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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
THE LOSSES AND GAINS AT PLEvNA.
BuCHAREsT. Thursday, Dee. -. Isl

BUCHAREST, Thursday, Dec. ID, 1877.
According to official returns the Russian losses in
the fighting preceding the surrender Of Plevna,
were 10 officers and 1s2 men killed, and 40 Off
GERS and 1907 men wounded. The Turks lost
1000 killed and wounded. and the prisoners in
clude 10 Pashas, 12s staff officers, 1000 officers,
10000 infantry, and 200 cavalry. Seventy-seven
cannon were also captured. The first batch of prs-
oners, numbering 10000, have already started for
Bucharest. o ,a--
CoSsTASTNoPLE, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1877
News of the fall Of Pevna has been received here
with calmness and forttude. The journals urge re-
sstance to the last.
LONDON Thursday, Dec. ID, 1877.
The Times's Pera dispatch, dated yesterday, says:
"The fall of Plevna is still unknown to the Turks
generally so 1t is impossible to estimate its effect
upon the population, which, however, will probably
maintain its usual calm"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
RUssO-TURKIsH WAR NOTES.

LONDON, FTldHy, DUO II, 1910
The Daily Neus'S special from Constantinople
says frequent interviews taking place among the
foreign Ambassadors.
The Daily Nelcs's telegram from Alexandria Egypt,
reports that the British ironclad Rupert has suddenly
been ordered to proceed to Besika Bay
RAGUsA, Thursday. Dec. 49, 1877.
The Montenegrins have cut communication between
Podgoritza and Soutari.
COSsTANTNOPLF, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1877.
No overures for mediation have yet been made to any
OF the foreign embassies here.
Chakir Pasha, who was appointed to replace Mehemet
ALL has resigned his command on account OF III health
CoNsTANTNOPLR, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1877.
Achmet Eyoub Pasha Is expected at Kamarli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
ART THE UNION LEAGUE.

The monthly Art Reception of the Union
League Club was held last evening aud afforded peasur-
able entertainment to largo number Of guests Ming
ling with the company were many wellknown artists
among them George Inness, Mr. Cropsey, II. A.
Ioop George II. Smile, Albert Berstadt, George H.
story W II. Beard, J. III. Beard Humphrey Moore
and Mr Doph. The whole available space OF the Cal
lery was hung. There portraits by Eastman john
son cf Chief Justice Charles j. D1y, ana fresdent
ter of Union College, a small figure picture Dy wafer
shrIaw; tine Marina OF SEakespeare's PericleS Dy hI
inqs by story The First Slate, and cupid AFTER
Butterfly" large Rocky Mountain scene by Bierstidti
a schreyer aud Niry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

pontment to the government of the BRUSH
Navy. This is an aristocratic country, no
doubt but it has sufficient leaven of Democracy TO
enable clever and Industrious lad beginning oy
peddling newspapers to end as Cabinet Minister
at the head of one Of the greatest departments OF
the Government. And whatever may be the jealous
les Of the London press you will note that none OF
them omits to report fully. and discuss admirlngly
this testimonial TO their LARGEST customer G. w. $.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
REPORTED BATTLE NEAR RUsTCHUK.

~
The Turks seem to have renewed offensive opera
tons in the neighborhood of Rustchuk. report
prevailed at Constantinope last night that great
battle had been fought between Mctchka and Rust
chuk, the result Of which was unknown. Thus FAR,
however official reports from Turkish headquarters
only mention an affair with six Russian battahons.
LATER VERSION.
A dispatch from Bucharest, referring to the tight
near Metchka, reports that thirty tabors of Turks
attacked Metchka on the 11th inst, but were bril-
liantiy repulscd by the forces under Vladimir ana
the Czarewitch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Captain Charles
Parkes 9th Cavalry ordered rcpor, the superin
tendent OF the Mounted Recruiting Service at the ST.
Louis barracks Missouri, for duty in conducting de-
tachment OF recruits to the Department OF Missouri
The superiutendontGeneral ~ the Recruiting Service
will cause detachment OF 100 recruits when a aabe,
be prepared and forwarded under proper carse 10
Galveston Texas, where they viii report 10 the Com
mandng General Department OF Texas, Tor asst nms nt
TO duty These recruits viii be sent Oy sea, from New
York CITY to Nsw-O rlcsns, AMI thence 20 GlVcston
nv direction Of tho President, Captain ", &. Corbn
9th Infantry detailed for duty from the Recruiting
Service ut Washington, ID. C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
MIR CONKLINGS CAMPAIGN.
A STIR IN POLITICAL CIRCLES.
WEDNESDAYS EVENTS WIDELY pio|N0'NN
CoNKrrNC's FRIENDS AGGRESSIVE.


