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TRADE AND INDUSTRY.
The valuation of property in Boston
has fallen off $62, 900, 900 in year.

The valuation of property in Boston
has fallen off S62, 900, 900 in year.
DURING the year just closed the Unit.
ed States sold 10000, 900 yards of cot
ton goods abroad, ten times more than
was exported the year before.
THE Southern cotton growers are
complaining bitterly concerning heavy
losses on this seasons crops, occasioned
by low rates and unusual expense of
cultivation.
THE New York Herald says: "All
the indications are that the fall trade
this year will prove the best and largest
that has been transacted since 1873, the
year of the last panic.
FOREIGN papers believe that Europe
can take 100000 head of cattle from
the United States every year, the limit
of cattle-rearing have been reached in
many parts of Europe.
A GLANCE over New England cx-
changes exhibits renewal of manufact-
uring thrift and energy in that direc-
ton, with the best of prospects for an
unusually brisk fall trade.
A FRENcHMAN says the annual value
of the products of glass manufacture in
Europe and America has almost doubled
within the past twelve years, and now
amounts to not less than 600, 900, 600
francs.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will
hereafter conduct the express business
over it's own line, the Adams Express
Company having withdrawn from the
service in consequence of the unwilling
ness to pay the rates demanded.
The net expectation of specie for two
years amounts to about $50, 900, 900,
against production for the two years of
$3.50, 000,0 900 of bullion. This would in
dictate considerable stock of gold and
silver accommodating in the country.
TIE dry-goods imports of New York
for July were 81, 800,0 more than for
the same month last year. For the year,
up to August 1, these imports have
reached S47, 673,7 IA, being 81, 1000
less than for the same period last year
PERSONS who write about the business
OF the Western rivers note with emphasis
the gradual decay of steamboating in
favor of railroads; yet powerful effort
Is being made to revive the water traffic
ON the Mississippi, from st. Louis down.
In 1920 times were so slow in the
best portions of Pennsylvania that real
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estate was valueless. Grain sold at from
8 to II cents per bushel, vegetables
brought next 10 nothing, and sheep
could be bought for 80 cents. And yet
the people were not happy.
Now, WHILE Great Britain eats Amer
lean beef in preference TO her own, and
drinks American beer, our agents who
have gone there to sell cutlery, and cot
tons, and silks, will find themselves
quite at home. 1t is unnecessary to say
that they are improving their time to the
best advantage.
But for the revolutionary character of
the people, Mexico would be the para
disc of emigrants. Coffee, cotton, sugar,
and tobacco grow most luxuriously,
while tropical fruits and Northern grains
can be produced continuously. With
out a market, ease and the utmost COM
fort could be secured for almost nothing.
THOSE who expected the war in the
East to cause an Immediately increased
demand for American breadstnffs, as
we'll as an advance in their price, have
thus far been disappointed. England has
certainly imported more wheat and flour
since Russia declared war against Turkey
than before, but Russia at the same time
has increased its exports of these same
commodities to England in wonderful
degree. For instance, the returns of the
British Board of Trade show that the
importations of wheat from Russia into
England during the month of June last
amounted to So, 140, 900, while during the
corresponding month of 1876 their value
was only 1866, 900.
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wounded, and, TO use his language, 1.-The next
time they are struck they will be ruined"
Prof. Watson, OF the Michigan University,
has discovered another new planet, which he
classes as star of the tenth magnitude.
The Murphy temperance movement has
spread to Colorado.
Three Of the most notorious and successful
forgers in the United States-Nelson A. GEES
ner, Ely b. Weston and 4. ]. Henderson, alias
Stevens-have been arrested, the first two at
Chicago and the latter at Grand Haven, Mich.
The trio always operated together, and it is es-
timated that they have robbed the banks Of
the country out of millions Of dollars. Gesner
was formerly member of the Minnesota Leg
islature.
A town called Gayville, two miles from Dead
wood, Dakota, was recently destroyed by fire.
Loss, $4,000.
The will of the late Chauncey Rose, Of Terre
Haute, Ind, gives the bulk of decedent's
property and 100000 to the Rose Polytechnic
Institute. He leaves an additional $3.50, 900 TO
the endowment of the Vigo Orphans Homa,
and $4,000 to the founding of a free medical
dispensary at that place; also various sums
and parcels of real estate to relatives and
friends.
sensational tragedy occurred near Kicka
poo, Kan, the other day. A dissolute young
farmer named scroggs killed his father-in-law
Jasper Oliphant, and constable named Croft
who attempted to arrest him. The community
was so incensed by the double murder that Q
mob gathered and summarily put an end to the
wretch by hanging him to the limb of a tree.
Advices from the Nez Perces Indians TO Aug
81 report that they had taken possession Of ,
stage station in Idaho, cut the telegraph wires
and refused to allow any travel to pass eithel
way. Gen. Howard with his command was no
far from them, while a company of Bannock
and Shoshones had started from Fort Hall Il
reinforce the soldiers.
A dispatch from Austin, Texas, says Col. +
l.. Britton has been discharged by the examin
ing court where he was tried for the shooting
of United States Marshal Purnell. The yer
dict was shooting Justifable, being in self
Defense"
The cotton report Of the Department of Ag
riculture makes an unusual showing of tn
condition for August, no material decline be
ing apparent from the status in July. tn
general average for July was 1914, in Angus
80. No State averages stand higher than i
1876, except those Of Louisiana and Florida.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
East.

