The New York Herald Newspaper, May 14, 1877, Page 5

THE WAR. Details of the Destruction of the Turkish . Monitor, Turkey Anxiously Awaiting War Supplies from New York. THREATENED MASSACRE OF THE CHRISTIANS, England’s Aid Wanted in the Field, Not at Constantinople. THE FIGHTING ON THE DANUBE. ne See Turkish Attempt to Invade Roumania— A Dash on Oltenitza. naa OPERATIONS IN ASIA, [bY CABLE TO THE HERALD.] Lonpon, May 14, 1877. The HERALD correspondent stationed at the Rus- sian headquarters at Jassy telegraphs, under date of yesterday, full details of the sinking uf the Turk- ish monitor by the Russian batteries before Ibrail on the river Danube. He says that the en- tre Turkish fotilla, consisting of several heavy armed monitors and a few gunboats of the first and second class, appeared before the town of Tbrail, and on coming into position began bombara- Ing the place. The tire of the Tarkish vessels Was at once returned by the Russian shore batteries, and the artillery bat tle was soon a fierce and deadly one and continued for some time. At length two shells Were fired froma piece in one of the Russian bat- teries, under the direction of Commandant Sa- ailli, at one of the monitors having two turrets and three masts and named the Louktigelll Weaning “The Grace of God”). The vessel fred at was at a distance of two miles from the battery, yet both of the shells struck the mon- itor, As they fell the vessel seemed fora moment to be rising out of the water, and in less than a minute after she sank There was no explosion, and the monitor went down so suddenly that \t ig believed that the fata’ projectiles did not utrike the powder magazine, but fell into the hold, where they exploded, no doubt tearing large holes in her bottom, the water rushing in so rapidly that she sank without any warning. THE RUSSIANS GO TO HER AID. AS soon as the catastrophe was comprehended in its fullest extent the Russians made an effort to succor thelr enemies. A boat was despatched irom the shore to the scene of the wreck, In which Were an officer of marines named Skouiew, an aide- de-camp named Ragoulia and Lieutenant Douoanoff. They were unsuccessful in finding any of the officers and crew in the water, but Lieutenant Doubanoff had the honor of capturing the flag of the sunken monitor. TWO HUNDRED MEN Lost. The ill-fated vessel was under the command of Hedjet Bey, and had 200 men on board at the time she was so suddenly destroyed. Out of this number only one man was saved, and he wus picked up at the distance of a mile from the other Turkish vessels. None of the Turkish commanders made any attempt to succor their congfades in distress. The sinking of the monitor was a remarkable event, sudden and supreme in its effects. HONORS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE. At eight o'clock that same evening the Grand Duke Nicholas, having been apprised of the news. at once telegraphed to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander reciting the main facts. Dur- ing the same night the Czar telegraphed to the Grand Duke asking for the name of the commandant of the battery whence the shells were fired and that of the artillerist who pointed the gun. According to the rules of the Russian service, both the officer and the man are entitled to recelve the Grand Cross of St. George. MOVEMENTS OF THE GRAND DUKE. The Grand Duke Nicholas, commanding the ar- mies in the field, passed through Jassy yesterday. After lunching with the commandant of the forces stationed there, the Grand Duke took his departure about two o'clock in the afternoon, amid the accla- mations ofan enthusiastic gathering of the soldiers and residents. A DISTINGUISHED PARTY. ‘The Grand Duke was accompanied by his entire sta, a most brilliant assemblage of officers. Among them were his son, General Nepokoichinzki andaFrench colonel named Guillard, The Grand Duke had also with him his six dogs—three bull- dogs, one greyhound and two Scotch terriers, It is the purpose of the General Commanding to take up his residence at Ploisct. The weather is superb lor military operations, though the troops suffer somewhat trom the heat, which is oppressive. Permission to accompany the Russian army and follow the operations in tne fleld has been refused to the correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph. ADVOCATING A MASSACKE OF CURISTIANS. The bad feeling here is increasing. A Turkish Journal has actually advocated the massacre of the Christians. Mr, Layard, the English representative, nas demanded explanations, THE AID WANTED OF ENGLAND. Magy Turks resent the idea even of a friendly oc. cupation of Constantinople by the English, and say if Bogland wants to help Turkey she should do so on the Danube or in Asia. There is great uneasi- ness among the European residents of Constanti- nople, Muny have left and others are leaving. THE WAR ON THE DANUBE, As to the operations on the Danube, there has been no increase in the Russian forces, which are some 60,000 strong, occupying the Galatz and Reni positions. These forces naturally keep equal forces of Turks inline