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New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
THE WAR ON THE DANUBE.


xup prSsIANs TO CROSS EAST AND WEST OF THE
TURKISH QUADRILATERAL-TnE RIVER AGAIN
LONDON. Monday. June H. 1877.
at would appear says the Vienna telegram to
The Times that the Russian points for crossing the
Danube will he chosen east and west OF the Iurkish
oradrilateral and that while the eastern column
keeps in check the Turkish forces massed IN ana
about the fortresses the western column will act as
field army operating against the flank or rear OF
the Turkish position. The line chosen for the op-
Grafton of the western column is most advan-
taceous one for along il lie fair roads over the
Balkan. one from Plevna TO Sofa, and another
from Sistova over the Sifka Pass toward Phi!ppop-
oils Although the Turks are outnumbered by tne
Russans and although with the greatest exertlons
they will scarcely be able to oppose any
thing like an equivalent force TO the four
CORPS concentrated 10y the Russians on that SIDE yet
by taking up a central position between Plevna ana
Beler with the help of monitors and batteries they
may throw considerable obstacles in the way OF
crossing" The Russian movements Will, however,
be retarded by the state of the Danube, which rose
suddenly on Sunday, overfowing its banks. The
rise was caused by the melting of snow and ice on
the Carpathian Alps.
Prime Minister BratianO, accompanied by the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, has gone to PlOicst to
participation in military operations.
Admiral Mustapha states that five Russian tor
pedo boats were destroyed in the attack made on
the Turkish iTon-clads at the Suna mouth of the
Danube.
letter from Bucharest says there are $40 news
paper correspondents in ROumania.
The Bulgarian Legion in Roumania now numbers
10000 men, The Bulgarians somewhat re-
luctant to enter the legion. half of which is COM
posed of foreigners, especially Servians.
NO PEACE TILL THE DANUBE Is CROSSED
LONDON Tuesday, June II, 1877.
The correspondent of TIE Times at Berlin tele-
graphs as follows "Orders have been issued by the
Russian Government to accelerate much as posi-
bic the levy of 21s 000 Despite this the opn-
ion continues to prevail here that Russia wishes to
settle with Turkey the basis of the nominal in
t9grity of Turkey in Europe and that some such
settlement will be advocated by powerful persons at
ConstantnOple if the Russians succeed in crossing
the Danube and assuming an energetic offensive IN
Bulgaria"
The Tme's Vienna dispatch says " The question
whether the Roumanian army is to take any active
part in the war seems TO have been decided in the
negative.
The forces now mostly concentrated in Little
Walachia to maintain, at any rate for the
present their defensive attitude facing Widdin and
forming the extreme right Of the Russian army"
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12

ALARM DEPRECATED-ENGMsn INTERESTS NOT Fl
DANGERED

ALARM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES INTERESTS NOT EN-
DANGERED.
At the banquet of the Merchant Tailors School
last evening, Lords Derby and Salisbury made
Eeeches, in which they assumed a remarkably paci-
&c tone.
The Marquis Of Salisbury said: / am far myself
from sharing many Of the apprehensons which
hear around zee. 1t may be our duty IN possible
contingencies 10 put forth strength te defend in
droct interests, but when say this l would recon-
mend when any one comes to you with tale of our
indirect interests being threatened to cross-emanIne
them before you believe their statements.
Caution and extreme caution is necessary before
tie Government risks wealth, property and free
dom, and breaks the peace Of the world not in pur
suit OF real honor but for theory and a dream. 1t
has generally been acknowledged 10 be madness to
fot war for idea but if anything it is yet more
unsatisfactory to 80 to war against a nightmare.
/ will not say that we have an enemy although it
l. generally supposed that this has been con-
eocted agaiust English interests believe it may
Be looked at III another light. BE steadfast and
calm.
DO not mistake panic for real danger or phantoms
for realities. I@t if real danger arises, if our inter
ests threatened We will efectually defend them
al any cost
Lord Derby said he could only repeat the Marquis
OF SalisbuTy's excellent arguments-after all we
must remember this that the greatest OF all British
interests is the interest Of peace.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
TIE WEsTERN EI0Ons-

