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cutting sheer through them; and the
Government at Washington NAV find
themselves drifting into the necessity
of annexing a Mexican Province without
intending it Such a result would, of
course, be the sequel Of splutter of war,
as Mexican Discussions would disappear at
the prospect oft, aud a short campaign
would be precipitated, An accident Of
this kind would be q matter of regret in
the %interes: of the United States. 1t
would be a bad thing that the resources Of
rEe United States and the resources of
Mexico, such as they are, should be vast.
ed in war, and it would be still more 10 be
regretted if the military spirit should
have an opportunity of spreading among
and injecting the citizens of the States.
At present they are fortunate among the
inhabitants of the civilized world in having
nothing TO fear from war and no military
burden TO sustain and we hope they will
remain a pattern Of peace for their own
benefit and for The imitation Of mankind.-
Times.
, 1877-08-01

statement of the number Of the Russian troops
in Georgia, but it is no doubt very large.
Tie principal body was stationed at Alex an
dropol from whenoe 1t advanced upon Kars,
a second column advanced from Rion en- the
Black Sea upon Batoum, while a third advanced
from Erivan upon Bayazid a branch Of the
A!exandropol corps also marched on Ard ahan to
the north Of Ksrs.
The FIRST engagements were reported from the
BAtoum column whose progress was speedily
checked,
The main column before Kars was also check
ed, but the capture ofBayazid was easily effect
ed, and Arabian, a much more important place.
also fell 70 the Russians. Since these events, the
Russians, leaving a large force to invest kars'
have been advancing in three converg'ng Iines
upon Erzeroum, the three lines namely from
Ravazid, Kars and Arabian. The Turks have
shawn q firm front on all these lines, and APP
near really to have won a great battle at
Delibaba, q place on the road from Bayazid
70 Erseroum. The Russian army in Asia Is
for the present checked in its advance but We
ahall no doubt soon hear of lis renewed activity,
Turning lastly to the European Section Of
the war the only great news of Importance is the
crossing of the Danube by the Russians, full par
ticulars of which We have already quoted in this
naner. Sistova where the crossing took place
i a town of l2 1000 inhabitants. The Russians
have chosen the point where the space between
the Danube and the crest of the Balkans IS
narrowest, say not more than about 50 English
miles to the Shipka Pass. TiEnova, where it is
said the Russians intend to establish a provls'
ional government, is q town Of about the same
size as Sistova half way on the road to the
mountains. Plevna, where according to tele-
gram a great battle has been fought, is a',sma.l
Town about 35 miles east-south east Of Sisiova .
, 1877-08-01
THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

The Government of the United States
seam to have been provoked 10 take in
hand a very troublesome business. They
have addressed a peremptOry message to
Mexico, that, unless marauding excursions
into Texas are stopped, the General com
handing the United States forces in that
State will be ordered to pursue future de-
predators over the border, capture them,
and bring them back tor justice and
punishment.
This difficulty between the United
States and Mexico presents several points
for observation. In the first place, the
Government Of Washington did not quite
know to whom to address their remOn-
strapces. For some years past we have
had no diplomatic relations with Mexico,
and have, perhaps, rather neglected the
affairs of that Republic, so that it may
surprise some of US to learn that there 10
a little dispute as to who is the head OF
the State. Den Lerdo de Tej ada was re-
elected President of the Republic in July
of last year, having served four years
but reflections are not popular in Mexico,
40 there was q revolution and a battle,
and Don Lerdo was beaten, and Don Car
los Iglesias was last November PROVISIONAL
" APPOINTED President in his stead. The
United States Government have, however,
addressed their message to yet another Don,
named Diaz but the Washington Cabinet
abstained from considering whether this
act of theirs could be construed as a recog-
milton of the Diaz Government. We
imagine that there can be no doubt that
it is a most practical recognition OF Senior
Diaz as de facto President. Warnings might
have been given to two or three rival
claimants without committing the United
States Government to any decision between
them. but when it is announced to one
claimant that the United States forces Will
enter Mexico unless he represScs maraud-
ING it is clear that one claimant is treated
as the person possessing authority to re-
press disorder, whose neglect to do so may
be visited upon the country. When this
question is got over, another presents
itself. Senior Diaz is peremptorily told he
must prevent marauding, or the United
States Troops will be ordered to enter
Mexican territory in pursuit of marauders'
This is scarcely according to the deliberate
usages of diplomacy. 1t is customary to
begin with presentation of complaints. so
a. to give the other side an opportunity OF
explaining and replying to them. Ii may
be Thought that this would be overstraln'
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AFRICAN COMMERCE.

