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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13
THE DEATH or LOPEZ.

INTELLIGENCE, apparently authentic, of the
death of Lopez, the Paraguayan Dictator,
has been received through the cable by way
of Lisbon. The rumors with regard to the
whole Paraguayan conflict are so contradic-
tory that there is always doubt as to their
authenticity, and In announcing the death of
Lopez we must of course expect the possi-
biEty that he will turn up again alive and
we'll This rumor, however, seems to be en-
titled to credit, and presuming it to be true,
we may consider the Paraguayan war to be at
an end. There has been great diversity of
opinion as to the right and wrong of this
conflict, and Lopez has had many eager par
tisans, who have represented him as pure
and liberal minded patriot struggling to pre-
serve the liberties of his country from being
crushed out by the despotic Government of
Brazil. He at least succeeded in very re-
markable degree in securing the adhesion of
his own countrymen, and the resistance of the
Paraguayans will stand as one of the most
remarkable in history. We believe that the
annihilation of Lopez was in the interests of
liberty and humanity. He was tyrant after
the manner of his Infamous predecessor, DIR.
Francia, andhepursueda policy that with the
advancement of civilization could not fail to
bring him into conflict with other nations
that would certainly result in his own de-
struction. The result Of the great war that
has terminated in the death of Lopez will be
to open up one of the finest and most fruitful
regions of South America to emigration,
commerce, and the influences of civilization.
It brings to an end a system of government
that was disgrace to the age, and prepares
the way for better things. However much
we may respect the determined valor and the
skilful generalship of Lopez, it is matter for
oongratulation that his career has been brought
to an end, and that the terrible war that has
practically annihilated the Parrguayan nation
has finally terminated.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13
ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.

QUITE lively controversy is now being car
ried on before the committees of Congress
having charge of the matter by Captain Hall
and DIR. 1. 1. Hayes, the Arctic explorers,
with regard to which of the twain shall be
entrusted with a new expedition that both are
anxious to have Congress fit out for the pur-
pose of further Investigations into the charac-
ter Of the country in the neighborhood of
the North Pole. The case, as we understand
it, stands hus-Captain Hall wishes to start
on new voyage of Arctic discovery, and to
this end he has occupied good part of the
winter in trying to get an appropriation
through Congress. Just as there appears to
be probability that he will succeed in his
efforts, Dr. Hayes steps in and claims to be
the original Jacobs-the individual who has
approached nearest to the pole, and the legiti-
mate successor of DIR. Kane. DIR. Hayes is
backed up by testimonials from various in
fuential persons and various learned socie-
ties, who recommend him as the "properest"
man to conduct an Arctic exploring expedi-
ton, and he has managed so we'll that he has
apparently very nearly succeeded in upsetting
the arrangements of Captain Hall.
1t is worth while for Congress to stop and
inquire, however, before granting any money
to either Of these gentlemen what is 10 be
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13

necessarily heavy. Let them not pander to
the pride Of this man or that who hopes to
boast that, by their oonnivance in perpetual
ting unnecessary burdens, he has paid off in
an incredibly short period an incredibly large
portion of the public debt. It is time that
false sentimentality and official pride on such
subjects should be squelched. The interests of
the forty millions of mighty people who have
borne the brunt of the struggle are so inn
measurably superior to the ambition or the
wishes of any single individual or combina-
ton of individuals, that the cries of op-
pressed taxpayers for relief should silence
every other voice in the Capitol. Let Con-
gressmen see to it that they do not adjourn
without reducing the taxes in way that
every man feels or let them abandon all
aspirations for reelection. Their tinkering
with the tariff will be no excuse il they fail
in the main point. If they really mean busi-
ness, let them abolish the income tax, take
off the duties on tea and coffee and similar
articles, which, while entering into the con-
sumption of every family, are not produced
in this country, and strike from the list of
internal revenue taxes every item which can
be spared. This is short, easy, and salts
factory method of doing their duty, and if
they adjourn without adopting it, or some
better mode of relieving a grievously op-
pressed people, nominating conventions will
take special pains to select more faithful
Representatiyes
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13

