The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-18
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
THE CLARK LANE EXPRESS AND TIE GRAZ
MARKETS.

MARKETS. ..
LONDON. April 1.-THE Mark Lane Er-
press, in reviewing the grain market, says:
Unusual excitement has prevailed in Mark
Lane the past week, and the increased
strength which the trade derived from di-
minished imports and the steady consump-
ton OF stocks was increased by the warlike
aspect OF the Eastern question. Odessa and
st. Petersburgh are about the only sources
from which We could expect large imports
of red wheat, and should war commence
the door may be partially closed on supplies,
rs the Turkish fleet is thought sufficiently
powerful to harass the Black Sea. This
contingency is especially momentOus this
year because America seems to be able to
spare so little red wheat. The large adj
vance in prices has made operators eau
tous, but where milers have been obliged
to buy to meet requirements rise OF three
to four shillings per quarter on the week
has been realized The cargo trade shows
an advance of three shilings. There have
been very few arrivals Of wheat at calling
ports. Maize after long depression sud-
denly came into favor, and values improved
fully two shillings per quarter
France. 49,.
PRESIDENT MACMAHoN's LETTER TO THE BIsH-
oP OF MEYERS. .
PARIS, April 17.-President MacMahon
has instructed NJ. Martel, Minister Of JUS
tice and Public Worship. to express to the
Bishop OF Nevers his entire disapproval OF
the latter's letter asking intervention for
the Pope, and to state that the President
sees with pain the clergy meddling with in
ternal and even foreign politics.
The Eastern War
EMBARKATIoN OF THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF TURKEY.
LONDON, April 17.-Special dispatches fix
Thursday as probably the day for the en-
barkation OF the Russian embassy at Con-
stantinople. The Montenegrin delegates
left Constantinople yesterday for home rio
Odessa.
The different Montenegro corps are at
their posts, but will remain on the defensive.
Skirmishins between the Meredites and
the Turks continues.
A Reuter- telegram from st. Petersburgh
says: "The Gar leaves for the army almost
| Immediately. He Will contine himself to
inspecting the troops, and will not take
part in the campaign. The order OF the
day announcing declaration of war has not
| been issued in official quarters. 1T is repre-
sented that the present situation compels
Russia in a certain degree to act single
handed. Russia alone among the great
Powers has modified. The abrupt manner
in which the Porte rejected the protocol
| part appear like retreat. Turkey, it is
| pointed ont, desires q conflict, and forces
on war. In her circular-note she not only
rejected the protocol, but in principle de-
MED to the European Powers the right and
faculty of urging in any way internal re-
forms in Turkey, or demanding guarantees
| for the execution and control OF those anne
liorations.. Thus an entirely new state OF
things has been created by Turkey, by
which even the basis of the conference has
been set aside. Russia, who modified
with view to prevent the advance OF the
Crescent to Belgrade, to obtain reforms in
Turkey insuring the security OF Christians,
and guarantees for the execution and con-
troll of the measures OF reform, has given
during the last five months rare example
Of her pacific intentions and conclliatory
endeavors. Turkey having rejected any OPP
Dortunity OF giving pacific turn to affairs,
now urges forward a decision by arms. 1t
is hence concluded that Russia, who is now
in arms and has manifested her desire for
peace, cannot retreat.
~ VARIOUS ITEMS.
LONDON, April IA Reuter- telegram
received tonight from Constantinople says
it is decided that the Turkish Cabinet shall
meet daily to deliberate on the situation
It is reported that on the outbreak OF wal
Russian subjects will be expelled from
Turkey.
A Reuters from st. Petersbursh states
that according to present arrangements The
/ Car will set out for Keschenef on Wednes
day evening. Il.
4 4 Reuter- dispatch from Bucharest re
1 norts the movement Of the Russian army
from Kescheneff toward Urgheni has made
considerable progress. The troops at TIT
points OF concentration, near the Rouma
! nian frontier, are being continually rem
forced, and troops from the interior are fiil
ing the positions vacated by those going t
the front.
I PERSONAL. ~
PARIS, April 17.-Mr. Layard, who passe'
through this city on Saturday, Is going t.
Constantinople with the idea OF keeping hi
G Government as correctly informed as posi-
bile OF the military and political affairs abou
TO occur, also the disposition the Port
manifests during the earliest phases OF tn
struggle, in order to seize, il possible, tn
moment when, in consequences OF militar
events, 1t will become possible to exert
mediatory influence.
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