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‘TOnDON S VARIORDM. Wanted—A Solution of the Eastern Question. HOME-COMING OF THE DIPLOMATS. Midhat Pacha Philosophizes on Friends and Cartridges. DIZZY BEFORE THE LOOKING GLASS, | Beligious Troubles—Young People to Wed— The Parson in Prison. A BISHOP ON THE STAGE. Her Majesty’s Opera House— A Disgusted Bidder. BUTCHERS BULL-DOZING AMERICAN BEEP, America‘and the Horse Supply—Our Manufac- tures—International Copyright— The Heathen Chinee, FAIUBE OF THE CABLE MONOPOLISTS, —_+_——. {BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.) Lonpon, Feb, 3, 1877. ‘The ambassadors of the Powers having left Con- ttantinople Europe is awaiting with some anxiety the opening of the next chapter mm this provoking Eastern discussion, The feeling that the opening pf the spring will see the entry of a Russian army into Turkey and that the Eastern question must be settled by the sword is very general; but while there 1s even the remotest chance ofa pacific solu- tion people are interested in ail efforts made witha view to avert war. HELLENIO DISCONTENT, ‘The arrival of Sir Henry G. Elliott, the British Ambassador, in Athens was quickly followed by that of General Ignatieff, whereupon the English papers were starticd by a telegram from Athens, stating that the Hellenes intended kicking up a tow on their own account because Greek interests bad not been discussed by the Conference. This movement is naturally attributed to General Igna- tiem by the English press, which sees Russia's hand in everything that occurs to embarrass British policy. AWAITING SALISBURY’S REPORT. Baron Von Werther, the German Minister, Is expected in Berlin to-day to make his report to Prince Bismarck on the Conference. The Marquis of Salisbury’s report is eagerly anticipated here to clear up the mystery of the Turkish attitude faring the Conierence. The action of the Porte was so entirely contrary to what was expected that the best iriends of Turkey in this country were astonished, and are in hopes that Salts- bury’s report will throw some light on it. A Rus- sian circular on the failure of the Conference is also expected here. HOPES OF PEACE FADING AWAY. The English papers are inclined to hope for peace, but as they have almost nothing upon which to base their arguinents that way it may be said that the wish is father to the thought, In Vienna, however, where few false notions prevail about Russia, some slight hopes of peace which were lately entertained are fast fading away, and the feeling that Russia is really bent on war is becom- Ing stronger day by day. This view is apparently supported by reliable reports of the strength and eficiency of the Russian forces in Bessarabia, EXHAUSTING TURKISH FINANCES. AM assertion lately made by the Berlin corre- Spondent of the London Times that Russia was only awaiting the financial exhaustion of Turkey to commence nostilities was inspired by the Prussian Press Bureau. The finances of the Turkish Empire are in such a wretched condition that the mainten- ance of a large army in the fleid for any considera- ble time must soon end in a total breakdown of the ‘whole Ottoman financial system, and it is therefore reasonable to suppose that Russia ts playing some such waiting game as that alluded to, A TURK’S PHILOSOPHY. Meanwhile, in the midst of his new duties of con- stitutionalizing Turkey, Midhat Pacha, the Grand Viaier, philosophizes:—“We have the opinion of Europe against us and we have no allies, but with a Miclent army neither European opinion nor allies matter one straw, unless, indeed, they interrupt our American cartridges which are now on their ‘Way here.” PEACE BETWEEN TURKEY AND SERVIA, A despatch from Berlin says:—-The Carisruhe Gazette announces that it is informed that the pour- parlers between the Turkish Ambassador and the Servian agent at Vienna have concluded with a satisfactory result.” The Pall Mall Gazette con- siders peace assured. The negotiators have agreed to accept the status quo ante beium without quali- fications as the basis of a treaty. ENGLAND'S DESIRE TO KERY OUT OF THR SCRAPE. There is a strong desire manifested in England to keep clear of turthor complications on the Eastern question, It is felt that England has enough to do 0 mind her own business, without getting into un- Necessary trouble on account of the stubborn and unreasoning Turk, who will not take England's ad- vice, though knowing full well she is his best iriend in Burope to-day. PRINCE BISMARCK'S PROBLEM, The Pall Mail Gazeite, in o leading article, says:— “The results of tho German elections are deeply discouraging to the supporters of the Empire. Prince Bismarck will still be able to command a majority, but only ey skiifal manceuvring.’’ ‘The article discusses the elements of dissatisiac- tion (Danish, Alsatian, Polish, particularist, ultra- Montane and sociulist), and concludes as follows:-- “puning Prince Bismark’s life, the progressists and ational liberals co-operating, he will be able to command a majority, but his successors may ve nn- Able to control the social forces, ecquired such dangerous intensity. EUROPE’S DANGER FROM GERMANY, We do not wish to suggest that Prince Bismarck which lave | eutts of the elections, Dut these results introduce an sement of immense peril into European politics. ‘They cannot bat tntensify Prince Bismarck's desire ‘w see Rusata dragged into an Oriental war, and in any difeulty between Germany and France they will not ‘make him desirous to find Peaceful solution. It 1s to be hoped that the prudence of the French government will prevent any such difficulty, but those who watch the signs of the times cannot help watching anxtously the tone in which the journals of the two countries have recently been addressing each other. They have been talking like they did two years ago, when the German colonel expected an immediate march on Paris. DISCONTENT WITH THE INDIAN VICEROY. Publio interest is chiefly concentrated just now on British imperial matters. Much dissatisiaction 1s expressed with the Indian administration of Lord Lytton. He ts considered as being far too complaisant with the native princes, IN BARI’S ROBES. Lora Beaconsfield is busy preparing the Royal Speech, and is trying the effect of mis new peer's robes in the cheval glass. DISRAEZLI'S LOSS IN THE COMMONS. Disraeli’s loss tn the Lower House is lamented by the conservatives in view of the approaching dis- cussion on the Eastern question. The strength and ability of the partyin power will be tested to the utmostin the debate, as the array of speakers on the Mberal side is formidable both in regard to. ability and numbers. RELIGIOUS TROUBLES, Rev. Mr. Tooth, Vicar of St. James, Hatcham, ts still in prison anda curious difficulty arises, St. Valentine’s pairing season is approaching and many of the parishioners are awaiting hymeneal joys, but the church is closed and tears and tips are unavailing. A BISHOP DEFENDS THE STAGE. The Bishop of Manchester delivered an address last night in the Theatre Royal, Manchester, to the companies of that theatre and of the Queen's, It was another noble and eloquent defence. He said he was the first bishop of the Charch of England, if not the first bishop of Christ's Church, that ever addressed acongregation inatheatre. Aristotle taught him that tragedy was a great instrument for puritying the passions. He thought that no one could leave @ good performance of “Hamlet” or “Othello” without feeling his whole nature elevated and strengthened, REPRESSION AND REACTION. The endeavor of the Puritans during the Common- wealth to close the theatres was followed by a ter- rible reaction after the Restoration, when the plays of Congreve, Farquhar and Wycherly were popular—plays which now no manager dare produce. In 1858 His Grace knew Macready, and in 1865 he met Mrs. Charles Kean in Canada, and he never en- joyed personal society more. NEW OPERA, Mr. Gye has determined to produce Herr Gold- mark’s new opera, “The Queen of Sheba,” for the especial purpose of giving Mme. Matorna a fitting rove, MINNIE HAUCK. Miss Minnie Hauck, the American singer, who has been delighting the Berlinese, is likely to be heard in London this year. HER MAJESTY'S. The sale of Lord Dudley's lease of Her Majesty's Opera House, which has nineteen years to run, took place on Thursday last, and ended in an extra- ordinary scene. This old house, which went through the ordeal of fire on the night of December 6, 1867, and has since been deserted of managers, was one of the largest in Europe. It was built in 17900n the site of a previous house built in 1705, The first stone was laid by the then Earl of