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New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
TIE cnIEF wrrNE,s AGAINST GROVER

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 9.-W. II. w. Stiles,
the witness who testified pontedy against Grover on
saturday publishes this morning long statement In
The Oreqonian in which ne says he has dyuged these
things because he, Democrat, repudates the ACTON
OF Grover trying TO cheat the Republican party out OF
,be electoral vote Of Oregon He says the Democratic
Marty does not and cannot approve such desperate
Incident and will repudate the man responsible for IT.
Mr. Stiles made al affidavit last Winter to thesame state
ment respecting Grover that he has now made under
nath hef1re tbe Investigating Committee and claims
therefore that he all lie could from the nIst 10
show up this affair 10 the country
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
SUITS FOR BREACH OF CONTRACTS.

silk manufacturing at Paterson, New Jersey,
ts now nearly at standst account OF strike OF
the weavers Some Of the args OF the manufacturers
have beon compelled 10 suspend their spnners generally
called throwers" Most OF the strikers had written
tracts ia which they bound themselves TO finish all
warps on which they had begun work before engaging
an strike. when q recent strike occurred large num-
her OF the strikers left without finishing tdeir
warns William Strange, the vel-known IibDon manu-
factlrer has begun action for damages against tile
srikers from his establishment for breach of contract
The suits tried before John Hopper In the
Dstrict Court Other manufacturers Will also bring
siis against the strikers from their mills who violated
their contracts Work at the mill OF Iamil Booth has
entirely ceased while at the other mills only few spes-
atiye arc at work.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
TELEGRAPH NOTES.

BosTON, July 9.-To-night the Board of Aldermen
voted unanimously have the ferries between this city and
East Boston free after Jan. lst, 1878.
NEWPORT, X. |. July 9.--Tho centennial anniyer-
sary OF the capture OF Gen Prescott by Baron of tho
American army Viii be celebrated tomorrow 1T
NORTHAMPTON, MASS, July 9.-The trial If James
Dunlap Robert Scott the alleged bank burglArx be.
gun here to-day
QuEBEC, July 9.-Two young men named Panlin
and their uncle we're drowned while hshing the Mons
morenci yesterday.
BOsToN, July 9.-The trial Of Albert T. Fay for
the murder Of Charles Gilman st keckpor Apa iask
Degua ~ salem tody,
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
THE GREAT INDIAN FAMINE.

LONDON, Monday, July o. 1877
calcutta telegram says: The famine reports from
heafiy All the Bomoay districts show a reduction in the
numbers relieved Tni' IS due To the general resumption
% asilchtuial operation. The totsl decrease for tina
fortnight numbers 10000 1t is hoped thai all cause Tor
anxiety VII soon cease. Ibe prospects N Madras ara
less cheerful, but are apparently improving. The mon.
soon rams continue abun! mt the Milabar coast AMI
p'stur &c Is improving everywhere; but tie number of
persons receiving gItuOus relief is suH over COO
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
YESTERDAYS STORM IN DUTcHEss COUNTY

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. T., July "a heavy
storm OF wind and rain, accompanied by thunder and
lightning passed this section this afternoon In
the town of Hyde Park three barns belonging to John
Gilbert were blown down. causing loss OF Fl 900 Mr.
Gberts hired man was struck by stack OF timber and
had one of his legs broken The damage 10 fruit and
craving crops will be very heavy. East of here the
storm ls reported being very severe
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
WAR SCENES AND TOPICS.

The Turkish column which marched north
from Van to aacthe garrison Bayazd and sever the
communication Of the Russian left wing, either went
around the head Of the lake and struck the main road
Dyadn, else advanced to the Persian frontier and
passed north to Bayazd II the latter route taken
the Turks traversed Persian territory for perhaps dis
Of Is miles. The Russians cJunot complain, how
ever, for their eft wing IN marching from EriNan 10
B;yazd could scale Mount Araa which Is over 49,,
600 feet hgh, but compelled to take crcuitous
route through Persian territory.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
DAMAGE FROM A BROKEN DAM.

