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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

LONDON BOYS FOR KANsAs.-The idea of
tho Juvenile colony in Kansas to become
home for boys reclaimed from the slums Of
great cities il an excellent one. This plan for
saving boys from the life of misery to which
they seem destined to grow up when they
begin In the gutter was originated, we believe,
by the Children's Aid Society, which sent so
many Of our Gothamite ragamufiins to comfort
able homes in the country. 1t worked well,
and we are glad to see that the reform schools
of London are disposed to send out their little
charges on the same far journey. This is a
noble development of the charitable spirit of
the age. In the first place the boys are bene-
flied in being saved from paupers or criminals
lives; the city that loses them loses so many
possible recruits for its prisons, and the coun-
try to which they go gains so many boys that
needed only that opportunity to grow up
useful and honest mon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

GENERAL GRANT AND THE IsRAELITEs.-
The President has promised to some of our
Jewish fellow citizens that he will make q
representation to the Emperor of Russia on
behalf of the Jewish families recently expelled
from the Russian empire. This is quite
proper and commendable, and in view of the
very friendly relations existing between this
republic and the great empire of the Gear,
there is every probability, and indeed we may
reasonably anticipate, that an appeal will not
be without good effect. 1t is one Of the signs
Of the good time coming when in q spirit of
comfy representations of this character may
be made as between governments and in the
interest of the people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02
AllImal DINNER or THE CHI PSI FRATERNITY.

The resident graduates OF this honorable and
ancient college secret society dined at the Astor
House last evening. The repast was the most ele-
caut and enjoyable that the Messrs stetson were
able 10 supply. After the cloth had been removed
toasts were proposed to the "Chi Psi Fraternity;u
"To our Departed Brethren,u drank IN silence:
"Our Parent Chapter, Unlonr; 'Our FIRST Dorn
Chapter willliams" alpha, OF tho Peninsula Chan.
ter, Michgan;r "The Twin Metropolitan Chapters.
Columbia aud College OF New York;
The seventeen chapters OF the fraternity were
represented by suitable delegations. Letters OF
regret were read from numerous members who
were unable TO attend the dinner. A permanent or.
Ranizatlon was eiiected by the members present
and annual dinners were determined upon bera'
after. Encouraging reports were made from South
ern chapters aud II was hoped that they Will soon
Iecoye, rom tne e1ecs OF the late unhappy Golfer
ehees." The bonds Of Chi Psi were never loosoned
ny the late war. and they are only strengthened
now oy the present Union. 1t was late hour before
the members parted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

COTTON FROM AsIA.-Prince Gortschakoff
is to support plan for the development of a
vast Russian cotton growing interest in Asia,
lin order to be able to successfully compete
with the United States" Such are the words
of despatch which purports to be dated in st.
Petersburg yesterday, and comes to us through
the Atlantic cable from England. Prince
Gortschakoff knows very well that England
has already, during the period Of our civil
war and since, taken vast pains and expended
large sums Of money with the view Of obtain
ing cotton from India, and with exactly the
same intent. He knows also that the scheme
failed, almost miserably.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

GENERAL GRANT AND THE SpEoULAToRs. =
Last September, when the gold ''bulls'
threatened panic by movement which If
uninterrupted would have put gold to fabu-
lous figures, General Grant ordered the sale Of
few millions from the Treasury and the
bubble bursted. Day before yesterday, when
the gold clears" were selling right and left in
expectation Of eventually getting the gold from
the Treasury, he ordered q suspension Of the
government sales, to the great relief Of the
merchants, whom the sharp decline was
threatening with bankruptcy. If General
Grant will only continue to fight It out on this
line, and give the ''bulls" and ''bears" check
whenever they get too bold, no will put On end
to the spectators and their evil influences
upon the legitimate business movements OF
the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