OMAHA, Ncb., June 11.-The river has risen
here about 12 inches since Saturday and j. Il feet
inches il is about stationary ut Sioux City. there hav
Ing been no change since Saturday. AT YanktOn has
risen five inches, falling al Bismarck
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June ia food in Wolf River has
caused brcek OF over mile in length the Mem
phis and Louisville Railroad, and there trains
running either of tie five railroads leading out of th
citv The damage on the Little Rock Railroad will be
repaired to-day, aud trains expected out this
evening. Tine repairs the Memphis aud Charleston
Railway VIII be completed toni et, and the regular
schedule will be resumed tomorrow.
0 OMAHA, Neb, Juue l1.-The Elk Horn River continues
very high, overlooking the bottom lands and damaging
the crops well preventing planting. The Missouri
River is seven feet inch and is still rising. The
bottoms entirely OVERT )wed The railroad company
las been Obliged to its cngnes aud from tho
shops To the hSl ground. Reports from above show at
least six inches more coming
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
CRIMES AND cAsUArTrEs-By TELEGRAPH

TRENTON. y. j.. Jnue I.-To-,lay John White
heat Who had assaulted cul %. II year~ ~ 30
freight depot Hopcwe, soui need 10 nye years in
State Prison
BuFpAL0 y. Y, june l.--Aa unknown lnan was
killed the here while attempting steal
ride an has been Identified Henry Joseph B0ek O, Bene
fOntsino OHIO.
FoRr FAIRFIELD. Me-. June 1.-THE body Of
Thomas Underwood was found m the WOODS near Iiue
River Eildly last 1go head toe cody
Otherwise Huatrd II supposod thar hc murdered
ST. JOuSsBURY Vt. June 1.-THE Grand Jury
refused tint bl against Mrs Nouls OF Newark, ~bo
killed acf children wtan tie mcial oZuert~ sp.Oltsd
exsn.ne her mental condition ascstsocd that she
Is insauc.
TuToN. n. H.. June 1t harlcs n Payson, re-
siding three miles hefr attacked hi e i aitr9oOn,
srksg her three blows a aaI stud.rs aud
nfcung fatal injuries Payson who Intoxicated Nas
sIIustcd
TnOY, y. Y, Jane ll-AleNander :. Colds aith, Q
iewelcr committed scie this ointag by eGtuur lie t9r0as
h. Consequence - lness sat IA.
Hot'ter a~ySf, ~Ae -'e'iar,d ~ aisYea Tho aes
lsal.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES.
EXAMINATIONS AT ANNAPOLIS.
A; RIVAL OF THE BOARD OF vIsrToRs-CoaPETIIIvn
DRILL
lBY TELRoRABR TO rHg rRIBrNEl

