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III InoSe matters must be sensible
and modern, or else they will be
punctured, cut to pieces and ami
hilated. aHHs Fl
Inquestions of taste, however,
it is different. Every man has an
inalienabIe right to have whatever
taste he chooses, and nobody can
bring him to account for it. He
may prefer scarlet to blue, MoselIe
to Rhine wine, mutton to pork, a
Piccadilly collar to a choker, a bag
pipe to a guitar, Offenbach's Or
pbeMs to Handel's Messiah, statua-
Iry to painting, dancing to study,
the opera to the theatre, or what
not, and all his opponent can say
is, your taste and mine disagree.
There is noabsolute standard out
side Ofa mans own mind. A may
criticize BIS taste, and G may criti-
cize that of either; but who is to
be the judge as to which is the
better? Is the taste that prefers
the architecture of st. Peters at
Rome. to be accounted better than
that which prefers the style of the
Duomo of Milan2 Because a
man stands in greater admiration
before the st. Sebastian of Do
menichino, in the Vatican than
before the TRANSPORTATION of Ra-
phael, just opposite, is he to be
pronounced man of poor taste 2
Because Lord Nymcompoop be
lieyes in court dress, liveried SER
wants, and "style" generally, is he
to be pulled over the Goals by
Mr.. Democrat, who likes better to
drive his own horse and dine with
his own gardener? Is the man
who eats horse-fesh any more a
caunibal than one who eats beef i?
By no means These are all mat
tiers of taste, and the philosopher
was right when he said, de gasti-
bus non disputa1adam.
Away, then, with this eternal
criticism about things that are
not criticlzable! In the sphere
of taste let men do as they choose.
If we all wore the same clothes,
and ate the same victuals, and
admired the same art, and looked
at rltuallsm through the same
theological eyes, and had tympa-
NUNS affected by the same music
al sounds-why, the world would
be so uniform and monotonous
and dead, that man would expire
from ennWi. Let men, therefore,
debate, and argue, and tear, and
rave as much as they choose
about matters ofmetaphysics, law,
politics, science and religion; but
when they come to matters of
taste, let them remember they
have entered a domain where dis
cussion ends, and each man is his
own arbiter.- Chicago Co'rier.
u An exchange thinks the
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~ Time, patience and indus
try are the three grand masters
Of the world.
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II. B. Watkins.

A ttorney and Counselor at Law, Min
II den. La. Will practice in the
10th and | lth District Courts. Prompt
attention givet to ali legal business eu-
rusted to bis care. n23
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H He whosayes in little things
can be liberal ingreat ones. = y
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1869-01-30

~ The difference betweeen
perseverance and obstinacy-one
is a strong will-the other strong
won't.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
NEW JERSEY.
The Governor Recon- mends Change In
the Mode OF Taxation.

To the Senate and General Assembly of New
ey.-Gentlemen:-The time has arrived, IN
my judgment, when change can be safely and
judCiously made IN the mode OF taxation as
applied to corporations upon which taxation
has heretofore been levied by means of transit
duties. therefore recommend to your honor
able bodies the enactment OF law, upon the
acceptance of which by the companies now
paying transit duties lf such acceptance be
Iequisite), all payments by them of such duties,
whether upon passengers or treightS, shall
cease. To adequately provide for an Income to
the state equal at least TO that obtained from
corporations, provision should be made for the
establishment OF a just and uniform rate OF
taxation upon all railroad and canal companies,
subject al all times to such changes in the rate
OF taxation as the Legislature may deem necee.
cory or expedient TO make Provision should
be made, however, for the payment OF an
an cunt per annum by existing corporations
equal to those paid by them to the State,
for the year past. In guarding the income OF
the State IRON diDinutton, the probable effect
of the provision have recommended, would be
to make, for the time being, somewhat
unequal assessment upon existing corporations; (;
number of reasons could be submitted, were
IL necessary, TO show that the inequality is more
apparent than real. Great care should, never
theless, be laken in the establishment OF the
new system, that no real injustice rs done to the
corporations whose interests are to be affected
by its provisions. Many important consl1era
iions will undoubtedly suggest themselves in
arranging the details OF an act SO important
to the State and ultimately, and not remotely,
valuable 10 the corporations. / am convinced
the present mode OF obtaining revenue, by the
imposition OF transit duties, 10 incoDsistentIwtlh
the spirit OF our people, the more enlightened
and just modes OF taxation experience has de-
yeloped, and unequal also In Its operations upon
our CitiZens. The operation OF the system, too,
Is either perslstently misunderstood, or wiltully
misinterpreted by citizens OF other States
believe the enactment Of law containing the
general principles have recommended would
leave the State free TO DGrsue the moot liberal
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
Philadelphia Trade Report.

