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SkObelOff's Influence In Russia.
The Spectator

What is certain about SkObelOff is that
he so typified the Russian character. SO
fulfilled the Russian ideal, so inspired
the common Russian that the masses of
the soldiery not only loved him. but
held him the nObler man for SACRIFICING
them in heaps. They distinctly rever-
enced him more after the awful slaugh-
ter at the Gravitz redoubt, when he lost
eight thousand men, and failed after all.
than they had done before. That is the
Russian temper, shown through all the
history, toward all their military favor
ites-toward Suwaroff, for instance,
whose hold over his soldiery was riveied.
not weakened, by the awful slaughter of
the storm of Ismail, as well as toward
Skobeloff; and that temper places in the
hands of its object very terrible re-
sources. He wields the authority, not
only of General, but of
religious leader like Mohammed,
and when he draws his re.
cruits from a people like the
Russians, can waste men with indiffer-
ence which paralyzes strategy Such a
man so followed, can conquer in despite
of science, and we do not wonder that
the dread of Skobeloff, among a people
like the Germans, who are naturally
kindly, but who understand war, sup
pressed the instructive reverence for
death, and that they received tidings of
his fate with something of displeasing
exultation. They remember what Zorn-
dorf was, the battle in which the Rus
SLAMS were beaten from the first, but
died in such masses that Frederick's
army nearly perished in the huge kill
ing; and they knew that with Skobeloff
in command, if war broke out, Zorn-
doris on gigantic scale were more than
possible. The Russian people would
have formed column behind SKobeloff
till in defeating him, even if science had
conquered in the end, Germany might
have suffered as in the Thirty Years
War
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A Russian View of American Pros
perity.
81. Petersbura Nouoe Hremio


The perusal Of the annual budget of the
United States gives US great pleasure. We
find that its income is ever increasing, its
expenses are decreasing, and its debts are
constantly sinking. As regards financial and
economical affairs In general, America is the
opposite of Europe. In Europe, and par
ticularly in Russia, an abnormal financial
condition has become a matter of course
so much so that we cannot help looking on
the healthy state of finances in the United
States as a miracle in State husbandry. The
Americans have reached this happy state OF
affairs through stringent control Of public
affairs, freedom of private initiative, and
a protective tariff. The annual expenses
of the United States of late years have
been from $3.50, 600, 900 to $40, ,0OO, 900. In
1881 the income was $500, 900 900, and in
| 1882 $403, ,500, 600. Thus they had over $780,.
000, 900 available for diminishing the public
debt. From the European point of view
this looks like an impossible thing, and YET
it is fact. The American army and navy
do not consume a third Of the whole in
come, as is the case in Europe, but only q
small portion of 1t. The civil war impover
ished the United States, but since then they
have had profound peace. The States re-
| covered, improved their husbandry, encour
aged industry, and became rich.
An immense surplus of income over ex-
penses enables the United States to lowel
the public debt progressively. In Europe
| public debts grow as rapidly as mushrooms
while In America they melt like snow. Ac
| cording to the calculations of>the Secretary
| Of the Treasury, the United States will pa
its public debt in nine years II the presen
| prosperity continues.
What a aalutary example the country o
| the Yankees gives to the old world coun.
/ tries!
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FREIGHT RATES.
Action of Ehe Montgomery Cotton
Exchange.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, August 30-A meet
ing of the Montgomery Cotton Exchange
was held this evening 70 consider the ad-
vance in cotton rates by the Southern Rail-
way and Steamship Association.
A resolution was unanimously adopted as
follows: That the previous rates were
higher than on other articles, that the ad-
vance will work to the disadvantage and
loss of Montgomery, that it gives places do
ing a river business an advantage over those
dependent on railroads; that Eastern
buyers cannot pay as much for cotton,
which will greatly damage the inland
market; that it will cause our receipts to
fall off with very little profits to the rail-
roads; that It will be a direct tax on pro-
ducer and greatly injure the trade of Mont
gomery and other inland cotton markets,
and the South at large.
A committee was appointed to present the
resolution to the railroad officials and request
them to reconsider the rates on freights, as
they will sooner or later cause shipments to
fall off to an unusual extent, and in some
sections close the channels OF trade.
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GENERAL GORDON IN PARIs.-A distin-
guished American, General Gordon, of
Georgia, who has gained an eminent reputa-
ton as brilliant soldier and statesman, has
arrived In Paris. In an interview with a
friend, just before sailing for Europe, he
said that che regarded the South now as
finer field for legitimate investment and
speculation than ever California presented,
and that all his energies. and whatever tai
ent he possessed, would In future be de-
voted to Southern industries - He is now
in Europe to spend four months, and, bring
ing with him letters from Mr.. Belmont,
General Grant, President Arthur, and all the
leading Senators, he will be able to put the
material interests and vast possibilities of
the South before the capitalists of Europe
as they have not before been put, and this
is the main object Of his trip to Europe
The attractions of the South, as presenting
q rich filed for investment and emigration,
are very great, and no one more worthy Of
respect and confidence could have been Sc
lected to have presented the claims of the
s'New South than General Gordon. GaIiq-
nQ7ai's Messenger.
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THE "SnOESTRING" DISTRICT.
lynch Unanimously KenOmInated.

