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New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
sERvIA IMPATIENT FOR WAR.

LONDON. Tuesday, May 20, 1877.
A Reuter- telegram from ST. Petersburg says "the
warlike feeling in SeTvia general and urgent, but
Russia dscourages Servlan participation in the war
Russian policy is to abstain from stirring mp revo
luton. notwithstanding Turkeys action in the Cau-
casus." The warlike spirit in Servia is confirmed
in a special dispatch from Ragusa, which says that
"the anti-Turkish movement in Servia has escaped
all control. Prince Milan. finding he was becoming
dangerously unDapular, has been forced to prepare
for war; despite the strong Temonstlance OF lOreign
representatives. Alexinatz and other towns on the
frontier are being hastily fortified, and speedy re-
sumption Of hOstilities is regarded as certain. A
special dispatch from Belgrade to The Times says
"Russian diplomacy is playing double role regard
ing SefyIa" Pesth telegram adds: The Ser
yians are claiming free passage for their steamer
Delgrad past Adakal on the Danube, and are mount
ing guns al LakIr 10 give their protestations more
weight with the Turks"
GREAT DEMONSTRATION AT BELGRADE.
BELGRADE, Tuesday, May 20, 1877.
A demonstration IN favor Of Russia took place to-
day. The Metropolitan offered prayers for success
before the P.ince and Princess of Servia and an I'M
mense crowd. On the other hand, all the Conserva-
tive Opposition candidates nave been elected in the
supplementary elections 10 the skuptschina. The
Conservatives are the peace party.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
AFFAIRS AT THE TURKISH CAPITAL.

ppO
soFrAs-THE FOREIGN RESIDENTS ALARMED.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Tuesday, May % 1877.
Tho newspapers state that among those exied for
participation in the last Sofia demonstration arc
Aebiah Edendi, Councillor of State; lsmal Bey,
chief OF department in the Foreign Office; Emin
Rev. formerly Chamberlain to the Sultan Abdul
Azz. and Kemal Bcy and Mouhir Bey, journalists
The foreign ambassadors have been informally
assured by the Porte that the state Of siege will not
interfere with the privileges of foreign subjects
Proceedings will only be taken against a foreign
subiect with the concurrence of his consul.
LONDON, Tuesday, May 90 1877.
A Constantinople (May 90 telegram to The Stand
ard. received by way of Athens, says: Redif Pasha
Minister of War, is now dictator, and for the time
more powerful than ever. Great anxiety prevails
among the European population, who fear that dur
ing the state of siege if of fresh disasters ar
rive there will be collision between the popuiace
and the troops ,,oo 1917
AVienna telegram to The Standard says; The
widest rumors are in circulation concerning the
condition of affairs at Constantinople. 1t is said
conspracy has been discovered against the dynasty,
with ramifcatons in the provinces. cOurt-martial
is sitting, with closed doors The only certain TACT
is that Mahmoud Damad Pasha insists upon draft
ing all the Softas into the army
The Morning Post Government Organ) gives promi-
nence TO the following: "The Turkish Government
have decided to admit foreigners to its service. A
number of English gentlemen who have had
experience in our own army are about to JOIN the
Ottoman forces. Among these volunteers is the
Hon. Mr.. Drummond."
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
A GREAT FALL IN COAL.
REsCLT or THE sALEs BY TWO COMPANIES.
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REsCLT or THE sALEs BY TWO COMPANIES.
The auction sales of coal yesterday resulted
In the heaviest decline in prices that has occurred since
the great auct on sale OF last August The Pennsylvania
Coal Company sod 78 400 tons deliverable at Newburgh
pror to June I5 Some OF the larger sizes taken at
an advance of from TO 15 cents ton the prices
obtained by this company in March-the last auction sale
held byit-owng TO the competition between consumers
and dealers to whom delivery at Newburgh was moro
convenient than NewYork or Hoboken. large por-
ton Of the sales was for consumption up the river
what are generally considered non-competItiye points
The great fall however Of AZ cents in stove coel and 80
cents in chestnut brought down the general of
he sale tos2 70 ton. ls cents below the March sale
The Delaware. Iackawanna and Western Company
sold over 900 tons at average decline OF about so
cents ton from the prices realized at the April sale by
fhe same company Tue heaviest decline was In stove
coal-GiIl cents tOnOf which $1,000 tons were sold.
The highest prices were obtained az the opening In each
size of coal sold and there steady decline from the
,rSt nrces Bofh sales were largely attended an unu-
suol number OF dealers having nom distance In
anticipation OF buying coal cheap Tie prices Ob ained
fully good 4s expected ~ thCst intimately con,
that had been attempt to "cuOk prices, and that
The sales were made 10 good faith IL WAS generally al
mifted Yesterday that OF Sue results of the low
prices established by the sales would h' praclety 70
anuu contracts Tor future delivery. Ii i well under
stood that IN large majority OF cases c'htIact Tor
future delivery vii! count for tie II the price declines
the coal Is accepted There ls no arha1on com
mitteo among coal men 10 settle Disputes, and II phr-
chaser does rot wish 10 take TIE coal Nrh dcFetn el
he has "a do is TO declare IL Is sldty OF otherwise OBJ
ectouablc ard refuse 70 accept H. common Is THIS
nr,ct,e ntt dealers state Of the hst indications Of
slaty" and therefore caunot be- accepted Tie Phila-
lephla and Roadins Coal ana icon L0panv immediately
mel HE difficulty by Offering 10 deiYc. coal during tie
next month at the average auction prices OF yesterday
regardless Oi previous contracts.
eriy ana the decluethe Pttston Coz 20 DC delivered
at Newburgh and the Scranton coal al iiobOken;
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
TEXAS TO BE PROTECTED.
GEN. oRDs MISSION To WASHINGTON APPARENTLY
sUCCEsSFCL-THE CABINETS DECISION.
Ir,,1