gained by further exploration in the Arctic
regions that will warrant the expense. A
number of interesting and valuable scientific
facts have been discovered by the Arctic ex-
plorers, but it is exceedingly doubtful whether
anything yet remains unknown that will be
of any practical value to the human race.
It is doubtful whether the Northwest
Passage can ever be used for pur-
poses of navigation, and although every
body has more or less curiosity on the sub
ject of the Open Polar Sea, none of the in
terests of the human race will suffer if the
secret remains for few years longer unre-
vealed. We do not for moment propose to
set up mere utilitarianism as the mea-
sure of scientific inquiry, but Con-
gress is bound to consider the important
fact that the Government is deeply
in debt, that the people are burdened with
taxes, and that the strictest economy in the
expenditure of the public money is what is
now demanded of the representatives of the
people. The experiences of past explorations
of the Arctic regions do not furnish any in
ducements for us to hope that there is any
thing more to be found out that will warrant
an appropriation to either Captain Hall or DR..
Hayes at the present time. If our finances
were on a sufficiently satisfactory basis it
might be we'll to grant money for such pur-
pose as this, but there are a great many
scientific subjects that are much more de-
serving of attention just now, if the Govern
ment must spend money for such objects,
than the Arctic regions. 1t is to be hoped,
therefore, that Congress will hesitate long
time before it concludes to start either of the
explorers named upon a new voyage of dis
covery
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13

WE cannot help feeling good deal of pity for
royal princes on their progresses at home and
abroad. The Terentian maxim, "Homo sum-, ETC.,
often seems to be pushed little too far in their
case, and we are not surprised that the Duke of
Edinburgh should have good-humoredly kicked
against its adoption under the burning sun OF India.
The story goes that his Royal Highness on arriving
at Agra inquired whether the city had lunatic
asylum. On being informed that no such institution
Heaven, observing that wherever there was one
they invariably took him there and he always found
the word ''Welcome" in large letters over the
entrance.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13

AN English paper says:-Authors of all nations
will, at all events ought to, be glad to hear that
Russia Is about to conclude an international copy
right treaty with Prussia. After England, no eoun-
try in Europe publishes so many magazines and
reviews Russia and the contents of at least half
these periodicals are translated from the French,
the German, but, above all, from the English.
Many an English author who still fancies Russia to
be semi-barbarous country would alter his opinion
if he knew (what must often be the case) that he
has as many readers in Russia in England itself.
Hitherto Russia like America, to which it presents
so many negative points Of resemblance, has recog-
nized no rights on the parts Of foreign authors;
and, certainly in any literary dealings that might
take place between Russia and the west OF Europe
under the International Copyright acts, the balance
of exchange would be against Russia ON the other
hand it is obvious that Russian authors must suffer
by having to compete in their magazines and re-
views with the great authors OF France, Germany,
and England, whose works cost the publishers
merely the price OF translation.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-13

THE CABINET CRISIS IN FRANCE appears to have
been tided over for the present at least NJ. Emile
Alexis Segrs becoming Minister OF Finance in place
of M. Buffet, whose resignation was announced
few days ago. NJ. Segrls is about afty-eight years
OF age and has had large and varied experience in
public life. He entered upon his political career in
1862 in which year he was elected mem ber OF the
Corps Legslatif from the First Clrcumscription OF
Maine-et-Lore, in the Government interest, being
reelected in 1868 and again in 1869. In January
last he entered NJ. Oviers Cabinet as Minister OF
Public Instruction, retaining that position until his
transfer to the Department of Finance. NJ. Segrs
is lawyer by profession, and an officer Of the Legion
OF Honor.
NJ. Maurice Richard, who succeeds NJ Segris as
Minister Of Public Instruction, is also lawyer by
profession, and man of considerable experience
in public affairs. In 1868 he was elected member
of the Corps Legislatif from the Fourth Circum-
scription Of Seine-et-Oise, the Government candi-
date having majority on the first ballot, but fall
ing into the minority on the second and definite
trial. NJ. Richard reelected in 1859, and in
January last entered M. Ovier's Cabinet as Minis
ter of Fine Arts, OF which department he remains
in CHARGE in addition to that OF Public Instruction.
until his successor to the former is appointed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20