There was big and a patriotic gathering at
Bennington, vt, on the 18th and 10th inst, to
celebrate the centennial anniversary of the
battle fought there 100 years ago, as well as
the Tooth anniversary of the birth Of Vermont
as State. Gunpowder, music, PROFESSIONS
banquets, speeches, and a general exuberance
of spirits, were the features of the occasion.
The crowd estimated at $4,000, included
President Hayes and many other distinguished
personages.
The New York Witness, q temperance and
religious daily started in 1871, has suspended
publication.
Suits are to be brought against the county
OF Allegheny by the Pennsylvania railroad and
the owners of private property DESTROYED in the
Pittsburgh riots for the recovery OF damages
to the full amount Of losses sustained.
S. E. Hardman, manufacturer OF Kenyon's
6re-escape, was giving an exhibition of his
apparatus at a store-house in New York. a few
days ago. He fastened the instrument 10 his
breast and lowered himself out Of the third
story window, when the brass band parted. and
Hardman fell headlong TO the ground. being
instantly killed.
West.
W. B. libby indicted for subornation of
perjury in the Grover investigation at Portland.
Ore, has been held to appear in the sum OF
$780, In default he is in Jail.
The steamer City Of Madison, from Chicago
for Ludington, Mich, was burned on LAX,
Michigan, of Racine, Wis, few nights ago
There we're no passengers on board. The Off
GERS and crew escaped in q small boat anS
rowed back 10 Chicago.
Gen. Gibbon telegraphs from Deer Lodge
Mont, that the wounded Of his command hat
arrived there, and we're doing well. Gen
Howard was in pursuit Of the Indians, VIII,
were unable to travel fast on account Of thei
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MISCELLANEOUS aLEANINas.

The syndicate business is not fiourishing just
now The large home subscriptions for the
per cent. loan seem TO have glutted the mar
ket, and the bonds are offered in New York
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03

While Mullett was building his Post
Office monument of architectural blum
ders, the Sun pointed out some of its
glaring defects, and mechanics, in COM
munications, gave warning that some of
the contract work was performed in a
faulty and dangerous way. The fatal dis
aster yesterday, which resulted in the
loss of three lives from the falling in of a
section of the roof proves that the Suns
criticisms were just, and that the protests
of men who knew what they were talking
about should have been needed. The
part of the roofing that fell was composed
it is said, of cement and contrete, averag-
ing eight inches in thickness. Competent
judges say that this section (about thirty
seven feet square) weighed over 100000
pounds, exclusive of the copper, iron, and
other material used in the coverings and
arches. 1t is true that alterations were
being made, and the means taken to in
sure safety were more than adequate if
the roof had been properly constructed.
Thick slabs of solid rock might as well
be placed over the ceilings as this mass
of concrete and cement. A competent
architect and builder should at once be
employed to inspect the remainder of fthis
massive roof, with powerto render it safe
or we may be soon called upon to wit
ness greater loss of useful lives.-N. Y.
iSun,
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
PRICE 4 ONE CENT,
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.