from Silistria to Tulicha, Mean- while all the Russian movements show that they are concentrating the bulk of their forces between Giurgecs and Nicopoli in one position, The forces will form tho right of the Russian advance fronting the Turks from Rustchuk to Shamla supportea by the @olais and Beni troops § Other portions will take the NEW YORK HEKALD, MUNUVAY, MAY 14, 1877—W contre position and will be covered from attack from ‘Widdin by a corps, called the Timox Valiey Corps, but ‘which is a misnomer as far as it signifies an advance through Servian terriiory, for the best information is that Russia, for both political and military reasons, ‘will not violate Servian territory. The Russian centre is rapidly assuming shape on the Aluta, and small detachments have already occupied Turnu-Magurelt and Islasb, so that it is very probable they intend crossing the Danube at this point to ob- tain possession of three chief passes of the Balkans and thus cut Turkish communication with tne trans- Balkan districts, The ground between tho rivers Iskra, Vid ond Osma increases in diMfculties tow- ard the south, tho mountains becoming more Tugged and steep, but east of these passes of the Balkans is the valley of the Yuntra, with the mtrenchea and partially fortified town of Tirnova, the former capital of ancient Bulgaria. To the westward ia another series of passes, for which Lompalanke on the Danube would bo the starting pomt, and which copverge upon Soph:a and Niscn. The Russians may choose oither of these routes, but itis not likely they will split up their forces, and for many reasons the first named would be the best. INEFFICIRNCY OF THE TURKISN MONITORS. Operations by the Turkish monitors on the Upper Danube are a mere farce, hese monitors have only three-quarter inch armor, and are armed with three and a halt centimetre guns. Despatches, dated Saturday, mention an accidental explosion on @ monitor, anchoreu at Machin, but do not say what was the effect of the explosion. This ts probably the same monitor sunk by the Russian bat- teries, as reported from Bucharest. ATTEMPTED INVASION OF ROCMANTA. A despatch from Bucharest dated May 13 gives the Jollowing substance of au official despatch from Oitenitza, a Roumanian town on tho bank of the Donube above Silistria:—‘The Turks endeavored op Saturday night to eflect a Innding at Oltenitza. The attempt was frystrated by the gallant resistance of the Roumanians. General Mann has asked for reinforce- ments. Prince Charles has zone to Oltenitza,”’ ‘THE CAMPAION IN ASIA, In England opinion is somewhat divided as to the probable strategy of the Russians in Asia Of course, all views from military authorities here are tinted by the apti-Russian interests of Great Britain, Accord- ing to a prevailing opinion there secms to be two dia- tinct movements progressing in Asia Minor. One is an advance upon Erzeroum, with the operations about Kars as incident thereto; the other is a movement upon Van and Bitlis, which will be the.base of further opera tions against Diarbekir. Van ond Bitlis are sligntly fortified and dominated by heights, which, in the case of Van, aro traversed by comparatively good and easy roads, Bitlis occupies a somewhat stronger position, but can offer no serious opposition. The force of the Turks in this district is unknown. if they have 20,000 or 25,000 mon they might make a successtul stand at Sturt, at the entrance of the pass, through which a good road leads from Bitlis to Diarbekir. A despatch trom Erzeroum dated yesterday says that a detachment of Cossacks advanced to Bask Koy, but were compelled to fall back to Kajisbinan. The Russians have sent forward roconnoitering parties in two directions from Soghaule, probably with tho object of making a flank attack upon the Turkish camp at Bardez; but owing to the depth of the snow they were unable to prosecute the plan. Turkish reinforcements continue arriving ona large scale, Thero isa scarcity of provisions at Alexander- poland Erivan, Telegraphic communication with Kars continues, The Russians endeavored to obtain infor- mation by tapping the wires, hut they wero immedi- ately discovered by their questions. The inhabitants of Erzeroum are contributing largely in money and Drovisions for tho defence of Kars. A Constantinople despateh reports the news of the battle of Batoum on Friday and the dofeat of tne Rus- sians substantially as proviously telegraphed. News has reached Constantinople that communication be- tween Kars and Erzoroumn bas been re-established. ‘The Governor of Kurs reports tho loss of thirty killed in the engagement of. the 8th inst. ASt, Petersburg despatch says:—An official telegram from Tiflis states that, after capturing Mukbaster, the Russians, on the 11th inst., threw forward two columns against Khatzubehi Heights, skirting the River Kin- trisol. This strong position was stormed by the Rus- sians with the logs of twelve killed and 116 wounded. The Turks losses wero enormous. Khatzubani Heights are near Batoum and the Turks were en- trenched in their positions there. The abovo is the Russian