Buckingham- shire, and the house was opened on the 26th of March, 1791, but for music and dancing only, a license for theatrical purposes having been refused. This it obtained in the follow- ing year, when the’ Pantheon was burned, and it took the name of the King’s Theatre, It was then abare square building of brick, but in 1818 the same taste for stucco, and gimcrackery which gave birth tothe Brighton Pavilion put a veneer of plaster and paint upon it and ran around it the colonnades well known to the Londoner. It saw the beginning of Regent strect and the rise of ali the palatial clubs along Pall Mall. It had the monopoly of opera for years, and gave a hearing to all the queens of song, ruin- ing meanwhile, as is still the fashion, many of its lessees. The building is the property of Karl Dud- ley. Mr. Mapleson, who ts now building the opera house on the Thames Embankment, was @ sub-lessee at the time of the fire mm 1867 «at a rental of $40,000 a year. AN UNWARY BIDDER. Memories don’t count for much under the ham- mer In the case of bricks and mortar, and the bid- ding began at $50,000. However, it soon ran up in Jumps to $122,500, Then Mr. Nagle, the proprietor ofthe Albambra Music Hall, on Leicester square, bid $130,000, but withdrew {t, stating that he found he had made a mistake. The auctioneer declined to accept the withdrawal amid a tumult of excitement, cheers and laughter at the expense of the ill-calculating bidder. The sale was then closed, the auctioneer expressing his intention to lay the matter before Lord Dudley's solicitor, Nagie gocs about like @ man with a white elephant on his hands, THE HEATHEN CHINEE. The English papers still devote constderablo space to the discussion of American topics. The Times pities the condition of the Heathen Chinec in California, but his condition in England will not be much better considering the recent dis- graceful assault in Oxford street on a servant of the recently arrived Chinese Embassy, named Chang Amaon by a laboring man narhed John Dono- van. When hauled before ® magistrate, John said that he attacked the, pigtailed torcigner tor fun, adding by way of explanation, that he disliked all such heathen pagans, AMERICAN BEEP. The American meat question continues to exer- cise the British domestic mind and butchertal in- genuity. \ A ENAVISH TRICK. ‘The Manchester butchers are buying up patriarchal old bulls and matronly cows, which they kill and exhibit as real American beef, not frozen, retailing the tough carcasses at a low price. ‘The cus- tomers, disgusted at the experiment of trying to eat the stringy meat, return and demand their “Jfoid Minglish roast beef,” when the butchers sup- ply them, at the old price, from an American carcass. ROYAL APPROVAL. Fer Majesty, the Empress-Queen. hos sent an ing her imperial and royal satistaction with the condition and flavor of the sample of American meat sent her. é Mr, Mundella, member of Parltament for Shef- field, has made a speech congratulating England on this new import. The English raitroads are constructing cars for the transport of carcases instead of live cattle from the North. A RAP AT THE CUTLERS. At the annual meeting of the Sheffield Chamber ofCommerce to-day the President said that the ShemMeld manufacturers and workmen had only themselves to blame for the loss of trade with America and the successful American competition ‘with foreign countries, SheMeld workmen had not come up to the make and style required by cus- tomers. WHY AMBRIOAN MANUFACTURE GOWS. Mr. Mundella said American competition was suc- cessful because the Americans excelled in the Fapidity of their adoption of labor saving machinery. If peace was preserved English trade had nothing to fear, and in any case the English colonies fur- nished the most.promising market in the world. A HORSE QUESTION. A discuasion bas also arisen regarding the horse supply, not hippophagically, but militarily. What with the mobilizations ofimmense armies on the con- tinent of Europe, the number of animals required for ‘omnibuses, tramways and cabs, the equine supply {8 so far exhausted that the govern- ment demand at its price of forty-two guineas ($220) for three-year olds has not been sponded to, It ts generally conceded that Canada and the Western States must be looked tofor @ sup- ply. Blooded, weight-carrying