lBY TEiRGRABH TO THg TRIBUNE
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 1.-THE Board OK
Visitors TO the Naval Academy met to-day in the acadc
mic library They officially received at IL o'clock
with salvo OF artillery, and the chiefs Of the depart
presented TO the members by Resr Admiral
Rodgers The visitors then received BY the bat
TALON of cadets The board proceeded to the parade
ground in front Of Admiral Rodgerss residence where
the cadets passed In review battery OF heavy artl
lery The examination Of the different classes began in
she afternoon. At $50 p. the Board met and organ
tied for business follows
President-ConmOdore j. ". Nicholson. U. g. Navy.
Vicr Decentralization W. Ia. Emory, L. :. Army
&creiary-Mastcr II. q. RittenhOuse, L. :. Navy. .
Mem6ers-GeII. Ralph y. Buckland, Ohio; Chancellor
VIM q. HamOnd OF the Iowa state University, the Rght
Rev VIM Ingraham Kip, ID, D., Ii D. Bishop o, CALI
fornia Prof J. f. Quimby. NewYOrk; Capt r. Frank
ill., u s. Navy; Pay Director Joseph c. Edridge. y. s.
Navy; the Hon L. G. Houk, Tennessee; the Hon ]: A.
Leonard Minnesota Chief Engineer j. T. sprasue, u s.
Navy; Medical Director f. NJ. Gunnell U. = Navy
Committees appointed aud the board adjourned
meet at $50 a. tomorrow At $50 this evening
competitive dr the honor of bearing tine company
flag took place Oh the campus in the presence OF thou
sands OF and strangers, the attaches OF the
Academy. and the Board OF Visitors. The following
were the judges: BrigGen Emory, Prof j. f. Quimby,
l.. c. Houk and Gen. Ralph p. Buckland. About 8
O'Clock the contest closed and the fac awarded 10
the second the four companies commanded by Capt
Omenzo G.. Dodge. II preseated to tie captain ny
Miss Annie Rodgers daughter Of the Admiral amid Inc
hurrahs OF the other three companies.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
WAR SCENES AND TOPICS.
FLIRTING IN WAR TINE.

The war correspondent of The London NcWS
describes very pleasantly an old Roumanan hotel in
Ploiest tie headquarters of the Russian army Along
three sides of an immense courtyard lofty galleries.
covered in with glass Upon these open the windows of
the bedrooms tiny dens, which privacy is possible
In the courtyard stand few acacas few oleanders
coored glass globes which, mounted upon a pole, are
than equivalent IN the ROumanian eye, to towors
Among the acacias and the oleanders people dine
weather permitting, but FOR rainy nights the,e s r0
viion along side OF the courtyard-a wooden build
ing fun of taste in shape and decoration 20 bright OF
color gracefully carved that is pleased to look at
It, Thon of evening come the Lauatorei. or gypsy
minstres another institution OF the land They play Wild
and sing till midnight always by ear, or else they
seize a waltz-Frenoh or GeIman-transform 1t, with
notes new and strange, into baIbaric chant
and the public come to drink beer and listen
instance is cited happy, substantial dame marcnel
in, escorted by elderly gentleman OF position Her
two daughters followed with youth highly Dressed
newly shaved, pOmaded. The young ladies' were very
pretty and very well behaved they could not bat smile
at the wittic.ms Of their companion, whom they an
swcrcd in the lowest possible tones But their smiles
of such nature 20 stir agony all rOund bitter
feelings cOnvused the population OF the ne'gborhood
FROM six eight tables Ia circle looks deadly and I'M
porins fxcd alternately upon the favored youth
and his charges. Other youths UP their Trend
and audibly begged an introduction, 10 purpose
The ladies still snlei and st laughed prctty, nor did
their parent example OF mercy. She also becked
and wrahed her cOmey features for the distraction OF
the Od magistrate. At the critical moment arrived two
young ladies' also with elder relative yet more
charming than the first paT, whose mconstaut ADMIRERS
stragbtWay turned their backs To fall into entusi
surprise, jealousy. disappointment. Their lmglld
smiles were almost more sweet when given ony 10 one
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
TURKISH AGRICULTURE.
ITS DEPRESSION DUE TO THE BURDENsoaE SYSTEM
OP TAXATION.