BOsToN, July 9.-About $3.50 p. H., on Sun
day, the reservoir at Atho situated on hill 2oO
feet above the village, into which the volume OF
water had Just been empted, gave way beneath the
pressure aud torrent rushed down the hlt Pleas
int- L. and quickly traversed lthe distance OF the
TOWN half mile. and Joined Beaver brook, swelling that
str.am The flood carried away several mill dams and
caused more less damage to other mill property
the banks OF the stream. The roads were badly wasd d.
The reservoir was built by contract and accepted By
thn town ON SaturuAy.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
MAssACHusErrs WITHOUT CoRoNrRs

Boston, July 9.-fhe coroners inquest into
the cause of the explosion syerake Was abruptly
terminated to-day by the discovery thar the law which
went into effect July l. abolshes the office OF coroner
and makes no provision for unfinished business There
does not now APP eir 10 be any way By which acedens
can be inyestg gated.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10

siton TO appropriate and a half million crowns
for that purpose the ground that there Is no
apparent probable need OF this money. This refusal
is in direct contrast with tho recent action
OF the Swedish RitSdag, which a similar recommends
uon, made extra appropriation Of 100000 crowns
10 enable the Government Of Sweden to maintain ts neu
trality. The two countries however dixie Austria and
Hungary although united under general govern
mcnt, MAINTAIN, nevertheless separate budgets for many
purposes.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
HAIL STORM IN CANADA.

GALT, Ont, July "a thunder storm with
hall, ram, aud violent wind visited this town at nve
O'Clock TINS morning causing considerable damage 10
nulhss an trees. st. Andrews Church. tue Tholuason
mooI fdcto'y and several residences were unrooled
AAe storm as not severely elt Outsdr OF Tia, town
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
RUssO-TURKISH WAR NOTES.

KRAGUZEvATz, Monday, July " 1871
The reply Of the Skuptschina to Prince Milan's
speech is guarded and pacific in tone
The Turkish troops which were to have gar
rsoued the Greek frontier have been ordered 10 join the
army In Bulgaria
The report that Lieut.. Ruschschin was killed
n an attempt 10 escape from COnstantinople is untrue.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
HE CHRISTIANS IN DANGER.

LONDON, MOnday1 July ., 1910
The Sultan recently at private audience declared
70 Mr. Layard, the British representative, that he
would not guarantee protection to Christians If the
Russians continue to excite rebellion IN Bulgaria.
and perpetrate atrocities in Asia Minor.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
AUSTRIA EXPECTED TO OCCUPY BOSNIA.

LONDON, Monday, July 8, lS77
Commenting on recent reports of the movements
Of Austrian troops The Times says: "The Austrians
scarcely delay much longer the inevitable occu-
patton Of Bosnia and there is every reason to believe
the Turks would withdraw from the province rather
than drive the court of Vienna into the position ofan
open foes
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
LouIsyIIIE's GREAT sAENGERFEsT.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 9.-To-night's rehear-
sal Tor the aengerfest perfect successes
Iouisyle T. decorated before and in all
ouarters the iyelest and enthusiastic interest
manifested In the great musical festival It's financial
success IL already assured, than 5000 reserved
seats for each days concert have been sold sixty
loads OF strangers arrived from Cine nna tonight, and
All other points are proportionately represented.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
LONDON, Monday, Jul

LONDON, Monday, July o, 1877
NJ. Rouher and other leading Bonapartsts have gone Il
Chislehurst for a grand council
PARIS, Monday, July o. 1877
The Rephtbliqn Frdncdtse intends to prosecute the
editor OF The Buiien des CoDmunes for beng The Re
pUbrq"e Erancaise and NJ. Gambetta. The Journal de.
Debdts intends Ia bring action against the Government
for violating the rights Of The press.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
ENGLAND MORE HOSTILE TO RUSSIA.