CoSKIINGs FRIENDS AGGRESSIVE.
Tn Washington, the rejection of Messrs'
Roosevelt and Prince is greatly discussed
Their defeat was a surprise to the Admin
istration. Mr.. Blaine had been counted upon
TO certain extent TO lead an opposition
TO Mr.. Conkling prominent Republican
saws that the end of the fight is to be the re-
tirement of Mr.. Evarts. Rumors OF Caoihet
changes are declared to be without foundatlon'
however, and the President is not disturbed.
In this city yesterday, Theodore Roosevelt
said that he did not regret that he had not
obtained the COllectorship, but he thought the
result of the contest would injure the Repub-
lcan party. Collector Arthur sharply
criticized the course of the President. In the
Union League Club, Mr., COnkling's supporters
gained little victory in the election Of the
Nominating Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
nEArn PROM INJURIEs IN A STREET FIGHT.

Thomas Reilly, age thirty-three, of No. I34
cbrstooberst died last niget at Bellevue Hospital, Of
cancer OF the face. Reilly was admitted TO
the institution December ~, suffering from
COMMISSIONS OF both eyebrows caused by kicks
received in street fight Tho Commissions several months
ago became mortified and followed resulting
in his death An investigation viii DO held this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
RrrF1ANs ATrAcKING POLICEMEN.

Peter Harkins and Patrick Kavanagh, in a
drunken debauch last night called at the liquor store OF
Gustaye Kars. at No $50 West Forty second-st. and
found II closed They then broke In the door Omcer
Baker tried to arrest them, but was very
roughly handled. crowd OF rullans soon gain
cred Onlcer McTaggart came to the assistance OF
Raker sung shots and clubs freely used and both
OF the officers Knocked down Sergeant Kelly, win
squad OF men, rescued them and arrested Harkns aud
Kavanagh. Baker and McTaggart were badly wounded
and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

Florent Surgrue, of No. AZ Park-st, was
foupd last night lying in pool OF blood In front OF the
liqnor saloon OF Paul Bauer No. 33 BowerD At the
Tenth Precinct Station be was recognized rs
thief. and after brief examination was
locked UP, although no charge was made
AGAINST him by any one except the officer who found
him Surgrue was suffering from sharp mcised wound
of The skull from which blood flowed freely II seems
that the injured man stole siyer waich rom d9nn
HoImes an acquaintance but agreed 10 return IT, What
folIowed could not be learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
THE rIrRKlsH PARIIAMENr OPENED.

CON,TANTINOpLE Thursday, Dec. -, $40
The Turkish Parliament was opened to-day by the
Sultan All the Turkish dignitaries and the Foreign
Ambassadors were present. The speech from the
throne was reserved in Tone and alludes neither to
peace nor mediation. The Sultan, however, said:
O. must again appeal to the patriotism of my sub
iects to protect our LEGITIMATE Tishts.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
cnIMEs ANp cAsrALrIRs-BY rELEGRAPH.

PoRr HoPE. Ont. Dec. 13.-Thomas y. Clench, .
merchant Cobourg fell forty feet through railroad bridge
here last night, and waa instantly killed.
BosroN Dec. 13.-Danel johnson, formerly Of
HewYork city but agent here Of Porter Oil
iespe manufacturers Of yarnhes aud apan OF NewloIk.
arrested yesterday charged with embeLAng 500 OF NE
nIms money
AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 13.-An unknown man, neatly
dressed committed suicide last night In the cemetoy nee
Hamburg by blowing his brains With doubleoarreueo
shot gun lie left saving that that ncurable dissAse
asthma caused the act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

sides and among all parties that the struggle for the
present, at least is over and that phase OF the
conflict Is in view.
The resolution for removal of the injunction of
secrecy from the votes on the New-lOrk Custom
House nominations was not reached for action IN
consequence of its being al the end of the calendar
No motion to reconsider yesterdays action regarding
these has been entered the controversy
TeOpened in any manner to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

SAN FRANCISCO Dee l3.-The steamer Con-
tinenta went ashore at the mouth OF Eel River last
night she us q total loss. The passengers and crew
Mere saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
BLOCK BrRNEp AT HELENA. AEKANsAs.