Recent explorations of the central part
OF the African continent have revealed u
large amount Of mineral and vegetable
wealth, which may be made avaiiablo for
exchange with foreign commodities. In
stead of being q vast desert, as was COM
monty supposed, it proves to De- Tor the
most part, a mountainous and Wcll-water-
ed district of great fertility, and peopled
by numerous tribes. Unhappjly, they
are at constant war, chiefly tor purposes
of plumber and tie capture OF slaves tor
sale, and while this state Of things prevails
there is very little hope for the internal
development OF the resources OF the CONT
nent. All the travellers who have crossed
the continent, or who have penetrated into
different districts, testify that a ready mar
ke5 can be found for our textile fabrics,
hardware, and numerous articles OF use and
a%dornment. Ivory has long been exported
from Africa In large quantities, butthe ele-
plants have been SO rGthlessly destroyed
and harassed that the supply, which has
been diminishing for some years, Will soon
be altogether exhausted. Other lucrative
sources of trade have scarcely yet been
touched, although the vegetable and
mineral products Of this marvellous land
are equal in variety, value, and quantity
to those of the most favoured portions OF
the globe.
Cotton grows wild to a large extent in
many districts, and it can be cultivated
almost throughout Africa. Sugar-canes
will flourish wherever there is sufficient
moisture. .OiI-palm grows IN profusion
all along the broad valley of the LuaIaba,
and to the height Of 1900 feet above the
sea. Coffee is to be found growing wild
in certain places and Commander Came
ron mentions that the berry OF the
plant near Nyangwe is as large as the
Mocha bean, which 1t greatly resembles Ia
appearance. Tobacco is found almost
throughout the continent, ard is IN some
places of very excellent quality, the leaf
being smooth and silky, like that OF the
best Cuban plants. Bounteous crops OF
wheat are raised at Ujji, and it might be
introduced with great success onthe high
lands of Unyanyembe. Indian corn is
grown everywhere, and where there is a
long rainy season three crops are pro-
duced by the same patch OF ground IN
eight months, Each crop yields from
one hundred and fcty to two hundred fold.
Rice is proftably cultivated, and nutmegs'
pepper and other spices abound. OF tim
Der trees there arc specimens available
for every purpose. There are hard and
soft kinds, and the trees are sufficiently
numerous not only to supply all the wants
of the natives, but TO form a profitable
article for export. Iudiarubber can be
obtained almost in any quantity and is
even now largely exported. A very long
stanled hemp is found in some districts, in
addition to the large 6brous bark OF many
trees, which is made into some excellent
cordage, so as to supply the place o.
hemp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19
College Comm enceme nts.

The season of college festivities has set
in, and within the ensuing Eve weeks all
the principal seats of learning in the United
States will have celebrated their annual
commencements, have listened to orators of
more or less distinction on topics connected
with scholarship and culture, have conferred
honorary degrees on a multitude Of more or
less deserving persons and have dismissed
some thousands Of young men from the
tutelnge Of professors to make such mark
in the world as may be possible to their
talents, training and opportunities To a
majority ofthe community these interesting
occasions are mere show Of highly respect
able order; but to small number they are
fraught with deep and almost pathetic in
terest. To large share of the fond parents
and affectionate brothers and sisters of the
graduates this period seems turning point
in human life The sacrifice which many
families make in sending one of their men,
bers to college is q noble proof of pride,
hope and affection. 1t implies fewer luxu-
ries on the table, fewer ribbons and flowers
on the bonnets of the sisters, hard and
painful economy in the household, richly
compensated by feeling of generous self
sacrifice, by family pride in the member
who is credited with mental superiority,
and by hopes Of distinction for the one
who enjoys these advantages. When Web
ster was told by his Woodworking father,
during sleigh ride over the New Hamp-
shire hills, that he was to receive college
education, he fell upon his fathers breast
in torrent Of sobs, overpowered, doubtless,
by q sense Of the family sacrifices to be
made for his sake The country has grown
richer, and the sending Of boy to college
is no longer 80 great an event in family his
tory, but there are still many instances in
which family comforts are abridged and the
scale of living lowered in order to give one
promising member o handsome start in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19
General Grant Yesterday.

