHUTsIIdg' otI'I D I0I''
There are three counts in the indictment
against NJ Gambeta which charge offences against the
person Of the President and against the Republic ncud-
ing one for the passage his Lille speech ending with the
words "submisson or resignation" There are SIX
counts for public insults to the Ministers The Govern
ment will not permit the trial to be reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
LAST HoNoRs TO THEIRS.

PARIS, Thursday, sept q, 1877.
Madame Theirs, having accepted an official
funeral for her husband only condition Of being her
self allowed to arrange the order OF the corege the Gov
ernnent has decided annul the decree published yes
terday ordering State funeral as 1t cannot dispense
with the execution OF existing enacmens, regulating
the order OF procession In official ceremonies. The Gov
ernment WILL therefore, take part In the funeral, be-
yond paying to the deceased the military honor to which
he is entitled having been dgntary OF the Legion
OF Honor and formerly Chief Of the state.
FEARS OF PUBLIC DISTURBANCE.
LONDON, Friday, Sept z, 1877.
The correspondent of The Standard at Paris,
commenting upon the abandonment OF public funeral
for NJ THEIRS says the funeral will assume the character
OF party demonstration. and In the present excited
state OF the public mind ID forward " with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
FATAL MISTAKE OF THE MONrENEGRINS.

LONDON, Inurit1y, - nI, y, IHII
TELEGRAM from ConshnGuopc says the Turkish
commander in herzegovina reports that band Of
1000 Monteuegrins surrounded village near Pres
Ska intending 80 get cattle and cora. During the
night fresh band Of Moutencguns arrived, whom
the first band supposed TO be Turks. \ fierce com
bat took place, in which 700 were killed AMI great
number wounded. Tho mistake was not discovered
until morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
TIE MEETINGS AT sARATOGA.

IE'I8 'IIFI' T I'''''' n '-'E'FF'' 7'7'''
BUSY DAY-INTEREsTING AND IMPORTANT PAPER
j. RANDOLPH TUCKER on THE RELATIONS Oh
THE STATES.
Yesterday was busy day with the Social Scienc.
Association. Important and interesting papers
were read before the several departments,
among them one by J. Randolph Tucker. Of Virginia,
on The Relations of the United states 70 Zach
Other as Modified by the War and Constitutional
Amendments.D The Conference Of Charities held ia
CLOSING session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07

apprehension. The violent articles in the Bonapartis
press, especially the Pays desgnedy intended to
provoke the public 10 a breach OF the peace. lie DJeHse
says all political manifestations VIII be put down VITA
the utmost rigor The Cuirassrs, who have been ont
man@uyriug FOR some days, have been recalled TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
rREErRApERs AT SARATOGA.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Sept. 6.-There was large
gathering Freeraders here to attend the meeting TO-
morrow At private conference today, committees Oh
ORGANIZATION and resolutions were appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE CITY ELECTION AT WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 6.-The city cleo
ton here, Tuesday resulted in the election Of Republic
eau President OF the City Council by 1872 majority and
Republican Treasurer by 226 majority. Two years
the same City Treasurer Francis Vincent elected By
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07

IL majority. and william q. Whitley. the Democratic
Mayor. elected by So The Democrats, az the
time, elected majority IN the Council This pres
cnt Council uOw will stand: Democrats o; RepuDll-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
BUCHAREST. Thursday. Sept. G. 1877.

An important engagement was fought near Rust
chul, yesterday morning Soon afterwards the Rus
siaus commenced bOmbardment of that city from
Slobosia which was replied to by the Turks. The
cannonado lasted all yesterday and continues to-day.
The Turks from Widdin attempted last night to
reach Chupercheni, near Kaafat III boats, but were
driven back by Roumanan battery which was
quickly brought up.
The garrison of Widdn has been raised to tho
strength Of 5000 men, in consequence Of the threat
ening attitude of Servia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-07
THE NEW-YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.

regency may be dealt a heavy blow. This seems to
me the substance of the whole matter. Il. V. s.