The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-03
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.
THE wHEAT-cRop PROSPECTS.

200, 900 acres than last year, but 100000, or
one ninth. below the average OF the ten pre-
ceding years. On careful analyses OF re-
turns from farmers in various parts OF the
country find that in twelve OF the princi-
pal wheat counties, which represent one
half Of the wheat growth Of the King
dom, three quarters Of the returns show
that the crops are below the aver
age, while the other quarter gives an
average crop. For the remainder OF the
country the deficiency is somewhat less in
proportion. The returns show very gene
raj deficiency. They are below an average
crop. but not greatly below it. The gene
raj Weld is better than that OF 1853, 1857, or
1S75-the three worst crops in thirtv-four
veors. But ] fear that it will not he
equal even to the defective crop Of last
wear. and that Notwithstanding the in
creased acreage we shall not have more
than between 100000 and 1o,00O,000
quarters OF the home-crop. The reduction
of consumption consequent on the enhanced
price may reduce the years requirements
to 2O,OO0,O 900 quarters, on two conditions
OF strict economy in consumption ana an
early harvest next year. The foreign sup
NV we should in these circumstances re-
uliire might be limited to II, 100000 quar-
tiers, This takes most favorable view
of our position; for north OF the
Trent most Of the crop is still UNI
harvested, and is subject to the risks OF
late season and very unsettled weather.
II we were the only country that required
help, and if we could rely on the continu-
ance OF the large scale OF foreign imports
which has marked the last four years, there
would be little cause for apprehension; but
with the exception OF some parts OF SPAN
all Western Europe is deficient, and the
ports OF the Black Sea are closed, While
renewal OF the famine in India can hardly
admit OF any increase OF the large supply
we have received from that quarter during
the present year. We must therefore look
to. America for considerable increase even
on her great exports OF the last four years,
and il the war in Turkey continues the
vast resources OF the United States and
Canada will indeed he severely taxed to
make GOOD the wants OF this country and
Western Europe.
"The small home-crop OF 1875, supple
mented BIZ the largest import we have ever
vet received, afforded five and half bushels
per head. The deficient crop OF 1876, with
an import which somewhat exceeded r.
coo. 900 quarters, has afforded very little over
five bushels II the Black Sea ports con-
tinuc closed for the coming harvest year,
we NAV have to restrict consumption to
considerably less than five bushels
head. The other homegrown crops
promise little aid, barley being deficient
and oats not above All average, while pota-
toes are much diseased. In 1866 and 1867,
when from too deficient crops and compar-
atively small imports the quantity OF wheat
for consumption fell below five bushels
head, the price was siXty-four shillings. In
the past twenty-five years the quantity has
on several occasions fallen below that mark,
and the prices OF three years have averaged
sixty shiIings. If. therefore, the Black Sea
ports continue closed during the coming
harvest year we may be thankful If il goes
no higher
HINCING LANE MARKETS.
LONDON, September 1.-The Mincing Lane
markets generally show little further change
this week. Tea is very depressed. Business
By private contract almost suspended. Al
public sales common to fair grades OF
Crugon and new -Puigsuey green arc
lower. Sugar in steady demand by
reiincrs: common brown sugars more
firmly in speculation continued, with prices
tending upward; numerous cargoes to AZ
rive and Off the coast have been sold. COT
fee firm and again higher for all colory
kinds; the sales OF common on Monday
established rise OF 2@5d. per pound on
May quotations. Black pepper is dull.
Saltpetre unchanged.
France.
MINISTERIAL CoURTESIEs.
PARIS, September 1.-Ex-Mnister Wash
burne presented Minister Neyes to-day.
The Duke dc Cazes received both gentlemen
with great cordially. He expressed regret
oh 11rp a,c dom rty,r and xyormIv
welcomed Mr.. Moves, who made a suitable
reply, in which he congratulates himself
upon entering upon relations with Minis
ter who had always shown great sympathy
for Americans, and with a country bound
by so many ties to the United States.
Eastern War.
RESULT OF THURSDAYS BATTLE CONFIRMED.
LONDON, September 1.-Later editions Of
the Daily Ne,nS and the Standard publish
dispatches from their correspondents, who
which confirm in detail the serious Russian
defeats on the LON. Both correspondents
agree that Pcpki has been abandoned and
the Russian position completely turned.
The Turks are continuing the pursuit. Ba-
ker Pasha, under whom the Turkish cay
airy charge was made, and who had two
horses shot, is with Captain Brisode. One
OF his staff is reported missing.
FAVORABLE WEEK FOR THE TCRKs-THEY ARE
AT PRESENT MASTERS OF THE SITUATION.
LONDON, September 1.-The week closed
favorably for the Turks throughout the
whole theatre OF war. AS regards Shlpka.
although Suieman Pasha has not succeeded
in driving out the garrison be has almost
completely blockaded it. The latest Russian
bulletin almost admits that he is master OF
the situation for the time, as 1t says the
Russians are ignorant whether he Is
about te retire and renew the assault
or attempt turning movement. 1t
is therefore apparent that he has
his choice OF action and from the TACT
that he has pushed n reconnaissance to
Keckilagatock, which is in the northern
slope OF the Balkans, he seems to have
chosen turning movement. The recon-
noissance was probably only made by
small body. The Russian position in the
Pass blocks the only road through 1t
which is practicable for the heavy ma
terial OF the main army. Mehemet Alrs
advance from the eastward possesses
great Importance in view OF the fact
that the Russians position at Tlrnova,
which is supposed to be the object OF the
Turkish movement, is comparatively open
to attack from the east by road leading
from Bebrova and Elena which debouches
into the Tirnova and Drenoya road ten
miles south OF Tirnova: whereas sulelman
Pasha, even il he finally cleared Shipka,
would still be obliged to advance through
complicated series OF detiles. Before Me-
hemit Ali can, however. advance IN the dl-
rectiou OF Tirnoya it seems that he would
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