WASHINGTON, June 11.-ln the course OF
report the trade and industry of the Turkish Empire
prepared by Eugene Schuyler, ConsulGeneral at Con-
stantinople the following graphic description Is given
of one of the Turkish systems OF obtaining revenue
"The taxes form the great obstacle 10 Agricultural i'm
provement In Turkey Besides hnpOst OF per tbous
and on the value OF real estate and per cent on its
revenue tithes very Nominay they are
10 per cent except when additional half or quarter
is inpOsed; in reality they sometimes amount to 20
OF 80 per cent, as they usually collected by tlthe
farmers who greatly opprcss the people. The pcasant
after having reaped his CROP must leave III on 'be
out OF every ten. These sheayes the peasants must
bring 10 the common threshnc hoor at ther own eN-
peusc, and must then thresh them In this way the
carts and and the thrcsDs floor of village are
sometimes occupied for all the GOOD Autumn Weatnel'
and then the peasants will be lucky they be not com
PEELED themselves carry the grain OF the tax 1arner 10
market In many the grain ros on The ed before
the tax farmer arrives BY law the title farmers
and their guards must pay Hen own expenses,
but this is rarely done The party hve Ior
receipt that have pad in full before they estimate
The harvest The peasant submits In order 10 aVOd
greater loss Add 10 this the taxes on cattle the oplts
sve land law fhe Dad roads, ana the difficulties thrown
in the way OF introducing machines, and IL Is easy 10 u
deSstand the sandstIll Of agriculture here In the
report appears statement OF the trade OF C0stan
tuope with this country for the year ended June 80
1870. The articles imported were Rnes, Sl,0lo,Sss;
ammunition, S922. .020; carbiDes $26,13G; petroleum.,
$lS7,571; all other goods. S3.Sl!; total 5000 40
preceding year. The principal ems Of the exports 10
the United states Opium, about $4,000; atar 0i
roses $4,000 RAGS $2l 00O rugs, $4,000, ana Discel
laneous bazaar articles, $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
TIE SIGNAL SERVICE SCHOOL.
AN 1N.rrcI,nN nY srcRErARY M'cRARY.

A n
WAsHINGroY, June 11.-Secretaly of War
McCrary to-day visited aud inspected the senal Service
school ut Fo.t Whpplc. Va The Secretary received
with the bnet officers salute OF II guns, after which
the various and interesting dr.lls OF the signal service
were carefully examined by him. These included tho
rarid construction and working Of flying telegraph llnes
the wires being receI out erected, aud established as
RAPIDLY rs a man could walk and rapidly taken down,
rcpacked aud moved or After messages had been sent
b. electricity messages were seut and answered by seen
nases at distance OF FIVE miles and at the same
time were transmitted and received by the flag motions
of tie signal code and by the permanent ag signals OF
the International code uscd for the seacoase
service THIS was followed by display OF tEo
lower ladder OF the signal service used for
purposes OF observation b3uera,el 10 the hight Of
20 ret and signal man sen 70 The 20? "a nne minutes
after tue arrival OF the truck upon the parade. There
was also an Inspection OF the instruction building, tho
modes OF instruction OF tie service the regular formal
drills with fags and The carbnc dr ot the sgnl ser
vice di mounted. TIC secretary icit ~ sunset -
cciyug bis departure salute 81 II c1hdle DOion
shells fired from sI-nl service m0rtlia lie cApresa'
his satisfaction with the cOuCgL o. The post and te ro
suits OF the inspection hade by h!m.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
WASHINGTON.
THE WATCH ON THE RIO GRANDE.
THE TROOPS HAVE THEIR INsTRUCTIoNs-So con-
CEssIUNs TO MEXICO NOW.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THR TRTBUNEl

CESsIONs TO MEXICO NOW.
lBY rELEGrAPH TO TIR TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, June 11.-In recent interview OF
an entirely cordial nature between Minister Marscal
and the Secretary of tate the former endeavored
without success to convince the Secretary that the
Mexican Government would put stop to the depre-
da.ions the Texan frontier, and that there would
be occasion for the United States to carry out the
vigorous policy announced by the Administration
Secretary. Evarts said that the Government had
fully made up its mind, and would as far a. 1t was
in its power protect IT'S citizens on the Rio Grande
from the they had suffered for years at the
hands of Mexican thieves and outlaws. He saw
reason why the citizens of that part of the Union
should not be secure in their lives and
property as those of New-York and other
States along the northern border. Depreda-
tions from Mexico should no more be overlooked
than should similar outrages from Canada. AT the
same time the Secretary assured the Minister that
the United States bad not the remotet intention of
seeking territorial extension at the expense of the
Mexican Republic. Any military expeditions across
the border would be solely for the purpose of cap
tnring banditi. Allnding to-day to the posture of
affairs likely to grow out of the new policy, Secie-
tary Eyarts said: 81 anticipate no trouble with
Mexico. All we desire is the observance of our
rights as a sovereign power and the inyiOlablty Of
American soil. These we must have, and as the
Mexican Government has expressed determination
to see that these two requests are observed, there
can be 20 cause for complication At the same
time the United States forces from Laredo to Browns
vile will be ygant; they have their nstruc lions"
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
MONTENEGRINs AND RUSSIANS.