HEAVY TRAIN. The Saturday afternoon
train over the Z. and N. A. Railway brought
to this city "a loaded freight ears, besides :;
baggage and passenger car-probably the
heaviest train that ever came over the road
Twenty-one carloads of the freight came
from stations on the +. and n A, and Is
from the Bangor and Piscataquis road. Ono
item Of freight on this train was :, ZOO bushels
of potatoes. We are informed that there are
now over 5000 bushels of potatoes waiting
shipment at stations on the b. and Z. Rail
road. The potato business is assuming great
magnitude this season, and buyers are scat
tered through the country adjacent to these
roads. One man alone, we are told, is pur-
chasing 1000 bushels per day Bangor
Wing.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
Al LEAF FROM CONFEDERATE HISTORY
From il,r Houston Telegraph.


o. '9h' lhr urrt "l Auillrai farraSut was
.' ht'ing Mobile while heavy land and
" ali' was directed against Charleston.
l"nnE oar long defensive war great
.fa. 90 ingenuity had been expended by the
tsAiN'.rair~ upon torpcdocs and torpedo
..L-
Ih, ian>i remarkable of these boats was
constructed in Mobile by Mcssrs. IIundley
A Nrt imtock, and launchc;. in 1864 and
n.Gting which has gone down into the sea
ai- more wonderfully and more fearfully
'1i1tcd t" weak destruction and vengeance
.t"'n tr'.ld and foe.
Nh Na- built 81 hoiier-ron, and impervi-
ol~ go water or air. Her extreme length was
t'1ui iiuIiN i'ri, with live or SIX feet beam,
.n' AI.Nnt >l\ feet depth OF hold In general
.'1,"ur She rcSembled a cigar, sharp at both
'1a~ shc was propelled by screw, the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

aur Ill tho purposes of i laxative
Mt.ue,un.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20

Charges very moderate. Communications sacrcdIy
Confidential, and all may rely him with the strices
secrecy and confidence, whatever may be the disease
dition or situation of any one, married single.
Medicines sent by Mail and Express TO all parts of M
United States,
All letters requiring advice must contain dollar tC
insure answer.
Address DR.. H. Dr. No q Eniicott st. Boston, Mass
Boston Jan. 1S10--lyr
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20

Prizes cashed and Information furnished by GEOR
UPHAM Providence X. |.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
TIE HEATHEN ChINEE.

RY BRET HART.
Which wish 10 remark
And Liv language is piain--
That lur WAYS that are dark
And for tricks that 0rr vain.
y-, y, 4'' 'I I'icre Is lGro!lHF, .,;
'"'h '' r.l''9 "ou'i i'NF u 'Nl'i'i"'
\li SIN was his name.
and shall not dcly
I, regard To tlr same
What that namc might imply.
''' i',N s'''.,I u " a. i,',,1'G am 80. I'.IH-ilhe
t"N'''a 1''''' AGA y 'i'i >Ne'
n was August the third:
And a4lict soft was the sl,ic..
"a hivh II mioit h.. inferred
THAT Nh ~iu Wan. Nl,nwiSa.
' fHHrd II 'ifi day upon William
'''' '''' 10 : wa! Rt'i'iSe.
al alch We Ind a small ,,on,c
And An Sin took :. b1nI.
/. was Fnrhrc Tbp sIne
H. did NOT understands:
~ ny >inited a. ne .i ny lhe l1 APE
" th me a'"''1 ''i''' ''7 anu "''n''
,tt ll,o cards They were stocked
fn.a4av tltii nricye.
tII.rll feelings were shocked
a. Tie state OF Nvc's sleeve;
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon, No. Endicoti
street. l'oston is consulted daily fora diseases Incident
to the female system. lrollpsus Utcri Falling of the
womb liuor Abus, Suppression, Ind other N@u.trual
arrangements, are all treated new pathological
principles, and speedy relief guaranteed in very lc>
days ~ invariably certain il the mode OF r,it
ment, mat most obstinate complaints yrld under It
anu the afflicted person rojoccs in perfect health
Dr. Dow has no doubt had greater experience in tn,
cure OF diseases OF than any other physician in
Boston.
Boarding accommodations for patients who may wish
to stay in Boston q few days under his tr Htnr.mt.
Dr. Dow, since lN45, aNing confined his whole uttcr
ton 70 an Office practice Tor the nl Private Diseases
ami Female Complaints, acknowledges no SUI. flor in
the United States
n. B.-Al letters must contain one dollar or th.y
will not be answered.
once hours from 4. NJ to9r.M
Boston, July %, $50. Tvs
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20