FRIDAY, Feb. 26.-The Flour Market Is quiet
at previoualy quoted rates. About 600 barrels
were taken in lots by the home consumers at
S5@525 for superfine; $57596 25 for extras: $40
$50 for Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota extra
family; SS@975 for Pennsylvania and Ohio do.
do; and sl09l2 so for fancy brands. according to
quality. Rye Flour sell at $7@7'52. Nothing
doing in Corn Meal.
There Is very little Wheat coming forward,
and the demand Is mostly for prime lots, whlch
are in small supply. and held firmly; sales of
red at $l'76@l 80 for common and choice; amber
at 81 esq., 90; and 1000 bushels fair and choice
No. spring at 81 67@l.75. Rye is steady, with
sales of w estern at Sl'551l58 Corn Is scarce
and nrm; sales OF 1000 bushels yellow at 8999jc
Oats are without change; sales of Western at
74@75c; and Pennsylvania at 60970c. Nothing
doing in Barley or Malt.
Bark Is firm at $50 per ton for No. Quer.
citron.
Seeds Cloverseed Is less active at the recent
decline; sales at S9'l2lZ@0 50 Timothy ranges
from $3 35 to SO 4O Flaxseed is taken by the
crusheIs at 81 Go.
Whisky is dull, and cannot be quoted over
gc.@Sl per gallon, tax paid.
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Disappearance of Two Horses In the
Earth.

On Saturday morning. the 18th instant says
the Knoxville Press and Times, as Mr. Glenn,
OF New Market, Jefferson county, Tennessee
was engaged ploughing on a side hill on the
farm OF Mr.. Hill, half mile from New Market
he suddenly perceived his team of horses dis
appear into the ground beneath. leaving the
plough and harness on te,rd frmd. Upon
examination he discovered that the ground had
first given way under the hind feet OF the horses
thus ''skiDning" the harness over their heads as
the dumb beasts sank into the bowels of the
earth.
One of the horses was buried some eighteen
or twenty feet deep, aud of course died ins nstanty
from sutiocation. The other remained IN sight
about twelve feet below the sur'ace. Mr.. Glenn
and his son, who also witnessed the occurrence,
attempted to save the living animal by descend.
ing into the cavity, but the earth kept giving
way beneath them and they were soon unable
to save themselyes, and were rescued from
their perilous position by neighbors whom til cir
cries brought to the scene. Both of the horses
were lost.
The cavity is circular, and twenty feet in
dian eter. The dirt and horses I'LL the centre
while on each side is large dssure, into which
logs have been thrown, disappearing from view
and 1t has been found impossible to iii the
cavities. There are no rocks or stones to he
seen, yet the whole side seems to be a mere
crust beneath which is an apparently unfath )m-
abe abyEs,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
A Fearful Ride.