hunters must be im- ported from the Blue Grass region of Kentucky, where are tobe found descendants of Messenger. Priam, Glencoe, Margrave, Tranby and strains of the best blood in the English stud book. SOUND POLITICAL INSTINCT. Regarding American politics the Times says:— “The Senate and House of Representatives furnish proof of sound political instinct which, above all ether attributes, qualities a community for freedom. It was dificult for foreigners to imagine the mode by which an escape from the actual deadlock would be eventually secured.” SPECIE PAYMENTS. The Times, in an editorial on specie payments, commends the action of President Grant. The country has been opportunely reminded that the question is pressing, and one requiring @ practical solution. The policy of funding the legal tender notes isa sound one. Even inflationists must sec that nothing is to be gained by delaying what 1s in- evitable. * INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT. The question of international copyright 1s again discussed in an article by Dr. Appleton in the Fortnightly Review. It 18 chiefly statistical. The Athenaum, Academy and other papers have articles also in which the old ground is retraversed, HELEN'S BABIES. No less than six editions of “‘Helen’s Babies” are announced by English publishers, A PRINTER'S QUADRICENTENNIAL, Active preparntions are on foot for the fourth cen- tennial in June next of Caxton’s introduction of printing. Tritbner announces a new edition of the “Life and Typography of William Caxton," by Brades. The first part of a new serial, ‘London Streot Life Photographically Illustrated,” 14) appeared from Sampson & Low’s press. BRONZE GIT DOORS. ‘The latest decorative luxury is found in bronze gilt doors for drawing rooms, Miss Hosmer has de- signed a magnificent pair for Lord Brownlow, They are eighteen feet high, with studies of Morning, Noon and Evening in alto relievo. . A LIBERAL MEMBER EMBARRASSED. Ata mecting of the Halifax Liberal Association last night the President announced that Mr. John Crossley (liberal), who 1s reported to be financially embarrassed, had determined to resign his seat in Parliament. A DEFEAT OF THR CABLE MONOPOLISTS, The Daily News, in its financial article, referring to the extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Direct United States Cable Company, held yesterday, says the result of the poll on the resolu- tion for the appointment of a committee of share- holders to confer with the directors on the subject of amalgamation is not known, owing to the time occupied in its scrutiny, which was strict. No doubt the proposals of the agitators for a friendly alliance have not met the approval of a majority of the proprietors, and in the public interest this is a source of congratulation. It is to be hoped that the last has now been heard of these periodical at- tempts at the conversion of Atlantic telegraphy into a monopoly, to the injury of the outside public. A 8TOCK EXCHANGE REVOLUTION. The feature of Stock Exchange news is a revolu- tion and change of government in that body. The new committee 1s pledged to support the views of the reformers. The regulations of the Stock Ex- change will be submitted to competent legal author. ity for the purpose of determining where they are inconsistent with law. HERALD ‘DAILY WEATHER OBSERVATIONS IN ENGLAND, The following are the regular daily observations of the weather made for the HERALD at Holyhead and Plymouth. The information conveyed therein will prove of great service to merchants and ship- masters, as it gives the weather conditions prevail- ing through the past week at two important points on the lous coast:— Ply tnouth. MM. | Holyhead. Plymouth, :|Holy head. . Htymonuth, Holybead, . Plymouth,. “| Holyhead, . Plyinouth,, Plymouth... THE STOCK MARKET. At the Stock Exchange during the past week in- terest has been principally absorbed in the fort- nightly settlement, which was satisfactorily con- eluded. With few exceptions the dealings led to only narrow’ fuctnations. The value of money, owing to the continued = with. drawal of gold from the Bank of England, the collection of revenue and the settlement in stocks and consols has improved in the open market and the discount rate has advanced. Brokers are not #0 overstocked with money as lately, and