THE MONTHLY DEBT STATEMENT.-Secre-
tary Boutwell, has issued the debt statement of
the United States for the month Of November
From it we learn that the debt was, on the 1st
inst, 81 64s, 234 6s2, with 1914, 674, 947 in the
Treasury, deducting which left the total debt
So, 453, $50, 1856. On the lst of November the
debt was So, 46l, l3l, 1889; so that the decrease
during the month was 1851 Asa, or total
decrease since President Grants installation of
1903, 524. The unusually large sum Of
money reported in the Treasury win attract
attention. It exceeds by some millions any
balance heretofore reported.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

Our special correspondence from Paris msn-
lions some interesting details Of tho American
element in that great capital. The averaas
number of Americans in Paris throughout the
year is estimated at ten thousand, which proves
that they are not slow in awaiting themselves
Of the great facilities now offered to cross tho
Atlantic. To the American travelling public
Paris offers attractions above all other European
cities, and for several reasons. Firstly, it is
the great centre of travel to and from all promi-
nent parts then 1t is the great emporium of
fashion, and therefore naturally attracts both
sexes, but especially the ladies. But the great
attraction that draws Americans to Paris is the
congeniality that prevails in general life Tho
stiff formalities and strict decorum which arc
too often observed in American and English
private life become tedious. There Ia longing
for relaxation; even q dash Of Mabile offers o
relief. Altogether there Is charm about
Partisan Life that must be experienced In order
to be appreciated. Even Madame do Stael
found that her Punishment from Paris was the
greatest punishment that could have been
inflicted upon her. Tho saroir .fairs of tho
French, In relation to all connected with out.
door life especially, has tendency to suit the
palate Of the travelling public generally.
Moreover, although Americans profess the
strictest republican ideas OF home there Is
no doubt that the fact Of being thrown con-
stantly In contact with persons bearing high
sounding titles tends to tickle their vanity.
Many daughters of wealthy American families
have contracted high matrimonial alliances,
and in this light Paris assumes an important
position in the minds Of pater tan,ilias. As
in all other affairs of the same kind, occasional
abuses win occur; but to American citizens
it cannot be otherwise than fattering to And
that they are placed on an equal footing with
the descendants Of old noble families, to many
ofwhom the fact of contracting alliances below
their own standard is considered an unpardon-
able sin, or, at least, mesaUionce. The
courteous hospitality extended to the repre-
sentative Of the United States in Paris by tho
Emperor Is another link that will tend ts
strengthen the ties of international friendship.
To the commerce of Paris the visits Of Ameri-
cans are Of no mean importance, when we con-
slider that on an average they contribute the
yearly sum of about one hundred millions Of
dollars. Unlike the English, who adhere
almost exclusively to the Quarter st. Honore,
the Americans are found distributed through
out the city, and are consequently more gene
rally appreciated. It is true that the Ameri-
can travellers are notorious for their lavish
expenditure when abroad, but foreigners must
not lose sight of the fact that under the modest
citizen names registered among the American
arrivals in foreign cities there are often COM
prised the owners of colossal fortunes that far
exceed the aspirations of princely descendants.
In Europe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

AN UeLY CAsE.-There appears to be but
little doubt Of the culpability of the conductor
on the New Jersey Railroad In the case Of
Patrick Lane. We gave yesterday the state
ment of an eye witness to the transaction who
represents that the man was put off the rain
at night on the bridge. The man, naturally
supposing that he was on land, and attempting
to walk away, was thus plunged into the river
and drowned. New Jersey has a well-earned
reputation for straightforward justice in cases
involving the loss Of life. though her respect
for railroad organizations Ia also very great.
Which will prevail just now2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

DANGEROUS QUAcKERy.--A coroner's jury
has just found, in case In Elizabeth street,
that death was accelerated by state Of facts
''induced by gross ignorance on the part of
John Scott" John SCOTS gross ignorance
could have been no harm to the woman If he
had not pretended to be physician and had
not tried to cure her disease by magnetic
means. And all the coroners jury does in the
case is to threaten this fellow that it will be
very severe with him If he kills another
woman, and to recommend the Kings County
Medical Society to prosecute him as an I'M
licensed practitioner. No wonder that quack-
cry aourishes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02
Tho Suez CanaI-Ow Pert Said Corrss-
pondcnco.