MANCHESTER, Monday, July 9, 1877
A London correspondent says he understands that
The Government have information that the Russians
intend to occupy ConstantinOpe at all risks, unless
the Turks anticipate that event by making peace on
the Cars terms "Tne effect of the receipt OF tins,
and other intelligence as TO Russian Intentions
SAYS the correspondent, q" has been to modify very
considerably the view taken of the crisis by certain
members of the Cabinet. The practical outcome
will probably be that if the energetic members
should feel bound to adopt an active policy, they
will no longer be opposed by those colleagues who
have hitherto been disposed to caution" 1t is re-
ported that powerful reinforcement is to be sent
10 the souadron in Beska Bay.
LONDON, Tuesday, July 10, 1877.
The Standard announces in official form that the
iron clads. Achilles AgincOurt and the sloop-ofwar
Ruby have been ordered to join the British squad
ron in the Mediterranean.
Baron Calico. late Extraordinary Ambassador OF
Austria at the COnstantinople Conference, is eX-
pected in London shortly on special mission to the
British Government.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
GENERAL GRANT IN GERMANY.
BRrssELs. Monday. jul

BRCssELs Monday, July 3 ls77.
Gen. Grant and party left here at $50 this morning.
The Kings aidede-camp and members OF the American
Legation accompanied the party the railway station.
The General Is expected TO arrive at Frankfort on-ths
Main the 18th or 18th inst
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
NORXAY,s NEUTRALITY.

WASHINGTON, July &C. c. Andrews, United
States Minister ~ Sweden and Norway informs the State
Department storthng Of Norway Qts local par
Ae has refused to vote any extra sum for maintain
nc sorways neutrality In the war betweensRussia snd
fasbey It has unanimously rejected the royal propo
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
TILE WAR In ARMENIA.
THE KARs GARRISON REINFORCED RUSSIANS CON
CENTEATING AT ARDAUAN.
I.uyrpr-sf Noudav Julv q 1877

CENTEATING AT ARDAHAN.
ERzERUN, Monday, July Q, 1877.
According to Turkish official report the Russians
have forty battaliODs the north side of Kars The
bulk Of their army and heavy artillery has been
withdrawn in the direction of AexandrOpel Ia Rus
sian town on the frOntierl. The line between
Mukhtar Pasha's headquarters and Kars was
completely free from Russians the 4th inst. Mus
tapha Pasha the new Governor of Kars, has left
Nukhtar Pasha with reinforcement of 1000 men
for the garrison of Kars.
4 Russian column has been defeated in an at
tcmpt 70 enter Ardanutsch and driven back on Ar
dalan. where y great concentration of Russian
troops Is proceeding.
Three battalions have been dispatched from Deli
bala 10 reinforce Muhktar Pasha.
LONDON, Monday. July 9, 1877.
Renter dispatch from st. Petersburg says:
According to reports received here, the RusSanre-
treat in Asia Is not attributable to the Caucasian
rising which is virtually suppressed but to the fact
that the Russians were too weak to overcome the
Turkish forces. whose strength had been undrrated.
Generals Oklobsche and Tergukasso1 have eight
eight to ten battaons 10000 mem each, and Gen.
Zoris MclikoI about twelve. $4,000 menl."
The Bremen BciSg Zeitupg. which is not unfrend-
* 10 Russia. SAYS: "On the eve of the war; it
discovered that only 80 per cent of the Russian
navy was seaworthy. Renforcements for the eau
causian army are much delayed, because only five
out Of ten steamers of the Caspian hotilla are in
servceable condition"
THE RUSSIAN RETREAT.
CoNsT,NTINOPLE, Monday, July O. 1877.
Iqnail Pasha telegraphs under date Of Erzerum,
July G:
The Alashkert (orsToporak-Kaleh) division after
adesporate engagement pursued "a Russian force and
compelled it to quit Ottoman territory near MeSson-
guedk which place occupied by the Turks.
Il have summoned the Russians in the citadel
of Blyazid TO caWtulate on honorable terms and am
convinced they viii comply"
CHEvKETIL BOMBARDED.
Deryish Pasha teleCraphs from Batum, July z, as
follows: 1.-Two Turkish frigates have bombarded
and burned Chevketil Ion the Caucasian coastl.
They Landed a force which defeated the garrison
and compelled them TO abandon the town. The OBJ
lect Of the expedition thus being attained the frg
stes Ie-embarked the troops
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
THE PLAGUE IN PERSIA.