veraton of tho same affair which tho Turks claim as a victory. A Vienna telegram, dated Sunday evening, says Moukhtar Pacha has asked for relnforcements. DISTRASS IN. CONSTANTINOPLE, ‘The correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette at Con- Stantinople, under date of May 4, writes as fullows:— “Tho discount on Turkish paper money continues to advance, and with it the price of provisions, This is eugendering a more pronounced feeling of discontent than bus heretofore prevailed. If apy great military disaster sbould occur I should be apprehensive of bread riots (as they would be calle) of a serious character.” Another Constantinople telegram says the innapi- tants of that city who bitherto have been exempt from conscription are now to be made amenable. The Porte is very uneasy about supplies of arms and ammunition, which have still to come from New York, and is very angry with America tor allowing the Rus- sian squadron to remain in American waters. SHALL SERVIA AND MONTENRGRO BR UNITED? A correspondent writes under date of Belgrade, May 4, that the deposition of Prince Milan 18 probable soon. Russia, boginning to recognize that his dynasty can- not be much longer maintaimeod, favors the Prince of Montenegro as bis successor. Tho Sefvians also ap- prove of Nicholas, while Austria is intriguing in favor of Karageorgevich, Austria, and especially Hungary, would fight rather than permit the establishmont of a Slavonic kingdom by the union of Montenegro and Servia. A Vienna telegram says Austria bas lodged no pro- test against Russia’s extending the seat of war further westward, The Russian government has al. ready, by triendly diplomatic intercourse, been acquainted with the line of demarkation where Aus- trin’s interests would be touched, A Berlin despatch is said the Servian eays:-—It representative at St Potersburg has demanded the recall ot the Russian Consul General at Bolgrade, vecause of his conduct toward Prime Minister Ristics, Russo-Servian diplomatic negotiations bave conse- quently been suspended at Belgrade, and are now carried on at St. Petersburg. TRE QUESTION OF ROCMANIA, A Vienna despatch says the circulur of Count Andrassy to the Austrian representatives avroad announces that Aastria will consider any declaration of the independence of Roumania as null and void, The following 18 the text of the Roumanian resolution passed by the Chamber on Friday, virtually amounting to a declaration of independence:— “The Chamber, seeing that Turkey by her aggressive conduct has severed the ties uniting Koumania to Turkey, and cousidering that Turkey has commenced bostilities and that the Roumanian gov- ernment cannot have already repited to tho Turkish declaration of war, relies upon the sense of justice of the guaranteeing Powers which assured Roumanian political development in the Treaty of Pars and em- powered tho government toadopt all such measures as wili secure the existence of Roumania, and enable hor on the conclusion of peace te take up a well defaced politieal position, rendering it possible for her to accom. phsh ber historical mission in the East unfetterca by any dependence.”? Tho Senate adopted on Saturday, by a vote of 36 to 7, an order of the day similar in tenor to the foregoing. M,. Ghika, the Roumanian representative at the Porte, le(t Constantinopie on Saturday, A Bucharest special says that in consequence of the resolutions passed in the Chambers and tho refusil ct the Foreign Minister during the debate to give a pledge that tho Roumanian troops would not cross the Danube, the I’r!uce is expecied to issue another mani- festo on Monday, WATCHING THE KURDIVE, The Khodive’s uctions are watched very distrust- fully, 1t 18 known that he has been tempted pre-e viously by Russia, and tt 18 thoaght if the Tarks suffer ‘any important reverses the temptation will prove tvo strong for Bim. An Alexanaria despatch says McKillop Pacha has been intrusted by the Khedive with the duty of pro venting any Interruption to tho passage of the Suez Canal. PUBLIC OPINION ON GLADSTONE’# RESOLUTIONS, The debate in the House of Commons on Mr. Glad. | stono’s revolutions, although it bas lost a great part of ItH SUPPLEMEN'. SCHNE OF OPERATIONS ON THE DANUBE its interest by the mouilication of the original propos:s tions and the statement of the government’s policy made by Mr. Crosson Monday, has atill been the chief Political topic during the week. The conservative Journals contend thatthe debate will become futile, and will not end ina well considered opinion on one side or the other, but in a mere formal counting of heads on a foregone conclusion, They argue that it is not desirable to cmbarruss the government at the Present moment with any general instructions or with proposals of an alterative policy; that all but a few zoalous partisans on cither sido aro anxious to avoid a collision either with Russia or Tur- key, and that Mr. Cross’ statement satisticd the House, because It shower tho Ministers were united In the de- termination to maintain peace as long as possible. Mr. Gladstone's resolutions are