Try TELEGRAPH TO THg rRIBrNHl
WAsUINGToN, May 29.-The most important
subject of consideration By the Cabinet to-day was The
Mexican situation. Cen ord had previously gene oyer
the subject with the Secretary of War and Secretary OF
State explaining the condition OF affairs by reference "a
maps, &c Tne result of to-day's consultation is re-
ported be that the Government has determined upon
new departure with respect to its treatment OF the
Mexican border question The army forces along
the Rio Grande border, 1t is said, viii he
Immediately stren gthened in important particulars
Troops needed elsewhere viii be sent TO that quarter
and Gen. Ord Commander OF the Department OF T"xas
will probably discretionary orders to protect The
border Mexican banditt. cattle thieves and depre
datOrs OF all sorts at all hazards. To accomplish this II
he shall find necessary pursue the marauders over
the border be will be a liberty to DO so. In short, the
Administration is believed have decided that the state
OK Texas shall longer be at the mercy OF dSless
NeXicans AMI that If the Government OF that country
cannot prevent armed invasion 0f the United states we
snail have 20 do 1t ourselves. No reply has yet been re-
ccivcd at te state Department To the note addlesed Dy
Secretary Eyarts TO Minister Foster on this subject
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
THE CAMPAIGN IN ARMENIA.
LoNDON, Tuesday, May 90, 1871.

GLOOM CONSTANTINOPLE-IHE FALL ot ElSLt-
Rum FEARED-RECAPTURE OF ARDABAN Nor
CONFIRMED.
LONDON Tuesday, May 90. 1877
A Constantinople MAY. % telegram to The
Standard pro-Turkish) received by way of Athens,
Saws: "Our position is of very great danger,
and is generally so regarded 1t is certain that fresh
disasters must happen. The fall of Arabian and
Dayazd has enabled The Russians to march IN two
converging lines toward Enerum. They have
turned Erzerum, and Mukhtar Pasha must either
accept battle against vastly superior force or ca
pituate If he is beaten, ETzerum must fall, for it
Is without Notifications, and the force III 1t is
small"
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Tuesday, May %, ls77.
No confirmation has been received here of the re-
ported recapturc of Arabian.
VIENNA Tuesday, May %, 1877.
Count Schouvalof recently informed Prince Bis
snarck that Russia, as indemniicatlon for war ex-
penses, would eventually only claim Upper Armenia
as far as Kars and excluding Erzerum so as not to
Interfere with English interests near the Euphrates,
provided England remained neutral.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF BRUSSELS.
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday, Ma %, 1877.