On Thursday OF lust week, the locomotive
Leonard w. Jerome was "Oookedn 10 follow the
midday train out of New York TO Poug hk psie,
stopping nowhere except for wood aud water
Just as she was starting. and unknown TO the
engineer, two lads, respectively eight and ten
years old, mounted the cow-catcber, intending
to have short ride along Eleventh
avenue, supposing the engine was going
TO "pump up." They were seated on
a low elevation (the cross beam OF
the cowcatcher), and were hid from the
engineer by the smoke stack. Faster and faster
whirled the iron horse over the rails, by cross
streets, over rafting switches, and then with
almost lightning speed the city was left behind
as the locomotive reached the river bed of the
road, The roaring steam, the sharp, rapid
crack OF the ponderous wheels as they cleared
the Joints of the rails, the swaying 10 and fro of
the tons of iron, the shrieking of the steam
whistle as the sportiye engine dashed past sta
tion after station, sent thrills of terror into the
hearts of the youngsters as they hung with
death.like grips upon projecting bars or bolts
yelling and crying with fright in vain, for the
deafening roar OF machinery aud the clash of
iron drowned their cries for help almost before
they left their lips. And 80 they rode till The
locomotive came to q btand.still for water at
Peeksklll, when one, completely overcome with
fright and exhaustion, tumbled senseless 10 the
ground, while the other, too weak to walk, was
conveyed into the station. and, after good care.
The two were sent back 70 New YORK. PoesgA.
keepsI6 IN, " kaqie.
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wrong nerve would be struck AMI disorder pro-
duced. He believed that Stunt would be an
excellent administrative officer.
Mr.. Mcclure had no doubt he could do the
routine work of anv department.
Mr.. Cameron believed him to be man Of
great ability, who would FIJI any position with
credit and Judgment.
MIR. Cameron and Mr. Mcclure then IeFought
their old 6ghts on Pennsylvania politics. OF
course there was 10 chance OF their agree
ment on a single point so far as their State
was concerned.
The New York Tribune states: -"McClure's
interview with Grant soon became known
around the Capitol and 1t was freely commented
are jubilant at the defeat OF the foe they feared
the moet, and without seeking the selection OF
their own favorte, are willing to abide the
result. Senator Cameron expresses himself as
satisfied with any appointment Grant may
make"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
FORTIETH CONGREss-THIRD SESSION
House Of REPRESENTATIVES,.


The House met at IL o'clock, when the Jour.
nal OF yesterday was read.
The report of the Conference Committee on
the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
yesterday, was rejected by q vote of yeas So:
nays, 93; not 45 to l02 as erroniously stated IN
yesterday 3 report.
MIR. Miller presented three petitions for a CON.
stitutional amendment recognizing the
Almighty as the source OF all authority ia civil
government, etc. ~
Mr.. spaulding from the Committee ON Ap-
prtations for sundry civil expenses of the Gov.
ernment. which was referred to the Com mittee
OF the Whole and made the special order for
On motion of Mr.. Garfield and OF Mr. Karr
the testimony taken before the COMMITTEES of
Military Affairs In reference to the army re.
and Canals, In reference to bridges across the
ohio, was ordered 10 be printed.
The House then went into Committae of the
Whole, Mr.. Price In the chair, and resumed the
bill
Mr.. Mullins moved an appropriation NJ
$20,O Tor custom house and post Office build.
l9g AZ Rasnvie' ianaa' tenn. ana argued in support
MI. Window moved an appro priation of
S26, 600 for custom house and post office at St
fani, Minn'' ana argued In support of 1t.
Mr.. Axtell moved an appropriation OF sl25 600
for the branch mint at San Francisco CAL, and
estimate OF $3.50 600 had been made for it and
that as in other Items, the appropriation nov,
asked for was only one-half The amount esti-
the San Francisco Mint as compared with the
Philadelphia Mint:
After remarks in opposition by Mr.. Scho6eld
who had charge OF the bill, as q member of the
committee on Appropriations, the amend.
ment was rejected.
Mr.. Hulbnrd Of New York. moved an appro-
Prlat9n OF $sS,29o Ior custom house at OEdens.
burg, New YORK. Adopted,
fC'Ontnued IN our later editions
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
THE SP.EAKERSHIP.
Withdrawal of Mr.. Dawes-James G.
Blaine Alone On the Track.