borrowers with sound securities are obliged to pay about one per cent for short ioans Consols have receded 5-16, Canadian raliways have improved, Foreirns have generally risen, the purchases being niostiy speculative. Turkish are 1 to 3; Egyptian, 64%; Buenos Ayres, 4%; Rus- sian and Italian, 1; Hungarian, 142, and Spanish, fia about to rush into war im consequence of the re- i gutograph letter to Ouc of the importers express. b 2 better, american governments are good; Iutnots aye = ee = NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, “FEBRUARY 4, 1877. —QUADRUPLE SHEET has declined $3;. The Paris market has been very ‘buoyant, THE PRODUCE MARKET. In the Mincing Lane Markets during the week the depression had continued with reduced quota- tions and no speculative feeling. Sugar and coffee met with a better demand at the close, and, im some cases, sugar recove ered 23, per cwt, from the lowest point ast week. Refined is also dearer. French makers refuse to seli unless at an advance. Common brown sorts and crystalized ettract the great- est attention, Plantation Ceylon coffee re- ceded 2s. a 38, per ewt. early in the week, but the fall Mas since been recovered with a steadier market; pale kinds sold lower; the recent speculative inquiry for new Barmah rice having abated, cargoes are now only soid at a re- duction; tea isinactive; good to fine qualiues of Indian at public sales found ready buyers at firm or beiter prices; spices were fat aud somewhat lower. SILVER, Sliver 1s quoted to-day at 3° WASHINGTON. FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT, <4. per ounce, Wasmxotoy, Feb, 3, 1877, PRESIDENT GRANT CALLS UPON ALEXANDER 3. STEPHENS—-THE EX-VICK PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERACY DISCUSSES THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR ON HIS DYING BED, Tho President did a graceful thing this afternoon in calling upon Alexander H. Stephens, who still lies dangerously {11 at tho National Hotel, tn this city. The last days of Mr. Stephens—for there is very littie prospect that be will recover | from bis present II!ness, are watcbva by Mrs Coleman, who 18 the daughter of John J. Crittenden, Ken- Incky’s famous Senator, Some days ago the Presi. dent, in conversation with Mrs, Coleman, sud to Mrs, Coleman that be would lika to call upon Mr, Stephens if he were strong enough to see him, Mrs, Coleman intimated that he was, and that she felt Mr. Stephens would appreciate the visit, When tho Prosident en- tered the room of the dying ex-Vice President of the confederacy this afternoon Mr. Stephens was too weak to even riso in his bed to receive him. Attor the salu- tation and exchange of courtesies which tho oceca- sion suggested, Mr. Stephens inquired particularly for Mrs, Grant, and then the conversation which ‘was very brief turned upon the Interesting and absorb- ing political topics of the time, Mr, Stephens said he felt that bis lite was drawing toa close, and that it was a canse of great consolation to him to know that tho result of tho Presidential contest would be a peaceful one, and that the hour of supreme poril to the country bad passed away. The President, in rey said he was extremely. thankful thatevents have beon so shaped, and that from tho moment the commission was agreea upon peace was foreshadowed, President Grant then said that from now until the 4th of March the days wero wearlsome to him, and he was anxious to escape trom tho cares and tribulations of office and would gladly lay down his power. “The next four weeks,” said ho, “will be very long to me, and I am impatient for the ond.”” ‘The conversation closed with anexpression on the part of the Prosident that he hoped to see Mr. Stephens soon again, but it was, in all probability, their Jast meeting, THE MICHIGAN ELECTOR TROUBLE DISPOSED OF~-DEN HERDER A NATURALIZED CITIZEN. Jacob Den Herder, tho Michigan elector whose eligibility has beon questioned, arrived here toxday to testify before the House Committee on Powers and Priviloges, Ho says ho was naturalized and so was his father; tho reason tho records at Grand Rapids, the county seat of Kent, Michigan, do not show Een Herder’s naturalization is because all such papers vogether with the records of land titles wero destroyed by fire seventeen years ago, Mr. Den Herder, however, has his final papers