The New York herald., 1877-01-07

to help the Porte through resentment at the per-
secutions of the Jews in Roumania. This Is
strange turn to affairs, and shows the growth OF
new power in Europe whose early steps are we'll
worth study.
THE MosLEM "sIx HUNDRED" .
At any rate. 1t has given the new Grand vizer
Midhat, courage to say things to the infde which
devout Turks have been saying to each other under
their teeth for some months past. Repeating the
determination OF Turkey to conccde nothing af.
fectng the independence and integrity of It's
power he natly told salisbury day or two ago.
1--WE were only GOO when we invaded Europe; we
shall be only six when we depart"
RUSSIA STARTLED.
Russia's position balances to some extent the
discontinue of England. Dreading general Mos
lem crusade, she IS apparently trying to slip out OF
the eEtangcmcnt to avoid national bankruptcy and
the Marquis OF Salisbury feels a little comfort, al
though returning unsuccessful to England
AN AvUNCuIAR BAROMETER.
While people OF a diplomatic turn OF MIND are
longbrewing European storm the Jokcrs OF Paris
have discovered new barometer. by which they
claim the weather can be accurately fOretold. The
Mont de Piete is to be inspected by select corps
OF Observers and forecasts are TO be made upon the
description OF the articles there placed in pawn.
An overflow OF overcoats is at present reported
there. and this is taken TO be an omen Of clear or
partly cloudy weather. One Ulster on the Shelf IL
Is admitted, would not make springtime, but the
nocks OF heavy wraps In the care OF their owners
''uncle, are said to be enough to make an Italian
summer
HIGn LIFE TROUBLES.
Rumors OF scandal in high life were circulated
yesterday, from which 1t appears that certain
Marquse had attempted to commit suicide as a
mears of escape from domestic difficulties. Fortu-
natey for all concerned the affair has been hushed
up.
The ravagcs of typhus fever in Paris have
caused considerable alarm here, but only thirty-two
deaths have been reported during the past week,
and the disease is pronounced TO be no longer
epidemic.
OCEAN DEPTHS.
The new melodrama at the Theatre IIistoriquc
entitled "Au fond dc lie mer" has proved great
success. Tie scenery is wonderful.
sArpoUs NEXT
M. vIctoricn sardou's new dramatic comedy,
which nc has christcncd 'Dora,r will be produced
on the 10th inst. 1t gives the public an insight into
A new drama, by NJ. Parodi, is rclcarsIng at the
Theatre Francais.
oISQ MAHs.
NJ. Charles Francois Gounods new opera, "Cinq
Mars Is in active preparation at the Theatre
Lyriquc
Mile. Alban commences an engagement at the
same house tonight.
orEnA NEXT YEAR.
Arrangements were concluded yesterday between
Mr. eye. OF the Royal Italian opera, Convent Garden,
and NJ. IIalanz.cr to give Italian opera on onghts
at the Grand opera here white the Exhibition of
next year remains open.
STRAUSS ny THE DANUBE.
The general rehearsal OF Strauss new opera,
''If'Dfc McUi'lSalcu, 'OOk pace last wednesday at
Vienna. 1t is reported to be an immense success
viGSArX's BAD UNDERTAKING.
Judgment has been delivered In the case OF Mau.
rice vignaux, the billiard player, against william
Sexton the American billiar,lst. vignaux seized
scxtons billiard table, and brought action against
him. The tribunal OF the seine decided that Wig.
naux was not justified In scizing Scxton's table
and demanding the payment OF his expenses, and
therefore condemned vignaux TO pay one hundred
francs fine and costs.
Az ART SALE.
The art collection OF the late French painter
Narcissc vrgilc Daz, will bc sold here next
month.
BLANK PAGE.
No books OF interest have been published hero
during the past week.
FASHIONS rAxcfEs.
All fans are now painted In moonlight tnts, which