meroly a barren aflirmation of abstract sentiment. The opinicn of the moderate or oficial wing of the liberal party is very well repre- sented by Mr. Goschen’s speech on Friday night. They argue that it wasa mistake of Mr. Gladstone’s to put his third and fourth resolutions on the paper, bat that the necessity for a motion of some kind was shown by the extravagant rumors which were dis- turbing the public mind. There had been too much reticence on both sides of the House, too much drilt- ing and too great a readiness to rely upon the chapter of accidents. Mr. Gladstone’ resolu- tions have helped clear the air by excite ing discussion, by eliciting an’ unquestionable” protest from the public against assisting Turkey and, above all, by causing the government to specify the particular interests which England would defend. The radicals are angry at what they term the mutilation and emasculation of Mr. Gladstone's policy. They say that Mr. Cross’ speech declares a neutrality benevo- lent toward Turkey ard hostile toward Kussia, that the policy of the lberul leaders is a feeble, wistiul policy, a policy of regrets aud hopes, a policy which includes no appeal to popular sympathy and which mast go tothe wall. They declare the Marquis of Hartington’s management tends to disrupt rather than unite the liberal party. Tho Spectator goes so far as to denouuco Lord Hartington’s tactics as discreditable. It disavows Mossrs. Lowe, Forster John Bright and Trevelyan, and declares tno country will bave learned from Monday nighw’s wrangle (over the modification of Mr. Gladstone’s mo- tion) whom to look to as tne nucleus of a stronger and more logical patty in relation to the foreign policy of the future. The Patt Mall Gazetle, discussing the European situ. ation, says:—* What so long agitated the country is no more a question of Turkish imisrule, Bulgarian suffering, Russian sympathy and British jealoasy or gvod will, England alone of all Europe failed to com- prehend or wiltully ignored this view of the cuse; but we havo to deal with not so much the reform of Turkish institutions as a threatened redistribution of power throughout the world,” The Saturday Review, in its comments on Mr. Cross’ speech, says:—"When we speak of guarding the Sucz Canal in time of war, how are weto do this’ The canal cannot bo guarded by a flect cruising up and down the Mediterrancan, There must de a basis somewhere in Kgypt from which our arrangements for tho protec tion of the canal can be made,” ITALY DISSATISFIED WITH ENGLAND, A Roine special says the radie«! aud iministerial pa- pers here are adopting ap unpleasant tone toward England because of the visit of the English finet to Crete. They assert that the Mediterranean is tar more likely to become an English than a Russian lake, MISCRLLANKOUS WAR NOTES, A Constantinople special gays it is not known whether Klapka Pacha will command a soparate army corps or be appointed second in command to Abdul Kerim. A despatch from Trieste says Count Zichy, tho Austrian Ambassador, and Prince Heniy VII. of Reuss, the German Ambassador, have embarked tor Constantinople. A Beriin despatch says Count Schouvaloif has arrived in that city from London, He visited en rote Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsrub. A telegram from Cairo says the British iron-clad squadron will arrive at Port Said on the 16th of May. It1s believed the Kgyptian government will be uble to send 10,000 troops to Turkey, and several Turkish transports are expected from Creie to embark them. The Turkish Chamber of Deputies lias voted an address thanking the British government for the reply to Prince Gortschakofl’s circular, Tho address will be delivered to Mr. Layard. It is mach remarked that the Russian troops pass- ing Bucharest havo exchanged the ordinary colors for flags bearing the double Greek cross, which are catried only when the war ts a religious one. The Dannbe, which has been vory high, rendering any attempts to bridge it dangerous, is now falling. A Widdin despatch, dated Sunday, says an attack from the Roumamans has been apprenended since yesterday. The strovg Turkish force here js enthusiastic, in excellent condition and thoroughiy well prepared. REPLY TO THE BELLIGERENTS, AMBRICA’S UNIFORM POLICY TO BE CONTINUED. Wasmixarox, May 13, 187 ‘The reply of the State Department to the formal no- tification by Tarkey of the existence of a state of war potween that Power and Russia ts brief and to the effect that the United States, in conformity with its uniform policy, will continne to oeceupy a strictly neutral position toward the belligerenis, A similar reply will be furnisued to Russia, which has com- municated Ike information. THE DEPARTING RUSSIANS. On board the three vessels of the Russian fleet prop- arations of all kinds looking toward an early departure are boing made, The final necessaries are being taken on board, the prymasters are sotthng up their accounts and the officers are making the most of the short tima that remains to them for shore visite. The flagship and the two corvettes will, it is thought, sail about