MEMPHIS Tenn, Dec. 13.-A dispatch from
Helena. Arkansas says: AT midnight last nieh, fire
broke oat in the basement OF WoOtlen's queens
ware establishment and, owing 90 the supply
OF water failing, the fire department unable
To control IT, 4 block WIS burned out The n Glowing
are the principal sufferers j. X NODen. qucci swarc,
$4,000 insurance 5000; Mulkey & Burke books aaI
stationery $1,000, insurance $1,000: Office 81 he
D0iy EOTid, $4,000, insurance $500; J. X. coolidge
commission merchant. $1,000 Insured. Tho Post Oncc
in the same building, destroyed, but the mails
saved"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

EDINBURGH' TnufsuHy, IJtc. n, Io''
prom a most influential quarter" London
telegram to The Scotsman says, the suggestion has
been laid before the British Cabinet that Constan-
tinople be made free city under guarantee OF the
European Powers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
Russia AGAIN VICTORIOUS.
REPORTED VICTORY NEAR ELENA.

LONDON, FrldaY, Doc. tt, I1'I'
The Bucharest correspondent Of The Daily Ne,cs
teegraphs a report is current here that the Rus
SLAMS have gained a great victory near Elena, taking
~ 600 prisonersv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
NO oEEERs OF PEACE EXPECTED.

Wilma, Ihursuhy Dtc ID, Io'I
The Political Correspondence Bucharest dispatch
saws: In Russian official circles it is not thought
likely that either Turkey or any Power in her
behalf will propose peace negotiations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
MD coxK11yG,s DEMOCRATIC ALLIES.

LorIsyI1rE, KY, Dec. 13.-Ihe Cowier-o'our-
ar. 1e,dinc editorial tomorrow will be strongly de-
nciatory Of che course pursued by the Democratic sen
ators in acting with Senator Conkns against inc Au
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
THE CALIFORNIA sEyAToRsHIP.

SACRAMENTO CITY, Dec. 13.-lu the Demo-
cratic caucus OF both houses Of the Legislature, last
night c. T. Ryland, Mark l.. Mcdonald. j. T Farley,
Judge Hager Judge sepulyeda and j. r. Cameron, were
placed I'm nomination for United states senator. Three
ballots we're taken, without a choice, a. follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

President MacMahon having retreated from his
false position, Senator Dufaure has been able TO
form a Ministry which will command the confidence
Of the leading Republicans 1t includes such emf
nent statesmen as ex-Ministers Waddington, Say
and Marcere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
AT NEWCASTLE. ONTARTO.-TOss. sfo0oo

NJ NENIAsILL, ONTNKTO-IO-7, rIN.UOO.
NEWCASTLE, Ontario, Dec. 13.-The Royal
Hotel and block Of buildings, comprising DE principal
business portion Of the town. destroyed b. IRE last
night The loss is SiO.OnO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
A NEW FRENCH MINISTRY FORMED.
NJ DuFAURE TO BIZ PREMrR-ALL rHg MINISTERS
SOUND REPUBLICANS.


SOUND REPUBLICANS.
LONDON Thursday, Dec. -, 1877.
In Paris the following Cabinet has been formed,
and will appear in the Official Journal tomorrow:
NJ. Dufaure, President Of the Council and Minister
of Justice.
NJ. de Marcere, Minister of the Interior.
NJ. Waddington, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
NJ. Bardoux, Minister Of Public Instruction.
General Bore Minister Of War.
Admiral Pothuau, Minister of Marine.
VI. Leon Say Minister of Finance.
N. Teisserenc DeBort, Minister Of Commerce.
NJ. de FreyciDet, Minister Of Public Works.
The Republicans are apparently ready to pass a
vote of confidence in the Ministry imme-
dIately but seem DESTROYS only of voting tho
the Budget by twelfths until the approach
Of the Exhibition, when they will finally
pass the Budget for 1879, postponing, how
ever, approval of the estimates for 1879 until
the end of the year, that the Republican Ministry
may retain Office until the elections for partial
renewal Of the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

The new Ministry is essentially the same as
that which NJ. Dufaure intended TO form about fort
night ago. It IA strongly Republican, and will
mand the confidence OF that party NJ Dafsnre,
Minister OF Justice is seyenty-eght years Of age
and has always been Constitutional Liberal. lie was
Minister Of the Interior in 1913 1si9 Minister ~ Justice
1s7l73, and 1879 and President Of the Council IN SO
Hes Of the most celebrated lawyers IN France During
the recent crisis no The Republicans important ard
NJ De Marcere Minister OF the Interior. held tho same
position IN 1876. and succeeded In wedding ont an or
cals who had monarchial tendencies. I'm January
last he elected President OF the Left Centre.
VI. Washington Is well known ~ the Minister Of Public
instruction in the late Simon Cabinet, a position
he also held under Theirs. NJ Bardoux is an
Auvergue lawyer. He has been member
Of the Assembly. and IN 1873 was Under
secretary IN the Department Of Justice. r. Leon ray Ia
OF the most dis nguished nnancicrs n France. and
the author OF several works finance and political
economy. He was THEIRS Minister Of Finance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
First Ballot
Ihlrd RnNnL