as a naturalized citizen, though tho committee in summoning him did not request him to prove his rights as a citizen, He also says that his people were careful to comply with all the laws, coming hero as they did for the purposo of establishing a home in America, and that the evidence of bis naturalization is as dear to him as the claim of nativity to those born in this country, This, it would appear, disposos of the latest alleged irregularity in the Electoral Colloge. —_—+. GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCHES Wasurxcrox, Feb. 3, 1877. THE LOUISIANA RETURNING BOARD, The Louisiana Returning Board will testify before Senator Howe’s committee during the early part of next woek. The Returning Boara are held subject to the order of the Morrison committee of the House, and thero is a verbal understanding between the two committecs that whenever tho Senate committeo do- sire, the Returning Board will appear betore thom ana testify. GOVERNOR HAYES’ OPINION, A GOOD CASE, GOOD LAWYERS, A GOOD couRT AND GOOD PROSPECTS. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD,] Cixcixxats, Feb, 3, 1877, Colonel F. C, Campbell, a prominent lawyer of this elty and a personal friend of Governor hayes, visited Columbus yosterday, and whilo thero had a brief inter- view with the republican Presidential candidate. Dare ing tho conversation Colonel Campbell remarked :— “Governor, | suppose you do mot care to give any ‘opinions on the Presidential question at this timo”? Governor Hayes replied, “Oh, yes. 1 am stating it inthis way, It has now becomo a law euit, and we have a good case, good lawyers, a good Vourt and good prospects,” SOUTH CAROLINA. FEDERAL TROOPS BENT OUT OF THE STATE— DESTINATION OF THE SEVERAL COMPANIES AND BATTERIES. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. | Convanta, Feb, 3, 1877. Tho departare of the troops from this State, pree dicted in the HERAp a tow days since, and which is regurded here as an immediate effect of the passage of the Electoral bill, 1s now nearly completed, Of the thirty-seven companics quartered here in October last and distributed throughout the State only twelve remain, and ten of these belong to tho Eighteenth infantry, which has for years past com~ poeed the garrison at this point. The other two com- panies remaining belong to the Second infantry, and they will probably be soon ordered off, To-day there was a general hogeria of the soldiers on outgoing trains to all points, WHERE THEY GO. Captain Kellogg’s company, Eighteenth tnfantry, left for Spartanburg, im this Stato, tor duty In connec. tion with the Revenue eervico, Captain Daggett’s company, Twenty-second Infantry, took the train for Atlanta, Ga., to be stationed at McPherson barracks, their original quarters, Four batieries of the First artiilery, under com- mand of Brovet Brigadier Geueral Graham, deported North for several destinations as follows:—One bat- tery to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor; one battery to Fort ludepenct, Boston Harbor; one battery to Fort Prebie, Portland, Me., and one ‘battery to Pinttsburg Barracks, New York, Two batteries of the Second artillery. under com- mand of Captain Rogers, leave to-morrow for Wasn. fenany tobe stationed, It is understood, at Arsenal all, THE GARRISON TO REMAIN. These movements dispose of 111 tho troops hereto- foro 1 this State, except the ten companies of the Eighteenth infantry and two companies of the Second inlantry, Ot these seven companies of the Eighteenth and the two of the Second are here; one company 18 at Greenville, ono at Edgefield and one at Spartan. burg. The company ot the State House ts stil | regularly relieved ever) three days trom the troops at the post. Its removal is now anxiously loaked tor as fn indication of the President's neutral postion tn re- gard to the two State governments here as in Jou ana, This action would at once solve the problem as to who Is Governor without any deciston o! the courts, RAILWAY PRop ERTY, Nasnviiux, Tenn, Feb, 8, 1877, Tho Supreme Court has decided railroad property to be subject to State, county and municipal taxation, OBITUARY, GENERAL GKORGE MH, HOYT, Gonoral George H. Hoyt died at bis residence at Athol, Mass., on Friday night, TA AXATION | or PARISAN —-MELANGE, The German Oonqueror Still Threatening France, A