General Grant began the week by break
fasting with Mr.. George w. Smalley, at
whose house he met number of distin-
guished literary men; among them Profess
sor Huxley, the historian Kinglake, Mr.
Tom Hughes, the poet Browning, Matthew
Arnold, and the editors of the London Spec
tator and Ne,os In the evening he dined at
the Reform Club, and appears to have had o
real ovation. Earl Granville presided.
Mr.. w. E. Forster, one of the ablest and
most eminent Of English statesmen, made
what our correspondent reports as singu-
larly eloquent speech, dwelling upon the
great services OF General Grant to the cause
of human freedom and the importance to
modern civilization Of the two great English
speaking peoples living in friendship
together. Mr.. Forster complimented
President Hayes for his Southern
policy Of peace and reunion, and
proposed the Presidents health amid great
cheering Earl Granville proposed the
health Of the illustrious statesman and war
rior, General Grant, and spoke of the benef-
cent result to both nations Of the settle
ment of the Alabama claims, recognizing
General Grant as one Of the extraordinary
instruments of Divine Providence for bene-
filing the human race.
General Grant appears to have been
deeply affected by the Language held toward
him and toward the United States. He con-
fessed in a few. but evidently graceful, words
that his emotions were too great for exDres-
sion, and lamented his inability to reply as
he would like to, but hoped that
the friendship Of the two countries
would ever continue. Earl Granville ex-
pressed the same hope in the strongest
words. The dinner appears to have been
the greatest demonstration yet made in the
ex-President's honor. To-day he visits the
Times Office and later dimes with the Prince
of Wales.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

Our special dispatches this morning an
nounce some stirring news from Armenia
and the Caucasus. 1t appears that sud
den forward movement Of the Russian GEN.
tire in the direction Of Erzeroum has re-
suited in the capture Of several Turkish
redoubts recently constructed to cover
the approaches to the town. 1t will
be remembered that the Russians re-
Gently withdrew from Olti and Penek,
both of which positions were promptly
reoccupied by the Turks. We called a.ten-
ton ut the time to the probability that this
Russian retreat was ruse to induce the de-
ployment of the Turkish lines and their
consequent weakening ut the centre. The
sudden assault which has resulted in the
capture of the redoubts bears out our
opinion and looks like well matured plan
for cutting the Turkish line in two. An
other Russian victory over the Circassians
at Soukoum Kaleh is also announced. 1t
will fare badly with the insurgents ii the
Russians succeed in crushing them now.
The diversion on the Circassian coast was
made on too small scale to secure any
really important results. Had it been made
with fifty thousand men its effect on tho
Russian plans might have proved disas-
trous. The innate rufianisln OF the bashi-
bazouk is again asserting itself under
the very walls OF Constantinople.
These outlaws have commenced to
assault foreign officers, who, relying on the
protection of the government venture into
the outskirts of the city. 1t remains to be
seen what action the governments of the
outraged officers will take in the matter.
According TO despatch from Slavonic
sources the Turks gained little in revictual-
ling Nicsics. Indeed, it looks as if they &C
complished disastrous success which may
lead to their determination should they
attempt to retire from the town by
the Duga Pass. On the Danube all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