the widdle gf the present week, It is surmised that they sail only to bave gun and torpedo practice in the open sen, and that they will retarn to this port after a week orso, They may, however. sail under sealed orders, and atthe end of the practice trip make for another American or for a Russian port, NDAY ON THR PLAGSHIP, Service was held at ten v’clock yesterday morning on the gun deck of the frigate Svetlana, before the pic- ture of tho patron Saint Nicholas. Father Tahom officiated, as usual, and among the worshippers were Admiral Boutukoff and their Imperial Highnesses the Grand Dukes Aloxis and Constantine. In the atternoon a few ladies and gentlemen visited tho officers in the wardroom, ard a large number of people, taking advantage of the Sunday privilege, roamed over the decks of the flagship. THE GRAND DUKES, Captain His Imperial Highness tho Grand Buke | Alexis was ashore most of the day, having left the Svetlaua shortly before one o'clock, His Imperial Highvess the Grand Duke Constantine came on shore also at a quarter past four P, M. MOVEMENTS OF THE RUSSIAN FLEET ON THE PACIFIC COAST, San FRaNcisco, May 13, 1877. A portion of the Russian fleet came aown irom Mare Island yesterday. The officers profess ignorance as to the time of Jeaving this port, but admit that thoy have been undor wailing orders for somo time, und thought ‘thoy might begin coaling to-morrow. PINNEY'S CONFESSION, San Francisco, May 13, 1: Pinnoy now says his published statement was writ- ten some six months ago, when things looked different from their present aspect, and was not intended for publication, So far as the substance cf the charges against Sergent, Gorham, Pago ana Carr was concerned he bad no retraction to make, He thought, perhaps, Sargent had drifted into his position trom living tn company with hig fellow politicians. He proteases to know nothing of Isaiah Hanscom and the management of the Department at Washington, and says the trans- actions of Hanscom finally at Mare Island, while be was clerk there, wero all regular, ARISTIDES—TENBROECK. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Lovisvinie, May 13, 1877. The Tenbroeck-Aristides race will surcly come off, al reporis to the contrary notwithstanding. Presi- dent Clark, of the Louisiana Jockey Club, desires the HERALD to correct all ramors and assertions that Aristides 19 not In good form. he saw McGrath and his horse to-day and can speak authoritatively, THE WEST INDIES. “ Aavices trom St. Thomas state that the United Statos ship Hartiord, carrying the flag of Rear Ad- | mirai Trenchard, arrived bere on the Sth imst from Martinique. The Admiral will probably remain a week, Flour, in consequence of the war in Europe is now $14 por barrel. A telegram from Hayti reports that the country is at peace, The coffee crop is iuished. It is rumored that President Canal intends to recognize the loan con tracted in Franco by bls predecessor, : Trouble continues in San Domingo, ‘The disturbance on the Northwestern frontier con tinues, and the diMcnity with Hayti is unseitied, Dis- satisfaction exists among the olficials, who haye re- ceived no pay since January. A ghort duration of Baez's administration i predicted, EMULATING ‘P48 JEWETT CASE, (from the Lendon World. } It will be necese «ty 2oon to pass an act for the pre- vention of the conv) snee by chemists’ boys of expio- sive bombs into private houses or chambers, A year ago we heard a good deal of the (ransmission of minia- ture infernal machines by post, and people were in terror of being blown up by dynamite when they upened a more ther usually baiky letter, experiences of Captain Hawley Smart, it would seem that any evil. "xposed persou who wishes to iniliet fan injury on one for life has but to order a bottle of a particular acid at a chemist’s, With instructions to have it placed on ene!s private table, and that within a pro scribed pero! perfectly spontaneous follow. Tha: =ptaim Sinart should b falin pumaniog Measrs, Rove jor wn “accident "which might ba sight 18 eminently satisfactory. What does not seem to me quite so #atisiactory Is (he wir of inystery which hangs over the whoe ease, What is the malgnant fluid that *'yoes off by it Is iin common use? EVERY’ IN A I een SUCCES. 150 Strand, HING [From the Irish Times. } A curioua story is current respecting the Hanging Committee 'n London art circles, Among tue victing whose picturcs bud not the coveted honor of being hung was a distinguished Royal Academicun, This eminent artist had a really splendid work upon bis case! Which he labored hard to have finisbed in time, In his haste he forgot to sign his name upon the ean. vas, and the Hanging Committee, to bis extreme hor- ror aud indignation, rejected the piece. A tew warm words sufficed to explain to the commiiee that the work was really the masterptéee of a Royal Academi- cian, All the members of the committee vowed, saw unsurpassed beauties 1 the painting, extricated it and gave it an from the heap of rejected “rubbish, lent place in the fine room speciasly devoted to the great works of It, A's, Several