The contest over the speakershlp of the House
of Representatives of the FOrCy-frst Congress
has been very much sim plihed by the publica-
ton OF the following letter.
HOUSE kEPREsRSTATIyks,Fe Feb. -, l869-Hon.
]. q. Blsine-My Dear Sir:-Having determined not
to be longer candidate tor Speaker, deem II due
to the friendly relations which have ali along existed
belw cen US that should communicate this determi
am truly yours, II. L. DAWES.
Az present. therefore, Mr.. Blaine apparently
has the track to himself. 1t is understood the
entire New England delegation will cordially
support him, and there being no other candi-
date, he will, it l. believed, be nominated in the
Republican caucus by acclamation for Speaker,
when it meets on Tuesday evening next.
James Gillespie Blaine was born in Washing
ton county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1880.
He received his education at Washington
College, where he graduated in lS47. Having
removed to the State OF Maine, he entered
journalism as a profe: sion, and tor
several years acted as editor successively
OF the Kennebec Journal and Portland ADDER
tisPr. During this time he was an active
politician, and served four years in the Name
Legislature, being Tor two years Speaker of
the lower house OF that body. In 1852 he
made his entrance upon the Congressional
arena, having been three times re elected. In
the House at Washington he has been au
acknowledged leader, and haJ frequently pre-
sided over that body satisfactorily as Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
THE CHARLESTON "MERgURY."

VRIedietOry of r.. II. Rhett, Jr., Pro-
prtetOr.
This gentleman has been forced to cease the
publication of the Mercury for lack OF support.
he ends very pathetic valedictory aS follows;
Bat in our Judgment this Government is al
most hopelessly despotic. so very feeble are
the probabilities OF reversal and reinstatement
that they can safely constitute no element OF
our future policy. What then shall We do? We
answer look to o future of Independence seek
harmony in the South for the sake OF the South.
Cpce the heart of the South throughout these
lair lands was with the North. Not for money
(toT we sought not to use the Union to promote
pecuniary inteIest), but for the sake OF liberty
against foreign nations; ard for the sake of the
past, in which they were associa,ed 10 our
ttTuggles for independence, and Tor that sacred
honor" which our fathers pledged to them in
our common Declaration OF Independence, we
loved the Union established bet Reen ua. Rent
by their usurpatious 1t has been finally cut
asunder by the sword. II now forms the tau
gled and bloody strands OF decetful, hostile
despot!sm. That this despotism will work out
its own dissolution we have not doubt. The
people ofthe Southern States will yet be great
and free people.
In the portentous changes and events loom;
ing up before us, the Charleston Mercury Will
no more be heard, Its Voice, which for dfty
years has mingled i'll the counsels of the impe-
ruled South, is hushed. But Will 1t be dead
Has it advocated 10 high principles of liberty
which, In some warm-l living heart, shall not be
forgotten? Has 1t counselled no policy of stern
resistance to wrong-of brave defiance Of
tyIaDny-of deathless effort for independence,
with spirit undaunted and an honor unfair
nished for the South-a policy which shall yet
survive and triumph? For long years, amidst
trying circumstances and weighty responsible
ties, have struggled q trust faithfully for my
endangered country. Apparently | have failed
my country has failed! But in the wise Provi-
dence Of God failure often proves the greatest
blessing, and seeming success eventuates in
failure. The Saviour OF men was crucl6ed, and
his enemies, in the exultation OF their success,
cried out, His blood be ou US and on our
children" Amidst the Affections ana desola-
tions OF this our land, have faith to believe in
the future independence and prosperity of the
South. l take my place among her ruined
most honored Of her successful enemies-and !
wait, hoping, praying, expecting the bright
coming of her final deliverance.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
The Speakership of the Next House
Why Dawes Withdrew-POli-
ticians Cautious in Ap-
preaching Grant.
Eaton and Twitchell-Conf1a-
grafton in Ohio-Euro-
pean Market Quo
tations.
FROM WASHING TON.
Special Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.
Tho RnaaL arshin OT tho Newt ETouao