FRANCO-RUSSIAN GHOST. A Bold Russian Proposal for Raising Money. OFFENBACH’S “DR OX," A FAILURE. Cabinet Difficulty--Social and Art Gossip—Fashions, A JOURNALISTIC MURDERER. (BY CABLE TO THE HERALD, HERALD BUREAU, No. 61 AVENUE DE OPERA, Panis, Feb, 3, 1877. } Having dismissed the Oriental question for the present with a diplomatic shrug France exhibits rather a puzzied demeanor just now over the atti. tude of Germany. There ts no love lost between the Empire of Wilhetin and the Republic of MacMahon at the best of times, but, the révanche fever having almost completely subsided in France, the pros- pectus for an international exhibition at Paris next year having been issued and the ablest French statesmen having offered the most solid reasons why France shonid keep out of all present European quarrels, one would imagine that Germany could rest easy. The fact 1s, however, that Germany does not reason on these lines, Prince Bismarck was not alarmed at the frantic shrieks of the burping French patriots; for all animals that you are not prepared to kill out- right must be allowed to squeal when they are hurt. The cry of the French was the rage of a humbled, defeated and disorganized nation, It did not dis- turb his ears in Berlin or discompose him over his philosophic pipe and comforting beer in his home at Varzin. He is quick, however, tosee that France 4s rapidly becoming stronger materially than she has been since 1812; that her government is con. solidating and tiding over the most. dangerous crisis; that she Is rising by her own buoyancy to the surface of European politics, GERMANY QUARRELSOME, Bismarck’s uneasiness has been manifest in some slightly acid communications with the French gov- ernment; but the German press, having no diplo- matic reserve to keep, has been pouring forth vitriolic articles upon French presumptions in the tone that a policeman might adopt to a convict out on ticket of leave. Hence the ditferences between the two governments continue; for although France continually pleads “no offence intended,” Germany is still nding fresh cause of complaint. A PRANCO-RUSSIAN BOGY. The present fear in Berlin appears to be an alll- ance between France and Russia. Bismarck wishes to continue holding the Czar in the hollow of his hand, and such an alliance with France would look like an attempt on the part of St. Pe- tersburg to choose friends for itself. There is pos- sibly nothing in the story beyond the fact that at the Conference the French support of Russian views was cordial. It suggests that the wily Gortschakoff has taken advantage of the growing importance of France to play fora firmer support from Germany by coquetting with the French Re- public, THE LATEST OFFENSIVENESS. Bismarck consequently proceeds to show France that she is not yet able to rua about without his leave, and seeks & quarrel, The extravagant at- tentions paid to the humbug General Tchernayett during his stay in Paris exasperates the Germans, and, although tt will look a small matter in America to be angry about, it would surprise you to find what trouble it makes here, FRENCH POLITICS. The French Cabinet is much divided. It 1s thought that the Comte de Chandordy will succeed the Duc Decazes tn the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. RUSSIAN WANT OF MONEY. It is believed generally through Europe that | Rassia will find great diMiculty in raising money for the campaign which she ts expected to open in the | spring. There is a great deal of wealth accumu- lated and lying idle in Russia which could pe mado to feed the war Names for many a day it it could be gotat. The Greek Church alone holds tmmenso property, not merely in land and edifices, but in gold and siver. A BOLD PROPOSITION. It 1s proposed by some cold-blooded financiers to turn this wealth into the imperial coffers, to meet the war expenses, by confiscating all the Church property in the Empire, the State meanwhile pay- ing the clergy in government bonds, The Greek Church, which ts nominally the religion of five out of every six persons in Russia in Europe, and which counts over 60,000,000 followers out of the 63,000,000 which make up the great Empire in Eu- rope and Asta, will have something to say on this project, to which even ‘the autocrat of all the Rus- . Slas! will give attentive ear, BOCTAL PARIS