IHO THE LADIES' - The celebrated DIR. l.. DIN
particularly invites all Ladies who need Medical
Surgical adviser to call at his Rooms u Endcott ST.
Boston, Mass, which they will lind arranged for then
special accommodation.
DIR. DIN having devoted twenty years to thi:
particular branch OF the treatment of all diseases peculiar
to females it is conceded by ALL both in this
try and Europc that he eNccls all other known practc
toner's in the safe speedy and ecctua treatment of al
female complaints.
His medicines prepared with the express purpos,
of removing all diseases, such As debility weakness un
natural suppressons engagements OF the womb also al
discharges which flow from morbid state OF the blood
fhe Doctor fully prepared to treat in his peculiar
STYLE both medically and surgicay all diseases OF The
female sex, and they are respectfully invited to call at
no. III Ensaicots Street, ssosfar
llctters requiring advice must contain oncdor tC
insure an answer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20

UTICA Y. Y. Feb. H. $50.
stratton, Marion, N. j manufactured by L. s Watch
Co., has been carried by me u months s total varia
ton time being fifteen seconds
l. NROOMAN, Engineer N \ C. & II. r. X.
WArcr No. l0l7 Stem Windcr-b bearing Trade Mark,
Frederic Atherlon Co., Marion, N. J.,' mantactur
ed by IT, :. Watch CO., has been carried by me since
June, 1867 its total variation from mean time being on
ly i've seconds per month"; HENRY SMITH,
Treas, Panama X. H., - Wall Street.
WATCH No. l2019- bearing Trade Marx, Y. $.
Watch Co., Marion, N, j - manufactured by United
States Watch Co., has been carried by me five mouths;
its total variation from time being only twelve
seconds. GEO. LOWS, General Eastern Passenger
Agent, Eoldo, Wabash Western Railway.
WATCH No. 1259-bearng Trade Mark, Frederic
.itherson & Co., Marion, n. d. manufactured by L. s.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
THE EXCELSIOR
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
N kI\V YORK
Office No. GB w lillian street.

FNIlIS COMPANY issues all kinds OF Life and Endow
L ment Insurance Policies. Especial attention is
called to provision, contained i'll Policies issued
py This Company by which after the payment of five
moro annual premiums they may be converted
nuites.
This provision is in addition to the ordinary monitor
letting character of the Policies OF this or any other
Company Policy holders participate in the profits of
the Company and allowed thirty days grace for the
payment of renewal premiums,
Dividends applied at tile option OF the assured.
No restriction upon residence trye, in the United
States or Euroo". SAMUEL r. HOWARD,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
QUACk Observation-Disclosures

through false certificates and references and recommend
ations of their medicines by TIE ded who expose
positions, copy from medical books much That written
of the qualities and eff cts of different herbs and plants
and ascrbe all the same to their Pills Extracts Specifics
&C.. most Of which, if not ALL contain Mercury because
of the ancient belief of its curing eyerything but
known to " kill more than is cured" aud those NOT
killed, consttutonay injured for life
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20
Farm For Sale.

All letters requiring advice contain oncolltr
il sure an answer.
Boston, Jan. 1SO--Iyr
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-02-10

nhAATs ARE TRUMPs. "-On Monday next ia the
1ine-nonored anniversary Of St. Valentine. and NV
common consent of the civilized world from time inn
memorial set apart as sacred to cupid the ancient
god OF love. We may expect that the little blind how
VIII send his shafts winged con amors right and left
wherever hearts not steeled against his impetuous
assaults are 70 De found. Uncle samuers postofaces
throughout the good natured old gentleman's do
mans are more than likely to do q more extensive
aenVery business than on any other day in the year
hearts are trumps On that day of all others of the
tnree hundred and sixty-fve, and many thousands
VIII palpitate "muchly," with varied emotions &C.
cording to the tenor Of the missives received. We
OBSERVE hne selection of comic and sentimental
valentines for sale at JAS A. Pinney Co. IS, and al.
though not having any occasion for any oursef some
OF our friends may have
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-02-10