Special Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph.
WASHING ron, Feb. 26.
The Spealkership of the Next House.
Mr.. Dawes withdrew from the Speakership
contest because he found that it was impossible
for him to gain it except he agreed to go into
system of bargaining for places on the com.
mitteos, which was utterly repugnant to man
of high toned character. Many OF the mem.
bers who had voluntarily pledged themselves
TOR him he ascertained had done the same thing
Tor Blame, and Dawes concluded that rather
than get the Speakership in such a way he
would withdraw.
The friends of General Banks are urging him
to allow his name to be used in the caucus as
a candidate for Speaker. Banks has informed his
friends that he cares nothing about the position,
and will make no effort for it; but If he is
elected he will consent TO serve. Heretofore he
has refused the use of his name in connection
with the Speakership, bat this was more
because Dawes was from his own State and was
in the fl eld than anything else. 1t is not i'm
probable that Banks name will be sprung upon
the caucus by the Massachusetts, delegation.
In that case he will be nominated over Blaine,
as it is conceded that he is the best man for
Speaker in the next House.
Politicians Cautious in Approaching
Grant.
Since Aleck Mcclure was so effectually
snubbed yesterday by General Grant, the poll
ticians are q little more cautious how they
approach him with their dictations as TO who
shall 60 into the Cabinet. Grants remark to
Mcclure relative to George II. Stuart has caused
stock in the latter to advance considerably, and
| it is now stoutly contended that Stuart is GER
tainly the coming man from Pennsylvania
After two days spent in inquiry, public men
here are more familiar with who Stuart is than
they were before. Politicians from Pennsylva~
MIA are thoroughly disguised with Grants pro.
posed choice. and il they dared they would
break out in open mutiny. Grant, however, is
SO thoroughly master of the situation that they
cannot accomplish anything either by threats or
hattery.
The Diplomatic Appropriations.
The new committee of conference on the
Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill on
the part of the House is Orth, Sco6eld, and
Axtell. The committee will meet to-day and
endeavor to reach some agreement, so as to
save the Appropriation bill. 1t is probable, In
view of the vote OF the House yesterday, that
Buffers proposition to consolidate the South
American missions will be discarded entirely.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
THE EUROPEAN MARKETS.
BY Atlantic Ouble.
This MOrninR,s Quotations.

LONDON, Feb. 26-A. M.-Consols % for
both money and account. United States 8; ;20s
Brmer at so. American stocks steady. Erie
Railroad, 244; Ill nois Central, 96t; Atlantic and
Great Western, IS.
LIvERPooL Feb. ga. M.-Cotton heavy:
uplands middling, lid; Orleans middling, 12td.
The sales for to day are estimated at 5000 bales.
Sales for the week $1,000 bales, of which 5000
we're for export and 1000 bales for speculation.
The stock in port ia 2S2, 900 bales, of which
los, ,000 are American.
LONDON. Feb. ga. M.-Sugar, 9ss. Cd. ON
the spot and 3Os. Cd. aAoat; Turpentine, 33s. Sd.
This Afternoons Quotations.
LONDON, Feb. 26-P. M.-Consols 9st for both
money and account; United States 620s, 81.
stocks steady. Erie Railroad, 24A Illinois
Central, 96S; Atlantic and Great Western nomi-
nal at 81.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. Pep. M.-Stock of cotton
aaoat 309, 600 bales, of which 145 900 bales are
American.
Pork dull; Lard, 94s. Cd.
HAvRg, Feb. 26-Cotton UNCHANGED both on
the spot and ahoat.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26
FINANCE AND COMzNERCE,
OFFIcE OF THE EVENING TELEeRAPH,1
Friday, Feb. % 1859, I