The disabled steamer City of Brussels ar.
rived this at IL o'clock IN charge Of four
The passengers. who all well, landed imrned-
atey. large crowd cheered and congratulated them
on the andng-stage. The Dock Board steamer, with
Gen Grant and number OF other gentlemen on board
went TO and welcome the disabled steamer on her
coming into the DeputatiOns from Liverpool
Catholic societies went in two tugs 10 welcome the
pilgrims. Tney conducted TO tie Adelphi Hotel
10 be entertained by the Catholic Club. Te Dsun
is be sung the Pro-Catnedral The pilgrims will
then proceed directly to Rome.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
CAMDEN AND AMBoY RAILROAD ELECTION.

TRENTON, N. j., May 29.-The stockholders
of the United Companies OF the Camden and Amboy
Railroad the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the New
Jersey Railroad, held their annual meeting In this city
to-day. Egbtyeight thousand siX hundred and seventy
seven shares were represented. The fonowingnamed
persons were elected directors John j. Astor. WIN.
Bucknel A. L. Dennis, Bent. Fish. Hamilton Fish. Cam
bridge Livingston. Nehemiah Perry, Isaac W. scudder
John g. stevens Robert f. Stockton, Ashbe Wolch, and
Samuel Welch-
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
GEN. GRANT AT LIVERPOOL.
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday, May %,

After visiting various points of interest on
river this morning Gen. Grant and party were en-
tertained at luncheon by the Mayor In the Town Hail.
Numerous prominent citizens present Aterward,
with the Mayor, the party visited the Nawsroom and
Exchange. The Generals reception ON Change by the
crowd which filed The flags and very cordial
lie made brief speech OF thanks from the balcony,
which was received with reiterated che ring. He will
go Manchester tomorrow, aud will leave there In tho
evening for LONDON by the Midland road, which has
rendered hun a special Pullman
LONDON Wednesday, NAV 30 1877.
The Post says Gen. Grant will take dinner with the
PIuce OF Wales at Mr. Pienepons Residence on the 2lst
osJime. He will meet the Dukc OF Cambridge at sim
liar banquet June 26
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
TIE FOREIGN MISSIONS.
CHAkTIN MOI TO DE "NH'' '3'
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIHuSE.l

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Whie the changes
A. mo ,n.sions of the United states will eyentu-
av be very general they will not be made In any haste
Our present representatives abroad Will be allowed In
great measure to select their own time for returning
home and tho ssue Of the commissions OF their sue
cessors will be postponed until they mud II convenient
10 relnqulsh their Offices For Instance Minister
WasIburne viii remain IN charge Oh the Amerr
can Legation at Paris until August anu "' fioiie'
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
RUSSO-TURKIsH WAR NOTES.

ALEXANDRIA, Tuesday, NAV 20, 1877.
The Egyptian contingent for Turkey has not
gone vet. The reason OF this detention is unknown.
ATHENS, Tuesday, May 90, 1877.
NJ. Comcuudouros has been summoned by the King 70
form ministry. An armed party ATTEMPTING to cross
frontier into Thessay has been arrested by order OF
the Government.
VIENNA, Tuesday, May 20, 1877.
The Emperor Francis Joseph aud tine Car will meet AZ
Hermstadt.
ST. PETERSBURG. Tuesday, May %, 1877.
The Grand Duke Vladimir has started for the Danube
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
Private kilograms were received in this city