We are enabled to present to the readers Of
the HERALD to-day a correspondence from
Fort Said, dated on the 9th of November, the
nrst special written communication which has
Deem had from either terminus of the Suez
Canal. The communication is of exceeding
interest," and holds forth much promise OF
what Is to follow in the shape of such like
valuable dispatches for our columns as the
effects OF the new transit route are more and
more developed and trade becomes revivified
In the land of the Pharaohs. The writer pro-
ceeds to answer aome of the latest and more
reasonable objections which have been put
forth in Europe against the work, refnting the
arguments by the exhibition of figures and
facts, which go to illustrate the many advan-
tages and vast profits which must eventually
accrue from 1t to the world at large, as well as
to all those who are most deeply interested in
the undertaking. The statements of the ex-
tent and direction of the influence of the
canal on the trade aud commerce between
Europe and the East when the revolution of
its current is completed wifi command the
attention Of not only the financial but the
commercial and maritime interests of the
country.
Contemporaneous with this special let
ter we have an article from one of the
leading and most influential of the
weekly journals Of Great Britain, in which
attention is called to almost precisely the Same
vOiufn catfO H,uo t.
attention Of England alone, however, the writer
having apparently lost good deal OF his cos
mopolitan humanitarianism in his nervously
excited application to the care of insular in
terests. The English journalist is alarmed,
and he reveals it. Experience" he says,
twill show whether London and Liverpool can
contend against the disadvantages of being
one or two thousand miles further from Port
Said than the rival ports" to Mar
settles, Trieste, Odessa and Venice. Lord
Palmerston's instructive objections to the
building Of canal Suez-which were
almost prophetic, coming from Briton-are
reproduced in the words, 'During war the
canal would place an enemy who could seize
HuU lOTtlly Ouo VI tuO tcftHtHhA pOTtb u8u way
between an English army in India and the base
Of it's operations. An expedition from Suez
might reach Bombay In three weeks, while
reinforcements from England would be three
months at sea-" And persons still ask why
England did not patronize the suez Canal and
rejoice at Its successful completion and opera
ton. Hi,ac iUe lachrym@.
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WORD TO THE WIsE.-Tammany - a
great power, but Tammany must be wise. It
will not be wise to ignore cliques and factions.
New York is not Tammany nor helplessly
under Tammany. A considerable holding Off
of hands may do Tammany more service than
an unreasoning exercise of its imperial power.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-02