OFFICE or THE Ev ENINa TELEeRAPH,1
Friday, Feb. % 1859. J
The Stock market opened very duh this
morning, bnt prices were without any material
change. Government securities we're in steady
demand for Investment at an advance. City
leans were unchanged the new issue sold at
100s@ l0l, and old do. at 97S.
Railroad shares werelnactive. Reading sold at
46 3-l6@4S no change; PENNSYLVANIA at $40
and Amooy; 43 { 7 Little Scbuylkill; SO for Nor
rlstown; 55 for Mnehll; "a for North Pennsyl-
vania; 55 for Lehieh valley; 10 for Catawlssa
common 333 for Cata wissa preferred; and rs
Tor Philadelphia and Erie.
In City Passenger Railway shares there was
nothing doing. Al was bid for Second and Third,
36 for Fifth and Sixth; II for Tenth and Ele,
venth; l6s for Thirteenth and Fifteenth; 264
for Spruce and Pine; III for Hestonvilie; and 3S
for Green and Coates.
Bank shares were firmly held at full prices.
159 was bid for Philadelphia; 81 for Mocha
nics; 81 for Penn TownshIO; SO for Girard; 77for
Western; 81 for Manuiacturers; "a for City, and
As for Consolidation.
Canal shares we're du)l. hehigh Navigation
sold at 294. an advance OF I; 10 was old tor
Schuylknl Navigation preferred; 26 for morris
Canal; and 60 for Morris Canal preferred.
PHILADELPHIA BTOOk kXOHAEdk SALkS TO-DAH
Reported by De Haven q Bro. No. 10 g. Third street
snoo Leh es,gold l... ssM 6 an Penna R.....is- q
sssso S Len Len RR ln a. SIX 50 shReaa = c-is.ri
'sSsS o''y c.Is 90 sswSl S S sS.es 81
$1,000 Pa m 6S. 9624t 100 do.....bl0.46 3.t
5000 Pa r M os,.. es3al 500 sh Niagara Oii.- lx
leo sh Leh Nav..b60- 291ai 500 do..-.--n..-.. lx
-Narr q Ladner, Stock Exchange Brokers,
No. 80 3. Third street. report this mornings
gold quotations as follows:-
1000 a. M. 1929 IlI.22 a. M. 1874
1850 " 1924 IL 07 P. NJ. 1924
1l'20 " 1925 l2'es e" 1921
-Messrs. De Haven & &Brother, No. 40 South
Third street. report the following rates of ex.
change to-day at P. M:-U. 8. 6s of 1881. ll64
@ll54: do. 1882, ll6l9ll6t; do. 1864, n3@
I13l; do, 1866, l14aDll5; do, 1866, new, 1Il50
lll5; do. 1867, new, lila @iilI; do, isss, iiYS
! @112; do, 6s, 10-40s, 1lO01iO4; do. SO-year
per cent. Cy., 1Ol2 @lOlg; Due Com pound
Interest Notes, l94; Gold, l32t@l32a; Silver,
~Messrs. Jay Cooke q Co. quote Govern.
ment securities, etc., as follows;-U. 8. 8s Of
1881, lI5i@ll6s; 5:2os of 1862 l162@ll7;
il4l; July. 1866. liis@llIF; do, 1867, iiiSS
112; DO, 1868. ll14al12; l0-4Os, ll0A@II0S.
Gold. 1924. Union Pacific bonds, lO13@l0lS.
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The Cases of Eaton and TwiIcheIl,
9pectuL Despatch TO The Eoe,lf,lo IeLeo,,asb.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 26-Governor Geary this
morning received official notification that the
Supreme Court had refused ID allow the aHo.
o0'atT In the Twitchell case, and also that the.
respite OF Eaton had been received by Sheriff
Lyle, but up to this time he has taken no def
mite action in either case.