Private kilograms were received in this city
and Brooklyn by number OF the relatives and friends Of
those board the City OF Brussels All the telegrams
stated IN very few words that the vessel arrived at 10
O'clock and all on board well Tie Rev T. Dowd.
spiritual director of the Canadian pilgrims elegraphed
three words to William Hughes, the agent of the Royal
Cana Ian Insurance Company, and ~ the committee
which had change OF the pilgrims IN this city, The words
were: Landed. All we'll" The spatch sent inn
sediaely by Mr. Hughes 10 several persons Ia Canada
Mrs. Gcu. Newton received no telegram from her hus-
band because ne nad previously sent her letter by the
City OF Richmond.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30

gence suum Kaleh states that the Russians have
evacuated and the Turks occupied the fortress OF 2
The Russians the whole coast line OF the
Abazes country"
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
A HEAVY LOSS OF SWINE.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 29, 1871
Mr. Dodge the Statstcian of the Depart
OF Agriculture reports, as the result OF an inyest
CATION of the losses diseases Of swine during the
past I2 months the destruction of 100000 animals
of all ages and a money of than 900.
Onehnh OF the reported loss occurs In the state or
Illinois; next In prominence are Missouri Iowa, ana
Indiana, which together lose $10,000,000. Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana have nearly as
large percentage of loss in numbers, aggregatng in
value million and half dollars. The reported losses
are very small in NewEnqland, the country bordering
on the great lakes and the Pacific coast OF the re-
naming districts, West Virginia comes nearest eXemT
On and Ohio and the Atlantic coast States stand better
than TIE aluyia districts The apparent loss Is equlV
TENT to third OF OF exports of pork products
last year II is somewhat greater than usual eicnlng
demands from correspondents Tor competent scehIhc
investigation by the Government.
THE ARMS OF THE VENUS OF MILO.
The report that the arms of the Venus of
Milo have been discovered s confirmed by letter Ie-
ceiyed at the state Department to-day from Gen. Mere
dith Read our Charge dAtaires at Athens lie writes
that they were found the Island Of Milo, at distance
OF less than 30 feet from the place where the statue itself
was found in 1920. lie says The arms are eXqusely
modelled One holds a kind OF disk or shield. The WORK
anship and the locality compel even the skeptcal to
acknowledge the authenticity of these wonderful relics
Gen Read adds: at is not little singular that the
news of the death Of the finder OF the famous venus
Vctrx Of Milo, now in the Louvre has lnsi reached
Greece at te mOmcnt when the otner portions Oh tuat
great work Of art are being brought 10 light
GEN. KETCHUMs SUCCESSOR NOT KNOWN.
| The President has not yet taken up fer con-
eration the applications SOf candidates TO
iii the District Commissoncrship TO be made vacant by
the withdrawal of Con Ketchum on the 3Oth OF next
month lie listened patiently to the arguments in
favor Of the appointment Of each whose name has
been presened; but far be learned he has not
made up his mind whom to select 1t has been generally
couiectured that complete reorganization Of the com
mission would take place. and that Coy. Dcnls0n ana
Can't Phelps would retire with Gen. Kotcbum rms IS
bclcycl 10 an erroneous idea. The President does
not contemplate removing either Of them ana ii is not
known that either desires 10 resign.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
RECEPTION TO SENATOR yoopIN.

AUBURN, N. Y, May 29.-The friends of Sena-
tor Woodin gave him a reception this evening at the
Academy OF Music The Hon. I. NJ. Pomeroy MADE the
speeob OF welcome, which responded to BY MI
Xoodin IN his usual earnest and forcibe manner.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
BETTING ON THE DERBY.