New ORLEANS, August 30.-A Msgnolis,
Miss, special says: "The Sixth District Re
publican Convention met here to-day.
There was full attendance, and the pro-
ceedings were harmonious. Hon. John P.
Lynch, colOred, was declared the uuani-
nous choice Of the convention as It's candi-
date for Congress. amidst enthusiastic
applause.
Lynch then addressed the convention in
an able speech, cautious and conservative.
He spoke of his fidelity to his people, the
Republican party and the South. He couu-
seled moderation and invited Major Van
Eaton, the Democratic candidate, to stump
the district with him. He pledged re-
spectful conduct of the canvass, and paid
the Democratic nominee some glowing
compliments. He would acquiesce in the
result In case OF a fair ballot but would
contest to the last upon suspicion of fr aud.
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Two FataI Accidents.

PETERSBURG, VA, August 3O.-James G.
Smith, we'll known citizen of Chester
field county, was thrown from his wagon
yesterday, while returning home from this
city, and instantly killed.
Postmaster Carlyle, of Brattleboro, on
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, was
run over by a north bound mail train and
fatally injured, both legs being severed from
his body. At the time of the accident he
was trying to cross the track in advance OF
the train.
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PETERSBURG, VA, August 3O.-The Dem
ocratic Convention to nominate candidate
for Congress from the Fourth Congressional
district of Virginia, which was held al
Hilary Hall tonight, nominated w. NJ
Rses, of Greenville county, by acclamation.
The nominee is about thirty-fve years old
and an ex-member of the Virginia Legisla-
ture. The convention adopted resolution:
district, by their votes, to defeat the coali-
tion party and to condemn Malone, who ii
called a traitor to his State and a broker
trading on Virginia's honor and at the ex-
pense of her shame
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Cotton Fn,ureu In New York.

NEW YORK, August 30.-The Posts cotton
report says: "Aupust deliveries opened at
the first call at II S0c., declined to IL &c.,,
closed at IL 71c., and after a slight fluctua-
tion they advanced to IL 73c., but fell at 80
to II 66c. 1t is said that 10000 bales Of Au-
gust have been exchanged for September at
a price difference Of 20-lO0c. The later
months have been but little affected by the
decline of August. At the third call August
was sold at IL Csc. to IL 64c., September at
~ 49c. to II 50c., December at II 71c., and
February at IL soc. Bids of IL sec. were re-
fused for October, IL zoe. for November,
IL 78c. for January, IL Ole. for March,
II 13c. for April, and IL 23c. for May"
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The Lessons of Alexandria.


Is an ironclad fleet likely to have tile
best OF 1t in an engagement with works
on the shore, or is it not On this point
we can only say that nothing that has
occurred at Alexandria has given ocea.
sion to alter the opinion which uost
scientific officers have formed. Ofcourse
you may have ironclads so weak and
forts so strong (or the reverse) as to give
no opportunity for fair comparison: and
this, to some extent, is what oo-
Cured at Alexandra. The Egyptian
gunners were possessed of some
excellent rihed guns, but they knew
not how to make the best use of them
they had not, for instance. any of tbe
modern means for ascertaining with Ger.
tainty, moment by moment. the exact
distance of a moving object, and with
out such knowledge all fire must be wild
For one reason or another, it is certain
that their fire was comparatively weak
and inaccurate. The ships were struck
chiefly by smooth bore guns only. and
these have little effect upon modern IRON,
clads. If, on the contrary, the Epvn.
tians had possessed some Of the 10O-t0n
guns which are to be mounted at Malta
and Gibraltar. and had also possessed
gunners skilled enough to work them
with effect, each single prOiectile could
have crashed through the thick.
est armor of any of our irOnclads, and we
must have heard of sunken ships. The
only fair conclusion to be drawn from
the bombardment is that, supposing
ships and forts possessed of equally
powerful armaments, equally well train
ed gunners, and generally with scientific
means equally abreast of the llnowIedge
of the day, the ships must get the worst
of the encounter The practice of
their guns cannot be as good, and the
fort can continue firing so long as it has
one piece of ordnance remaining mount
ed; while ships equally battered must
have sunk long before. This has long
been the opinion of the best informed
men, and we believe that the
bombardment of Alexandria has done
nothing to change it.
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The Conversion OF United States
Bonds.