IF the 5000 that was placed to the credit
of Mrs. Grant as her share of the proceeds Of
the grand quadrille in Wall street in Septem-
Der last, went as j. Fisk, Jr., says it did, ''to
where the woodbine twineth," the logical and
inevitable question follows as q mere matter of
course, where did poor Corbin's share of the
profits go? Did that 60 "where the woodbine
twineth," tool The Omaha Herald facetiously
calls upon all regular Republicans in good
standing to line and sing,
Its gone where the woodbine twineth"
Ulysses" or rather Mrs. "Lysses," got q
rich plum out of Boutwel's gold gambling hell,
after all, and Corbin didn't want to go to Wash.
ington to swear to the facts against Lysses /"
& Co, nay more, absolutely refused to 60. A
gift enterprise President was bad enough, but
specializing and making money, too. out of
peoples miseries and burden of taxes, saw the
world ever the like beforel
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-02-10
City and County.

crpposEp Loss OF LIVES IN Snow SIDE-From
Il, Charles J. Tassell, Shepherds Loon Greek Ex.
.,ss Messenger. we learn Of the probability of de-
,nrsbls accident having happened to M. A.
r.ntworth and Aaron Smith. mere Familiarity
,.oxn as Beaver Creek Smith, who left Idaho City
.,,rt three weeks ago for Orc Grande Mr.. Went.
With who was Messenger and one of the proprie-
~, Of Knapp Co. Express. left Idaho City on the
.,,At Of January 10th or 18th with his mail matter
=. rrO Grande. 1t was one Of the coolest nights
:. have had during the Winter. but he succeeded in
,..hing Gold Hill, distance of about thirty-five
alas all safe and soand. Two days afterwards, Mr..
r,ss started his return trip to Loon Greek, and
,su he reached the fork of the Payette, on which
,A companies have established stations, he met
v,,tsorth and Smith returning to their camp or
,tOu, they having started out on that morning but
.cOuat Of the bad state Of the weather concluded
nr;urn to camp and lay over until the next day.
,sssD wen. on, and when he came to the canyon on
s.ryer took to the water wading about half mile,
amin, it safer than to keep the trail on the side of
:, steep mountain. He was nine days in reaching
!, Grsnde and remained there two days and a half
thing had been heard Of Wentworth and his COM
pin up to the time he left Orc Grande. and on his
ar back to Idaho Tassel spent q day and half in
sEng for them. Mr.. Adams, another messenger Of
Imp Co., was also out in search OF the missing
nv Tassell says that he could track Wentworth
! Il smith up the Payeste and through the lower can
r md that he found station which they had built
ar. ten miles above il. He followed their trail by
:. hes mace in the snow by their poles which they
r-sa aud which were fxed with buttons on the
a. T.ssen knew it was their trail from the fact
nj and ! Mr. Coaler. who went out together, had
s...crs on their poles. Their trail led into the
zsg canyon, which is two miles long, with very
pp md high mountains on both sides and above
* svring creek the canyon was fsied with snow to
asy;h Of 80 TO so feet. slide having taken place
N both sides since Tassell and Coaler passed up
,2s, way out. II the upper end Of the canyon he |
1i ind 10 tracks or indications Of any kind that
n I'D passed through. and he seems TO think tina,
r. j. no doubt but that they were caught in the |
" side. A party was getting ready to start from
zizade in search Of TAssell. believing him lost |
lie reached there the night before they intended
s1.s. Several persons, among them Fred Tatro. |
are Titus aud Mr.. Wright. started on Saturday TO
1--WE, Il possible. the bodies Of the unfortunate |
= nj We understand that arrangements were be- |
F1i.e II Orc Grande TO send out party also.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-02-10

ANOTHER DIP IN THE TREAsURY.-A res
olution has been introduced in the Senate and
referred to Committee, providing a pension
of 81, 900 per annum for Mrs. Lincoln from the
time of the death Of her husband. We don't
see that the Government beggar and old clothes
vender is any more entitled to $4,000 per year.
in the way OF pension, than the widow OF any
other man who has been killed during the last
five or six years.