LoSDoN. May 30 1S77-i p m.
The betting on the Derby is now to
against CLAIMANT to against Rob Roy to against
Altyre, and II to against Mr. sanords Brown Prince.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
FIGHT WITH TIE INDIANS.
A BAND DEFEATED BY GEN. MILES ON LITTLE
MUDDY CKEFK-FoUR OF THE SOLDIERS KILLED

BAND DEFEATED BY GEN. MILES ON LITTLE
MUDDY CREFK-FoUR OF THE SOLDIERS KILLED
AND Eight WOUNDED.
CHICAGO, May ga special dispatch from
Bismarck Dakota Territory, to The Inter Oeean says
Lieut. Alned NJ. Fuller, who has just arrived by the
steamer Pennah from Tongue River. gives details OF the
fight with Indians the 7th OF May. Gen Miles with
COMPANIES T. H. L. and G, of the Cd Cavalry, and %
mounted men OF the 5th Infantry, attacked an Indian
village on Iltlo Muddy Creek 90 miles from the mouth
Of Tongue River, surprising and routing them. The
troops pursued the red skins five miles over rough
country on foot Fourteen dead Indians wer. counted
unon the field and many others known TO have been
killed and wounded. Folr hundred and fifty ponies and
horses and 81 lodges with entire contents were taken
Tie cavalry found many agency goods and saddles
guns officers clothing, &c, taken from the 7th Cavalry
I'm the Custer fight. This band OF Indians Mime
conious led by Lame Deer" The command lost in
killed Pliyaes Chas. Springer Company {; Peter Louis,
Company II John Marindae, Company +; Charles
Geoke-ky Company 4. The wounded Lieut.. Alfred
NJ Fuller, shot through the right shoulder; Priyates
arm WIN Jel"ies and Patrick RYau, IN the LETT
Thomas Gilman. in the neck Wm Wilkes IN the right
thumb; George Leonard in The chm. Gen. Miles had a
narrow escape from being killed By two Indians. who,
under the of friendly cng, came near shoot
ing him just before the engagement.
eITnSG BULL THE LEADER OF IHF BAND.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 29.-Lieut.- Gen. Sheri-
confirming Of the Indian engagement at Little
Muddy Creek on May 7. Two runners have arrived at
that agency giving particulars OF the location and The
patch, and saying that Sitting Bali led tine band which
was attacked.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30
THE GREAT ORIENTAL WAR.
pEsPoNDENCY IN CoNSTANTINOPLE.

GREAT POPULAR ENTHUSIASM AT BELGRADE
II ia conceded at Constantnople that Mukhtar
poshas position is exceedingly critical The fall of
Irdaban and Bayazid. it is admitted, will compel
hin; TO accept battle against vastly superior force
- ret;re 10 Erzerum, which is practically defense
,oss The report of the recapture of Arabian has
rot been confirmed In Servia the war spirit is
very strong There was great demonstration at
Relgrade Yesterday in favor of Russia. The Porto
has decided 20 admit foreigners to the Ottoman
army
New-York tribune., 1877-05-30

REPUBLICANS STRONG IN NORTH CARoIINA-THE
WHISKY ELEMENT IN PoLiTICs-A COOL sUG-
GEsTI0N FROM ALABAMA.
, 1877-10-20

THE HMAcHINE" IN FRANCE.-Amer-
leans know nothing of the political INA,
chine as it exists i'll France. An admin
istration which has the handling of $500, >
OOO, 900 year can do a good deal to III
fluence an election in this country, but
its influence stops far short of that exer-
cised at present by the French govern
mept, The official, endorsement by the
government of a candidate in France car
ries with it many advantages. Such a
candidate can say what he pleases with
out molestation. He enjoys also the ac-
tive support of all the political officials.
The newspapers ir his interest can print
his speeches, if he makes any, IN full
while those of his opponent are suppress
ed through fear Of prosecution. No hos
tility or Indifference toward government
candidate by political officials of any grade
is permitted. Such hostility or indiffer-
ence would be regarded as a betrayal of
Official duty. The circulation Of Journals
which are IN the interest of the republi-
cans is embarrassed in variety Of ways.
Publishers are prosecuted, and even news
agents and distributors are held RESPONSE
bic for what appears in the papers. Pub
lie meetings are practically forbidden, and
cafes, Yine-rooms and market places are
subject to espionage,
, 1877-10-20