In the Democratic caucus ;is afternoon the ballotlnS
was continued Farley is gaming, having received on
the seventh ballot n votes Rylaud p, Mcdonald Is,
and Hagor lS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
IMAGINATION SURRENDERS.
REPUBLICANS AGAIN IN POWER.

THE NEW FRENCH CABINET COMPOSED OF DIsIIN
GUTsHFD STATESMEN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
A REVIEW OF THE FIGHT.
my TRrR0RApU To TIP TRIBrCFl

MR.. CONKLISG's sKULFUL MANAGEMENT AS A POLL
IICIAN IILUsTRATED-MR BLAINE's UNEXPECTED
, 1877-02-10
dirassna aOPPers.

professor Riley predicts that we are
to have an unprecedented crop of grass
hoppers during the coming season. He
read paper before the Academy of Sci
ence Of Omaha few days since, express
ing this belief. The soil in large p0r-
ton OF Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado, Ne.
braska; Idaho, and sixteen counties in the
State OF Missouri was so thickly planted,
he said, with locust eggs that man
coald scarcely take step anywhere with.
out tramping upon whole nests of eggs
He was receiving eggs from every one OF
the sixteen Missouri counties, four coun.
ties in the extreme northwest corner of
the State, and twelve counties in the south
west portion Of the State, almost daily,
and was therefore being kept constantly
informed as to the condition of these eggs
in all the counties. A great many of the
eggs hatched in his office within a week
after their arrival here, and from this the
Professor inferred that q weeks warm
weather next spring would be sufficient
to hatch them all out, providing they
were not killed beforehand by the weather.
The only kind of weather that would he
at all likely to kill them was changing
weather, alternating suddenly between
very mild and very cold weather. Al.
though the crop hatched next summer
throughout the west will he much larger
than the crop ot 1875; these devastations
will certainly be much less, for the reason
that the farmers are tins time prepared
for the locusts, or graSshoppers, as they
arc sailed. The ten thousand pamphlets
, 1877-02-10
m A r r lie D.

At Whatcom, January 22d, by Thomas
Ramsey, j. P, Philip Carpenter to Miss
II. G. Snodgrass.
At Seattle, January 95th, David ].
Horan to Maria Murphy.
At the residence Of the brides parents,
in Swantown, on Wednesday, Jan. 31st,
by Judge r. s. Greene, Benjamin Stretch
of this county, to Miss Melvina Har.sock
of Thurston county, W. T.
The Olympia Standard, in noticing
their marriage, says: ut is with more
than usual fervor we extend our cOngrat-
ulations to the happy couple. Miss Hart.
sock-or "Vinie," as she was famiiarly
known among her friends-wa a uni.
versal favorite, and Mr.. Stretch is one oil
the leading citizens Of SnohOmish county
Beginning life as they did under most
auspiclOus circumstances, may their Jour
ney ever be preserved from tempest OF
storm.
Happy they the happiest of ekind
| When gentlcr stars unite, and in one faith
Their hearts, their fortunes and their being.
blend
The many friends of the bride anc
groom in this county, join in the senti
ments expressed in the above in extend
ing to them both the heartiest congratu
lations and wishes of joy and happines,
in their new relation.
Al PackwoOd's Landing, Snohomisf
county, W. r., on February 4tb, by s
TAFT Packwood, j. p, Kenric Shone t.
Mrs. Augusta A. Drake.
Mr.. Shone is one of the most whole
souled, jovial OF men. Mrs. Drake i
known by all, and all who know he
find friend. May they eXpericnc
nanght but happiness in their wedde,
life, is the wish of all.
, 1877-02-10
From 1.O. Angeles. Cal.