Is mystery and preparation yet. Tho
indications are, however, that crossing
into Bulgaria will soon be made near the
Large bodies of Russian troops are concen-
trating at Giurgevo, opposite the Turkish
fortress Meantime an order has been
issued to oil the English dockyards that no
vessel shall be put on the ways whose re-
pairs will take any considerable time
These preparations on the part Of England
indicate an early abandonment Of that
questionable neutrality under which she
has sought to cover her warlike designs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

ments were silent and united only while
there remained ''South" to oppose
they can no longer be held together The
appears in Congress the party will neces-
sarily burst asunder The free traders
and moderate tariff men will divide
from the protectionists ; the internal
improvement men will divide against the
opponents of internal improvements the
hard money men will vote against the inia-
tionists; and the huge body which has still
momentum enough to move on, though
dead, will thereupon stop and fall to pieces.
OF course somebody will inherit the name,
though the complex and perfect machinery
will hardly be worth much if President
Hayes keeps his promise to the country of
divorcing the civil service from politics.
When we say that man is dead we do not
mean that the family name is extinct. There
will be two parties in the election 1880, and
they may call themselves republican and
democratic; but the policies, the leaders, the
rank and file will be different in each. The
present parties are dead, and their death is
benefit to the country. No greater curse
could befall us than to have the two old par
ties perpetuated, with their old and past
date issues, their old and now absurd and
wicked war cries. their schemes for success,
not by serving the country, but by keeping
sectional suspicion and hatred alive. 1t is
natural, and, indeed, inevitable, that the
old party leaders and war horses should
desperately attempt to maintain their or
that we always feel little contempt for
man who dies; and besides the general
repugnance to giving up the ghost middle
aged and elderly gentlemen are shy OF going
house hunting, and find it difficult to make
new political alliances. They will make
vigorous fight for the old issues against the
new questions which they have for so
many years quietly burked or straddled
in their conventions But it is in vain.
The stars in their courses fight against
them, and he will be the wisest among
them, be he democrat or republican, who
first looks the facts Of the day in the face,
acknowledges that his party is dead and
grasps the new questions. On these, when
they come up, the country will see former
democrats and republicans standing side by
side, Southern and Northern men voting to-
gether; and the inevitable Bourbons Of both
sides, the men who, to use Western phrase,
''tread on the coattails Of progress and cry
whoa whoa r will be left out in the cold.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.


The following arrivals have registered IN the NEW
YORK HERALD raris bureau. FROM new fork-M!
Courtenay schenck, Mr. Horace waters. Jr., and
wire; Mrs. and MISS Duvai, Mr. W. !. Cooron, Ar.
Richard l. Kelly, MRS Wheeler and family Mr. l..
Woih, MT W. Deutsch, Mr. refer Speare and WIFE,
Dir. James Davis, Mr. d. Keenan, Ar ana MIS-. WICK
ham, Mr. A. Parmeiee ana AE s. +. Avery. from fnh-
adeiphia-Mr. William super ana hr. ELLIS S'oAcs
From Boston-Ex'MayorC Good. FROM buhaio-Mr ,.
lsathoons From Chicago-AE john Y. WHITE from
Wneciing-Mr. ;. d. hoooa
DR.. Rodhed Is IN washington
Bierstadt Is preparing Tor Europe.
Blaine was IN Boston on Saturday.
Bancroft rides horseback a. Newport
General Gideon :. fi''ow IS conhned 70 MS pea.
Colonel JACK Wharton has gonc to New Orleans.
Webb Hayes VIII soon Visit ". y. howchs a. New
port
Ben HI Is doin2 great deai OF law business 10
Georgia
General McCooK's black mussache was on Broadway
yesterday.
Frost Johnson painting Inc portrait OF daughter
Of LORD Danerin.
LowePs appointments - sara 70 % great o'sap-
po'n'mont 70 Banks
ha'e Caxton sun mas aui' because sne was Joked
ABOUT 10 regard 10 Inc hres
Hon. d. +. HAL, editor OF Inc st. Paul (Minn J
Pioneer Press, Is visiting Chicago
Colonel James II. boou, OF Woodnun iamc. - prac-
tisins medicine In Aemph's, Tenn
Ex-Governor Noyes Of OHIO, Is 10 washington walt
Ing Tor Instructions as Minister 10 Franco
Senator Jones, OF Florida, IS large man who likes
to laugh, out Is practicaily 10 dead earnest
Governor Hampton spends MS summers At the base
OF Chimney Top Mountain, North Carolina.
MI washington Mclean OF sho cincinnati Enquirer,
was enjoying himself IN view YORK yesterday.
James Kusscii Lowell
"And wnat Is 80 raro as q Gay IN JuneY'
inness, Tue artist Is ske'chins a. fompton, n. j.
lie WIZ not 20 iar rom Now FORK curing the season
The mobile he'"er says 'ha' farragut went to the
masthead through cowardicc, the deck being an un-
safe place. RECOMMENDATION
II was Collector simmons ana not stanley Matthews
to whom the PRESIDENT said that no man in Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