The prO-Turkish press in England has done
scant justice the heroic montainceTs 1t has asserted
again and again that Montenegro only the barometer
Of Russian pressure. and that the Prince puppe in
the Cars hands. correspondent o 1e Io'o" T"'es,
has been for nearly two years in almost mintcr-
ruped relations with the Prince and his most influential
people, emphatically asserts that the history OF tue
principally does not teach faith in Russia but in the
courage and endurance of Its people and of all the
political sentiments he has heard expressed by
MOntenegrins, the strongest indignation at the
repeated abandonment of them by the Cars from Peter
the Great down. He deies any who reads
tie history OF Montenegro 10 believe any longer that
this Prometheus of nations chained 10 its barren
rocks, firm against the force Of the sultan,
undiscouraged by the absolute indifference or
rcviling Of all the Christian world patient with The
vulture OF unparalleled oppression eating its
vital force but sui uncompr1misngy the fire of
liberty il kept alive Tor its whole race-hat all this
courage and patience. this ubfalterug perseverance
during period OF 400 years, belong TO people
weak Incapable OF fol owing It's highest Interests
that 1t only puppet in the hands Of a ROmancf.
OF the sentimental tendency in their
politics. ana the Emperor o. Russia Influences tnem pre-
Cisey he makes their interest coincide with his own,
aud the least attempt 10 dictate To Them line OF
duet not indicated by their own advantage would throw
them into revolt at once ThCy Jealous Of their
independence of the Russian As OF the Turk.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
THE RUSSIAN LINE ON THE DANUBE.

The Fourth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth
Corps, which originally noblized in Bessarabia
and Podolia force to protect Odessa, tho
CTmea and the north shore Of the Black sea- have taken
their places in the rs. line Of the Russian army the
Danube. The rcnir iidue states that $4,000 fresh
troops were expected to in Bessarabia early n
and TO take the places OF these three corps, which
were 10 march In the direction OF Gaaz aud Braia aud
form the LETT wing OF the army. The Eleventh Corps
whose headquarters have be at GalatZ, has moved
westward the direction of Bucharest and Giurgcvo
The six CORPS which concentrated the frontier
at the outbreak OF the stationed between
bucharest and Kalaa; and form the center aud right
wing division of the Ninth Corps j. said occupy the
extreme position the right, wet OF kaldfat The
strength OF the nine corps about $4,000 men.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
A CANnInArE IN MAssACHUsETTs.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, June 11.-Jared
Wheeler coored about 26 years of age living near Hat
field murdered his aunt. Harriet Wheeler, yesterday
The old adswas short distance from her house gather
ing wood when the murder committed II Is sup
posed that the murder was committed with a club
impressions OF a knot were seen the murdered wO-
mans face There was said 10 have been some quarrel
between the aunt and nephew which may have been the
cause OF the murder.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
THE GILLOWS.
EcUr1ox OF FLETCHER AT PHILADELPHIA.

EXECUTION OF FLETCHER AT PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-THE execution Of
George w. Fletcher for the murder Of james faney III
November, 1879 took place at the Moyamensng prison
at o a. IL. to-day. Tie condemned man very quiet
and composed lie mounted the scatod, and continued
firm to the end The drop fell at 1O:1S Seventeen
minutes afterward the body exam ined and life
pronounced extinct. II was then cut down. The execn-
lion O0a place corridor OF the prison in the pres
eucc of the sheriff, lis jury, the DstrictAttOrney,
Fietchers counsel and representatives OF the
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
GEORGINs CONSTITUTION.
TIE QUESTION OF CALLING CONVENTION TO RE-
WISE TO De VOTED UPON TODAY.