The BLACK HILLS. - The Deadwood
papers continue to give 8 rosewater &C
count of the MINING prospects of the Black
Hills region, but are candid enough to
warn people from emigrating thither un-
less they have means upon which TO sub
sist. Provisions are high, the labor mar
ket overcrowded, idlers abound, and there
Is more or less destitution. Ii these jour
els speak truly, however, the time is COM
ing when tie Black Hills can accommo-
date large population. The Pioneer says
coal and quicksilver have been among the
recent discoveries, end that the climate
has been proved favorable 10 the growth
Of vegetation. The farmers, so far, have
devoted most of their attention to the
raising II vegetables, as the local demand
for these productions is steady at good
prices Wheat, oats, and barley flourish.
In fact, il is said that the soil viii grow
every kind of vegetables, grain and fruit
common to the States OF Iowa and Min
nesota, excepting only corn.
, 1877-10-20

AND Now IT Is WHEELER,-AS things
appear with the radicals, one Woe doth
tread upoD anofhers heel, so fast they
follow The atrocious fraud which placed
them in possession Of the presidency is
bearing its bitter frniIs and threatening
them with disgraeeful dissolution. Wen.
dali Phillips, Ben Wade, Simon Cameron.
Taft, Jack Logan. Chamberlain, Spencer.
and Others of their class and ilk, have first
and last denounced and rebelled against
the unsurping administration bit these
assaults and deiections are augmented by
others still more alarming. The great
radical senator from New York. the most
powerful leader the party has in all the
Union, has openly and tiercely attacked
Hayes, his cabinet and his policy. and
given fair notice that he Is resolved on ac-
tive hostilities He is IN army himself.
But now comes the report that Wheeler
-4liuade-he to whom the seat of the
rioe-president vas surrendered-is Ike
wise at out" and in the sulhs with his
senior partner in the huge fraud, and that
he sides and stands with Conhling If
the report be true, as seems, il is 1.-THE
pnkindest cut Of all -
, 1877-10-20

CENTRAL AND UNION Pacific RAN
RoADs-Senator Thurmans bill concern
ing the Pacific railroad sinking funds pro-
vides that each of them must pay into the
United States Treasury annually sum
which, in connection with FIVE per cent. of
net earnings and the whole amount earn
ed for government transportation, will
equal % per cent. of its whole nst earn
ings. The latter are defined to be gross
earnings, less actual and necessary oper-
ating expenses, excluding from considera-
tion interest upon any and all railroad in
debtedness. The animal cash payments
that would be required from the Central
Pacific and Union Pacific eompanies by
this bill were estimated by the judiciary
committee whichrecommended its passage
last winter at 81, 500, 900 for each corpor-
alton
, 1877-10-20

Hon JosErH FOSTER, of King county,
Washington territory, who has so long
represented his constituents in both houses
Of the territorial legislature, has recently
sustained terrible misfortune. Shortly
after leaving home for Portland, says the
Dipatch, he was hastily summoned back
by a Telegram, from his wife, informing
him of the dangerous illness of his chill
dren with diphtheria, and soon after his
return his second Oldest child, Rosetta
Jane, a bright little girl Of 9 years, was
carried off by the fell destroyer, and was
buried on Monday last The two other
children also contracted the disease, and
to-day the sad news was brought in that
they too Lad perishel- Charles, the eldest,
aged II, and Emily, aged 4. To add to
the misfortune, Mrs. Foster is also afEct-
ed with the malady, and is not expected
to recover.
, 1877-10-20

Wise STATESMANSHIP REQUIRED.-Al
10 time since the foundation of the re,
public has its condition called for wiser
craftsmanship than that which the next
congress will be required to display if it
succeeds in the task Of restoring per,na-
neat prosperity 10 the country Princi-
pies which would utterly subvert all law
and order are to he put down. The tariff,
finances, civil service reform and internal
improvements will all claim attention, any
one of which subjects alone would afford
abundant work for congress III addition
to its routine labors. Ii Will, therefore,
tehoove the members al the next session
- devote themselves to hard work if they
wish to accomplish what the country ex-
poets of them