TRHERAN, Monday, July o. 1s77.
There is general exodus from Resht. Persia IN con
sequence OF the plague. The deaths reported 10 mum
Der 20 ~ 80 daily.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
FIGHTING AMONG THE CLOUDS.

In marching from AlexandrOpol to the passes
OF the soughanlu where Muhtar Pasha's force
WAS posted the main column Of the Russian army ad
vanced about 1O5 miles in two months AlexandropO
lies a an elevation Of O79 the sea- and Kars
ii miles distant about 900 feet higher. Erzerum
lies 129 miles southwest OF KaTs, at elevation Of
400 feet above the Halfway between Kars and
Frzerm are the of the SOughanlu rising 20 hight
of 800 feet The district between BaIdess and Zewin
where the two armies encsmped is between $500
and o. 200 feet above the These mountain defiles
defended the road in Armenia for bey ond Zewin
and Kborasan the Russians could pressed forward
without difficulty They could not capture these impreg-
nabe passes their hope was the left wing by ad-
yancing from Toprak- toward the Koprkoi would
compel Mukbtar Pasha to retire and leave the road open
for the Russian center.
Toprak Kaeh where tho Russian left wing halted be-
fore engagements is G5OO feet above the sea
Between this point and the river Aras the spurs Of
the Arara range over 1000 feet higher than the Sou
chanlu Mountains. The mountains zeidekan where
tbe first hattie was fought se 70 height of IL 276 feet
Az Delbaba where the Turks achieved their the
maintain passes are 94O0 high The road these
mountains is impossible for two wheeled carts. From
TonrokKaeb there is tolerable road leading across
maintains 800 feet high TO Kaesman and thence TO
dost and Kars This was the only road by which the
Russians could send renfOrcements To the eit Wlng
wien il was attacked by the Turks III strong force ana
n is the only by which this column can retreat IL ls
commuuicatiOns with BayaZId are cut on
Tho Russian right wing which captured Aruanah ana
advanced 10 Olt, did not cooperate ,heoNey WIN ny w
central column The EXPLANATION Is very siHple' the
ROAD is scarcely than brlde-path, ana h" aNa
ble for military operations The same may he SAID OF lhe
road from Batum 10 Erzerum, along Ihe ChOWkSu, ana
so of te southern or Meschngerd branch Of the road
tween Kars and KhOrasan. Meschlngerd If oooO ee
above the sea- and Geshevan is still higher, lO3lO eet
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
THE MISSOURI CUTOFF AT OMAHA.

OMAHA, July 9.-The anticipated change Of
channel III The Missouri River above this place occurred
Sunday morning. heavy volume Of water is now pour-
ing Through the cutoff which about 600 feet wide It
VIII be necessary - take immediate steps to save tho
leVee ON tins side.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
STRIKE IN CANADA.
OTTAWA, July 81. .he empoyesof Rochester's

=" n V'uJ . I.IC tMDIOytoOI KOchcstcrg
0""-Si' Numbering hily, struck work to-day for fulI
pay "he the mil Is being repaired. some Of the men
wished To- return IL is ntina,ed that non. of the str.
VIII be taken back.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
AN ARTIST IN A ToRPEDO-BOAT.