years since a vory distinguished poet and philosopher, whose essays for years won prizes for composition both in prose and in Trinity College, lor a fronk changed his famil- mature, That term he grout deal in a name a) Juliev’s aphorism. AN AMERICAN W pn NO prize! all, despite the lot \DDING ABROAD, (From the Londoa World.) Miss Blake, an American lady, was married last wook im Paris to the Vicomte de Koetiegon, a member of one of the oldest legitimist famiites, was petiormed at St. Pierre de Cuailiot, the F St. Gvorge’s, Hanover square. istan The young Vieomte served with the Carlists a year or two ago, just for the | fon of the thing, and “the King,” who happens to be now in Paris, sent an aide-de-camp to the wedding, while bis brother, Don Alfonso, wd the Infania av tended the charch, Tho last uamed lady, by the way, ig not exactly a social success in the French capital, she i8 oot what fancy painted her; she tus lgnt barr, eryvudy knows that a person bearing a Spanish ht to have binck, and at tho races the other he shocked all the proprietics by appenring In a m of white Inco, which was disappointing, though it may have been corroet. ¢ cast hin: his eye: | The ceremony | From the | rbustion will | \ Mr, | as leader of the column which is to cross at E) AUSTRALASIA, 4 SUICIDAL MANIA AMONG THE ¥FRENCH PRISONERS AT NEW CALEDONIA—AFFAIRS AT THE FIJI ISLANDS. New Cavevosia, March 20, 1877. The precautionary measures taken by the author!- hes having complotely put an end to attempts to escape 05 the part of the prisoners they have adopted another method of placing themselves beyond the Teach of their guards. This is readily accomplished by suicide, which bas becomo horribly irequent Since 150 pardoned exiles left for France. Those re- maining bere having abandoned hopes of obtaining their liberty relapsed into despondency, and as many 48 three self-murderers bave in a day been found bung- ing om trees at Ildu Pine. Un March 31 two prisoners were guillotined at 1] Nu, one for the murder of his guard the other for outraging and killing a servant maid at the place where he heid a ticket of leave. Frenchmen are not generally subject to deep emotion regarciug death, and bere the destruction of every communist and prisoner in the colony would bardly induce a shrug of the official stoulders, ris. _,Jutimation bus been received that the Pacifle Mail Steamsbip Company will not allow their vessels to call at Kandava ip future, The government bus arranged y 1 service by steamer to wud trom rs will now be carried py tbat route, Sydney, It has been decided to ‘remove the government resi- deuce trom Levuka A commission bus been appointed to select ore favorable site, aud will probably choose one on Vitu Levu. A CHANGE OF MINISTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES ~THE INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION. Syoyey, April 4, 1877, A new Ministry has gone into power under the prem- jership of Mr, Parkes, Hon, 8. Sumuel, one of the Warmest supporters of the transpacitic mail route bas resumed charge of the Postal Department. REVENUE AND POPULATION, During tho past quarter tho revenue of New South Wales increased largely, leaving an undivided surplus ot over $20,000,000. The population of the colony is now in round numbers 030,000, THE INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, ‘rhe Intercolonial Exhibition will be opened by Governor Robinson on the 10th inst. A special build- ing, erected as an Americun court, is already nearly filled with shipments trom Canada and New York. Tue Escort urrived yesterday with the balance ot ex- hibits expeeted from the United States, commenced discharging this morniay, aaa will have lunged her shipment by to-morrow, Hundreds of visitors have already. arrived (row the .couutry districts and sister colouies, go that there are prospects of the show being the lest Success known in Australian unoais. Next month’s mail will convey @ lis ot the American prize winners, THE MEXICAN SCHEME, THE ALLEGED LEADERS MOVING IN A MYSTERI- OUS WAY—-CHAGRIN AT THE EXPOSURE OF THEIR PLANS—-SINEWS OF WAR PROVIDED— AN OLD ARMY OFFICER ON THE PROJECT AND ITS PROSPECT OF SUCCESS. (BY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD.) WasitinGtox, May 13, 1977. ‘The leaders of tho filrbustering movement ugainst Mextcu aro quite disconcerted at the disclosure of their plans and ure trying to divert public atiention from thoir doings, denying that they are concerned in the enterprise, There 1s vot the least doubt that the movement 18 on foot; itis only 4 question how far it has progressed and who are to bo its eventual leaders, THE SINEWS OF WAR, The lack of means to equip such expeditions bas becn usually tho obstacle to their success, but in this case the money has been abundantly supplied by, it is said, Pacific coast capitalists, whose advances were presumably indorsed by Prosident Lerdo during his recent stay In San Francisco, LEADERS MENTIONED, The name of Vaughan Thomas, of Nicaraguan fame, 18 mentioned as the leader of the movement, but bis friends here in Washington