WASHINGTON, August 80. - Secretary
Folger has issued an order giving notice
that, in order to facilitate the work of the
Treasury Department, the exchange of three
and half per cent. bonds into three per
cents will be suspended from September
Goth to November 1st, at which last men,
toned time it will be resumed.
In reply TO many inquiries the Secretary
announces that the 3 per cent. bonds re-
served for transfer will be reissued in ex-
ac,ly the same denomination as received.
Owners of bonds of large denominations
will not be allowed to split them up into
bonds of small denominations, as they are
permitted to do in the case of all other
United States loans
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Brighton Reach Races

New YORK, August 30 The first race at
Brigh on Beach for two-year olds, seven
eighths of q mile, Lena won, Adaliza
second, Clara B. third. Time 1:35.
The second race, for all ages, one mile,
Bell Bird won, BarnY Lyon second, Wood
craft third. Time 1:45h.
The third race, a handicap, one mile,
Sweet Home won, L. B. Sprague second,
Governor Hampton third. Time 1861
In the fourth race, for all ages, five
eighths of a mile, Bouncer won, Knight
Templar second, Wakefield third. Time
1:0316.
Ia the fifth race, over hurdles, one and 8
quarter miles, Smooth Water won, Falcon
bridge second, Judge Murray third. Time
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OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INeToN, D. c., August 30.-Indications for
Thursday:
In the South Atlantic States, local rains,
easterly to southerly winds, slight rise in
temperature in the northern portion, and
stationary or slight fall in barometer.
In the Middle Atlantic States, slightly
warmer, fair weather, easterly to southerly
winds, and slight fall in barometer.
In the Gulf States, local rains, slightly
cooler, partly cloudy weather, stationary OF
slight rise in barometer, and variable
winds.
sional rain, slightly cooler, partly cloudy
weather, variable winds, and stationary OF
slightly rising barometer.
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THE GREEK FRONTIER.
The Greek Forces strengthened
Another Account OF the Recent
Fights.

ATHENS, August 30.-AdditIonal troops
have been ordered to the frontier, where the
government has determined to concentrate
1900 men Immediately. The HOacia says
that the number will be sufficient If the
movement of the Turks is only instigated
by the Turkish local commander, but if its
impulse emanatss from Constantinople, the
struggle will prove serious.
Advices from the frontier claim that the
Turkish troops were repulsed on Monday
and Tuesday with considerable loss. The
Greeks occupy a strong position at Vigla,
which is located on the new frontier to the
north OF ZOTbos.
The Bishop OF Platamonia with eighty
peasants has joined the Greeks.
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Alabama COngressmen RenOmi-
mated.

MONTGOMERY, August 3O.-The Demo
cratic Congressional Convention OF the
Second district renominated H. A. Herbert
without opposition. Thomas Williams was
renominated by the convention in the Fifth
Congressional district, after several ballots
by acclsmation.
CHATTANOOGA, August 30.-Luke Pryor
was nominated by acelamation for Congress
to-day by the Democrats OF the Eighth Ala
bsma district. General ]. o. Wheeler de
clined the nomination.
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THE FLOODS IN TEXAS.
Widespread DestFuctIOn-Fears OF
Further Damage.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, August 30.-The
wires are down, but a private letter con-
firms the report Of the food on the Concho
river. Six inches of rain fell all over North
western Texis. 1t is estimated that twenty
five thousand sheep, besides cattle,
horses and mules, and sixty or seventy
five persons were swept away.
About fifty houses were washed away in
Laredo, and the track of the Mexican
National Railroad was badly damaged on
Sunday. Further destruction is feared
when the waters Of the Concho reach the
Rio Grande at Obeline. Several sheep men
lose all Of their flOcks, and are almost
rninad-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-31

Lace is worn In quantities and with all
materials. The lace now varies much from
the lace of the past, and the term lace
includes a heavy trimming made of fine
pack thread for garnishing linen, cambrIc
and wooden dresses and other varieties To
very beautiful and fine lace. Belgian laces
in particular are extremely fashionable in
buff, white, ivory or cream color in large
much-raised patterns over a transparent
ground, resembling fine canvas. Dresses OF
light-colored satin or surah are literally
covered with lace Of this kind. It is used
cut from the piece In nounces, draperies
and paniers, and ornamented with great
many bows of colored ribbon.
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FOlger willing 10 succeed Cornell

WASHINGTON, August 3O.-Secretary Fol-
ger stated this afternoon, that II he is nomi-
mated for the Governorship of New York,
and there is fair concurrence of popular
sentiment, he will accept the nomination.
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Shot Wh,Ie STEALING Po,o1oa.

