The New York herald., 1877-02-11
HERALD ls77-QUADRUPLE

PLE SHEET.
bling about "who is to bamcr Russia is busy with
her war preparations. Herr Krupp's famous guns
are the chief objects OF solicitude, and she is
making heavy purchases at Essen OF the most pow
erfu! guns manufactured In that factory.
'rREATIEs. LIKE PIE CRUST, ARE TO BE BRoKES.r
lie Nord. the Russian organ at Brussels, contains
significant statement to-day, which, viewed under
the shadow OF coming events, deserves attention.
1t says:-"If Europe renounccs It's right Of action
under the treaty OF 1856. Russia viii be justified in
again assuming the attitude she held before that
treaty, which will thus become dead letter, II
this retrograde step is taken by the allies Of the
Crimean war, what responsibility will rest on
those who counscllcd intervention in favor OF Tur.
key at that time!
TURKEY uNrERRIrED.
The Turk remains undauntec, denes Europe, and,
Notwithstanding serious internal cmbarrassmcnts.
awaits an assault on the Danube.
sERvIA AND TURKEY.
Minister Ristics and the Turkish delegate Pcrtcr
Incnu'' All tHree conferences, nave entirely
agreed on the formal points OF the
Turkish basis OF peace. viz, saluting the
Turkish nag, the conservation OF the
seryian fortresses, and the prevention OF armed
asked the Porte for instructions on other points,
When the preliminaries are settled NJ Ristics will
proceed to Constantinope TO dennitively negotiate
terms Of peace.
WORKING FOR WAR.
The Pan.Slavonic committees are actively en-.
deayo-ng TO prevent servia's reconciliation with
the Porte, in hopes that arenewal OF hostilities
win precipitate general war Out OF sucn
struggle servia may come wocfully tattered and
blessed with the wisdom won from adversely.
MARINE DISASTERS.
There are painful rumors noating about with re-.
gard to the fate Of the Yarmouth and Lowestoft
nshing neet, numbering forty vessels The crews
number over 200 men and boys. Two ships have
been despatched BY she governments In search OF
tile missing vessels.
MEXICAN AND MUSTANG.
Turning from the consideration OF the grim SUBJ
ject OF foreign wars to the more pleasant theme Of
the famous Mexican horseman, commenced his race
against time at Agricultural Hall. lie was bound
to ride GOO miles in 1fty hours, and ON Thursday
completed sos miles in the allotted time, thus fail
ing to win the race.
CHINESE CHEAP LABOR.
There Is rumor from the coal regions which is
calculated to alarm the English miner. 1t is TO the
erect that the proprietors OF mines have resolved
TO import cheap labor from China and have already
consulted the Chinese Ambassador on the subject.
That distinguished oficial from Cathay replied that
he would undertake the management of the tmmi-
grafton, provided the immigrants were protected
from insult and injury.
NEW BOOK.
Marcus Ward announces an important illustrated
work on the Arctic expedition. WITH imperial folio
illustrations. The book is written by Dr. Moss,
surgeon Of the exploring ship Alert.
CAPTAIN MARES TO BE CRITICISED.
1t Is rumorcd that the leader OF the Arctic expc-
diton will be severely criticised in the House Of
Commons Rather unsatisfactory this after all the
dinners.
THE CAxTON CELEBRATION.
An inaugural meeting for the Caxton quadri-
centennial celebration. presided over by Dean
Stanley, has been held at Jerusalem Chambers.
UNDER THE HAMMER.
The Alexandra Palace has been put up for sale.
The highest bid was s445,o but the building re-
mains unsold.
HER MAJEsry's THEATRE.
The directors OF the Alhambra Theatre repudIatc
Mr.. Nagles offer for Her Majestys Theatre which he
made, as he alleged, under mistake.
HERALD DAILY WEATHER OBSERVATIONS IN ENGLAND.
During the past week the following daily weather
observations we're recorded for Holyhcad and Ply.
mouth for the benefit OF American merchants and
shpowners, commencing Monday, February So
n,,. A. uov- Bar Ther. NJ.