Although the news from the seat OF
war is not very stirring there is enough
to indicate that the Russian advance in
Asia Minor is remarkably successful. No
serious engagement has yet taken place,
yet the Invaders have already reaped
some substantial advantages that must
affect favorably their further progress,
The occupation of Bajazid, although a
bloodless success, Is nevertheless an i'm
portant one, because it proves that the,
Turks have been surprised at point
where they did not expect a Russian
force, and, therefore, did not provide for
defence. 1t also proves that the Russian
army is extending its lines 80 as to en-
brace a wide range Of territory; and is
moving forward like great seine, sweep
ing into its meshes all the small fry of
Turkish garrisons and forcing the bigger
fish to common centre, where they will
be surrounded in time or forced to 20
westward. The wings of the Russian
army will probably begin to close on Err
zeroum when the main Turkish forces
are conc entrated for the defense of that
position. If the Turks stake their for
tunes on pitched battle, and are victor
ious, the war may end there and then.
But as this is very improbable, ,on account
Of the strength of the Russian army in
Asia, we may look forward to operations
on the line Of the Danube as soon as a
decided Russian success in Armenia war
rants forward movement in European
Turkey. The activity in the British ma
Wy yards and arsenals does not look we'll
for the general peace of Europe. We
fear that ia little while some other
great Power may, say, s'If this is free
fight count me mn. Y. Herald. ''1
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03

DEATH OF Hon. JOHN FoRsYTH.-
Hon. John Forsyth, editor of the Mobile
(Ala.) Register, died in that city yester'
day after an illness of many mouths.
Mr.. Forsyth was born at Augusta,
Georgia, October,12, 1912, and was son
of the Hon. John Forsyth, who was Sc g,
cretary.of State under Jackson and Van
Buren, from 1884 to 1841. The younger
Forsyth took the first honors at Primo
ton College, graduating. in the class of
1882. He was an officer in the Mexican
war, which he served with distinction,
and was United States minister to Mexi-
co from 1856 to 1853 He was a Douglas
elector in Alabama in 1860. and was ole
of the three Confederate commissioners
to visit President Lincoln in March,
1861 During the war between the States
he was on the staff of Gen. Braxton
Bragg, and was the author of that ofiir
GERS address to the people of Kentucky
in 1862 He held many important public
positions in Alabama, and was recogni-
zed as one of the ablest political writers
in the South.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
Caleb Gushing on 1he Var.

RBGATNTNG COMMERCIAL SUPREMACY
RIGHTS OF OTHER POWERS IN OUR
WATERS. uHf .l-l'. .4 ~ +.
WAsHNGroN, May I,--General Cushs
ing, our ex.Minister to Spain, who arri.
we'd here yesterday direct from Madrid,
in an interview to-day submitted the fol-
lowing views ON the Turco- Russian war
and the relations of this country to it:
81 came home," he said, "by way of
France. There was much excitement
on the Continent pending the threatened
war which has now commemorate war
that must result in great good to our
country. There is, however, no necessi
ty for the large adyaace of So a barrel
on flour, for that is speculative. If the
fight should be confined to Russia and
Turkey, the demand for our breadstuffs
will even then be heavy, for the Rus
slams will not allow their cereals to be ex-
ported while they are at war, and be-
sides, the producing classes will have to
join the army, more or less. 1t threatens
to be great war, and If England gets in
to 1T, then will come our opportunity to
recuperate our commerce. We will
have to pass some law or provide some
way by which we can gather in the Eng
lish commercial marine under our flag.
1t is destined to be Americas chance, and
we must avail ourselves of it. Russia
and Turkey were never better prepared
for long struggle SO far as men, arms
and provision are concerned. Turkey
has an excellent navy, far superior to
Russia's, and they will give our ships
some trouble getting into Russian ports
with contraband of war, If they catch
them. 1 cannot say what the Russian
fleet at New York means to do, but this
they cannot do, no more than the Turks,
viz, make harbor of any of our ports to
trouble either our vessels or any other ma,
tions vessels coming to and fro. Nor
will they be allowed to cruise ON our
coast either to watch or to interfere with
our commerce. Tnis latter plan, if they
have it in contemplation, will soon be
knocked in the head. Russia NAV ges
desperate, and with her feet in our
waters may do some foolish thing, but 1t
is not probable at this time. Our fac.
tories in New England are making arms
and munitions Of war and selling the
largest quantity to Turkey. They will
sell just as quickly to Russia, and they
have perfect right to do so. There is
no law or treaty to prevent it,"
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
CREDIT MOBILTER SUIT
Judge Black ON the Amazing Luck
of the Defendants in Their Legal