Fifteen miles above GiuTgevo is little island
in the Danube called hecka. On the morning OF June
o. eight Russian boats crews were laying torpedoes IN
the mnin channel of the river opposite the island and
two boats crews were watching for the Turkish gun
boats In one OF these boats were two young
men who were devoted friends-Leut Nicholas
skridon and vereschagn. the Russian artist who had
forsaken his studio in order to as volunteer
In the war. Suddenly they espied large Turk
ish paddle steamer coming up the river
military correspondent Of The London TiDses gives
srsnhic description OF tho stirrng The IAeuen-
ant besougt his friend 10 remember how great was the
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
NEARING THE BALKANS.
THE TURKS ROUTED NEAR TIRNovA.

HE INNNN NVI I'D NIINN III'-NV' M
ANOTHER TURKISH MONITOR IN DANGER OF DEsTgUC-
TION.
In Bulgaria, a body of Russian cavalry advanced
as far as Trnova on Saturday, and routed Turkish
troops encamped there. In Armenia the Turkish
account represent the Russians withdrawing
troops to the frontier from Kars. At sea the Turks
have become more active, having bombarded Chew
ketil a town on the Black Sea coast 1t Is expected
that the Austrians viii occupy Bosnia. Turkish
monitor is ashore in the Danube, and is likely to be
destroyed by Russian gunboats.
New-York tribune., 1877-07-10
A LIVERPOOL THEATER BURNED.

LIVERPOOL, Monday, July o. 1877.
Tie Rotunda Theaer in this city has been DESTROYED
nv
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-22
"GERMAN SYRUP"

No other medicine in the world was eV-
er given such a test OF Its curative
Qualities as Boschee's German Syrup. In
3 wears two million four hundred thousand
small bottles of this medicine were dis
tributcd free Of charge by Druggists l.
this country to those afflicted with Con-
sumntion, Asthma, Group, severe Coughs,
Pneumonia and other diseases ofthe throat
and Lungs, giving the American people
undeniable proofs that German syrup VIII
cure them. The result has been 'n:''
Druggists in every town ana village III II,
the United States are recommending ~
TO their customers Go to your Dl"sss'e''
and ask what they know about 1T. sam
nile Bottles 10 cents. Regular SIG 20
cents. Three doses will relieve any
case.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-22

Il FATAL STEAMBOAT Accommodation
ICur New Orlea. s exchanges we gather
the particulars of the accident to the
Steamer Lcssie Taylor, which occurred on
Tuesday afternoon last, at the wharf III
Plat city
q The accident occurred while the 1nspec-
For, Mr.. Moftitt, was examining the boil
PRS. 1t was the boiler used i'll working
pic engine for hosting freight from the
Pull of the boat, commonly called the
$'rigger' boiler, that gave way. The
cabin and upper works of the boat are a
complete wreck. One negro roustabout
was killed AID Robert Watson, Charles
Lyons and two roustabouts were severely
sSwounded; Lyons probably mortaliy. The
null of the steamer is uninjured and she
Will be ready for service again in about
Two weeks tine.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-22

LOUISIANA IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION
A circular letter from the above named
ssociation, addressed to the people OF
be state, will be found in our present
lumber. The objects intended to be
umpassed by the organization-.-the pro-
lotion and encouragement OF lminlSra-
Ion within our borders, to the end of at
racting to our State II large honest and
ndustrious population, are of the very
st Importance, not only to the citizens
4 Louisiana in general, but So. i'll Il
tpecal manner, to us of West FelicIapa.
q is to he hoped thai our people will as
emble and appoint delegates t" the con-
{cntion which will meet in New Orleans,
Sn the second Monday of January next,
3hat they may be represented in that
Dolly beforc which topics of such impor-
lance to our State and section will he
Brought up for consideration. We invite
attentive pcrusal of the circular.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