WISE TO BIZ VOTED UPON TODAY.
Georgia will vote to-day for delegates to a
convention TO revise the State Constitution, and decide
at the same time whether suoh convention shall be
held. the convention is called by majority oi the
electors voting the delegates will meet at Atlanta the
1lth OF Juy next. II the vote Is against
such convention, the Governor is di-
reccd 10 issue his proclamation ordering the
delegates elected not 10 assemble The convention Will
undoubtedly be called the Democrats all favOrEg new
constitution tn ground that the old Oncpdsscd dur
ing the TeconstuctOn daysdOes not represent tie viii
OF the majority Of tie people. Senator Ii mas taken
very strong ground for constitution, while cX-
AttOney y-GeBeTai Akerman, speaking for at least q
large part OF the Republican party earnestly opposes
the calling OF a convention.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
TWO OTHERS TO SUFFER.

HARRISBURG, Penn, June 1.-THE Supreme
Court this morning affirmed tie decision OF the NOrthamp
ton County Court in The case of Allen c. Laros, who
fatally poisoned his father and mother aud Moses Schug
an old man boarding with the Laros family The execu
ton Of the murderer Will probably be fixed for the 9th Of
August, the next general hanging day after June 81
DAYTON, Ohio, June 11.-Information received
from Columbus to-day announces that Gov Young de-
clines to interfere with the Of Harry Adams con
yicted OF the murder OF soldier named Mullharren In
February, 1876. Adams Will be hanged on Friday Of
tins week
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
THE NETWORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO
BE Examined.

ALBANY, June 1l-An examination OF the
Eew-Iork Life Insurance Company VIII Dee begun to-
morrow by the Insurance Department of the state.
superintendent Smyth will attend 10 determination IN
person for at least the first day The examination is i'll
tended 70 be very thorough, and may last week or ten
Gays haste will interfere with full investigation.
The examination has been ordered, because OF any
reported deficiency or delinquency the management OF
the company but IN order to comply with the recent law
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
THE GREEK RACE MORE HOSTILE.

LONDON, MOuudys June H. 1910
The Porte having finally rejected the demands of
the Cretan Assembly, the Christian population of
Crete are now firmly resolved to defend their rights
by force of arms. A general rising is expected.
The partial insur1ectionary movements in Epirus
and Thcssaly are assuming more decided character
The Turkish Minister at Athens has received dis
patch ordering him TO ask for explanation Of the
war preparations The dispatch, however, has not
yet been presented to the Greek Cabinet.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
EEW-ENGLAND FRIENDS.

PORTLAND, Me-, June 11.-At the Friends
yearly meeting to-day it reported that the loss in
the number Of elders during the year by death and re-
moval exceeded the additions by four aud the loss OF
ministers exceeded the additions by four The whole
number Of ministers now belonging 10 Ncw-EnglIld 10
l0S and Of elders 225. Fifteen ministers and four eders
died during the year.
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12

LOtDoN. MONDAY, juno H. 1877.
Under date of May IS, Lloyd's agent in POti
wItcs Tho town Of Pofi is deserted The shops are
closed and the inhabitants have fed into the interior Only
afew soldiers remain TO oppose the landing Of Circas
EGns from The Turkish transports
special dispatch from Sukum-Kaleh TO The Daily
telegraph says "The insurTection is spreading The
commanders vigorously attempting to cut the Rus
sian communications"
New-York tribune., 1877-06-12
THE MONTENEGRIN CONFLICT.

NILNNA, MUHUdyi JUIt H. 1910
telegram from CattarO reports that all the Turk
sh forces near Krstaz concentrating and prepar
ing for an attack for the relief OF Nicsics.