Judge Black ON the Amazing Luck,
of the Defendants in Their Legal
Battles. ''
PHILADELPHIA, May lin the Credit
Mobilier cases before the United States
Circuit Court here to-day, MIR. james 4.
Gowen concluded the opening argument
for McComb, the plaintiff, and Richard
G. MeMurtie, counsel for the Credit
Mobilier. Sydney Dillon and others, q
denied in an exhaustive argument that
McComb had any justice in his claim
whatever. Judge Black began his speech
in reply, and was half through when the
Court adjourned. 1t was expected that
Judge Black would make most bitter
attack upon the corporation and its men,
bers, but, except in the opening of his
speech, he did not travel outside of the
facts of the case on hand. He gave this
characteristic reason for his moderate
course: 81 will not do so, because, the
counsel on the other side has not gone be-
hind the returns to find any evidence of
fraud dliunde.' The Judge in his OPEN,
ing made striking illusions to Judge
Barnard and David Dudley Field in their
controversy with the Credit Mobilier at
the instance of Fisk. After expressing
buO ubluOob SOhhuChSS III blC juoblCO Vi
his clients cause, Judge Black went on:
"One thing am fairly scared at, and
that is the wonderful, the amazing luck
that has attended these defendants in all
their attacks upon individuals in their
legal battles. Their history is part of
the history of the country. 1t is known
of all men. They have acquired an i'm
perial fortune-a railroad that brings
I. 81. l.. a
the treasury of a kingdom, domain
large enough to make State half as big
as Pennsylvania. All this they have got
not only without paying one cent for it,
but they have fifty-four millions to boot.
For the last four years the ablest men in
the Senate and House of Representatives
have been engaged earnestly in trying to
devise some way by which these people
could be compelled to disgorge at least
portion of this booty, or at the worst to
prevent them from getting any more.
These efforts have been failures every
time. The United States have engaged
with all their power and influence in
these different litigations, which were
made struggles for life and death. These
people came off from every contest with
out scratch. In private dispute, pri-
VaIe SulI WIN private Individual OF Jne
city of New York, it became certain
and plain that the cause could not be de-
termined fully without the production of
their hooks. They were ordered to pro-
duce them, but they refused. A compul-
sorry order was made, but they not only
defied the authority of the court, but they
raised such clamor about the ears of the
Judge that they drove him ignominious.y
from the bench by impeachment. They
then began frighttul persecution against
the counsel who had committed the Of
fense of arguing for that order, and they
came within very little of eXpelling
him from the profession in disgrace; and
yet he was, and is, among the highest and
best and abest men that ever honored
the American bar"
Judge Black will close the argument
tomorrow.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
General News.

. d., President Hayes is to visit New York
this month, and will be given a public
reception by the Chamber Of Commerce
of that city on the 18th inst. Ths Tri-
bune promises him warm reception.
VIM. M. Tweed in letter to his coun-
sci, Mr.. John d. Townsend says he
assures the full responsibility for every
thing in the statement confession, now
in the hands of attorney general of New
York. |-.. 4.I..
r. C. Deems, clerk in the Boston
postOffice, has been arrested with thirty
two stolen letters in his possession ad-
dressed to the American Board of Foreign
Missions. Remittance from number of
religious bodies throughout New England
have failed to reach this board during the
past few months. Deems is now ascer-
tanned to bel the man. His peculation
appear to be confned almost exclusively
to these missionary contributions.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
New Jersey Mutua1s
MOVES INDICTED For CONSPIRACY.