BosroS BOILED with patriotic enthusiasm
yesterday over the anniversary Of Bunker Hill.
In the way of oratory the noteworthy feature
was the address Of Wendell Phillips, who made
one of his characteristic raids on everybody and
everything His special grievance seemed to
be the denial Of female suffrage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

The Debate in the French Assembly.
Yesterday was another tumultuous day in
the French Assembly. The Minister Of In
struction asserted the Presidents right to q
policy Of his own, and declared he was not
the blind tool Of Parliament. His remarks
produced Kisses from the gallery. M. jules
Ferry replied, and threatened that any
abuses perpetrated by the government in
the elections would be scrutinized on the
meeting of the Assembly. This declaration
seems to have produced great excitement.
The debate went over till to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

THE ANNUAL REGATTA of the Harlem Associa-
ton yesterday attracted thousands OF spe ctators,
representatives Of all classes and conditions in
life. River and shore were brilliant with the
beauty and fashion Of the city. showing the
interest that is taken in aquatic exercises. All
the arrangements were perfect and the different
races apiritcdly contested
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

The POSTMASTER GENERAL, by direction of
the President, makes the important announce
mcnt that the Post Office Department is bust
hess and not political institution, and will be
conducted on business and not on political prin-
ciples. The fact that good officer is not q sup
porter Of the administration will not he CON
sdered ground for his removal unless in his
zeal politician he ncglec.s his duty rs post
master. This doctrine will appal the politicians,
but it will please the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

DURING THE LAST Ten DAYS we have received
large number Of letters complaining Of the
crowded condition OF excursion steamers leaving
this city. and inquiring where the responsibility
rests. The Treasury Department answers the
question in a letter printed this morning. 1t
rests with the Supervising Inspectors They
have the authority under the law to regulate
the number Of passengers each boat shall carry.
In Of accident from overcrowding we shall
now know whom to blame.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.--The stock specu-
lation was less active and there was .
slight weakness apparent, but there were
few changes. Government stocks were strong
and higher, and railroad bonds were irregular.
Money on call lent easily at q = per cent.
Gold opened at 1O5ls and closed, at 1858, with
oil sales between these figures.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

Mr.. JOHN ID. DEFREEs, the Public Printer,
finds it necessary to write card informing APP
phcants for places in the government office that
the supply is greater than the demand in Wash
ington, and that it is to go to that city in
the hope Of obtaining employment His an
nouncelnent that the establishment is neither !,
religious u charitable asylum is doubtless in
tended for Congressman who have always APP
peared to look upon it in that light
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

JEROME PARK.-The spring meeting came to
an end yesterday and was made memorable by
some of the best racing ever seen OH an Ameri-
can course. Everybody and every thing seemed
to contribute to the success of the occasion. The
weather was delightful the track was perfect
and the horses in the principal contests were
well matched The great race between Glover
brook and BAIL was won by the latter, which
was disappointment the betting having been
nearly all the other way. Cuba Tom Ochiltrec
Mary. Chiquita and Dcadhead were the winners
in the five other races that were run.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

CHIEF JUSTICE DAILY used strong and ndig-
nant language yesterday in a dissenting opinion
in q sewing machine case where q poor woman
was morally if not legally wronged by the
agents Of OF the companies. Sewing
machine contracts are ingeniously framed 80 Us
~ leave their victims no redress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-19

SOME IMPORTANT DECISIONS of the United
States Supreme Court-one of them specially in
teresting to life insurance companies and their
patrons-will be found in this mornings court
reDOrfR