CHATTANOOGA, August 30 Last night a
negro, while stealing potatoes, was shot at
by Captain Murray. The load took effect
and Murray captured the negro, but while
bringing him to jail the negro died. Captain
Murray is al Ohio man, and has large
garden farm in the suburbs of this city. He
was placed under SIS 900 bonds.
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The Czar,a COrouaxtou

LONDON, August 3O-The correspondent
of the Times at Berlin says "The represen-
tative of great power at st. Petersburg
having asked the government whether he
should hire rooms at Moscow in the autumn
for his use at the coronation of the Car, he
was informed that the ceremony certainly
would not occur before Nav"
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AFasaIFIeht Ahnnt Wnman.

DENVER, August 3O.-A Las Vegas, New
Mexico special says: cat San Jeronimo
a small Mexican settlement close to this
city. last night, Jack G. Perry, an American
became involved In a fight with several
Mexicans over a Mexican woman. Perry
shot and killed one NJ. Gonzales and fatally
wounded two other Mexicans. The Next
cans then killed Perry"
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Likely 20 Cheat the GnIIows.

RICHMOND, August 30.-Emmett Cloud,
the negro who was tried last spring for the
murder of John Murrell and Thomas Glover,
aud was In jail awaiting a second trial in
November next. has made full confession
OF his crime. He is dying from consump-
tion, and is not expected to live until No
Vember
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YELLOW FEVER.
FOURTEEN CASES AT PENSACOLA
The Disease In a Mild Form and
Confined 20 Four SquAres-PrOmpt
Sanitary Measures Taken-The
Situation az Br0wnsvIIIe.

WASHINGTON, August 30.-Surgeon Gen
eral Hamilton to-day received the follow
ing:
"PENsACoLA, FLA, August 29.-Nine
cases were reported yesterday aud one
death. Two cases are reported to-day, and
no deaths. The President of the Board of
Health thinks the disease is in its mild
form. The sick are reported to be doing
well. The disease is confined to the lower
part of the city, excepting the case in the
hospital. The Board of Health is actively
engaged in disinfecting, using all sanitary
measures.
"R. c. WHITE, A. A. Surgeon"
NEW ORLEANS, August 3O.-The Plea
y1Sie'S Pensacola special Tonight reports
fourteen cases Of yellow fever there to-day
and two deaths. The disease is confined to
one district, embracing four squares in the
lower part of the city. There is no case
west of Palsfox street. The city Is other
wise very healthy. The Board OF Health
have adopted most stringent sanitary
measures to prevent the spread Of the fever
The means st their disposal is the uuaran-
tine fund only, and this will soon be ex-
hausted. Nurses are furnished by the board
and disinfectants have been distributed in
the infected district by the sanitary
inspectors. The aspect Of affairs was more
encouraging yesterday.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, August 30 There
were fftY-two new cases Of yellow fever
and three deaths, two of the latter being
Mexicsps and the other w. Carrberry,
Manager of the Western Union Tele-
graph office. There were some new
cases in Fort Brown, among them Major
Witherell, of The Nineteenth Infantry. DR..
Murray is doing everything possible to pre-
vent egress from this city and county. The
mail to Rio Grande City has been ordered
stopped until further orders. There were
eight deaths In Matamoras to-day. The
weather is very sultry.
MOBILE, August 30.-Psscagoula, Miss,
has qusrantined against Pensacola.
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RussInn Refugees sent BACK

PHILADELPHIA, August 3O-One hun
dred and eleven Russian Jewish refugees,
unable to support themselves in this couu-
try, were sent back to day to Europe from
this city.
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Travel Resumed on she SOuIherE
Pacific.

TOPEKA, KAs, August 30.-A dispatch
from Yuma states that all the washouts on
the Southern Pacific Railroad are repaired
and trains are running on time.
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Not an alcoholic beverage, but true and
reliable Ia medicine is Browns Iron
Bitters,
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Cat.rrh of the RIadaar.

CaEAFFm OF GMe hAauNEs
Singing Irritation, Inflammation, all Kid
ney and Urinary Oo@plsiatAs cared by "bu-
chupaAhA g.
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Snow In EeRdVilIe.

DENVER, Col August 30 A heavy snow
storm has been raging in LesdVllle all last
night and this morning.
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Georgia Affairs.

-f ~ as Post Office in SavdH'". i
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