say that ho {snot con- nected with it, and thut his recent presence in Wush- ington was on other business altogether—namely, tho presentation of letters to the President urging his appointment as Minister to Central America, Ybomas was in company with the poct Joaquin Miller and stayed at the Riggs House, which hotel they left by tho train Saturday atierncon and proceeded to Now York, where they are now staying at the New York Hotel. President Lerdo, of Mexico, was here lust weck, but went béck to New York, and is said to be at the Windsor House. GENKRAL ARMSTRONG’s STATRNENE, Another of the leaders of the expedition is said to be General Armstrong, a cavalry general under Forrest in the rebei army, General Armstrong was one of tho West Point officers of the old regular army who cast his fortunes with the Coufcderacy. He lives in Texas, but happens to be residing in Washington temporarily, io apswer to an inquiry by the HERALD representa- tivo, he said be was sorry that nis name had gotten into the papers as connected with the movement, tor be protested he had nothing whatever to do with it, “But, General, what do you know about the affuir?”? “Only what t hear, I understand that the leader is Colonel Thomas, who was with Walker and is familiar with all that country | down there. Thomas was here the other day, but L had no conversation with him. 1 wouldn't object to going into such a thing, it it had Gaancial support and was well organized. { suppose Joe Shelby ts init, be- cause ho has beon taiking about it fora year,” “What ts the direct abject of the expediti “To Americanize and settle sonora and that part of Mexico. The men will go as miners and emigrants, The United States can hardly interfere with them if. they go that = way, They can rendezvous on the Sonora border and march upon Guaymas, The cars are runuing now from San Frau- ersco down to Fort Yuma, so that the men could con- centrate rapidly and before they conld be interterod with by the United States. The trouble is now that the Mexicans have been warned and will oppose their | crossing frown Arizona. 1 wish you would make it clear that I have nothing to do with the affair,’? “But, Goneral, it 1s said that your name is set down 0, Might not your selection for this part ot the enterprise have been made without your present knowledge, the command to be given to you eventually?” “1 do pot think 0, As! have said, | am interested in the matter just as anybody would bo, 1 would not be averse to beg engaged in it ander proper circuin- stances, but I have nothing in the world to do with it TWELD'S ENLARGEMENT, TNE BSs' COUNSEL SEEKING A RESPONSE 10 IS PROPOSITION, [®Y TELKoRaPH TO THE HERLLD.] ALMANY, Y., May 13, 1877, Mr. John DV. Townsend arrived in Albany to-night at ten o'clock, The object of his visit is to see the Attorney General in behalf of Tweed, He denies that the documents he submitted to the Attorney Geperal some time ago bave been returned, on the ground that they would not be serviceable in the civil suits. On the contrary, Mr. Townsend intimated that be thought Mr, Fairchild bad retained possession of the docu- ments long enough, und he wants to know what is going to be done about it, SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. REPORT OF THR COMMITTEE ON THE COLORED POPULATION—-FRATERNAL S8ALUTATIONS TO THE NORTHERN BRETAREN. New ORLEANS, May 13, 1877. At the Southern Baptist Convention, vesterday, the report of Rey. J. '. Tichener, of Alabama, Chairman ot the Comm,ttee on the Colored Population, was read, and remarks upon the same were made by Messrs. Hawthorne, of Alabama; Hillyer, of Georgia; Howard, of Texas; Roberts and Rust, of Kentucky; Wilson, of Mississippi, and Creath, of Texas, Rev. A. M. Newman, a colored Baptist minister of this city, was jnvited to address the Convention. His remarks were able and well received. The report, | which 18 exceedingly liberal and calls for religious equality, was adopted without a dissenting voice, every speaker advocating |18 adoption in the strongest terme, ‘The following tesvlntion, offered by W, Howard, was unanimously adopted. Resolve), That the President appoint five brethren atte loties of our Northern brethre soon to meet at f » Ke 1, wud to convey to those societies our fraternal salutations, ‘The committee was appointed, The roport was adopted ata late hour, after which the Convention adjourned to meet in the First Baptist Courch of Nashvilie, Tenn., on the second Sunday in May, 1878. «te 1, Curty, of Alabama, was appointed to preach the Convention sermon. Membors of the Convention preached to-day in nearly all tho Protestant churches of the city, | Southern provinces for somo time to come, CABLE NEWS From All Parts of the World. THE FRENCH ULTRAMONTANES. —— A Fire on the Clyde—Australian Elections. SORES (BY CABLE TO THE RERALD.] Loxpox, May 14, 1877, The Archbishop of Paris bas written to the Minister of Justice warmly protesting against the vote inthe Chamber of Deputies on the 4th inst, which casts @ suspicion on the patriotism of French Catholioa. The River Rhone is rising