Our friend II. ID. Morgan has received
letter recently from r. II. Hewitt, for.
mclly of Olympia, W. T., but now of Los
Angeles, CAL, which he kindly allows
lis to examine and make the following.
extracts for the benefit Ji our readers.
1--WE miss the rains of Washington,
and though we used to think them long
and tisagreeable, should, l think, like
II little Of it down here, No rain to
speak Of since March last, and there Is
considerable unessiness in consequence,
although there is no damage to he ap.
pretended for two or three weeks yet.
This is no doubt very paradise, and all
that, but somehow don't feel free and
can't assimilute easily the people are so
strange in nativity, custom and action.
have met in all seventeen persons
from Olympia and vicinity, but none of
them live in the city. They all appear
to be desperately in love with the coun.
try, and there is no doubt but u great
future awaits it in fact it has COM
menccd that career already.
We have system of four railpads
that centre here, but under one manage
ment, and the Southern Pacific is push
ing out for the Colorado river, then on
through Texas for the Atlantic seuhoard.
This road will be built and in opera
ton before the bankrupt thieves OF the
Northern Pacific do much more than
steal the coal lands of the Puyullup
How are you making it up the Sno-
homish =? l see by the STAR that the
country around there is looking up and
going ahead, do you keep pace with itI
What can do should decide to drift
back there, if it does not rain here any
more
l have had about moving enough. but
yet may conclude to migrate back to
old w. T. some day.
In few days will send you up a
few castor beans and | want you to try
them | believe they will grow well
there, and are worth 500 per ton in San
Francisco. Honey is coming INTO mar
ket by the hundred tons oranges and
lemons are ripening and look bcauti
fully.
Give my regards to Morse, Ferguson
AMI DIR. Folsom. r. III. HEWITT.
, 1877-02-10

containing the directions OF their intan.
cy that were ordered published hy the
convention OF Governors ut Omaha, few
weeks ago, have been distributed among
the farmers of Missouri Iowa, Colorado
ana Nebraska, 50 that every preparation
will be made for the anticipated field
ravages.- DehrCr Tr,JRnc.
, 1877-02-10

Moore and the Jam Company are settled
in manner honorable to all.
Captain Hill is able to 60 up or down
the north or south forks Of the Skaglt
the lower half OF the north fork AT
less than half tidc-with his steamer, the
FaHHy LAKE..
, 1877-02-10
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1877
sknEil atcllhs.

During the past season logging has
become one of the main branches ot in
dustry in this growing section. Since
the first of January Captain Hill has
towcd to deep water at Utsalady, from
the Skagit river, some three million feet
Of saw logs. He has nearly another
million ready, or almost ready, for tow
ing, which he will tow during the pres
cnt month.
Eight months ago it was considered
very doubtful whether sufficient business
could be procured to pay a boat running
as often as once in two weeks but Capt
Hill, by his spirit of accommodations,
and excellent management, showing that
he thoroughly understood the position
in which he was placed, and could and
would do all required to develop. the
ronte, has not only made it paying
route, but one on which he could run in
connection with Centreville, with sue.
cess, twice week. The people fully
appreciate the value of steam communi-
cation ip developing the resources of
that section, and in bringing in settlers,
and extend to the Fanny Luke the pat
qonage so justly deserved.
The Skagit river valley presents many
signs Of thrift besides the number of set
tiers coming there to build up homes.
Among such indications of progress
might be mentioned the great number of
marriages that have taken place there re-
Gently - greater number have taken
place there in o few months past than
before that time from the first settlement
of the river. In new country this
means new homes, new houses, and many
other indications of progress. For in
stance Mr.. McAlpine, since bringing one
of the bellies of Bellingham Bay on to
the river as his bride, has bestrred him
self to provide suitable place for them
to enjoy their newly found happiness,
consequently Mes fine new residence is
rapidly approaching completion under
the skiliul directions OF Mr.. Everett.
David j. Horan has also shown his
practical good sense in bringing his
bride to the river, after their marriage at
Seattle, and at once making arrangen ents
for erecting a hotel near d. L. Cages new
store. The hotel is. expected to be 94x4O
feet, and two stories in height, so con
structed that it can be increased in size
with the increase of business. We be-
lieye him to be the man capable of keep
ing good hotel, and wish him Success
Mr.. Cyrus Thompson, living some two
or three miles below Skagit City, on the
south fork, has in process OF completion
an excellent two-story dwelling house
said to be the best yet erected on the
Skagit.
Plans and specifications are IN tn,
hands of the builders, and lumber is or
the ground, for the erection of the larg
est, most tastefully arranged, and per
haps the most beautiful dwelling on tht
Skagit, for J. W. Keen. This building
is to be erected near Skagit City, ant
W Il be an ornament to the place. Mr.
K. is at present connected with the rev
onue cutter WolCott.
Work is still going on at the jam sue
cessfuIly. 1t is with pleasure We ca,
state that the difficulties between Mr.