Tho Burlingame Mission and Its Enemies.
From the first movements Of the Chinese
mission of which Me- Burlingame is the chief
yes, almost before it left the shores of China
it was assailed in every possible way by the
old British traders and opium smugglers, both
in China and England. This same party has
pursued it ever since with unrelenting hos
tility. Though powerless to injure the mission
or to retard its important work, this old British
party has vented its venom Of anger and mis-
representation on all occasions. We have been
told, for instance, that Mr.. Burlingames
treaties and proceedings were not approved
by the government at Pekin, that he and his
mission had fallen into disfavor, and that there
was no intention to sanction what he had DONE
So powerful and plausible have these British
traders and opium smugglers been that they
even brought over the late American Minister,
Mr.. Ross Browne, to their side, and against
the interests of his own country. Weak as
this gentleman was, evidently, it is clear these
old British traders have vast influence both
in the ports of China and at London.
They have never recovered from the blow
given to them by the splendid reception of the
Burlingame mission and the treaty made with
it in this country, for these necessarily led to
o cordial reception and similar treaties in
Europe. Much as the India and China traders
in London and the British press disliked the
American treaty and the new policy inaugu-
rated by that, the government was compelled
to make virtue of necessity by receiving the
mission and by making treaty with 1t similar
to the one made in the United States. Still the
British do not like the new policy, and are per-
sistent in their endeavors to make 1t appear that
Mr.. Burlingame and his course are repudiated at
Pekin. We have been satisfied all through that
this was malicious misrepresentation. Now
the news that comes to us from the embassy
in Europe and from China shows there has
been no foundation for these reports. The
proceedings and treaties of Mr.. Burlingame
are approved at Pekin, and the delay in rati
flying tho treaties is not caused by any hos
tiity to them, but simply because the Chinese
government is waiting till the embassy has
completed its labors and all can be considered
and ratified at the same time. There can be
little doubt Of the ratification of the treaties,
for they are favorable to China and q necessity
in the present affairs Of the world. This, in
BRIEF is the actual situation of the mission and
the position of the Chinese government. The
old opium smugglers and British traders
might just as we'll stop their misrepr csenta-
tinno ond bootilifv for thov coupof orroat fha
progress of China in Its peaceful destiny to
freer intercourse with and assimilation to the
civilized nations Of the world.
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which the whole country looks for some
guidance In the probable embarrassments
which beset the political future. First of all
they must learn to recognize the great facts
established by the war. They must not forget
that in this progressive age, and in view of the
progress going on all around us, there is some
thing more demanded of them than devotion
to the " e-honored principles" Of the demo-
cratic party, and they will have to mould their
policy in the matrx of progressive thought.
They must learn also to abandon those old
issues on which they were defeated in the
Presidential contests of 1860, 1864 and 1868,
as well as in the other decisive fights Of inter-
vening years, remembering that as they enter
upon new era of power there is a new condi-
ton of things to which they must adjust
themselves if they hope to preserve supre-
macy. Do the leaders Of the Tammany demo-
crssy see the question In this light9 We
think that Peter B. Sweeny comprehends the
situation, and as he has declared that
although not claiming to be the chief, he is the
adviser Of Tammany, he may so direct its
counsels and so shape the action Of the next
Legislature as to lay down the landmarks for
the party throughout the whole country and
make things all square for democratic candi-
date in 1872. The democracy have a fair
show to make good their ground of occupation
for the Presidential fight if prudence only con-
trolls their counsels in this very delicate crisis
OF their history. A good deal win depend
upon the initiative which the Albany Legisla-
ture may take, and the action Of that body
will consequently be watched with much
interest
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1869-12-04

CoNOERT.-The Concert for the
benefit of the Brass Band on last
Thursday evening was witnessed
by large and appreciative audi
ience. 'N'
Theprogramme embraced many
difficult pieces and were so skill
fully executed as to elicit hearty
and repeated applause. They
were supported by Mr.. and Miss
Farmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Surghnor,
Mrs. Simmons, Mr.. and Miss Dink-
grave, Miss Hunsicker, Miss Hoff-
man and Miss Bernard. -, -
The interludes on the piano,
accompanied by yiolins and we'll
trained voices were received with
an enthusiasm as creditable to the
good taste Of the applauders as it
was complimentary to the kind
artists.
We wish the Band joy Of their
success and hope that the reunion
is only precursor of many others
during the season. To travellers
and sojourners at Hotels, they
would be an unfailing source of
delight. If it was generally
known that they would take place
at particular time in each month
visitors and travellers would make
it convenient to be here then.
1t is to the interest of our bust
ness men to encourage them.
Every attractive feature of a city
Or town is an aliment of wealth.
an indication of prosperity.
The Band is q home institution
when they desire to entertain
is with their sweet cadences we
ought to patronize them, when |
they need assistance it should be
extended with an open purse.
Success to the Band and long life
to its distinguished leader, Prot.
B. R. Lignoski.
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"Fame is an Alchemist's cruel
BILE, that has every fair and rich
thing thrown into it, but will on
~ yield in return the calcined
stones of chagrin and disappoint-
ment,"
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Legal Advertising Law.
RADICAL LOUISIANA 1868.