and threatens an inandae tion, FIRE ON THE CLYDE. Mingate’s shipbuilding yard, on the Clyde, has beem Partially burned. The damage amounts to $400,000, the principal loss being macbinery, constructing for the Dutch government, AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS. Adespatch from Melbourne says the elections im this colony have resulted in a protectionist majority, POLITICS IN ITALY. Seignor Sella, in consequence of explanations, re tains tho loadership of the opposition. CHINA AND JAPAN. THE FAMINE IN CHINA UNABATED--DEATH OF AN IMPERIAL PRINCE. Say Francisco, May 13, 1877. ‘The Pacific Mail steamer City of Tokio, from Hong Kong, April 24, via Shanghai, arrived here to-day and brings the following intelligence :— Hone Kona, A) The devastation by famine is undimin Tung and Chibh provinces. The (rmce of Fu, youngest of tho foar imporial princes and uncle of the present infant Emperor, died on the 23d of March, aged thirty-five yours. He had hiwtie connection with public affairs, but was greatly respected for the mildoess and uprightness of his character. The rediculous queue cutting mania which startled the central provinces jast autuma and winter is now revived at Peking, aud causes great consternation, REPORTED DEATH OF SAIGO, THE JAPANESE REBEL CHIEF, AND SERIOUS DEFEAT OF HIS FOLLOWERS—AN AMERICAN NAVAL. OFFICER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE. Yoxonama, April 23, 1877. Except from the scene of the insurrection there is RO important news, The castle of Kaumamata, be- sieged by the rebels tor nearly two months, was re- lieved on the 15th of April. The insurgents aban- doned their position aud retroated in two directions, whether to disperse or resume tho conflict on fresh grounds is yebunkoown, The government expresses tho opimion that tho contest is now virtually ended, though guerila bands may agitate the Reporta of the death of Saigo, the rebel leader, have been received, but not coniirmed. Geueral Saigo, # younger brother of the Insurrectionury clic! and Late Commissioner to the Philadelphia Exposition, hat Veen sleadtagtly Joya), and now commands the garrison of the capital, Tho Emperor and the court uro still at Kioto, but aro expected to return to Tokio early next month, Reports ot war events in Yokohama pews Papers must be received with caution, owing to their vupen aud unscrupulous hostility to the Japanese gov. ernment. Paymaster C, P, Thomson, of the United States navy, attempted suicide at Kobe, Marcu 30, but was pre- vented. Consul Genoral Van Duren is seriously ill and bas sailed to Hong Kong tor his health, CHARLEY ROSS. EFFORT TO BE MADE FOR THE RE~ COVERY OF THE ROY. Briveerort, Conn, May 13, 1877. Tho father of Churicy Ross is bere in consultation with P, T. Barnum. The latter will make a personal offer of $10,000 tor the recovery of the boy. It is be- lieved, from recent evidence, that be is still alive, aud that the reward, with a gurantee of immunity trom punishment, will induce the captors to restore him, THE GOLDEN JUBILEE. il 24, 1877. ed in Shan- ANOTHER GRAND CELEBRATION THE CATHOLICS o8 NEW ORLEANS, New Or.kans, May 13, 1877. The Golden Jubilce oi His Holiness Pope Pius IX. was celebrated by the Catholics of New Orleans to-day byagrand military aud civic procession and a mass meeting in Lulayette square, where addrosses were BY de d, Arcnbishop Perche, the reverend cl and igious of the arch-d se attended. In the procession were volunteer detachments of United lors and inariner, CONVICTED OF “MURDER. States troops, Witatxotos, Del., May 13, 1877. John Rhodes, colored, was yesterday convicted of murder in the Urat degree for filling James Temple, also colored, HOTEL ARRIVALS. Brigadier General Andrew A. Humphreys, Chiet v Fngineers, United States Army, is at the Hoffman Senator Algernon 8. Paddock, of Nebraska, is at th Windsor. Kast R, Sloane, of Ohio, and Mme. Annet Essipol, are at the Westminster. Sovators Daniel 2. St donu, of Newburg, and A. Schoonmaker, Jr., 0! Kingston, N. ¥., are at the Brunswick, Jonna & Owens watthe Metropolitan. Ex-Cougressman Fl Perry, of Albany, and Paymaster arthur Burtis, United States Navy, aro atthe Giisey. Henry Weils, ot Aurora, N. Y., 18 at the Fifth Avenue, Senators Thomas Coleman, of Troy, and A. J. Wollman, oj Friendship, N. Y¥., are at the St. Nicholas, DIRS WHO PO: EST COMPLE BY A.—BENNE (I BULLDIN FIREVROOP. BAU LANN AND FULTON sta D. IEATED OFFI ABLE TRONS "3 URANCE OFFIORS TO LET ¢ LAWYERS’, BA APPLY ON 3 WHO DESIRE ould Mo at KSPENSCHUELD A iver, No, 11 ATO SECURE GOOD HEALTH AND RELIEF from coughs and colds aso Pouten's Coucn Batsau. A—HOW MA PERSONS, RTICULARLY of sedentary re constwntly suffering from the pepsin, which they allow to go 0 re prostrated by a fatul attack of bilious of typboid fever, Lo all desiring a speedy eure toc indigestion and bliousness we can recommend that nove DRAKE A trial will dial analities of this yreat RAND STAND IN UNION squuro, to view the Carnival Pageant, May 15, both day NT. Staten Island, 2 Heowaway, O10 Gen . 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