BAYOU SARA, La Dec. %. IT
Notice is hereby given. that the
law forbidding the carrying of con-
cealed weapons will be rigId|y en-
forced within the corporate limits
Of the town OF Bayou Sara. Wen
pons il carried at all, must be worn
outside the coat, 10 plain view,
otherwise they will be regarded as
being concealed. and carried in vio-
lation OF the law.
CHARLES SPENCER,
Constable.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-22
BLOODY WORK.
(BatOn Rouge Advocate, }

From L. J. Wood Esq. We learn
that on Tuesday evening two men.
blacks'niths, whose names he did not
recollcct met at Mnsson Station aud
while drinking. words ofan unpleas-
iu' nature tas-ed b,;woen them
and an old trouble Ina, had existed
tor some time was revived. One
of the mco fired at, and killed the
other instantly. The Justice Of the
Pence at Ro~eda'e was. at once no.
tilted ard in comaa"v with Me-sr-.
Walla Slack AID Charles Cox welt
70 Musson. where they were i,incd
by Mr.. Gayle s. alk ks ard seve' a
persons for The purpose OF arre+ling
he uw'd rer. The party repaired
% house in which the murderer
had taken refuge and upon his be-
coming aware of thu situation b.
ccm'h "ncrd firing throHgn the door
with pistol. One of lis shot
tru * Mr.. slack passing lhr. u-.h
his body and il is thought the bi !
cut the aver. The wound is said
to be mortal. .A!ter he had emp
tied his pistol he sized gun aud
IAN out OF the door and fred into
the crowd. Tie contents of the
gun hit Mr.. Sparks iuhlc'iLg a very
dangerous wound in the groin
filter emplying his fire arms the
man ran with the intention Of e@-
Gaping from the crowd, but Mr..
Cox and a co oced man pursued
HIN 10 Mr.. Frank Irwin's where
tLey were joined oy the later who
had been aroused by the firing.
Thus reinforced the party pressed
orward and in few minu ca the,
overlook their man end made him
a prisoner. They then returned to
the Station and as soon as the
wounded men were attended 20 the
prisoner was taken to Rosedale al
Messrs. II. P. Allan and Charles
Cox came to Baton Rouge after Dr..
J. w. nupree to go over and at
tend to Messrs. Sack and Sparks.
The Doctor started over at S
o'clock this morning. When he rev
turns We shall pr obably get fuller
particulars about the trouble. The
facts will not vary much from the
above statement: as Mr.. Wood re-
ceivcd the Information given US
direct from Mrssrs Allan and Cox.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-22
Dec. %, st,

TIE CIHCUs.-W. w. Coles mammoth
combination gave two exhibitions, ac-
cording to announcements, on Wednesday
last, 10Th inst. The weather was propl-
tious, and the attendance good at both
entertainments. The audience at the
evening performance was particularly
large and seemed to appreciate the rich
fund of amusement spread before them
by the management. The performance
was exceptionally good. Indeed 1t IS
rarely the case that circuses OF the pres
ent day, are provided with artists pos
sessing the merits, in all the varied de-
partments of the profession, as are those
employed by Mr.. Cole. Two OF the best
riders who have ever appeared before Il
BAYOU Sara audience, from the
days of Spalding a. Rogers up to the
present time, Messrs. Gardner and Odell,
together with the agile and daring Melle
Claire, whose teats upon the swinging
rings, 30 feet above the ground, challeng-
ed the applause and admiration OF the
assemblage, were prominent among the
many excellent performers who combined
| to render the occasion one OF enJoyaole
amusement. The clowns too, proved tc
| lie the right men in the right place, AND
succeed in imparting that spice to the Ell
t.rtainment that gives to tho circus lts
peculiar and characteristic charm. Too
much can no. be said III commentator
of the orderly and systematic manner
in which the performances were conduc
ted, and the polite and corte"us demean
or of all connected with the establish
nent.
To Mr.. Levins, Treasurer and Mr.. j
V. Strebig, Agent, we are under specla
ALTERATIONS for courtcsies extended us.