The Essex County Grand Jurors, who
have been for weeks investigating the
affairs of the New jersey Mutual Life
Insurance Company, appeared in the
Essex County Oyer and Terminer, at
Newark. N. j., yesterday afternoon.
They had not concluded their labors, but
presented a batch of indictments and :
tired to their rooms. Among them was
one against Benjamin Noyes, the Presi-
dent of the National Capitol Life of
Washington, for his alledged compli-
city in the fraud upon the policy. holders
of the Newark Company. 1t is under
stood that other indictments have been
found, as indeed must be the case, since
if Noyes can be had indictments will be
found against others. Mr.. Noyes went
before Judge Depute before the adjourn
ment of the Court, and was arraigned
upon the bill found against him. The
true bill charges him with conspiracy.
He pleaded not guilty and gave bail to
await trial. After some consultation his
trial was set down for Thursday, the 10th
day of May.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, May 2.--The Democrat
ic Jackson Association last night unani-
mously passed resolutions commend Atory
of the Presidents policy, and one of the
speakers said the President had done so
much to harmonic the interests of the
country and to promote its prosperity as
could have been expected from demo-
cratic President. 3.afc ....s.r
Secretary .Schurz has appointed the
following gentlemen to be government
directors of the Union Pacific Railroad
Company for the term of one year from
the 11th of March last, viz: John G. S.
Harrison, of Indiana Francis B. Brewer,
of New York James F. Wilson, of Iowa;
Joseph FL. Millard, of Nebraska, and
Daniel Chadwick, of Connecticut. These
are all reappointments except in the case
of Mr.. Chadwick, who succeeds j. A -.
Tibbetts, of Connecticut, resigned.
Gentlemen of both parties who have
just arrived here from New Orleans speak
in enthusiastic terms of the good feeling
and conduct of all the people produced
by the recent paclfication. Republicans
say that the colored people are treated
better than ever, and that Gov. Nichols
and his party friends have shown that
they are sincere thus far in their efforts
to promote the interests of ali without
regard to race or politics. 10. sJ,. q -y..;
1t is intimated that the President will
complete the appointments to federal Of
fees in Louisiana within week: The
contest does not promise to be so lively as
was witnessed over the collectorship.
Col. Jack Wharton, formerly adjutant
general of the State, is being pressed for
United States marshal. 1t is stated here
that Mr.. j. M. G. Parker will be reap.
pointed postmaster of New Orleans.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
GENERAL GRANTS DEPARTURE

Ex-President Grant will leave for
Europe in one ofthe American Steam
ship Company's vessels. Secretary Sher-
man issued orders yesterday to have the
revenue steamer on duty in the Della
ware river ready to pay all due respect
to the ex-President. The United States
vessel now in this port. viz, the Cons.i-
tuition and the St. Louis, will also assist
in honors, and salutes will be fired, the
rigging manned, aud the Constitution
will accompany the steamer down the
bay. The Revenue steamer will also
accompany the ex.Presidential party
as far as the Breakw atel, and permission
will be given to number of distingui sh-
ed guests to proceed to the ocean and
back to the cutter. A band OF music
Will accompany the party on the revenue
steamer.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
rs MR., HA YES MA KING FRIENDS
WITH BROTHER BLAINEY

Mr.. Blaine has written letter to a
friend in Cincinnati in which he says
"They are attributing tome great desire
to attack President Hayes and make 6
flaming speech against the Administra-
tion, &c. There is not a word of truth
in it," The President displays very
clearly his own feeling by the appoint
ment of the Hon. Edward Mcpherson to
an important position under the Govern
ment. Mr.. Mcpherson was Mr.. Blaine's
most devoted adherent at Cincinnati and
stood whole host in himself, vigorously
combating the nomination until the last
moment. No doubt Mr.. Hayes feels that
such friend is worth having for himself
and his talents for the civil service, but
he undoubtedly felt kindly toward Mr..
Blaine as we'll.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03

1t is not a slight compliment to
American boot ard shoe makers that
foreign natiods concede to them the
palm of superiority, so far as excel
lence of workmanship and beauty of
style are concerned. Our foreign
friends should bear in mind that the
American people pay great attention
to their understandings.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03
TAKEN CARE OF AT LAST.

agW AsHrNGroN, May 1T is said. on
the authority of southern congressman
who had an interview to day with the
President, that General Geo. A Sheridan
has been decided upon for the Central
American consolidated mission, vice
Williamson, to be recalled. The appoint
ment has not yet been made, and Sheri :
dan is not aware of his selection, but
the matter Is considered settled. The
place paws $1,000, and the minister will
stand accredi ted to Guatemala.
The daily gazette., 1877-05-03

You mustn't expect yonr children to be
better than you are yourself You can
ask nothing more of them than to learn
the lessons you set them. "Why do you
walk SO crooked, child ?" said an old crab
to young one. "Show me how TO walk
straight, and will try" was the answer.
There is Scotch proyerbto the same eff
fect:-"Trot feyther, trot mlther, how
can the foal canter?" 1t is never well
for parents to say to their children, Co.
the more persuasive word is, "Come."