"Each paper so contracted with
shall be the official journal Of the
parish wherein it shall be publish
ed, and all parochial and Judicial
printing and advertising for OF in
said parish shall be done by and
published in said journal and af-
ter such selection and contract,
and notice thereof to the Police
jury, clerk of court, and Sheriff
of said parish, every publication
and advertisement in any other
paper than the one SO selected
shall, during the term of such Sc
lection and contract, be null and
void for any legal purpose"
DEMOCRATIC TENNESSEE 1869.
'sSEor1oN 1. Be 1t enacted, That
it shall be the duty of all Clerks,
|Sheriffs, and other court officers,
to make, or cause to be made,
publications of all notices of a le-
gal character in the newspaper
published in the county where
such shall be ordered, having the
largest circulation in said county,
and where there is no newspaper
published in the county, then the
publication shall be made in the
newspaper published nearest the
county seat, having the largest
circulation in said county. Pro-
cited, That in every instance
where the party or parties OF, at
tor'aey or attorneys, interested in
said publication shall have the
right to designate the newspapers
in which the said publication shall
be made"
We hope the most sto1id and
vindictive Radical in being will
be able to see the contrast.
F.. WASHINGTON NOVEMBER o.
The Star has the following re-
garding to-day's Cabinet meeting:
'eThere are rumors afloat that
Secretary Fish laid before the
Cabinet to-day a dispatch receiv-
ed by him from Minister Sickles,
to the effect that the Spanish au-
thorities were about to instruct
their Minister here to again de-
mand the release of the gunboats,
and if he should meet with a
refusal to. demand his passports.
Also that several Spanish war
vessels, had been ordered to our
coast.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-A. w.
Faulkner is here, with remon-
STRANGE against the removal of the
land Office from Monroe, La,
which has been ordered. Faux
leris supported with remonstance
etters from many prominent gen.
lemen. The letters urge that a
emoval will cause much confu-
ion regarding titles.
The yield of cotton this year in
British India is estimated at
1875, 100000 in gold. The Gov
rnment has also established 49,
90 schools, attended by 100000
ative children. There are al
eady 5000 miles of railway in
peration, and it is now proposed
, build 5000 miles more, at the :
ate of 300 miles a year. These ,
acts indicate the rapid progress
+ F,1rorno,, i1nos, -, J,l;>
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cheerfully give information and
extend facilities to all who may
desire it. :
Scandinavian Laborers.
CHICAGO, I'LL, Nov. rs, 1859.

Dear SIf:-4 OUT CelcSrslulS
in reference to Scandinavian Ia
borers were delivered to us prompt
ly, which we answered; stating
that we could furnish at the rate
of seventy-five lot, if You ad-
vance the transportation. 1t of
course being understood, that the
cost of transportation will be
taken out of the laborers wages
when settlement is made with the
employer. We would say that it
will take some time TO collect the
humber required, but act up
on our kilograms. It will be nee
Iessary to advertise in the Scandi-
navian papers of our city, Mil
wauk, and other places. We could
not engage to collect the people
in this city alone, but can get a
better class from the country;
men who have worked in the
North this last Summer - are
'stoughed'' to work and will
stick to their engagements. BY
thus working we feel confident
that a large and permanent Scan
|dinavian emigration can be inau-
garated, provided the agreements
with the people are carried out.
In order to get the right kind of
labor it is absolutely necessary to
furnish them transportation. This
very inducement will secure a
class of people who are glad to avail
themselves of the opportunity to
secure permanent homes-thus
the employer will secure the best
class of labor.
This cannot he rushed too much,
but must be worked carefully and
with guarantee to the people
We, write thus that you may lay
these points before your people.
Mr.. Munthe who you have with
you, knows our people, and will
be Of great assistance to you here
and in transporting the laborers.
We see no reason why our people
cannot become aclimated to your
section, and thus place themselves
in better circumstances and pro-
mote corresponding benefit to
their employers.
Awaiting yours
Very respectfully,
T. JOHNSON s. PETERSON
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~ Cant CIV. McCranic is in

r. Capt G. w. McCranie is in
New Orleans on business.
We deem it unnecessary to no
tice any Of the comments of the
Press in relation to Editorials in
the TELEGRAPH. We have mark
ed and slowed them away for his
perusal in the hope that he may
be able to give to every one his
due.
The CAPTAIN is expected every
day-be on the loOkout-for if
you are worthy of reply you will
surely have it.