DULIy ‘Things social in Paris are unusually dull at pres- ent. There are few balls and dinners given nowa- days, Which fact 1s looked upon as a sort of monar- chical revenge for the success of the republican régime, It makes the tradesmen of the great streets and boulevards complain, but the theatres are benefiting, 80 that the {ll wind blows some- body good. OPPENRACH'S LATEST OPERA BOUFFE M. Offenbdach’s “Docteur Ox,” founded on Jules Verne’s amusing story, has been produced. It proves the weakest of all his works, But for the vivacious Mile. Judic it would have resulted in a disastrous failure. Arrangements are in progress for the production atan carly date of the operetta, “Der Fiiedermaus” (The Bat), by our mercurial litte friend, Johann Strauss, who fared so badly at the hands of the orchestra of the opera the other day. It is to be | hoped that his venture at the Renaissance will be more generously received. RUMINSTEINe Rubinstein, the great pianist, is expected tn Paris in March to arrange With Girard, the publisher, tor | the production of his opera, eutitied “Nero,” at | ont in Italy this season but ope has beeR mnceess- ful. Itisby & Signor Ponchielll and entitied “Jo conds.”” AMERICAN SONGSTERS, No less than six American girls are ready here for the operatic stage, all, of course, waiting to make a début in “Somnambula” and all engaged by Mr. Gye. A TRAGEDY. A tragic affair ts reported from St. Brieuc (cétes: du Nord), M. La Poll, the editor of a republican Journal in that little town on the Gouet, attempted the other day to murder his wife, who ts an Amer can lady, and also to ki!l a Captain Wurz, The mo- tive was jealousy. After his failure to accomplish this double crime he sought out a woman who ha@ deen his mistress. He kilied her and then took his own life. THE ART SALES. The sale of Eugene Fromentin’s pictures at the Salle Drouot has fetched thus far $100,000, showing that French art is well supported in France. SCHLIEMANN. Dr. Henri Schliemann’s book on his dissoveries a& Mycena is nearly ready. FASHIONS, Apropos of Hellenic explorations I may inform: your lady readers that hair is now worn 3 la Grecque, with fillets on the forehead. Carls and all “capillary shams are ata discount. Nothing now ts false about the head, all that being reserved for the heart. SKELETON PETTICOATS. , Petticoats are coming in agatn, but, like things “that have been Jong in the grave, they are mere skeletons, I have it on really reliable authority— the Indy being old enough to be my grandmother— that this is the manner of it:—Yokes or tapes hang from the waistband, runniug down low enough to meet a flounce, eight inches wide, that touches the ground, To this fraudulent flounce the tapes of the yoke are buttoned. Let male waltzers beware of these traps. UPS AND DOWNS AND ON ONE SIDE. Boddices are being curtailed and skirts are mach trailed, Everything, too, is worn one-sided. Bon- nets are put on awry, curls when worn are uneven, tunics are boiteuses, and, to cap the climax, watches are worn on one shoulder and ctnopee on one leg, OUR RUSSIAN GUESTS, THE ROYAL PARTY DIVIDE THEIR TIME Bf ‘TWEEN DUCK SHOOTING, DANCING AND PLAY- GOING—THE FLEET TO COME TO NEW YORK. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ] Nokvouk, Vr., Feb, 3, 1877. The Grand Duke Alexis and his party of friends re- turned this afternoon from Currituck Sound on the steamer Cygnet. Ho expressed bimself delighted with the sport of duck aud other water fowl shooting, and purposes after the big ball to return and continue the congenial occupation, During his sqjourn on the Sound he was domiciled at the hotel of Mrs. Van Stack, who keops a first class house at Pop- lar Creek, tbe headquarters of all the Nimrods who seek Currituck Sound for good shooting and d atral climate and scenery. ‘The Russian fleet will sailfrom hero tor New York harbor about the Ist of tho month. His Highness and suite received an invitation to-dey to witness tho performance of Forbidden Frutt” at the Opera House, on its presentation next week. The Grand Duke's ball at tho navy yard ts all Lert talk in fashionable circies, and will be very s “stunningly stylish.’ HOTEL ARRIVALS, Assistant Postmaster General F. W. Barber {s at the Gilsey, Henry A. Tilden, of New Lobanon, N. 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